JP2020127491A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game in a performance that uses a performance image, etc.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: special game determination means for determining whether or not a special game is to be executed based on establishment of a start condition; performance control means that can display a game performance based on a result of the determination by the special game determination means; and command transmission means that can transmit a command according to progress of the game to the performance control means. The performance control means can receive the command transmitted from the command transmission means; can display a predetermined game performance; can execute a first light emission performance or a second light emission performance when a predetermined image is displayed; can execute a first expectation performance for allowing a player to expect that the special game is to be executed; and can execute a second expectation performance for allowing the player to expect that the special game is to be executed, which is different from the first expectation performance. It is possible to execute the first light emission performance when the first expectation performance and the second expectation performance are executed, and it is possible to execute the second light emission performance when neither the first expectation performance nor the second expectation performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37-3

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

When a lottery related to a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is performed when a predetermined starting condition is established, the gaming machine changes the decorative pattern on the display means and displays the determination result (for example, patent Reference 1).

JP, 2008-246019, A

By the way, in the gaming machine, the effect may be executed while displaying the effect image on a predetermined display means.

It is an object of the present invention to improve interest in production using production images and the like.

The present invention for achieving the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) is a special game determination means (for example, special symbol determination unit 234) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the special game determination. Based on the determination result by the means, effect control means capable of displaying the game effect (for example, effect control unit 300), and a command transmitting means capable of transmitting a command according to the progress of the game to the effect control means (for example, And an output control section 240), the effect control means is capable of receiving a command transmitted from the command transmitting means, capable of displaying a predetermined game effect, and displaying a predetermined image. It is possible to execute a first light emission effect or a second light emission effect, and it is possible to execute a first expected effect that expects that the special game is performed, and it is expected that the special game is performed and the first light emission effect is performed. It is possible to execute a second expected effect that is different from the expected effect, and it is possible to execute the first light emission effect when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed. And, when neither of the second expected effects is executed, the second light emission effect can be executed.

The above-mentioned reference numerals in this column are given as an example when describing the present invention, and the present invention is not limited by these reference numerals.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainingness in the production using a production image or the like.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display device arranged at the lower left of the game board, and (b) is a partial plan view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the image/sound control part and lamp control part of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part of this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which shows the operation of basic processing by the game control section. It is a flow chart which shows operation of processing at the time of power source shutdown by a game control part. It is the flowchart which shows the main control processing of the game control section. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of starting opening switch processing. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of gate switch processing. It is the flowchart which shows the contents of special design processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of processing under stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting setting process. It is a flow chart showing the contents of normal symbol processing. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of the special winning opening process. It is the flowchart which shows the contents of game state setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot symbol random number, (c) ) Is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a hit random number. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the fluctuation pattern and table used in a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a block diagram explaining an example of composition of RAM of a game control part, (a) is a block diagram showing composition of a storage area, and (b) is a block diagram showing composition of each storage part shown in (a). Is. It is the block diagram which explains the constitution example of RAM of the production control section, (a) is the block diagram which shows the constitution of reservation storage region, (b) the block which shows each constitution of the storage section which is shown in (a). It is a figure. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a prior determination process. It is the flowchart which shows the operation of the production control section, (a) is the figure which shows the main processing, (b) is the figure which shows the interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the pre-determination production selection process and production selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot production selection process of FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of ending production selection processing of Drawing 26. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. It is the flowchart which shows the contents of production button processing. It is a variation effect pattern table for the big hit in the low probability time saving non-gaming state. The low-probability time saving shows a variation effect pattern table for small hits and misses in the gaming state. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. 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It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect|action which an effect control part performs using an image display part. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the relationship of the image regarding the effect used by the variation effect example 13 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the sound output in the variation production example 3 and the variation production example 4. It is explanatory drawing of the sound output in the variation production example 7 and the variation production example 8. (A), (b) is a figure explaining the relationship between the event at the time of missing a command, and a chance eye light emission production. (A), (b) is a figure explaining the event when a command is missed, and the relation of reach light emission production. (A), (b), it is the figure which explains the relationship of the execution timing of the event when the command is missed and the luminous production which uses the decorative design.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[First Embodiment]
[Basic configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation of a player wins. The pachinko game machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

On the front surface of the game board 110, a game area 111 for playing a game with a game ball, a rail member 112 that forms a passage for a game ball shot from below to go up to an upper position of the game area 111, and a game. A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the area 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for presentation is arranged at the position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative design for notifying the player of a design lottery result (design variation result) as the game progresses by the player, An effect image due to the appearance of a character or an item or an effect image using a hold display described later is displayed.
Further, on the front surface of the game board 110, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the panel lamp 116 emits light to perform various effects.

In the game area 111, a game nail, a windmill, and the like (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game balls fall are arranged. Further, in the game area 111, various kinds of winning prizes and lottery prizes are arranged at predetermined positions. Further, in the game area 111, there is provided an outlet 117 for discharging, out of the game area 111, those game balls that have been hit in the game area 111 and have not won a prize hole.

In the present embodiment, as various characters related to winning and lottery, a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started when a game ball wins, and a first starting opening 121 and a second starting opening 122 are normally passed when the game ball passes. A starting gate (hereinafter, simply referred to as a gate) 124 for starting the symbol lottery (opening/closing lottery) is arranged on the game board 110. In FIG. 1, the gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 111, respectively, and the left gate 124 is described as 124L and the right gate 124 is described as 124R. Moreover, the 1st starting opening 121 and the 2nd starting opening 122 here say the winning opening which becomes the trigger of the operation of the 1 special symbol display set beforehand. Specifically, the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122 are provided with switches (first starting opening switch 211 and second starting opening switch 212, which will be described later) that detect passage of a game ball when winning. Has been. Then, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122, this switch detects the passage of the game ball, which is a trigger for activating the special symbol display device.

The second starting port 122 is provided with an electric tulip (opening/closing member) 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of tulip-shaped blades opened and closed by an electric solenoid. When the blade of the electric tulip 123 is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, while when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second starting port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second starting port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. Then, when the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens or blinks for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds to 1.8 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times).

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as gaming states, a low-probability state with a low winning probability and a high-probability state with a higher winning probability than the low-probability state, based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, the state is controlled to be either the low-probability state or the high-probability state based on a predetermined condition.
In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100, as a gaming state, there is no electric support with a small number of winning opportunities to the second starting port 122, and an electric sapo state with more winning opportunities to the second starting port 122 than the non-power supporting state. have. Then, for example, under a predetermined condition such as a jackpot or a lottery number of special symbol lottery, it is controlled to be in either a non-power-supported state or a power-supported state. The power support state, for example, to shorten the normal symbol fluctuation time, to extend the opening time of the electric tulip 123, to increase the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, one or more of It is a game state controlled by a combination.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a time saving state where the special symbol variation time is long and a time saving state where the special symbol variation time is shorter than the time saving nothing state.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the power support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. Further, in the following description, a power-supporting state and a time-saving state are simply referred to as a time-saving state, and a power-supply-free state and a time-saving state are simply referred to as a time-saving state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as other winning prizes and lottery-related prizes, a special winning prize 125 as a special electric prize that is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery and a lottery are performed even if a game ball wins. A normal winning opening 126, which is not provided, is provided on the game board 110. The special winning opening 125 is provided with a special winning opening door 125D that opens and closes the special winning opening 125. In the following description, the open/closed state and opening/closing operation of the special winning opening door 125D may be referred to as the open/closed state and opening/closing operation of the special winning opening 125 for convenience.
In the present embodiment, a display unit 130 for displaying the lottery result and the number of holdings is arranged at the lower left position of the game board 110.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the second starting opening and the special winning opening 125 provided with the electric tulip 123 are arranged in the right area of the game area 111. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, when trying to win the second starting opening 122 or the special winning opening 125, the game ball is made to flow down to the right area of the game area 111. ..

Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a game control board that determines whether or not a special symbol is won, an effect control board that totally controls effects, an image control board that controls effects by images and sounds, various lamps, and Various boards (not shown) such as a lamp control board for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 115 are attached. Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power supply into a DC power supply and outputs the DC power supply to various substrates is provided.

When the player touches the handle 151 to rotate the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 has a predetermined hitting game ball with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 balls per minute). It is equipped with a launching device (not shown) that electrically launches. In addition, the frame member 150 supplies a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing linked to the operation of the lever 152 by the player, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device. And a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, payout balls by a payout unit are paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is formed integrally with the upper plate and the lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device is caused to emit light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

In addition, the frame member 150 has a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the firing of the game balls and the game balls accumulated in the plate 153 even when the player is in contact with the handle 151 of the launching device. And a take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out into a box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light-emitting body such as an LED, and produces various effects by light, such as a pattern by lighting/blinking and a difference in light emission color. Note that, regarding the frame lamp 157, a configuration example capable of performing an effect of changing the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2( a) is an enlarged view showing an example of the display device 130 arranged at the lower left of the game board 110. FIG. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display device 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a first special symbol display device 221 that operates in response to a winning of the first starting opening 121, and a winning of the second starting opening 122. The second special symbol display 222 that operates correspondingly, and the normal symbol display 223 that operates corresponding to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. Based on the winning of the first starting opening 121, the first special symbol display 221 variably displays the special symbol and then stops and displays the lottery result. The second special symbol display 222, based on the winning of the second starting opening 122, displays the special symbol in a variable display after the variable display, and displays the lottery result. The normal symbol display device 223 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the normal symbols after the game symbols have passed through the gate 124, after the variable symbols are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 221 and the second special symbol display device 222 are each configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode. Similarly, the normal symbol display device 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode.

In addition, the display device 130 is a first special symbol display indicator 218 that operates in response to the reservation in the first special symbol display device 221, and a second operation that corresponds to the reservation in the second special symbol display device 222. It is provided with a 2 special symbol hold display device 219 and a normal symbol hold display device 220 that operates corresponding to the hold in the normal symbol display device 223. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 are each configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds depending on the lighting mode. Is displayed.

Here, the hold will be described. During the variable display operation of the special symbol (while the variation display for one prize is being performed), if the game ball is won in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122, the special symbol is changing. In addition, the variable display operation of the special symbol based on the subsequent winning cannot be started. Therefore, the subsequent winning is stored in a limited number (for example, four), and the right to start the special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the first winning game ball is completed. Pending
In addition, the same process as the special symbol is performed also for the normal symbol. Such a hold is made and the number of the hold (unchanged number) is displayed on the first special symbol hold display 218, the second special symbol hold display 219 and the normal symbol hold display 220.

Further, the display device 130 includes a status display device 224 that displays the status of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status indicator 224 is composed of a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. In addition, the other one is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a time saving state in which the special symbol variation time is short. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in an advantageous state by hitting to the right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

In addition, the display device 130 includes a round number display device 225 that displays the number of rounds when the special winning opening 125 is operated in the jackpot game performed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number indicator 225 is composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the special winning opening 125 in the jackpot game is displayed depending on the lighting mode.

The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for the player to make an input for the effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of the input device, an effect button 161, an effect key 162 composed of a plurality of keys adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape, Are arranged on the frame member 150. In the illustrated example, consider a case where an effect is received in which an operation of selecting one image from a plurality of images is performed. In this case, for example, the player operates any one of the plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating the effect key 162 including four keys arranged in a cross shape, and the effect button 161 is pressed. By operating, it is possible to perform an effect of selecting the instructed image. Further, as the form of the input device, various input forms such as a lever and a handle in addition to the illustrated production button 161 and the production key 162 can be adopted depending on the content of the production.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the image/sound control unit and the lamp control unit according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes, as main control means, a game control unit 200 that determines whether or not a special symbol is won. Further, as sub-control means, there are provided an effect control unit 300 that controls the effect in a centralized manner, and a payout control unit 330 that controls the payout of the payout balls.

[Game controller configuration/functions]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining whether a special symbol is won, a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like, a working memory of the CPU 201, and the like. And a RAM 203 that can be used.

The game control unit 200 controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in either a high-probability state or a low-probability state, a time-saving state or a time-saving state. Thereby, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a high-probability state and a high-probability time-shortening game state that is a time-saving state, a low-probability time-shortening game state that is a low-probability state and a time-saving state, a high-probability state and a time-saving state. It is either a probability short time non-gaming state, a low probability state, or a low probability short time non-gaming state that is a time shortness no state. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high-probability state and the low-probability state based on a predetermined condition, and switches between the no time-saving state and the time-saving state. Further, the game control unit 200, in the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than that in the no time saving state, the normal symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time of the electric tulip 123 is extended, and the like. I do.

The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when the game ball wins the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122. Then, a special game such as a jackpot game is performed according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 keeps the open state a predetermined number of times until the special winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have won). Control to repeat only. Then, the game control unit 200 controls the opening/closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened.

In addition, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Then, the operation of the electric tulip is controlled according to the determination result of the ordinary symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 holds the game ball during the special symbol change due to winning the first start opening 121 or the second start opening 122, and the game ball passes through the gate 124 during the normal symbol change. The hold setting that occurs due to this is set.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 accompanies the game control such as the determination result of the special symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol lottery, the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state, the change information of the no time saving state and the time saving state, and the setting information of the hold. Information is sent to the performance control unit 300 by a command described later.

Furthermore, when the game ball wins the first starting opening 121, the second starting opening 122, the big winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the game control unit 200 hits one game ball according to the place where the playing ball wins. The payout controller 330 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, if the game ball wins the first starting opening 121, three prize balls, if the game ball winning the second starting hole 122 wins four prize balls, and if the game ball wins the large winning opening 125 wins 13 prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning port 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout controller 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in synchronization with the game ball.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out the prize balls according to the instruction of the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information about the number of paid prize balls from the payout control unit 330. Thereby, the number of paid prize balls is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control section 200 includes a first starting opening detecting section (first starting opening switch (SW)) 211 for detecting a winning of a game ball into the first starting opening 121, as shown in FIG. , To the gate 124, a second starting opening detection unit (second starting opening switch (SW)) 212 that detects the winning of a game ball into the second starting opening 122, an electric tulip opening/closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. The gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected.
Further, in the game control unit 200, a special winning opening detection unit (large winning opening switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball into the special winning opening 125, and a big winning opening door 125D of the special winning opening 125. A large winning opening door opening/closing unit 216 that is set to a closed state and an open state that is inclined to project, and a normal winning opening detection unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 that detects winning of a game ball into the normal winning opening 126. , Are connected.

Further, in the game control unit 200, a first special symbol hold display 218 that displays the number of unchanged holdings that have won the first starting opening 121 during the change of the special symbol, and a second during the change of the special symbol. A second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of unvaried reserves that have won the starting opening 122, and a regular symbol reserve display that displays the number of unvaried reserves that have passed through the gate 124 during the variation of the ordinary symbol. 220 and 220 are connected.
Furthermore, in the game control unit 200, a first special symbol display device 221 for displaying the result of the special symbol variation display and the special symbol lottery performed by the winning of the game ball to the first starting mouth 121, and the second starting mouth. The second special symbol display 222 that displays the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by the winning of the game ball to 122, and the ordinary symbol display that displays the variation display of the normal symbol and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery The device 223 and the status display device 224 that displays the status of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

Then, the detection signals detected by the first starting opening switch 211, the second starting opening switch 212, the gate switch 214, the special winning opening switch 215 and the normal winning opening switch 217 are sent to the game control section 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 is an electric tulip opening/closing unit 213, a special winning opening door opening/closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold display 218, a second special symbol hold display 219, a normal symbol hold display 220. , The first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223 and the status display 224 are sent. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls described above.

Further, the game control unit 200 is connected to a board external information terminal board 350 for transmitting various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits the information regarding the number of paid prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 330 and the information indicating the state of the game control unit 200 to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 350. To do.

[Structure and function of payout controller]
The payout controller 330 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 in which programs executed by the CPU 331, various data, and the like are stored, and a RAM 333 used as a work memory or the like of the CPU 331. And are equipped with.
Then, the payout control unit 330 controls the payout of payout balls based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires from the game control unit 200 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to a place where the game ball has won (the first starting opening 121 etc.). Then, the payout driving unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls designated by the command. The payout drive unit 334 here is configured by a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

Further, in the payout control unit 330, a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the storage unit of the game balls by the payout driving unit 334, and a game ball in a storage unit (not shown). Detecting presence/absence of a ball, which detects whether or not there is a storage, and whether or not the dish 153 used for playing a game by a player or holding a paid prize ball is full. The full tank detector 337 is connected. Then, the payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs a predetermined process according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout controller 330 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 340 that transmits various information to a host computer installed in the hall. Then, the payout control unit 330, for example, information regarding the number of prize balls instructed to the payout driving unit 334 to pay out, information regarding the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detecting unit 335, and the like Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 340. Also, the same information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Structure and function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling effects, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and the date and time. And a real time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The effect control unit 300, for example, sets the effect content based on the determination result of whether or not the special symbol is selected in the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200 and the variation pattern. At that time, an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162 may be received and the effect content according to the operation input may be set. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to an operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161, and the operation content identified by this operation signal is reflected in the effect setting.
Moreover, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, the effect control unit 300 gives an instruction to set a screen display for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.
Furthermore, the effect control unit 300 sets effect contents based on the change information of the high-probability state and the low-probability state and the change information of the no time saving state and the time saving state received from the game control unit 200.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sends a command instructing execution of the set effect content to the image/sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

Further, the effect control unit 300 is connected to an image/sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sounds, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls effects using various lamps and the movable accessory 115. Has been done.

[Configuration/function of image/sound control unit]
As shown in FIG. 4, the image/sound control unit 310 stores a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image and sound that represent the effect content, a program executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like. A ROM 312, a RAM 313 used as a working memory of the CPU 311, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 314, a CGROM 315, and an SNDROM 316 are provided.

Then, the image/sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, the CGROM 315 has a symbol image and a background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, a character for displaying the notice effect to the player, and the like. Image data such as items is stored. Further, the SNDROM 316 stores various kinds of acoustic data such as music and voice to be output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and further, sound effects such as jingles.
The CPU 311 analyzes the animation pattern, creates a display list including commands related to drawing, and transmits the display list to the VDP 314 based on the hold number command or the variable effect start command sent from the effect control unit 300. To do.

The VDP 314 reads out image data and acoustic data stored in the CGROM 315 and the SNDROM 316, respectively, based on the display list received from the CPU 311. Further, the VDP 314 uses the read image data to perform a drawing process for displaying a background image, a pattern image, a pattern image, and a character/item, and a voice process using the read acoustic data. .. Then, the VDP 314 controls the screen display on the image display unit 114 according to the image data subjected to the drawing processing. Further, the VDP 314 controls the sound output from the speaker 156 according to the sound-processed sound data.
In this embodiment, the VDP 314 is configured to perform voice processing as well as drawing processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a processor for performing dedicated voice processing may be separately provided.

[Lamp controller configuration/functions]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs and various data executed by the CPU 321. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory of the CPU 321 are provided.
Then, the lamp control unit 320 controls the lighting/blinking of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. It also controls the operation of the movable accessory 115.

Specifically, in the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320, lighting/blinking pattern data and light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 300. Data) is stored. From the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322, the CPU 321 selects and reads one corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Then, the lamp control unit 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
Further, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 according to the contents of the effect set by the effect control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

In the present embodiment, each of the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, the image/sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 330 is a main board arranged on the rear surface of the game board 110. Are separately configured in a game control board, a production control board as a sub board, an image control board, a lamp control board, and a payout control board.
Further, in the configuration example described with reference to FIG. 4, the effect button 161 and the effect key 162 are connected to the effect control unit 300 and controlled by the effect control unit 300, but are not limited to this. The effect button 161 and the effect key 162 may be connected to the lamp control unit 320 and controlled by the lamp control unit 320.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Subsequently, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control unit 200 is, as a functional unit that executes various lottery processes, a random number acquisition unit 231, an ordinary symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234. , A normal symbol variation control unit 236, and is provided.
In addition, the game control unit 200 is provided with a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes processing associated with special symbol variation.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 is a special winning opening operation control unit 237, an electric tulip operation control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 as a functional unit that executes operation control of various types of characters and data processing regarding prize balls and the like. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the random number value used in the special symbol lottery and the random number value used in the normal symbol lottery. In the case of the random number value used for the special symbol lottery, specifically, on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122, a numerical value within a predetermined range is set for each type of random number. One numerical value (random number) is selected (acquired) from the inside. The acquired random number value is used for the determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described later in detail, as the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, there are jackpot random numbers indicating whether or not jackpots, symbol random numbers indicating types of jackpots, fluctuation pattern random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like.
Further, in the case of the random number value used for the ordinary symbol lottery, specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (acquired) from the numerical values in the predetermined range on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ) Will be done. The acquired random number value is used for the determination by the normal symbol determination unit 232. In addition, as the random number used for the normal symbol lottery, in addition to a hit random number indicating whether or not it is a hit, a pattern random number or a variation pattern random number indicating a type of hit may be set.
When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 221 or the second special symbol display device 222 according to the lottery result.

The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 20, which will be described later, when the variation of the special symbol starts, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is “whether or not it is a big hit”, “a big hit when a big hit is won”. Type” and “whether it is a small hit or a big hit when the big hit is not won”. That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value regarding the special symbol triggered by the detection of the passage of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 211 or the second starting opening switch 212, which is the detection means, and determines the special symbol. The unit 234 determines whether to perform a special game (big hit game or the like) advantageous to the player based on the acquired random number value. The special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) described above means a process in the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

Here, "big hit" is divided into a plurality of types according to a game state that occurs after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined by a combination of no time saving state or a time saving state, and a high probability state or a low probability state. That is, as a type of jackpot based on the gaming state that occurs after the jackpot game is finished, after the jackpot game is finished, a jackpot that becomes a high probability short game state (hereinafter, a high probability short game jackpot), a low probability short game state Jackpot that becomes (henceforth, low probability short game jackpot), high probability short and no gaming state jackpot (hereinafter high probability short and no gaming state jackpot), low probability short and no gaming state jackpot (below, low There is a chance that there is no chance of playing in a short time. These jackpots are associated with respective individual special symbols, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

Further, the "big hit" may be divided into a big hit, which can be expected to pay out a large amount of game balls for a long time of a big hit game, and a big jackpot, which has a short time for a big hit game and can hardly be expected to pay out game balls. The former is called "long hit" and the latter is called "short hit". For example, in “long win”, the round that is maintained until the open state of the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapse or winning of 10 game balls) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Be done. In the case of "short win", a round in which the special winning opening 125 is opened for a fixed time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 times).

In addition, the “small hit” when the big hit is not won is a small hit game in which the special winning opening 125 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.9 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Done. At the time of winning the small hit, the gaming state before winning the small hit is continued even after the small hitting game is over. That is, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the high probability time short game state, the high probability time short game state is continued even after the small hit game is finished, and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the low probability time short non-gaming state, the low probability time short non-gaming state is continued even after the small hitting game is finished, and the gaming state does not shift.
Further, the "small hit" is a kind of "off", and none of the above-mentioned game states that are advantageous to the player is set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 221 or the second special symbol display device 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 is a variation pattern capable of performing a reach effect in the decorative symbol variation effect associated with the determination result of whether or not to perform the jackpot game and the special symbol variation (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). ), the variation pattern is determined based on the determination result or the like. Then, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol. The details of the operation of the variation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol variation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, the "reach" is an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit in the decorative pattern described later.

The normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is "win or not" by using a random number table as shown in FIG. That is, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether to perform the auxiliary game for opening and closing the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for normal symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. Further, when a plurality of types of hits are set in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines the “type of hit” when the determination result is a hit. The normal symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the normal symbol determination unit 232.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 controls the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 223 according to the lottery result.
The electric tulip operation control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines that the winning symbol is a "hit", and the game ball is in the second starting opening 122. Generate a state that makes winning easy. Further, when it is determined that the electric tulip 123 is out of contact, the open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated. Although the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 will be described later, for example, there are an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds and an operation pattern that opens three times with an opening time of 1.80 seconds.

The special winning opening operation control unit 237, when the special symbol determination unit 234 determines "big hit" in the special symbol lottery, as a big hit game, a special winning opening with an operation pattern specified based on the type of the winning jackpot. The opening operation of 125 is controlled. Further, the special winning opening operation control unit 237, when the special symbol determination unit 234 is determined to be "small hit" in the special symbol lottery, as the small hit game, opens the special winning opening 125 for a specified time and a specified number of times. ..
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets a command for controlling the number of prize balls to be awarded to various types of winning prizes and lottery prizes, and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random number values acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231 at a predetermined timing.

[Basic operation of gaming machines]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 initializes and sets various devices as a basic process at the time of startup. After performing the basic process, the game control unit 200 repeatedly executes the main control process, which is a series of processes related to the progress of the game. Further, when the power is shut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power shutdown processing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of basic processing by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, step is referred to as “S”) 601). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S602).
When the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S602), next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the backup flag regarding the operation at the time of power shutdown is ON (S603).
When the backup flag is ON (Yes in S603), the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the checksum created when the power is turned off is normal (S604).
When the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), the game control unit 200 then executes a return process (S605). In this return processing, the game control unit 200 sets the sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300, which follows the return from the power-off state. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether or not it is a big hit game, one of a high probability state and a low probability state, a time saving state and no time saving state). A command for setting the sub control means is output to the effect control unit 300 so as to reflect any of the above). In addition, in this return processing, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S602), the backup flag is OFF (No in S603), and the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the game control unit 200 initializes. As processing, the contents stored in the RAM 203 are cleared (S606), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S607). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control unit to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control unit) (S608). Setting the sub-board includes clearing the RAM 303, the RAM 313, and the RAM 323 mounted on each sub-board.

After the return process (see S605) or the setting of the sub-board (see S608) is finished, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether the interrupt permission (S610), the interrupt prohibition (S611), the symbol random number control process (S612), the initial value random number update process (S613), and the power cutoff flag are ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt permission (S610) and interrupt prohibition (S611) are provided to enable execution of interrupt processing during execution of this loop processing (S610 to S614). In the present embodiment, the main control process in the game control is executed by this interrupt process. Details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S612), the game control unit 200 updates the variable pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number updating process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates the initial values of various random number values used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cutoff flag, when the power cutoff flag is OFF (No in S614), the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interruption along with loop processing (S610 to S614). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power cutoff flag is ON (Yes in S614), the game control unit 200 starts a process for cutting off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power cutoff process).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the power-off process by the game control unit 200.
In the power-off process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S701). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S702). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S703), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S704), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing of gaming machines]
Next, a main control process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the production control unit 300, which is a sub control unit, to control the production, and gives the payout control unit 330 a prize ball. Direct control of payout.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main control process of the game control unit 200.
The main control process consists of a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at preset constant time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt at preset constant time intervals, and when interrupts are permitted in the loop processing shown in FIG. 6 (see S610), main control is performed as interrupt processing. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 8, in the main control processing, random number update processing, switch processing, symbol processing, electric accessory processing, prize ball processing, and output processing are sequentially executed (S801 to S806).

In the random number update process (S801), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241 and updates the values of various random numbers used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of setting a random number and updating a random value will be described later.

As the switch process (S802), a starting opening switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the starting mouth switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the states of the first starting mouth switch 211 and the second starting mouth switch 212 in FIG. 3, and turns the switches ON. When it becomes, the process for special symbol lottery is executed. Further, as will be described later in detail, when performing the preliminary determination process in the first starting port switch 211 and the second starting port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called, Perform the process for pre-determination.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the state of the gate switch 214 of FIG. 3, and when the switch is ON, for normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls each function (subroutine) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the normal symbol determination unit 232 and the normal symbol variation control unit 236, and executes the normal symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processes will be described later.

As the electric accessory processing (S804), a special winning opening process and an electric tulip process are performed.
In the special winning opening process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the special winning opening operation control unit 237, and controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125 which is a special electric accessory based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip operation control unit 238, and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123, which is an ordinary electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processes will be described later.

In the prize ball process (S805), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing unit 239, sets a command for controlling the number of prizes and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

In the output process (S806), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs the command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and outputs the command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each process from S802 to S804, and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the process of S805 and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

The output control unit 240 sequentially examines the storage areas of the control commands of the RAM 203, and if the control commands are stored in the individual storage areas (that is, if the control commands have been generated in the processing of S802 to S805). For example, the control command is read and output to the output destination (effect control unit 300 or payout control unit 330).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the output process is performed at the end of the series of main control processes. That is, the command generated in each processing of S802 to S805 by each function as the first processing means is stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each processing. Then, after these processes, the output control unit 240 as the second processing unit collectively outputs the commands generated in each process, which are accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in this embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the final command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

[Modification of basic operation of gaming machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, the interrupt is permitted in the loop process part of the basic process, and the main control process including a series of processes is executed as the interrupt process. However, the main control process only needs to be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular time intervals, and the specific realizing means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 6 to 8. For example, the main control process may be incorporated in the series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may be returned to the main control process every fixed time (for example, 4 milliseconds). Further, while incorporating the main control processing into the series of operations of the basic processing, an interrupt is generated at regular intervals as in the operation described with reference to FIG. 6 to FIG. It may be configured to return to the main control processing incorporated in the basic processing.

In addition, when outputting the command generated in the basic processing, as a general rule, every time the command is generated, it is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and the function of the output control unit 240 which is the second processing means is called. Output. The basic process is a special process such as an initial operation which is performed only when the power is turned on, unlike the main control process related to the progress of the game. Further, in the basic processing, the processing procedure may change due to branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, so the generated command is output promptly so that there is no omission in the output processing. Processing. In addition, in the case where commands are continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 in response to a specific request for processing, and a processing procedure of collectively outputting the commands is adopted. May be.

[Random number update process by game control unit]
Random number value as the determination information used in various lottery in game control such as special symbol lottery is counted by the counter, starting from a predetermined initial value, the random number updating process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. Each time it is performed, it is incremented by 1. Then, the value at the time when each lottery is performed is acquired by the starting opening switch process (FIG. 9) and the gate switch process (FIG. 10), and is used in the special symbol process (FIG. 11) and the ordinary symbol process (FIG. 16). It This random number counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number value reaches the maximum value of the set random numbers (for example, 299 in the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 20A described later). , Return to the initial value again. Further, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on the update interval and the information of the initial value. Therefore, after returning from the main control process to the basic process shown in FIG. 6, in the initial value random number updating process of S613, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed.

[Starting switch processing by the game controller]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the starting opening switch process of the switch process shown in S802 of FIG.
In this starting opening switch processing, processing for winning in the first starting opening 121 and processing for winning in the second starting opening 122 are sequentially performed. Referring to FIG. 9, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the first starting opening 121 and the first starting opening switch 211 has been turned on (S901). If the first starting opening switch 211 is turned ON, then the game control section 200 determines whether or not the number U1 of unreserved reserves in the winning of the first starting opening 121 is less than the upper limit value (S902). .. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit value is four. When the number U1 of reservations has reached the upper limit value (No in S902), it is not possible to hold the unvaried winnings any more, so the processing for the winnings in the first starting opening 121 is ended.

On the other hand, if the number of holdings U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S902), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for determination by the present winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S903). .. Here, since it is the winning of the first starting opening 121, a random value for the special symbol lottery is acquired. The random number value acquired at this time is the value updated in the random number update process of S801. Then, by this random number value, the result of the special symbol lottery is fixed in the later special symbol processing. As the random number value here, a big hit, a small hit or a big hit random number that determines the outfall, a type of big hit (a short-lived state or no time-saving state after the end of a big game, a high-probability state and a low-probability state, a long-hit, short Winning) random number value to determine (big hit symbol random value), fluctuation pattern random value for specifying the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation of the symbol, in the case of deviation, change the reach pattern (variation time) that can be executed reach reach described later A reach random number value for determining whether or not is included.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a preliminary determination process (S904). The pre-determination process, the random number is already obtained by winning at the starting mouth, but for the winning ball (holding ball) for which the random number has not yet been determined by the special symbol process described later, the random number is determined by the special symbol process. This is a process (preliminary determination) of determining the random number before the determination.

Then, the effect control unit 300 of the present embodiment determines the random number by the special symbol process based on the determination result of the random number determined by the preliminary determination process (preliminary determination result), and notifies the determination result. In advance, it is possible to perform a notice effect that suggests the determination result. This notice production is, for example, in response to the occurrence of a winning ball (holding ball) for which a random number has already been acquired by winning at the starting opening but the random number has not yet been determined by special symbol processing. It is performed using a hold display effect (described later) displayed on 114. The notice effect based on the preliminary determination indicates to the player the determination result when the random number is determined by the special symbol processing with respect to the holding ball corresponding to the preliminary determination related to the notice effect. As a result, the player can play the game while holding an expectation for the reserved ball. Details of the notice effect based on the preliminary determination will be described later.

Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the number U1 of reservations (S905).
After that, the game control unit 200 sets, in the RAM 203, a preliminary determination result command including preliminary determination information obtained by the preliminary determination process of S904 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the preliminary determination result (S906).
Further, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase of the hold number U1 in S905 in the RAM 203 (S907), and ends the process for winning at the first starting opening 121. ..

Next, processing for winning in the second starting opening 122 is performed. Referring to FIG. 9, next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 122 and the second starting port switch 212 has been turned on (S908). If the second starting port switch 212 is turned on, then the game control section 200 determines whether or not the number U2 of unreserved reserves in the winning of the second starting port 122 is less than the upper limit value (S909). ). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit value is four. When the number U2 of reservations has reached the upper limit value (No in S909), it is not possible to hold the unvaried winnings any more, so the processing for the winnings in the second starting opening 122 ends.

On the other hand, when the number U2 of reservations is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S909), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for the lottery for this winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S910). .. Here, since it is the winning of the second starting port 122, as in S903 above, a random number value for special symbol lottery (a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a reach random number value, a fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) is acquired. It The random number value acquired at this time is the value updated in the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is fixed in the special symbol process later by this random number value.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a preliminary determination process (S911). The content of this pre-determination processing is the same as that in S904 described above.
Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the number U2 of reservations (S912).
After that, the game control unit 200 sets, in the RAM 203, a preliminary determination result command including preliminary determination information obtained by the preliminary determination process of S911 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the preliminary determination result (S913).
Further, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase of the hold number U2 in S912 in the RAM 203 (S914), and finishes the process for winning at the second starting opening 122. ..

[Gate switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process when the game ball passes through the gate 124.
In this gate switch process, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 has been turned ON (S1001). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, then the game control section 200 determines whether or not the unfixed number of reserved numbers G is less than the upper limit value (S1002). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the upper limit value is four. If the number G of reservations has reached the upper limit value (No in S1002), it is not possible to hold the unvaried winnings any more, so the gate switch process is ended.

On the other hand, when the number G of reservations is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S1002), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for the lottery for this winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S1003). .. Here, since it is the winning of the gate 124, a random number value (a random number value or the like) for the normal symbol lottery is acquired.

Next, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the number G of reservations (S1004).
After the value of the reservation number G is added in S1004, the game control unit 200 sets a reservation number G increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase of the reservation number G in S1004 in the RAM 203 (S1005), The process for winning in the gate 124 is completed.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing of the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this special symbol processing, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON in the flag setting (hereinafter, flag setting) set in the RAM 203 (( S1101). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to identify that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot.

If the jackpot gaming flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in the jackpot, so the special symbol processing ends without starting the special symbol fluctuation (Yes in S1101). On the other hand, if the jackpot gaming flag is OFF (No in S1101), then the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is during special symbol variation (S1102). If the special symbol is not changing (No in S1102), the special symbol variation control unit 233 then performs the process related to the pending numbers U1 and U2 (see FIG. 9) of the unvaried amount of the special symbol (S1103 to S1106). In the present embodiment, the number U1 of reservations related to winning of the first starting opening 121 and the number U2 of reservations related to winning of the second starting opening 122 are distinguished, so that this processing is also performed individually for each corresponding starting opening. ..

Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether or not the number of holdings U2 related to winning of the second starting opening 122 is 1 or more (S1103). When the number U2 of reservations is 1 or more (Yes in S1103), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number U2 of reservations (S1104). On the other hand, when the number U2 of reservations is 0 (No in S1103), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether the number U1 of reservations related to winning of the first starting opening 121 is 1 or more (S1105). When the number U1 of reservations is 1 or more (Yes in S1105), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number U1 of reservations (S1106). On the other hand, when the number of holdings U1=0 (No in S1105), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, so the special symbol fluctuation is not started, and the customer waiting setting process of another routine Is executed to end the processing (S1116).
It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the processing relating to the number of holdings U2 relating to the winning of the second starting opening 122 is given priority. That is, when the number U2 of reservations is 1 or more, the process regarding the number U2 of reservations is performed, and when the number U2 of reservations is 0, the process regarding the number U1 of reservations is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, it is also possible to perform control such that the holding numbers U1 and U2 are subtracted in the winning order regardless of whether the winning is the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122.

After subtracting the pending number U1 or the pending number U2 in S1104 or S1106, the special symbol variation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1107). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process (S1116, see FIG. 15 described later).

Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 executes a big hit determination process and a variation pattern selection process by another routine (S1108, S1109). As will be described later in detail, by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process, the setting information for changing the special symbol that is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (big hit symbol, game) State, fluctuation pattern, etc.) are determined. Note that these pieces of information are included in the variation start command sent to the effect control unit 300.

After that, the special symbol variation control unit 233 is displayed by the first special symbol display device 221 and the second special symbol display device 222 shown in FIG. 2, based on the setting content determined by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The fluctuation of the special symbol is started (S1110). Then, a fluctuation start command including setting information (big hit symbol, game state, fluctuation pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in the RAM 203 (S1111). The fluctuation start command set in S1111 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output processing shown in S806 of FIG.

If it is determined that the special symbol is changing in S1102 (Yes in S1102), or after the variation start command is set in S1111, the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether the variation time has elapsed (S1112). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol in S1110 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection processing of S1109. If the variation time has not elapsed (No in S1112), the special symbol variation continues, so the special symbol processing ends.

On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (Yes in S1112), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 221 and the second special symbol display device 222 as the big hit determination process of S1108. It stops with the symbol determined in (S1113). A variation stop command for stopping a decorative pattern, which will be described later, is set in the RAM 203 (S1114). Then, the processing during stop of another routine is executed (S1115). The details of the processing during suspension will be described later. The fluctuation stop command set in S1114 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

[Big hit determination processing by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (S1108 in FIG. 11).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines the jackpot random number value in the special symbol lottery this time (S1201), and determines whether or not a jackpot or a jackpot (S1202). , S1205). Whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 matches the value set as the jackpot winning value or the jackpot winning value. It is determined by determining whether or not (see FIG. 20A).

If the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a big hit (Yes in S1202), then the special symbol determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number value (S1203). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (a jackpot in the high-probability time-short game state, a jackpot in the low-probability time-short game state, etc.) is determined. Which of the jackpots is determined by whether the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 matches any of the preset values for each jackpot type (FIG. 20( See b)).

After the above determination, the special symbol determination unit 234 sets a symbol (a jackpot symbol) representing the type of jackpot determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1204).

If the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a small hit (No in S1202, Yes in S1205), then the special symbol determination unit 234 sets the symbol representing the small hit (hereinafter, the small hit symbol) as the setting information. It is set in the RAM 203 (S1206).

When the result of the random number determination of S1201 is neither a big hit nor a small hit (No in S1202 and S1205), the special symbol determination unit 234 then uses the symbol (hereinafter, a symbol) which indicates that the special symbol has been missed in the lottery as the setting information in the RAM 203. (S1207).

[Variation pattern selection processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (S1109 in FIG. 11).
In this variation pattern selection processing, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first refers to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is a time saving state or a time saving state, and a high probability state or a low probability state). (S1301). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has been hit in the special symbol lottery this time using the determination result of S1202 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12) (S1302). Then, when it is a big hit (Yes in S1302), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for the big hit from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1303).

On the other hand, if no big hit (No in S1302), then the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines a random number value for determining whether to perform a so-called reach effect for making the player expect a big hit. (S1304). Whether to perform the reach effect is determined by determining whether or not the value of the reach random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 matches a preset value (see FIG. 20(c)). ..
When the reach effect is performed as a result of the determination using the random number value (Yes in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1306). Further, when the reach effect is not performed (No in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads out the variation pattern table for the loss from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1307).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance (fluctuation time of 3 seconds, 7 seconds, 13 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) and values of fluctuation pattern random numbers. It is the table which matched.

Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern random value using the variation pattern random value acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 and the variation pattern table set in S1303, S1306, and S1307 (S1308). ). That is, the variation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the variation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a variation pattern according to the random number value of the variation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number is obtained, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is a time saving state or no time saving state, and whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state), the result of the special symbol lottery (whether a big hit or not) , The fluctuation pattern table to be referred to differs depending on the difference in whether or not the reach effect is performed in the case of no big hit), and thus the determined fluctuation pattern is different.

After that, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in S1308 as setting information in the RAM 203 (S1309). The setting information of the variation pattern set in S1309 is included in the variation start command set in S1111 of FIG. 11, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output processing shown in S806 of FIG. Details of the variation patterns selected in this embodiment and their settings will be described later.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the in-stop processing (S1115 of FIG. 11).
In the process during stop, the game control unit 200 first checks in the flag setting of the RAM 203 whether or not a flag indicating a time saving state (hereinafter, a time saving flag) is ON (S1401). When the time saving flag is ON (Yes in S1401), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the lottery number (variation number) J in the time saving state (S1402), and whether the lottery number J becomes 0 or not. Is checked (S1403). Then, if the number of times of lottery J=0 (Yes in S1403), the time saving flag is turned off (S1404). The operation of turning on the time saving flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number J are performed in the game state setting process (FIG. 18) in the special winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

When the time saving flag is OFF (No in S1401) or after the time saving flag is turned OFF in S1404, or when the value of the lottery number J after subtraction in S1402 is not 0 (No in S1403), next game control The unit 200 checks whether or not a flag indicating a high probability state (hereinafter, a high probability flag) is set to ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1405). If both the high accuracy flag and the previous time saving flag are ON, it is a high probability time saving game state, and if the high accuracy flag is ON and the time saving flag is OFF, there is a high probability time saving no game state. is there.

When the high-accuracy flag is ON (Yes in S1405), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the lottery number (variation number) X in the high probability state (S1406), and the lottery number X becomes 0. It is checked whether or not (S1407). Then, if the number of times of lottery X=0 (Yes in S1407), the high accuracy flag is turned off (S1408). The operation of turning on the high-accuracy flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number X are performed in the game state setting process (FIG. 18) in the special winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

When the high-accuracy flag is OFF (No in S1405), or after the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF in S1408, or the value of the lottery number X after subtraction in S1406 is not 0 (No in S1407), next The game control unit 200 determines whether or not it has been a big hit in the special symbol lottery this time (S1409). When it is a big hit (Yes in S1409), the game control unit 200 next determines the kind of the big hit (S1410). Here, as an example of the determination of the type of big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a long hit.

Here, it can be judged whether or not it is a big hit based on the judgment result of the big hit judgment process (FIG. 12). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the chart of FIG. 20B described later is set, the result of S1409 is Yes. If the outlying symbol or the small hit symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the big hit determination process, the result is No in S1409.

When the type of big hit is long hit (Yes in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the long hit game flag (S1411). Thereby, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 becomes a big hit game state (long hit game state) in which the type of big hit is long hit. It should be noted that, here, the long probability is not distinguished between the high probability state and the low probability state. Whether to be a high probability state or a low probability state is specified by turning on a corresponding flag in a game state setting process (FIG. 18) in a special winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

If the type of big hit is not long hit (No in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the short hit game flag (S1412). Thereby, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 becomes a big hit game state (short hit game state) in which the kind of big hit is short hit. Similar to the case of long hit, the case of short hit does not distinguish between high probability state and low probability state.

After turning on the jackpot game flag in S1411 or S1412, the game control unit 200 initializes the values of the lottery numbers J and X (S1413). Further, when the time saving flag is ON in S1401 and the lottery number J is not 0 in S1403, the game control unit 200 turns the time saving flag OFF (S1414). Similarly, if the high-accuracy flag is ON in S1405 and the lottery number X is not 0 in S1407, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF (S1414).

After initializing the values of the lottery numbers J and X in S1413, the game control unit 200 starts the opening operation (S1417). Here, the content of the opening operation differs depending on which of S1411, S1412 the hit game flag is turned on. In other words, the opening operation is set according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery.
After that, the game control unit 200 sets an opening command for performing the effect in the opening operation according to the big hit game flag in the RAM 203 in the effect control unit 300 (S1418), and ends the stopped process. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output processing shown in S806 of FIG.

On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in S1409), then the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery this time is a small hit (S1415). ). If it is not a small hit (No in S1415), the in-stop processing is ended.
On the other hand, if it is a small hit (Yes in S1415), the game control unit 200 starts the small hit game (S1416). Thereby, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 becomes the small hitting game state. In the small hit game, as described above, the special winning opening 125 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the game ends after a lapse of a predetermined time.

[Customer waiting setting process by game control unit]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S1116 of FIG. 11).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control section 200 first checks whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1501). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state.

If the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, and thus the process is terminated (Yes in S1501). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF, the game control unit 200 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1502), and turns on the customer waiting flag (S1503). The customer waiting command set in S1502 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG. The customer waiting flag is a flag that is set in a state where the special symbol stops changing and is not held.

[Ordinary symbol processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing of the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this normal symbol processing, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1601). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set when the regular symbol lottery is won. The state where the auxiliary game flag is set is a state in which the electric tulip 123 is opened according to the electric tulip process (FIG. 19) described later, and it is easy to win the second starting opening 122 (auxiliary game state).

When the auxiliary game flag is ON, it is already in the auxiliary game state and the normal symbol is stopped, so the normal symbol process ends without starting the normal symbol fluctuation (Yes in S1601). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1601), then the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a normal symbol fluctuation (S1602). If the normal symbol fluctuation is not in progress (No in S1602), then the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 determines whether or not the number G (see FIG. 10) of the unfixed portion of the normal symbol is 1 or more (S1603). When the number G of reservations is 0 (No in S1603), it means that there is no winning for starting the lottery of the normal symbol, and thus the process is terminated without starting the normal symbol fluctuation.

On the other hand, when the number G of reservations is 1 or more (Yes in S1603), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the number G of reservations (S1604). Then, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines the winning random number in the current regular symbol lottery, and determines whether or not the regular symbol lottery has been won (S1605). Whether or not the player has won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the hit random number acquired in S1003 of FIG. 10 matches the value set as the winning value in the table shown in FIG. It is determined.

Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1606). That is, when the regular symbol lottery is won, a symbol (hereinafter, a winning symbol) representing that the symbol is won is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, the symbol (hereinafter referred to as “missing symbol”) representing that the lottery is not set is set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (S1607). This variation time is set based on the time saving flag set in the processes of S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 14 and S1804 and S1807 in FIG. 18 described later. That is, when the time saving flag is ON in the setting in S1607, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time saving flag is OFF, it is set for a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). To be done. After this setting, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 3 based on the setting contents of S1607 (S1608). In addition, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol can be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the variation pattern random value of the normal symbol, and in S1607, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 normally changes the variation pattern random value of the symbol. The variable time is set by the determination.

After starting the change of the normal symbol in S1608, or when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing in S1602 (Yes in S1602), the normal symbol change control unit 236 determines whether the change time has elapsed (S1609). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol has reached the variation time set in S1607 in S1608. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in S1609), the normal symbol fluctuation is continued, so the normal symbol processing ends.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation time ends (Yes in S1609), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 223 (S1610). Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the determination result of S1605 is a win (S1611). If it is a win (Yes in S1611), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1612). On the other hand, if the drawing is out of the lottery (No in S1611), the normal symbol processing is ended without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Big prize hole processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special winning opening process of the electric auditors product process shown in S804 of FIG.
In this special winning opening process, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the big hit game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1701). When the jackpot game flag is OFF, there is no winning in the special winning opening 125, and the special winning opening processing is ended (No in S1701). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1701), the special winning opening operation control unit 237, the opening in the operation control at the time of the jackpot started in the pachinko gaming machine 100 stop process (FIG. 14) It is determined whether or not the operation is in progress (S1702).

When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the opening (Yes in S1702), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then determines whether or not a preset time (opening time) at which the opening operation should be performed has elapsed. Yes (S1703). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, so the special winning opening processing is ended (No in S1703). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1703), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then sets the operation of the special winning opening 125 (S1704), and initializes the winning number C (C=0). Then, (S1705), the value of the number of rounds R of the special winning opening 125 is incremented by 1 from the current value (S1706), and the special winning opening 125 is started (opened) (S1707).

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the special winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (operation round number) to be operated in the operation pattern are set. As an example of the case where the special winning opening 125 operates, there is a case where the special symbol lottery is a big hit of a long hit or a short hit, and a small hit. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set depending on the type of these hits. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the operation of the special winning opening 125 is continuously performed a plurality of times (a plurality of rounds). As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) of operation are performed, and 29.5 seconds of opening are performed once in one round. In the case of a short hit, for example, it is operated for two rounds (2R), and in one round, the opening for 0.9 seconds is performed once. More specifically, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, for example, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. Here, when the operation in the short hit and the operation in the small hit are compared with each other in the above example, the opening of 0.9 seconds is performed twice. That is, the operation of the special winning opening 125 visible to the player is the same in the case of short hit and the case of small hit, and the short hit and the small hit are distinguished only from the operation of the big winning opening 125 on the game board 110. You can't do it.

In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is stipulated by law that the cumulative open time of the special winning opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (long hit or short hit), the special winning opening 125 has to be continuously opened a plurality of times. Therefore, when trying to make it difficult to distinguish between the operation with a small hit and the operation with a short hit as described above, in the case of a small hit, within a range where the cumulative open time in one operation is within 1.8 seconds, The operation mode in which the special winning opening 125 is opened twice or more is set, and in the case of a short hit, the same number of rounds as the number of small hits is set.

Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). When the open state of the special winning opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 next determines that the winning number C into the special winning opening 125 is a prescribed number (for example, 9). It is determined whether or not (S1709) or more (S1709). When the opening time has not elapsed and the winning prize number C is less than the specified number, the operating state (opening state) of the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is ended (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, when the open time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or the winning number C has reached the specified number (Yes in S1709), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 ends the operation of the special winning opening 125 (closing). Yes (S1710).

Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number of rounds R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1711). If the maximum value has not been reached, the remaining operation is performed, and the special winning opening process is ended (No in S1711).

If the number of rounds R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1711), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 starts the ending operation (S1712). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the big hit game flag among the ending operations set in the long hit game and the short hit game.
After that, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 sets an ending command for performing an effect in the ending operation corresponding to the big hit game flag in the RAM 203 in the effect control unit 300 (S1713). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output processing shown in S806 of FIG.

Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the round number R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 to 0 (S1714), and then performs an ending operation in which the elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is set in advance. It is determined whether or not the expected time (ending time) has elapsed (S1717). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, so the special winning opening process is ended (No in S1717). On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (Yes in S1717), then the special winning opening operation control unit 237, after the game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1718), turns the jackpot game flag OFF, The special winning opening process is ended (S1719). The contents of the game state setting process will be described later.

When it is determined in S1702 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the opening (No in S1702), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then determines whether it is in the ending (S1715). If the ending is in progress (Yes in S1715), the operations in and after S1717 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in S1715), then the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the special winning opening 125 is in operation (opening) (S1716). If it is not in operation (No in S1716), the operations in S1705 and thereafter are executed, and if it is in operation (Yes in S1716), the operations in S1708 and thereafter are executed.
The effect performed in the small hit game described above is the same as the effect performed in the short hit game, and it is not possible to distinguish the short hit and the small hit from the effect.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 18 shows the contents of the game state setting process (S1718) by the game control unit 200, which is executed when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717).
When the game state setting process is performed, as a premise, the jackpot game flag is ON in S1701 of FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of jackpot (S1801, S1802, S1803, S1806). These determinations can be made, for example, based on the types of symbols set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12). Note that these determinations are substantially the same as S1202, S1203, and S1205 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), so the determination results of S1202, S1203, and S1205 may be used.

If it is a small hit (Yes in S1801), the game state is not changed, and the game state setting process is ended.
When the type of jackpot is the jackpot in the low probability time saving game state (No in S1801, S1802, Yes in S1803), the game control unit 200 turns the time saving flag ON (S1804). As a result, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 becomes a short game state when the probability is low. Further, the game control unit 200 sets the initial value of the lottery number J (S1805), and ends the game state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 times in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the low-probability-time short game state is performed 100 times, the low-probability-time short game state ends and the low-probability-time short game state is entered.

On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is a jackpot in the low probability time saving non-gaming state (No in S1801, No in 1802, No in S1803), the game control unit 200 performs processing without turning on both the time saving flag and the high accuracy flag. finish. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after this jackpot becomes a low probability time saving game state.

When the type of jackpot is a jackpot in the high-probability time saving game state (S1801, No in S1802, Yes in S1806), the game control unit 200 turns on the time saving flag (S1807) and sets the initial value of the lottery number J. (S1808). The initial value of the lottery number J in this case is 10,000 in the illustrated example. Further, the game control unit 200 turns on the high accuracy flag (S1809) and sets the initial value of the lottery number X (S1810). The initial value of the lottery number X is 10,000 in the illustrated example. As a result, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 becomes a high probability time short game state. Then, if the lottery in the high-probability time-short game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time-short game state ends, and the low-probability time-short game state is entered.

On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot in the high probability time saving non-gaming state (No in S1801, S1802, S1806), the game control unit 200 turns on only the high-accuracy flag (S1809), and the initial value of the lottery number X. (10000 times) is set (S1810). As a result, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 becomes a high probability time saving mode. Then, if the lottery in this high-probability time/short no-play state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time/short/no-play state ends, and the low probability time/short/no-play state is entered.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process of the electric auditors product process shown in S804 of FIG.
In the electric tulip processing, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1901). When the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 is not opened, and thus the electric tulip processing is ended (No in S1901). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1901), then the electric tulip operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the electric tulip 123 is in operation (S1902).

When the electric tulip 123 is not in operation (No in S1902), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (S1903), and operates the electric tulip 123 in the set operation pattern (S1904). .. Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time saving flag set in the processes of S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 14, S1804 and S1807 in FIG. For example, when the time saving flag is OFF during the setting in S1903, an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time saving flag is ON, it is opened for 1.80 seconds. An operation pattern that opens three times in time is set. As described above, normally, when the time saving flag is ON (in the time saving state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and the second starting opening 122 facilitates winning. Is done. In addition, when the time saving flag is ON or OFF, a plurality of operation patterns (types of auxiliary games) of the electric tulip 123 are prepared, and the operation is performed according to the type of hit determined by the normal symbol processing (see FIG. 16). You may comprise so that a pattern may be set.

When it is determined that the electric tulip 123 is in operation in S1902 (Yes in S1902) or after the electric tulip 123 is operated in S1904, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 causes the opening time in the set operation pattern to elapse. It is determined whether or not (S1905). If the opening time has not elapsed, the operating state (opening state) of the electric tulip 123 is continued, and thus the electric tulip processing ends (No in S1905). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1905), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 turns off the auxiliary game flag and ends the electric tulip processing (S1906).

[Method of judgment using random numbers]
Here, a method of determination by random numbers, which is performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 13), the normal symbol process (FIG. 16), etc., will be described in detail.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a random number (determination table) used in the special symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol lottery in the present embodiment.
20(a) is a configuration example of the jackpot random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, FIG. 20(b) is a configuration example of the jackpot symbol random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, and FIG. 20(c) is the special symbol lottery. A configuration example of the reach random number used, FIG. 20 (d), respectively, an example of the configuration of the hit random number used in the normal symbol lottery is shown.

Referring to FIG. 20( a ), as a jackpot random number determination value, a jackpot when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 at the time of jackpot determination is a low probability state and a jackpot when the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is a high probability state 2 types and small hits are set. The range of the value of the random number (big hit random number) is 0 to 299 in all 300. In the case of the special symbol lottery in the low probability state (big hit lottery), only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. Further, in the case of the special symbol lottery in the high probability state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (=1/30). That is, in the illustrated example, when the special symbols lottery is performed by winning the starting openings 121 and 122 in the high probability state, the winning probability is 10 times as compared with the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the low probability state. In addition, three small winning numbers are set regardless of whether the winning probability is the low probability state or the high probability state, and the winning probability is 3/300 (=1/100).
Here, the special symbol lottery in the low probability state will be described as an example, and the jackpot random number value (see S903 and S910) acquired upon winning the prize in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122 is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value "5" of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state in (a). Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery for small hits.

Referring to FIG. 20(b), five types of low-probability symbol A, low-probability symbol B, high-probability symbol A, high-probability symbol B, and latent probability symbol are prepared for the jackpot symbol. Here, the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B are symbols representing that it is a jackpot in a low-probability state, and among them, the low-probability symbol A is a long-hit (8 rounds) and a low-probability-time short game jackpot. Indicates that there is. The low probability symbol B indicates that it is a big hit in a long-time (4 rounds) and low-probability time short game state. The high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol B indicate that it is a big hit in the long-time (15 rounds) and high-probability time shortened gaming state. The high-probability symbol C and the high-probability symbol D indicate that it is a big hit in the long-time (8 rounds) and high-probability time-short gaming state. The high-probability symbol E indicates that it is a short hit (2 rounds) and a high probability short-time non-gaming big hit. The latent probability symbol is a symbol representing that it is a short hit (2 rounds) and a high probability short time no gaming state big hit. Therefore, the high-probability symbol B and the latent probability symbol have the same gaming state after the jackpot game, but the latent probability symbol is a condition for performing a latent effect that does not explicitly notify the player that the high-probability symbol is in the high probability symbol state. Therefore, it is provided separately from the high probability pattern B. The range of the value of the random number is 250 from 0 to 249. In addition, in the jackpot symbol random number, the winning value is set for each of the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122, which triggers the special symbol lottery.

In the low-probability pattern A, 35 values are assigned as the winning value for both the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the probability of winning the low probability symbol A is 35/250 (=7/50).
In the low-probability pattern B, both the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122 are assigned 15 winning values. Therefore, when the big hit is won, the probability of winning the low probability symbol B is 15/250 (=3/50).

In the high-probability symbol A, 20 values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting opening 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning in the high-probability symbol A is 20/250 (=2/25) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting opening 121.
On the other hand, 150 values are assigned as the winning value when the second starting opening 122 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning in the high probability symbol A is 150/250 (=15/25) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting opening 122.

In the high-probability symbol B, five values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting opening 121 is won. Therefore, in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting opening 121, when the jackpot is won, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol B is 5/250 (=1/50).
On the other hand, 25 values are assigned as the winning value when the second starting opening 122 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol B is 25/250 (=1/10) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting opening 122.

In the high-probability pattern C, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting opening 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol C is 25/250 (=1/10) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting opening 121.
On the other hand, ten values are assigned as winning values when the second starting opening 122 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning in the high-probability symbol B is 10/250 (=1/25) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting opening 122.

In the high-probability pattern D, 25 values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting opening 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol D is 25/250 (=1/10) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting opening 121.
On the other hand, ten values are assigned as winning values when the second starting opening 122 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol D is 10/250 (=1/25) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting opening 122.

In the high-probability pattern E, 25 values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting opening 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol E is 25/250 (=1/10) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting opening 121.
On the other hand, five values are assigned as winning values when the second starting opening 122 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol E is 5/250 (=1/50) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting opening 122.

In the latent probability pattern, 100 values are assigned as the winning value when the first starting opening 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning with the latent probability symbol is 100/250 (=2/5) when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting opening 121.
On the other hand, the winning value in the latent probability symbol is not assigned to the second starting opening 122, and when winning in the second starting opening 122, the winning in the latent probability symbol does not occur.

Here, the low probability symbol A will be described as an example. The jackpot symbol random number value (see S903 and S910) acquired in response to the winning of the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122 is shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value “0 to 34” of the low probability pattern A in ). Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery such as the low-probability symbol B.

As described above, by differentiating the winning probability of the kind of jackpot when the first starting opening 121 is won and when the second starting opening 122 is won, various game properties can be provided. Further, the arrangement of the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122 in the game board 110 is devised so that it is easy to aim at either one of the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122 in a specific state (mode). With the configuration, it is possible to encourage the player to participate in the game more actively.

Next, the determination of the reach random number will be described. The reach random number is set according to the number of holdings, as will be described later. Here, as an example, the reach random number when the number of reservations is 0 will be described.
With reference to FIG. 20C, the random number value range is 250 from 0 to 249, and the variation pattern (variation time) capable of executing the reach effect is set (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). 22 random number values are assigned to (with reach), and 228 random number values are assigned to the lottery result (without reach) that does not have a variation pattern that allows reach production (for example, less than 13.5 seconds). That is, in the illustrated example, the reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (=11/125) when the special symbol lottery does not result in a big hit. Here, the reach effect is an effect performed on the image display unit 114 when the special symbol changes. Below, the production at the time of special symbol variation that does not have a reach pattern that can be executed is called a reach-less production, and in response to this, the production at the time of a special pattern variation that makes the reach production an executable pattern is a reach production. Call.

Here, taking the case of reach as an example, the reach random number value (see S903 and S910) acquired upon winning the prize in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122 is the reach in FIG. 20(c). It is determined whether or not it matches with the winning value “0 to 21”. Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery without reach.

In many cases, at the time of special symbol change, in conjunction with the display control of the first special symbol display device 221 and the second special symbol display device 222 (hereinafter, when these are not distinguished, they are described as special symbol display devices 221 and 222). The image display unit 114 produces an effect using a decorative design. The decorative design is configured by displaying three designs, each of which is a number sequence in which the numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. Then, at the same time that the variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol displays 221 and 222 is started, the decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 114 start scrolling. Further, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variable display of special symbols (start of scrolling of decorative symbols), the special symbols are stopped and displayed, and at the same time, the decorative symbols are also fixedly stopped. Generally, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, three identical numbers are lined up on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally in the stop display of the decorative symbol. The effect using the decorative pattern that accompanies the variable display of the special symbol is called a variable effect.

In the reachable effect, the following operation is performed on the decorative pattern as the variable effect. First, any two symbols (series) are first temporarily stopped before the decorative symbols scrolling in the vertical (horizontal) direction are fixedly stopped. At this time, the same number is temporarily stopped on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. To further explain, if the decorative pattern is scrolling in the vertical direction, the same number is temporarily stopped in one row in the horizontal direction.
Next, the scroll speed of the last row is gradually reduced to give the player an expectation that three identical numbers will be aligned on a straight line. Then, after the last one row is temporarily stopped, three symbols are definitely stopped.
Here, in the reachable effect, the SP reach effect or the SP/SP reach effect may be performed before the three symbols are fixedly stopped. The SP reach effect is generally called a super reach or a special reach, and is an effect that is expected to hit the jackpot more than a reach, and is a moving image effect in which various characters appear or a story develops. .. In addition, SP/SP reach is generally called Super Super Reach or Special Special Reach, and it is a production that expects a big hit compared to SP Reach, and it is a moving image where various characters appear and stories are developed. Is the production of.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21, which will be described later, in the present embodiment, the SP reach or the SP/SP reach effect is set to be executed when the variation time is longer (for example, 90 seconds or 60 seconds). .. Note that the above-described variation effect that is performed together with the reachable effect is also referred to as a reach-time variation effect.
On the other hand, in the production without reach, before the decorative pattern that scrolls in the vertical (horizontal) direction is fixedly stopped, the production that gives the player a sense of expectation such as the production with reach is not performed, and the horizontal (vertical) or The symbols are fixedly stopped in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending diagonally.

As described above, with the reach random number, when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is a loss, the reach display is performed or the reach display can be executed in the image display unit 114 as a variation pattern capable of executing the reach display. Determines whether to perform a reach-less effect that does not use a variation pattern. In addition, the reach random number is designed to change the execution ratio of the reachable effect according to the number of holdings and the like so as to allow the player to progress the game efficiently and to appropriately give the player a sense of expectation.
In addition, if the jackpot is won, the production with reach is performed, and finally the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped in a state where the same number is aligned on a straight line that extends horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. You can On the other hand, in the case of reach effect when a small hit is won or lost, the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used in the normal symbol lottery will be described.
Referring to FIG. 20D, the range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9, one value is assigned as the winning value when the time saving flag is OFF, and the winning value is when the time saving flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the time saving state, the player wins with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in the time saving state and the normal symbol lottery is performed, the player wins with a probability of 9/10.

Here, taking the time saving flag OFF as an example, a random number value (see S1003) obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122 is used as a trigger (see S1003). It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value "0" of the time saving flag OFF in d). Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the normal symbol lottery with the time saving flag ON.

Further, although not particularly shown, it is possible to set a plurality of hits having different contents of the auxiliary game (opening pattern of the electric tulip 123) performed when it is determined to be hit in the normal symbol lottery. In this case, for example, similarly to the jackpot symbol random number (see FIG. 17(b)) for identifying the jackpot type in the special symbol lottery, a hit symbol random number for identifying the hit type in the ordinary symbol lottery is set. Then, the game control unit 200, by the random number acquisition unit 231, obtains the random number value of the hit symbol random number together with the random number value of the hit random number in the gate switch process (see FIG. 10), and the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 obtains it. The type of winning is specified based on the random number value.
It should be noted that the range of random numbers, the percentage of the winning value, and each value of the winning value shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 20 are merely examples, and are not limited to the illustrated values.

[Setting example of fluctuation pattern]
Next, an example of setting a fluctuation pattern and a table used in the fluctuation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 13 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a setting example of a fluctuation pattern and a table used in the fluctuation pattern selection processing shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 21 shows a setting example of the low-probability time saving short game state. Although illustration is omitted, with respect to other gaming states such as a high probability short game state, a variation pattern setting table selected in the variation pattern selection process is individually provided.
In addition, FIG. 21 shows a setting example when a game ball wins the first starting opening 121. In the case where the game ball wins the second starting opening 122, a table for setting the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern selecting process may be provided individually, or the game ball winning the first starting opening 121. The tables to be referred to in some cases may be shared and referred to.

As shown in FIG. 21, the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines the variation pattern based on the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern random number when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (Yes in S1302 of FIG. 13). .. Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233, the variation pattern random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number obtaining unit 231, matches with any of the variation pattern random number values assigned to each jackpot symbol. The variation pattern is determined based on whether or not to perform. For example, when the jackpot pattern is “high probability pattern A” and the fluctuation pattern random number is “51”, it matches the fluctuation pattern random number range “50 to 69” assigned to “high probability pattern A” in FIG. Therefore, “PB3” is selected as the variation pattern. The special symbol variation time in this "PB3" is "90.18 seconds".

Further, the special symbol variation control unit 233, if the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment (No in S1302 of FIG. 13), based on the holding number U1, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number of the first special symbol lottery. To determine the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the reserved number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is "0", the special symbol variation control unit 233 has a reach random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231. , It is determined whether to be assigned to the reach random number range “0 to 21” or the reach random number range “22 to 249”, which is assigned to the reserved number “0” of “off” in FIG. When the obtained reach random number is included in the reach random number range “0 to 21”, the variation pattern random number value (see S903) obtained by the random number obtaining unit 231 together with the jackpot random number value is the reach random number range “0 to 21”. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on which of the fluctuation pattern random values assigned to “21” matches. For example, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “51”, it matches the fluctuation pattern random number range “50 to 89”, so “PR4” is selected as the fluctuation pattern.

As described above, the game control unit 200, the variation pattern random number value (see S903 and S910 of FIG. 9) acquired when the game ball wins the starting openings 121 and 122, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the reach. The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the presence or absence of the effect, conditions such as the number of holdings, and the like. Then, the information of the fluctuation pattern of the determined special symbol is included in the fluctuation start command and is sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. In the effect control unit 300, as will be described later, as an effect at the time of special symbol change, an effect corresponding to the change time specified based on the change pattern information included in the change start command (executable in the change time) Is selected and executed.

[Configuration of RAM of game control unit and RAM of effect control unit for performing advance notice effect based on prior determination]
Subsequently, the configurations of the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 and the RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300 in the present embodiment for executing the notice effect based on the preliminary determination will be described.
22 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200 according to the present embodiment. 22A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage area 204, and FIG. 22B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit shown in FIG. 22A.

As shown in FIG. 22A, the RAM 203 includes a storage area 204 as a special symbol holding storage area for storing the jackpot random numbers obtained by the jackpot random number lottery. This storage area 204 has eight storage units corresponding to the maximum values of the number of holdings of the first starting opening 121 and the number of holdings of the second starting opening 122 (when the upper limit of each holding number is 4). .. Specifically, the storage area 204 includes the first storage unit 204a, the second storage unit 204b, the third storage unit 204c, the fourth storage unit 204d, the fifth storage unit 204e, the sixth storage unit 204f, and the seventh storage unit. It has a section 204g and an eighth storage section 204h.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 22B, each of these storage units 204a to 204h is an area in which information indicating whether the winning start opening (first start opening 121 or second start opening 122) is stored. And an area for storing the obtained jackpot random number, an area for storing the pattern random number, an area for storing the reach random number, and an area for storing the variation pattern random number. That is, each of the storage units 204a to 204h stores a jackpot random number, a pattern random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number.

Here, each random number is sequentially stored from the first storage unit 204a. More specifically, for example, when the random number is not stored in any of the first storage unit 204a to the eighth storage unit 204h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 204a. Further, for example, when random numbers are already stored in the first storage unit 204a to the fourth storage unit 204d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 204e.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control unit 300 according to the present embodiment. 23A is a block diagram showing a configuration of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 23B is a block diagram showing a configuration of each of the storage units shown in FIG. 23A.
As shown in FIG. 23A, the RAM 303 includes a first pending storage area 305 and a second pending storage area 306 as a pending status storage area that stores a status in which pending balls are held. The first holding storage area 305 and the second holding storage area 306 correspond to holding for winning in the first starting opening 121 and holding for winning in the second starting opening 122, respectively, and four storage units are provided respectively. Have Specifically, the first reserved storage area 305 has a first storage unit 305a, a second storage unit 305b, a third storage unit 305c, and a fourth storage unit 305d. The second reserved storage area 306 has a first storage unit 306a, a second storage unit 306b, a third storage unit 306c, and a fourth storage unit 306d.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, each of these storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d has a holding flag storage area for turning on/off the holding flag and a notification flag storage for turning on/off the notification flag. And an area. The hold flag is a flag for identifying the presence or absence of a hold ball for each of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d. That is, for example, when the number of holdings due to winning the first starting opening 121 is 3, the holding flags are turned ON in the three holding flag storage areas of the first to third storage units 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for setting whether or not to give a notice effect based on a preliminary determination result for each of the reserved balls. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 can set whether or not to give advance notice effect based on the preliminary determination result according to the game state and the state of the effect. Therefore, the notification flag is turned ON when the notice effect is performed, and the notification flag is turned OFF when the notice effect is not performed. For example, in the case of performing the notice effect on the third reserved ball among the three reserved balls, the notification flag is turned on in the notification flag storage area of the third storage unit 305c.

Further, although not particularly shown, the RAM 203 has an area (hereinafter, referred to as a preliminary judgment information storage area) in which the preliminary judgment information is stored, separately from the configuration shown in FIG. The preliminary determination information is information obtained by the preliminary determination processing (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) based on each random number described above. The content of the pre-determination information is the same as the information obtained as various determination results in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11), and specifically, whether or not a big hit (and whether or not a small hit), a big hit If it is, it is information for indicating the type of jackpot, the variation pattern (variation time) is a length at which reach production can be executed, or the content of the variation pattern. The pre-determination information stored in the pre-determination information storage area is unique to the pre-determination information, together with information (hereinafter, “retention information”) regarding the suspension corresponding to the winning ball (retention ball) on which the pre-determination processing is performed, or separately from this suspension information. At a timing, it is included in the pre-determination result command and sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, the pre-determination processing (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) will be described in detail.
In the pre-determination process of the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 uses the same random number table as the configuration example of the random numbers described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the preliminary determination process (S904, S911 in FIG. 9) according to this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 24, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game state is the high-probability state (S2401), and if the game state is the high-probability state (Yes in S2401), the high-probability state A table is selected, and a jackpot random number and a jackpot symbol random number are preliminarily determined (S2402). On the other hand, when No is determined in S2401, the table for the low probability state is selected, and the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number are preliminarily determined (S2403).

After the preliminary determination of the big hit random number and the big hit symbol random number in S2402 or S2403, the game control unit 200 determines whether the game state is a time saving state (S2404), and if it is determined to be a time saving state (Yes in S2404), The table for the time saving state is selected and the reach random number is preliminarily determined (S2405). Further, the table for the time saving state is selected, and the variation pattern random number is pre-determined (S2406).
On the other hand, if No in S2404, the table for time saving no state is selected and the reach random number is pre-determined (S2407). Furthermore, the table for time saving no state is selected, and the variation pattern random number is pre-determined (S2408).

After this, the game control unit 200, as a result of the preliminary determination of the jackpot random number obtained as described above, the result of the preliminary determination of the jackpot symbol random number, the result of the preliminary determination of the reach random number, and the result of the preliminary determination of the variation pattern, It is stored in the pre-determination information storage area as the pre-determination information (S2409). Furthermore, in order to transmit the preliminary judgment information to the performance control unit 300, a preliminary judgment result command including the preliminary judgment information is set in the RAM 203 (S2410).

Here, the above-described preliminary determination is a random number value (see S903 and S910 of FIG. 9) acquired according to the winning of the game ball into the starting openings 121 and 122, and a determination table (FIG. 20) used in the jackpot determination process. (See reference) and a determination table having the same configuration as that of the reference). That is, the determination itself after selecting the determination table to be used is the same as the determination in the jackpot determination process (see S1201 in FIG. 12). Therefore, in the present embodiment, a subroutine (see S1108 of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12) of the jackpot determination process used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 11) is called to determine the random number in the above-described preliminary determination.

With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to prepare a processing function (subroutine) for determining a random number in addition to the jackpot determination processing in order to determine a random number in the preliminary determination processing. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of control instructions and suppress an increase in the size of the program relating to the jackpot determination process and the preliminary determination process. Further, as described above, when the determination table used for the preliminary determination has the same configuration as the determination table used for the big hit determination, the determination table used for the big hit determination may be used for the preliminary determination.

In addition, here, only the preliminary determination (whether or not a big hit) regarding the special symbol lottery is described, but in the present embodiment, the variation pattern when performing the variable display and the stop display of the special symbol is also read ahead (preliminary determination). I do. The variation pattern selection in the special symbol lottery is performed by the variation pattern selection random number value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) and the variation pattern table (FIG. 21) obtained according to the winning of the game ball to the starting openings 121 and 122. (See S1109 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13). Therefore, even in the pre-reading of the variation pattern, the random number value for selecting the variation pattern acquired at the time of winning and the pre-reading table having the same configuration as the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern selection processing of the special symbol processing are used for selection. The variation pattern can be read ahead.

In this case, in order to prefetch the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process, the subroutine of the variation pattern selection process (see S1109 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11) used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 11) is called and used. be able to. Further, as for the prefetch table used for the prefetch of the variation pattern selection, the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern selection process of the special symbol process may be used. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of control commands related to prefetching for selecting a variation pattern, and suppress an increase in program size.

In addition, when the pre-judgment process and the jackpot judgment process at the time of special symbol change are performed in the same subroutine using the same judgment table group, since the execution time of each process is different, the pre-judgment result and the special symbol change time The determination result of the jackpot determination process may be different. That is, after the execution of the preliminary determination process, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (high-probability state or low-probability state, time-saving state or no time-saving state) has changed before the start of the special symbol variation. In this case, since different types of determination tables are used depending on the gaming state, the specific determination table used for determination is different when the pre-determination process is executed and when the jackpot determination process is executed. .. Therefore, even if the same random number value obtained at the time of winning in the starting openings 121 and 122 is used, the preliminary determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may be different. In such a case, in the effect control unit 300, after the execution of the preliminary determination process, if the game state changes before the start of the special symbol variation, the effect based on the preliminary determination result is not executed (prohibition) control, etc. Do not mind.

In addition, according to the command output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 as described above, the effect control unit 300 controls, for example, the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, the frame lamp 157, and the like. For example, when the effect control unit 300 receives the command indicating the start of the door opening error, the effect control unit 300 displays a message such as “Call a staff member” or an image indicating an abnormal state on the image display unit. 114 is displayed. In addition, the production control unit 300 restricts the speaker 156 from outputting an alarm or the like indicating an abnormal state and outputting a song, a voice, a sound effect, or the like. Further, the effect control unit 300 lights the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 in red, for example, as a mode indicating an abnormal state.

In addition, it has been described here that the effect control unit 300 uses all of the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, and the frame lamp 157 to notify that an error has occurred. A mode in which a part is used may be used. Further, the mode of notification may be switched according to the content of the error. For example, when the door opening error of the area 020 in FIG. 24-3 occurs, all of the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, and the frame lamp 157 may be used as described above. Further, when a payout error in the area 021 in FIG. 24-3 occurs, the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156 notify that an error has occurred. As a result, it becomes possible for a clerk of a game store (pachinko hall) or the like to easily determine the urgency of an error that has occurred in the game machine.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300.
The operation of the effect control unit 300 includes a main process shown in FIG. 25(a) and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 25(b). Referring to FIG. 25A, the effect control unit 300 first performs initial setting at startup (S2501), performs CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) cycle setting (S2502), and then follows the set cycle. While updating the random number used in the effect control (S2503), interrupt processing is accepted.

The interrupt process is periodically performed according to the cycle set in S2502. Referring to FIG. 25B, in this interrupt process, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (S2511). In this command reception process, the effect contents (effect pattern) are selected. The effect control unit 300 also performs effect button processing for accepting the operation of the effect button 161 or the like by the player (S2512). After that, the effect control unit 300 performs a command transmission process of transmitting a command including information on the selected effect pattern to the image/sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S2513). Thereby, effects such as image display and sound output on the image display unit 114, operation of the movable accessory 115, and light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 are performed.

[Command reception process by production control unit]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (S2511 of FIG. 25B).
In this command reception process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not a pre-determination result command and a hold number increase command have been received (S2601). The pre-judgment result command and the hold number increase command are set in the game opening control process shown in FIG. 9 in the game control unit 200 (S906, S907, S913, S914), and the output process shown in FIG. 8 (S806). ) Is a command transmitted to the production control unit 300.
When the effect control unit 300 determines that the advance determination result command and the hold number increase command are received (Yes in S2601), the hold number value held in the RAM 303 is incremented by 1 (S2602). Further, the effect control unit 300 performs the preliminary determination effect selection processing based on the preliminary determination result command and the hold number increase command (S2603). The contents of the preliminary determination effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is neither the pre-judgment result command nor the hold number increase command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a fluctuation start command (S2604). This variation start command is a command that is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 11 in the game control unit 200 (S1111) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is the variation start command (Yes in S2604), the effect control unit 300 executes effect selection processing (S2605). When the variation start command is received, a random number value for effect control used in the effect selection process is acquired. This random number value is a random number value that is periodically updated in S2503 of the main process shown in FIG. Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not the pre-judgment result command, the hold number increase command, or the fluctuation start command (No in S2601 and S2604), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is the fluctuation stop command (S2606). This variation stop command is a command that is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 11 in the game control unit 200 (S1114) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is the variation stop command (Yes in S2606), the effect control unit 300 executes the variation effect ending process (S2607). In the variation effect ending process, the effect control unit 300 analyzes the received variation stop command and sets a variation effect end command for instructing the end of the effect of the symbol variation in the RAM 303.

When the received command is not the pre-judgment result command, the hold number increase command, the fluctuation start command or the fluctuation stop command (No in S2601, S2604 and S2606), the effect control unit 300 starts the opening operation of the jackpot game. It is determined whether or not it is the opening command for performing (S2608). This opening command is a command that was set in the processing during stop shown in FIG. 14 (S1418) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is the opening command (Yes in S2608), the effect control unit 300 executes the jackpot effect selecting process (S2609). Details of the jackpot effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not the pre-judgment result command, the hold number increase command, the fluctuation start command, the fluctuation stop command and the opening command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606 and S2608), the effect control unit 300 determines that the received command is the jackpot game. It is determined whether the command is an ending command for starting the ending operation of (S2610). This ending command is a command set in the special winning opening process shown in FIG. 17 (S1713) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is the ending command (Yes in S2610), the effect control unit 300 executes the ending effect selection process (S2611). Details of the ending effect selection processing will be described later.

When the received command is not the pre-judgment result command, the hold number increase command, the fluctuation start command, the fluctuation stop command, the opening command and the ending command (S2601, S2604, S2606, S2608 and S2610 No), then the performance control unit 300 A customer waiting command reception process for shifting the received command to the customer waiting state is executed (S2612). Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the preliminary determination effect selection process (S2603) and the effect selection process (S2605) of FIG.
In the preliminary determination effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the preliminary determination result command received from the game control unit 200 (S2801). Furthermore, the production control unit 300 analyzes the hold number increase command received from the game control unit 200 (S2802). Then, effect control unit 300 selects an effect pattern (advance evaluation effect pattern) used in the effect of an advance judgment, based on the advance determination result command and the command for increasing the number of holdings (S2803).

Here, as the pre-determination effect pattern, various effect patterns can be provided to give advance notice of the determination result of the random number by the special symbol process before the start of the variation based on the determination result of the random number by the special symbol process. For example, an effect such as a hold display effect or a continuous notice effect can be provided as a preliminary determination effect pattern. In the present embodiment, when a holding ball occurs, a display indicating the number of holding balls is displayed on the first special symbol holding display device 218 and the second special symbol holding display device 219 of the display device 130 (see FIG. 2). At the same time, a hold display indicating the occurrence of a hold and the number of holds is displayed on the image display unit 114 (hold display effect). Therefore, in this hold display effect, by reflecting the preliminary determination result in the display mode of the hold display, etc., with respect to the hold ball, the determination result when the random number is subsequently determined by the special symbol processing is given to the player. It can be a pre-determination effect to suggest.

Although the case where the hold display effect is used as the pre-determination effect has been described here, a variety of notice effects can be obtained by reflecting it on various effect contents performed before the start of the variation based on the determination result of the random number by the special symbol process. Will be able to do. For example, an effect using an effect image displayed on the image display unit 114, an effect by the light emission of the panel lamp 116 or the frame lamp 157, an effect by the operation of the movable accessory, an effect by the acoustic output of a music or a sound effect, and the like in advance. It can be set as a judgment effect pattern.

Further, the pre-determination effect is executed along with the symbol variation for the other winning balls that is performed before the symbol variation for the winning ball (holding ball) for which the pre-determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holding balls is four per one starting opening (first starting opening 121 or second starting opening 122) (see FIG. 9). In addition, the digestion of the reserved ball in the second starting port 122 is prioritized. In this case, for example, if a preliminary determination is made for a holding ball having the second starting opening 122, the fluctuation currently being changed (referred to as the concerned fluctuation) is included before the symbol fluctuation for the holding ball is performed, A maximum of four winning balls will be subject to symbol variations. In the notice effect related to the reserved ball that has been preliminarily determined, if the symbol variation is performed a plurality of times before the symbol variation for the retained ball is performed, the notice effect that spans the symbol variations (continuous notice effect ) May go.

Then, effect control unit 300 sets, in RAM 303, the hold number command including the value of the hold number after addition and the information of the preliminary determination effect pattern selected in the preliminary determination effect selection process (S2804). The hold number command includes information indicating the pattern in order to notify the CPU 311 of the image/sound control unit 310 of the selected preliminary determination effect pattern. The CPU 311 receives the hold number command to create a display list or the like for causing the VDP 314 to draw and output an image or sound corresponding to the selected preliminary determination effect pattern. The VDP 314 reads out image data and acoustic data for representing the selected preliminary judgment effect pattern from the CGROM 315 or the SNDROM 316 based on the display list or the like, and expresses the preliminary judgment effect using the image display unit 114 or the speaker 156. ..

In the effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation start command (S2811). Further, the value of the number of reservations held in the RAM 303 is decremented by 1 (S2812). Then, the effect control unit 300 displays it on the image display unit 114 based on various setting information (type of jackpot, game state after jackpot game, variation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the variation start command. The variation effect pattern of the symbol variation by the image is selected (S2813).

Finally, the effect control unit 300 sets a variable effect start command instructing the start of execution of the selected effect in the RAM 303 (S2814). The variation effect start command includes information indicating the selected variation effect pattern to notify the CPU 311 of the selected variation effect pattern. Upon receiving the variation effect start command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for causing the VDP 314 to draw and output an image or sound corresponding to the selected variation effect pattern. The VDP 314 reads out image data and acoustic data for representing the selected variation effect pattern from the CGROM 315 or the SNDROM 316 based on the display list or the like, and expresses the variation effect using the image display unit 114 or the speaker 156.

Although not described in detail, in the process of selecting the variation effect pattern of the symbol variation in S2813, the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern. Based on the variation effect pattern determined here, the variable display of the decorative pattern, the background effect, the notice effect, and the like are determined. The variable display of the decorative symbol is an effect display performed on the image display unit 114 along with the variable display of the special symbol performed on the first special symbol indicator 221 or the second special symbol indicator 222. In this variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect or the like is executed. Unlike the present embodiment, when a plurality of variation effect patterns are set for the variation pattern, it is one of the effect random numbers (one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25A). , The production random number value is obtained when the variation start command is received), and the variation production pattern may be selected by lottery.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process (S2609) of FIG.
In the jackpot effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (including information about the type of jackpot pattern) (S3001), and selects the effect pattern (jackpot effect pattern) (S3002). .. Then, the effect control unit 300 reads the image data and the acoustic data used for the effect by the selected jackpot effect pattern from the ROM 302, sets a jackpot effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data, The jackpot effect selection process ends (S3003). As a result, the effect during the big hit is determined. In addition, in the selection of the jackpot effect pattern (S3002), the determination may be performed based on the random number value acquired when the command is received.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the content of the ending effect selection process (S2611) of FIG.
In this ending effect selection processing, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (including information about the type of jackpot pattern) (S3101), and selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) (S3102). .. Then, the effect control unit 300 reads the image data and the acoustic data used for the effect according to the selected ending effect pattern from the ROM 302, sets the ending effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data, The ending effect selection process ends (S3103). In addition, in the ending effect pattern selection (S3102), the determination may be performed based on the random number value acquired when the command is received.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2612) of FIG.
The production control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state is received (S3201). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in S3201), the effect control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (S3202) and turns on the measurement flag in the RAM 303 (S3203). On the other hand, when the received command is not the customer waiting command (No in S3201), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is ON (S3204). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in S3204), the customer waiting command reception process ends.

When the measurement flag is ON (Yes in S3204 or after being turned ON in S3203), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time (for example, 10 seconds). Is determined (S3205). If the time is not up (No in S3205), the customer waiting command reception process is ended. On the other hand, when the time is up (Yes in S3205), the effect control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S3206) and issues a customer waiting effect command for performing a customer waiting effect (demo effect) to the RAM 303. To end the customer waiting command reception process (S3207).

When the command receiving process is completed as described above, any one of a variation effect start command, a variation effect end command, a jackpot effect start command, an ending effect start command, and a customer waiting effect command is set in the RAM 303.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect button process (S2512 of FIG. 25B).
In this effect button process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not the player has operated the operation means such as the effect button 161 during a predetermined reception period (effective period) (S3301). Here, the operation of the operating means includes pressing the effect button 161 to turn it on, and pressing the center key of the effect key 162 or the peripheral keys to turn it on. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with an operation device such as a touch panel other than the effect button 161 and the effect key 162, it includes that the operation of the device is detected. The effect control unit 300 receives operation signals from the controllers of these devices and detects that an operation has been performed.

When the operation means such as the effect button 161 is operated (Yes in S3301), the effect control unit 300 sets the effect button command including the information indicating the operation content of the operation means in the RAM 303 and ends the effect button processing. (S3302).

After that, the performance control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (S2513) of FIG. 25(b) to transfer the command set in the RAM 303 by the command reception process and the performance button process described above to the image/sound control unit 310 and the lamp. It is transmitted to the control unit 320. Then, based on the received command, the image/sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, output a sound, operate the movable accessory 115, emit light from the panel lamp 116, the frame lamp 157, and the like. Is controlled to execute the set effect.

[Variable production pattern table]
32 and 33 are diagrams showing setting examples of the fluctuating effect pattern and the table used in the fluctuating effect pattern selection (S2813) in the effect selecting process of FIG. 27(b). Note that FIG. 32 shows a variation effect pattern table for big hits in the low-probability time short non-gaming state, and FIG. 33 shows a variation effect pattern table for small hits and out-of-range in the low probability short time no-gaming state.

A plurality of fluctuation effect patterns are set in the jackpot fluctuation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 32. With respect to the fluctuation patterns “PA1” to “PA6”, “PB1” to “PB14”, and “PC1 to PC2” set using the above FIG. 21, the fluctuation effect patterns “EA1” to “EA6”, “ "EB1" to "EB14" and "EC1 to EC2" are associated one to one.
In addition, a plurality of fluctuation effect patterns are set in the fluctuation effect pattern table for small hits and outs shown in FIG. The variation effect patterns “ES1 to ES2” and “ER1” to “ER10” are one-to-one with respect to the variation patterns “PD1 to PD2” and “PR1” to “PR10” set using FIG. It is associated.

Here, the variable effect is an effect for effectually informing the determination result of the special symbol lottery (that is, whether or not it has been a big hit) by variably displaying the decorative symbol and then stopping the display.
Further, in the illustrated variation effect pattern, "quasi continuous number of times", "normal", "SP reach", "SPSP reach" and "stop symbol" are set. In addition, "-" in each column of the illustrated table indicates that the corresponding effect is not executed.

Here, the "pseudo continuous number of times" is the number of times of pseudo continuous production (pseudo continuous). This pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which, in the variable display of one variation of the special symbol, it appears as if the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed a plurality of times. In the pseudo continuous production, the production control unit 300 temporarily changes the decorative design after changing the decorative design before changing to the reach state, and then starts the variable display of the decorative design again. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous production, after the variation of the decorative symbol is started, after the temporary stop and the re-variation of the decorative symbol are repeated a set number of times of the pseudo-consecution, and then by the fixed stop, one variation of the special symbol Finish changing display. Here, the temporary stop is a pseudo stop state in which the decorative design seems to be stopped at first glance, but the design actually fluctuates slightly. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is a state in which the fluctuation is treated as continuing in game control. Further, the fixed stop of the decorative symbol refers to a state in which it is fixed as a stopped symbol in the variable display of one variation of the special symbol. In the pseudo continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 may start the variable display of the decorative symbol again after the reach state is set. Further, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 may start the variable display of the decorative symbol again without temporarily stopping the decorative symbol after changing the decorative symbol. In addition, even when any of these pseudo continuous effects is performed, a light emission effect described below may be executed. For example, when an image notifying that the pseudo continuous effect is performed by being displayed without shaking fluctuation is displayed, the light emission effect using this image may be performed.
In the illustrated example, the "pseudo continuous number" is set to "-", "1", "2", "3", that is, 0 to 3 times. Also, the pseudo continuous number of times is set in association with the degree of expectation (reliability) that is a degree of expecting a big hit. In other words, the higher the number of times of pseudo continuation, the higher the degree of expectation is set.

“Normal” indicates the type of reach effect. In the illustrated example, one of "N1", "N2", and "N3" is executed as the type of reach effect.
“SP reach” indicates the type of SP reach effect. In the illustrated example, one of "SP1", "SP2", and "SP3" is executed as the type of SP reach effect. Further, in the order of “SP1”, “SP2”, and “SP3”, the higher the number, the higher the degree of expectation is set.

“SPSP reach” indicates the type of SPSP reach effect. In the illustrated example, one of "SPSP1", "SPSP2", and "SPSP3" is executed as the type of SPSP reach effect. Further, in the order of “SPSP1”, “SPSP2”, and “SPSP3”, the higher the number, the higher the degree of expectation is set.

“Stop symbol” indicates a combination of decorative symbols displayed as a stop symbol. In the illustrated example, the types of stop symbols are "777", "666", "444", "RRR", "5X5", and the like. In the illustrated example, the type of the stop symbol is set according to the jackpot type. For example, in the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B, which are jackpots that are in a low-probability state after the jackpot, “444” and “666”, which are even stop symbols, are set. Further, in the high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol C, which are the jackpots that become the high-probability state after the jackpot, odd-numbered stop symbols “777” and “111” are set.

Now, the effect control unit 300 determines the variable effect pattern based on the table shown in FIG. 32. Specifically, the effect control unit 300 selects a change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern set in the change pattern selection process (see FIG. 13) based on the table shown in FIG. 32.
For example, in FIG. 32, when the "big hit symbol" is "high probability symbol A" and the variation pattern is "PB1", "EB1" is selected as the variation effect pattern. Then, in this variation effect pattern "EB1", the "pseudo continuous number" is "-", that is, the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Also, "N1" is executed as "Normal", "SP1" is executed as "SP Reach", and "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP Reach".

[Direction image]
34-1 and 34-2 are diagrams showing an aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
As shown in FIG. 34-1, the effect image is displayed on the image display unit 114 under the control of the effect control unit 300. In the present embodiment, the effect image displayed on the image display unit 114 includes the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, the reserved image 52, the reserved number display 55, and the fourth symbol 56. Further, as will be described later in detail, the image display unit 114 has a low-probability background image 58, a high-probability background image 80, a button operation image 61, a transition image 63, an SP image 64, a special background image 68, and a pending change-raising image 69. The jackpot suggestion image 70, the right hit image 74, and the zone image 77 may be displayed.

[Decorative pattern 41]
As shown in FIG. 34-1(1), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed on the image display unit 114. When the three symbols constituting the decorative symbol 41 are individually described, the symbol arranged on the left side is the "left decorative symbol 41", and the symbol arranged in the center is the "middle decorative symbol 41", the right side. The pattern arranged in may be referred to as a "right decorative pattern 41". In addition, when the left decorative design 41 and the right decorative design 41 are collectively described, they may be referred to as "left and right decorative design 41".

The decorative pattern 41 of the present embodiment is configured by combining a plurality of image elements. In the present embodiment, as the image elements that can form the decorative pattern 41, a number element 411 that indicates a number, a number decoration element 412 that decorates the number element 411, and a character element 413 that indicates a character are provided.

Here, in the present embodiment, as the display mode of the decorative pattern 41, there are a mode with high decorativeness and a mode with low decorativeness. For example, as shown in FIG. 34-1(1), in a display mode with high decorativeness, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 39(1), in a mode with low decorativeness, the character element 413 is not displayed, and the decorative pattern 41 is displayed by the numeral element 411 and the numeral decorative element 412. Here, the display mode of the decorative pattern 41 is switched according to the change of the game state or the progress of the effect. Although the details will be described later, for example, the decorative pattern 41 of the display mode with low decorativeness is displayed in the effect and the SP effect executed in the high probability time short game state, and the decorative pattern 41 of the display mode with high decorativeness is other than these. Displayed in case.

In the variable effect of the decorative design 41, the effect control unit 300 variably displays the three decorative designs 41 by, for example, vertical scrolling, and then temporarily stops the left decorative design 41 (for example, the number “0”), Next, the right decorative design 41 (for example, the number "9") is temporarily stopped, and then the middle decorative design (for example, the number "2") is temporarily stopped. In this way, after the state in which all the decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped, all the decorative symbols 41 are finally fixed and stopped in accordance with the stop display of the special symbols. The combination "029" of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34-1(1) is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In addition, the decorative pattern 41 in which three pieces are not arranged in this way may be referred to as a decorative pattern 41 at the edge.

It should be noted that here, switching between two display modes, that is, a mode in which the decorative pattern 41 has a high decorative property and a mode in which the decorative pattern is low, is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the decorative pattern 41 may be switched in three or more modes. More specifically, the display mode may be switched according to the size of the decorative pattern 41, for example. Specifically, the decoration element 41 may not be displayed as the decorative pattern 41, and a plurality of aspects with low decorativeness may be provided. Then, when the size of each decorative pattern is relatively small like the SP reach effect, a display mode with lower decorativeness is adopted, and when the size of the decorative pattern is relatively large like in the high probability short game state. May adopt a display mode with higher decorativeness.

[Variation image 51]
As shown in FIG. 34-1(1), in the image display unit 114, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 etc.) is changing the special symbol (during the variable display of the decorative symbol 41). The variable image 51 indicating that is displayed. That is, the variable image 51 is displayed as an image relating to the variable display of the special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the variation image 51 is displayed in the area where the variation image 51 is displayed when the variation display of the special symbol is started (the lower center portion in the display area of the image display unit 114 in the example shown), and the special symbol is displayed. The display disappears when the fluctuation stops. In addition, a variable pedestal is displayed in the area where the variable image 51 is displayed.

Here, the display mode of the variable image 51 is determined based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination processing. Further, in the variable image 51, for example, the display mode of the color, the pattern, the shape, etc. (hereinafter, referred to as “color etc.”) is changed based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination processing, and the expectation degree of the jackpot is notified. Or suggest. For example, when white, blue, yellow, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the variable image 51, the degree of expectation may be set higher in the later order in this order.

[Holding image 52]
As illustrated in FIG. 34-1(1), the image display unit 114 displays the reserved image 52 based on the information in the storage area corresponding to the current reserved ball in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). That is, the held image 52 is an image showing that the right of the jackpot determination is held. Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the reserved image 52 on the screen is determined based on the preliminary determination result of the preliminary determination processing.
In addition, a variable pedestal is displayed in the area where the reserved image 52 is displayed. The variable pedestal of the variable image 51 and the variable pedestal of the pending image are displayed in different modes.

In addition, the hold image 52 changes the display mode such as color based on the preliminary determination result of the preliminary determination processing, and notifies or suggests the expectation level of the jackpot. Further, when the pre-judgment result of the pre-judgment processing is a big hit, it is set so that a color of a type having a higher degree of expectation is displayed than in the case of a big hit. For example, when white, blue, yellow, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the reserved image 52, the expected degree may be set higher in this order.

Here, as described above, a maximum of four reservations are generated due to the winning in the first starting opening 121. Therefore, due to winning in the first starting opening 121, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114. In addition, in the present embodiment, the plurality of reserved images 52 are displayed in order in the area on the right side of the variable image 51 toward the position away from the position close to the variable image 51, that is, from the left side to the right side. It

Although detailed description will be omitted, a maximum of four withdrawals also occur due to winning at the second starting opening 122. Therefore, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114 due to the winning in the second starting opening 122.
Further, in the present embodiment, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are basically configured in the same or similar form. In a broad sense, the variable image 51 is also an example of the reserved image 52.

Further, in the following description, regarding the maximum four retained images 52 displayed, the “first retained image 52 ”, the “second retained image 52 ”, and the “third retained image 52 ”are respectively arranged in order from the variable image 51. These may be referred to as "held image 52" and "fourth held image 52".

[Holding number display 55]
As shown in FIG. 34-1(1), the image display unit 114 displays the number-of-holds display 55 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the holding balls in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). This hold count display 55 is an image showing the hold count. Here, the number of the held images 52 displayed on the image display unit 114 changes according to the number of held winnings for the first starting opening 121 and the second starting opening 122.

[4th pattern 56]
As shown in FIG. 34-1(1), in the image display unit 114, a special symbol variation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 and the like) is used for special winning based on winning in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122. A fourth symbol 56 is displayed, which indicates that the symbol is changing (variable display of the decorative symbol 41). The fourth symbol 56 is controlled by the effect control unit 300, and is displayed in a different mode depending on the change and stop of the special symbol.

In the illustrated example, the fourth symbol 56 is three images each corresponding to the decorative symbol 41, and is displayed in the lower left corner of the image display area of the image display unit 114. The fourth design 56 is displayed as an image smaller in size than the decorative design 41. As described above, the decorative pattern 41 may be displayed in a highly decorative display mode or in a low decorative mode, but the fourth pattern 56 is a low decorative mode. It is displayed only in the form.

The fourth symbol 56 is displayed (for example, vertical scrolling) in a mode that indicates that the special symbol is changing with the winning in the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122. Then, the fourth symbol 56 stops together with the variation stop of the special symbol. In the illustrated example, the numbers shown by the fourth symbols 56 that are stopped and displayed match the numbers shown by the decorative symbols 41. Therefore, the fourth symbol 56 can be considered as one aspect of the decorative symbol 41. To further explain, in the example of FIG. 34-1(1), the number corresponding to “029” of the decorative design 41 is displayed as the fourth design 56.

[Low accuracy background image 58]
As shown in FIG. 34-1(1), the image display unit 114 displays a low-probability background image 58 that informs or suggests that it is in the low probability time saving non-gaming state. The low certainty background image 58 is an image showing a scene (stage) in the production. In the present embodiment, the low probability background image 58 is displayed in the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, when a plurality of stages are set in the low probability time saving non-gaming state, the display content as the low probability background image 58 may be different for each stage. By displaying the low certainty background image 58, the player can recognize the set stage.

[Example of effect performed while displaying the decorative pattern 41]
In the present embodiment, various effects are executed when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. For example, an example of effects when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed includes a light emission effect. Further, as will be described in detail later, examples of effects when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed are operation effects, middle pattern incentive effects, chance display effects, hold change effects, accessory motion effects, promotion incentive effects, and reach inspiration. Including directing.

[Luminous production]
In the present embodiment, a light emission effect is executed. The light emitting effect is an effect of causing a specific light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 to emit light. Examples of the specific light emitter include the display screen of the image display unit 114, the movable accessory 115, the panel lamp 116, and the like. When a light emission effect is realized using the image display unit 114, the light emission effect is to display an image on the image display unit 114 that makes the player see it as emitting light. In other words, the light emission effect is to display an image imitating light on the image display unit 114.

In the present embodiment, the light emission effect is executed according to the progress of the effect. More specifically, the light emission effect is executed when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed or when the fourth symbol 56 is displayed. For example, the light emission effect is executed according to the result of the lottery using the effect random number which is one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25(a). Further, for example, the light emission effect is executed based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination processing.

In the present embodiment, for example, the light emission effect is executed in the image display area of image display unit 114 or in an area overlapping the image display area. Further, the light emission effect may be executed in the whole or a part of the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the light-emission effect may be executed in the area where the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, in the image display area of the image display unit 114, the light emission effect may be executed in the vicinity of the area where the decorative pattern 41 is displayed. Further, the light emission effect may be executed in the whole or a part of the area where the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the light-emission effect may be performed in at least a part of the area in which the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114 and in the vicinity of the area in which the decorative pattern 41 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, a light emission effect using the decorative pattern 41 is executed. On the other hand, the light emission effect using the fourth symbol 56 may not be executed. By executing the light emitting effect, it is possible to provide a surprise to the player.

Now, in the light emission effect, the light emission image 57 at the time of stop is displayed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed, the reach line image 60 is displayed, the covered light emission image 62 is displayed, and the reduction is performed. The pattern emission image 65 is displayed, the different pattern emission image 66 is displayed, the same pattern emission image 79 is displayed, the chance eye emission image 67 is displayed, and the double eye emission image 71 is displayed. That is, the before-stop luminescence image 72 is displayed, the target symbol luminescence image 73 is displayed, the reach-inspired symbol luminescence image 75 is displayed, and the post-later symbol luminescence image 76 is displayed, Also, the promotion pattern light emission image 78 is displayed. Hereinafter, stop emission image 57, reach emission image 59, reach line image 60, covered emission image 62, reduced pattern emission image 65, different pattern emission image 66, same pattern emission image 79, chance emission image 67, double eyes The luminescent image 71, the before-stop luminescent image 72, the target design luminescent image 73, the reach-inspired design luminescent image 75, the post-later design luminescent image 76, and the promoted design luminescent image 78 will be described in order. In the following description, the stop light emission image 57, the reach light emission image 59, the reach line image 60, the coated light emission image 62, the reduced pattern light emission image 65, the different pattern light emission image 66, the same pattern light emission image 79, the chance light emission. In the case of explaining without distinguishing the image 67, the doublet emission image 71, the before-emission image 72, the target pattern emission image 73, the reach-inspired pattern emission image 75, the after-inspiration pattern emission image 76, and the promotion pattern emission image 78, It is simply referred to as a “luminescent image”.

The luminescent image may be displayed in any color. In addition, the luminescent image may notify or suggest the expected degree of winning the jackpot by the displayed color. For example, when the colors of the luminescent image are set to white, blinking white, blue, yellow, green, red, zebra pattern, and rainbow, the expectations are set higher in this order later. Good. In particular, when displaying a luminescent image with a zebra pattern, the probability of winning the jackpot may be extremely high. For example, in the case of displaying a zebra-patterned luminescent image, the probability of winning the jackpot may be 80%. Further, when displaying a rainbow-colored luminescent image, the probability of winning the jackpot may be 100%.
In the case of performing a light emission effect using the decorative pattern 41, a light emission effect using the variable image 51, a light emission effect using the hold image 52, a light emission effect together with the zone effect, etc., the color of the light emission image used for this light emission effect is As described above, it may be changed depending on the expected degree of winning the jackpot. On the other hand, when performing a light emission effect using the number-of-holds display 55 or a light emission effect using the fourth symbol 56, the color of the light emission image used for this light emission effect should not change depending on the expectation of winning the jackpot. May be.
Each luminescent image will be described in detail later.

[Variation effect example 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34-1 and FIG. 34-2, the variation effect (variation effect example 1) of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be specifically described. The variation effect example 1 is a variation effect example of the decorative symbol 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. In addition, variation effect example 1 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment.

As shown in FIG. 34-1(1), the effect control unit 300 stops fixing the decorative symbol 41 having high decorativeness in the image display unit 114 as the variation of the previous special symbol ends. Be present. In addition, at this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, the reserved image 52, the reserved number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, and the low certainty background image 58 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the reserved number display 55 of the first starting port 121 shows "1", and the reserved number display 55 of the second starting port 122 shows "0".

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variable display of the next special symbol. Thus, when the variable display of the next special symbol is started, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. Moreover, when the variable display of the next special symbol is started, the number-of-holdings display 55 of the first starting opening 121 is switched from "1" to "0". In the drawings, when it is shown that the decorative pattern 41 is variably displayed (scrolled) at a high speed, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed by an arrow (↓) for easy understanding. Further, the variable display is started also in the fourth symbol 56.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolls at a low speed, and then temporarily stops at the position that has been definitely stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41 (the number "4").
The stop light emission image 57 is an image for making the player see as if the decorative design 41 is emitting light when temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped. The stop light emission image 57 is, for example, an image simulating light. The stop luminescence image 57 may be displayed in any color. The stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in which the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the stop light emission image 57 is displayed around the area where the decorative pattern 41 is displayed. Further, the stop-time luminescent image 57 may be displayed in all or part of the area in which the decorative pattern 41 is displayed.

In the drawing, when the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped, it is represented by using a display similar to the double quotation mark around the decorative pattern 41 for easy understanding.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(4), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display region of the left decorative pattern 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolls at a low speed, and then temporarily stops at the position that has been definitely stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41 (the number "5").
Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(6), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(7), the middle decorative symbol 41 scrolls at a low speed, and then temporarily stops at the position which has been definitely stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the medium decoration pattern 41 (the number "2").
Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1(8), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display area of the middle decorative pattern 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-2 (9), after the three decorative symbols 41 have been temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the three decorative symbols 41 are definitely stopped due to the variable stop of the special symbols. To do. Here, the combination “425” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34-2 (9) is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out. In addition, with the variation stop of the special symbol, the fourth symbol 56 is also stopped. At this time, the combination “425” of the fourth symbols 56 matches the combination of the decorative symbols 41.

[Variation effect example 2]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an aspect of an effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 2) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The variation effect example 2 is an example of the variation effect of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability short working time gaming state. Further, variation effect example 2 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 35(1), the effect control unit 300 stops the final determination of the decorative symbol 41 having high decorativeness in the image display unit 114 as the variation of the previous special symbol ends. Be present. Further, the reserved number display 55 of the first starting port 121 shows "4", and the reserved number display 55 of the second starting port 122 shows "0".

Then, as shown in FIG. 35(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variable display of the next special symbol. Thus, when the variable display of the next special symbol is started, the second, third, and fourth reserved images 52 move toward the display position of the variable image 51.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35(3), the three decorative symbols 41 are provisionally stopped at the positions that were definitely stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stop light emission image 57 is displayed around each display area of the three decorative patterns 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35(4), after the three decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the three decorative symbols 41 are definitely stopped with the stop display of the special symbols. To do. Further, with the variation stop of the special symbol, the fourth symbol 56 also stops.

[Variation example 3]
36-1 to 36-3 are diagrams showing an aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 3) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36-1 to 36-3. The variation effect example 3 is a variation effect example of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. Further, variation effect example 3 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 36-1(1), the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol, so that the decorative symbol 41 with high decorativeness is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Have been done.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation of the next special symbol.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (4), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display region of the left decorative pattern 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1(5), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop light emission image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. At this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral "4" which is the same design as the left decorative design 41. This establishes the reach, and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1(6), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display region of the right decorative pattern 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (7), a reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative designs 41 which are reach eyes. Further, a reach line image 60 that crosses the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes is displayed. Further, at this time, the speaker 156 outputs the first specific sound.

The reach eye light emission image 59 is an image for showing the player that the left and right decorative patterns 41, which are the reach eyes, are emitting light. The reach eye light emission image 59 is, for example, an image imitating light. The reach light emission image 59 may be displayed in any color. Further, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of an area in which the left and right decorative designs 41, which are reach eyes, are displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. More specifically, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed in the vicinity of the area in which the left decorative design 41 is displayed and in the vicinity of the area in which the right decorative design 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed around the area where each of the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes is displayed. Further, the reach-eye light emission image 59 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which each of the left and right decorative designs 41 which are the reach eyes is displayed. The reach-eye emission image 59 of the present embodiment is displayed when the reach is established.

The reach line image 60 is an image that notifies or suggests that the reach has been established. The reach line image 60 is, for example, an image imitating light. The reach line image 60 may be displayed in any color. In the illustrated example, the reach line image 60 is displayed across the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes. The reach line image 60 of the present embodiment may be displayed when the reach is established, or may be displayed after the reach is established.
The reach line image 60 has a width (length in the up-down direction) shorter than that of the reach-eye emission image 59, and a horizontal length (length in the left-right direction) longer than that of the reach-eye emission image 59. Further, the reach line image 60 is displayed so as to overlap a part of the display area of the reach eye light emission image 59.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1(8), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2(9), the button operation image 61 is displayed between the left decorative design 41 and the right decorative design 41. In the illustrated example, the middle decoration pattern 41 is not displayed, but the middle decoration pattern 41 is variably displayed at high speed even in the reach effect. Further, the middle decorative pattern 41 may be temporarily hidden in the reach effect.

The button operation image 61 is an image that prompts the player to operate the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B). By displaying the button operation image 61, it is possible to recognize that it is time for the player to operate the effect button 161. In the illustrated example, an image simulating the effect button 161 is displayed as the button operation image 61. As the button operation image 61, an image simulating the effect button 161 not operated and an image simulating the effect button 161 being operated may be repeatedly displayed so as to be switched. As an image simulating the effect button 161 being operated, for example, an image simulating the effect button 161 whose height is lower than that in the non-operated state can be cited. In addition, as the button operation image 61, a moving image imitating the effect button 161 is displayed so that the height of the effect button 161 gradually decreases, so that an image imitating the effect button 161 not operated is displayed. The image may be displayed so as to gradually change to an image simulating the operated effect button 161.

Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the covered light emission image 62 is displayed as shown in FIG. 36-2(10). In this way, the operation effect is performed.
The operation effect is, as shown in FIG. 36-2(9) and FIG. 36-2(10), an effect that is performed on the basis of accepting an operation of the effect button 161 by the player. The operation effect includes, for example, displaying an effect image on the image display unit 114 and operating the movable accessory 115. In the example shown in FIG. 36-2(10), the coated emission image 62 is displayed as the operation effect.

The coated light emission image 62 is an image for making the player see as if the image covering the effect image displayed on the image display unit 114 is emitting light. The coated light emission image 62 is, for example, an image simulating light. The coated emission image 62 may be displayed in any color. In the illustrated example, the coated luminescent image 62 is displayed in a part of the image display area in the image display unit 114 so as to cover the left and right decorative patterns 41. Further, the coated light emission image 62 may be displayed in the entire image display area in the image display unit 114. In the present embodiment, when the player operates the effect button 161, while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the covered light emission image 62 is displayed. The coated emission image 62 has a larger display size than the stop emission image 57 (see FIG. 36-1(3)) and the reach eye emission image 59 (see FIG. 36-1(7)). Further, the covered light emission image 62 may be displayed in an area including the display areas of the light emission image 57 at stop and the reach eye light emission image 59.

When the coated luminescent image 62 is displayed, the decorative pattern 41 and a part of the low-probability background image 58 are covered with the coated luminescent image 62, so that the visibility changes, which makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize. On the other hand, the variable image 51, the number-of-holdings display 55, and the fourth symbol 56 are not covered by the coated light-emission image 62, so that the visibility does not change, and the player can easily view the images.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2(11), the transition image 63 is displayed.
The transition image 63 is an image that notifies or suggests that the SP reach effect will be executed. Here, a predetermined image is displayed as the transition image 63, but it may be a single color image displayed in the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. For example, a so-called whiteout may be executed by displaying a white image as the transition image 63 on the image display unit 114. In addition, a so-called blackout may be executed by displaying a black image as the transition image 63 on the image display unit 114. The decorative pattern 41 may be hidden along with the display of the transition image 63. This makes it easier for the player to concentrate on the SP reach executed after the transition.
In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 and the variable image 51 are hidden along with the display of the transition image 63.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2(12), the SP image 64 is displayed.
The SP image 64 is an image showing that the SP reach effect is being executed. The SP image 64 is, for example, a moving image in which a character appearing in the content that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine 100 plays a mini game.

When the SP image 64 is displayed, the left and right decorative patterns 41 move to the corners (the upper left corner and the upper right corner) of the image display area in the image display unit 114. The left and right decorative patterns 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. More specifically, the left and right decorative patterns 41 are displayed by the number element 411 and the number decoration element 412, respectively. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, at this time, the reduced design light emitting image 65 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative designs 41.

The reduced pattern light emission image 65 is an image for making the player see as if the reduced display decorative pattern 41 is emitting light. The reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is, for example, an image simulating light. The reduced pattern luminescent image 65 may be displayed in any color. Further, the reduced design light emission image 65 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area where each of the left and right reduced-sized decorative designs 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the reduced design luminescent image 65 is displayed around the area where each of the left and right reduced decorative designs 41 is displayed. Further, the reduced design luminescent image 65 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where the left and right reduced-sized decorative designs 41 are displayed. In the present embodiment, when the decorative design 41 is switched to a display mode with low decorativeness and displayed in a reduced size, the reduced design light emitting image 65 is displayed. The reduced pattern emission image 65 has a smaller display size than the stop emission image 57 (see FIG. 36-1(3)) and the reach eye emission image 59 (see FIG. 36-1(7)). Further, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed above the display area of the stop luminescent image 57 and the reach eye luminescent image 59. Further, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed outside the display area of the stop luminescent image 57 and the reach eye luminescent image 59 in the left-right direction. Further, while the stop emission image 57 and the reach eye emission image 59 are displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative design 41, the reduced design emission image 65 may be displayed overlapping the display area of the decorative design 41. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2(13), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (14 ), the medium symbol agitation effect is executed.
The medium symbol fanning effect is an effect of fanning whether or not the middle decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41 that are reach eyes, is temporarily stopped. In the example shown in the figure, as a medium design fanning effect, a middle decorative pattern 41 that is a different pattern from the left and right decorative patterns 41 that are reach eyes, and a middle decorative pattern 41 that is the same pattern as the left and right decorative patterns 41 that are reach eyes. Is displayed. In addition, in the medium design fanning effect, the middle decorative design 41, which is a different design from the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes, is not displayed, and is the same design as the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes. The decorative pattern 41 may be displayed. In addition, in the medium design fanning effect, the middle decorative design 41, which is the same design as the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes, is not displayed, and is a different design from the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes. The decorative pattern 41 may be displayed. Also, in the case of displaying the middle decorative pattern 41 which is a different pattern from the left and right decorative patterns 41 which are reach eyes in the middle pattern agitation, the middle decorative pattern 41 is different from the left and right decorative patterns 41 which are reach eyes. Any symbols may be displayed as long as they are different symbols.

In the example shown in the figure, in the medium symbol fanning effect, the medium decorative pattern 41 (the numeral "3") that is different from the left and right decorative patterns 41, and the medium decorative pattern 41 (the same pattern as the left and right decorative patterns 41 ( The number "4") is displayed. In addition, at this time, a different design light emitting image 66 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative design 41 (the number "3") which is a design different from the left and right decorative design 41. Further, at this time, the same pattern light emission image 79 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative pattern 41 (the number "4") which is the same as the left and right decorative patterns 41.

The different pattern light emitting image 66 is an image for showing the player that the middle decorative pattern 41, which is a pattern different from the left and right decorative patterns 41 which are reach eyes, is emitting light. The different pattern emission image 66 is, for example, an image imitating light. The different pattern luminescent image 66 may be displayed in any color. In addition, the different pattern luminescent image 66 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in which the target medium decoration pattern 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the different pattern luminescent image 66 is displayed around the area in which the target middle decorative pattern 41 is displayed. Further, the different pattern luminescent image 66 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which the target medium decoration pattern 41 is displayed.

The same symbol light emission image 79 is an image for showing the player that the middle decoration symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left and right ornamental symbols 41, which are reach eyes, is emitting light. The symbol light emission image 79 is, for example, an image imitating light. The same pattern luminescent image 79 may be displayed in any color. Further, the same symbol light emission image 79 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in which the target medium decoration pattern 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the symbol light emission image 79 is displayed around the area in which the target middle decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the same pattern light emission image 79 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which the target middle decoration pattern 41 is displayed.
The different pattern emission image 66 and the same pattern emission image 79 have a larger display size than the reduced pattern emission image 65 (see FIG. 36-2 (12)). Further, the different pattern light emission image 66 and the same pattern light emission image 79 are displayed below the display area of the reduced pattern light emission image 65. Further, while the stop emission image 57 (see FIG. 36-1(3)) and the reach eye emission image 59 (see FIG. 36-1(7)) are displayed near the display area of the decorative pattern 41, The different design light emitting image 66 and the same design light emitting image 79 may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the decorative design 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2(15), the middle decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol "3" which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41. Further, at this time, the different pattern light emitting image 66 and the same pattern light emitting image 79 are not displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2(16), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-3(17), three decorative designs 41 are displayed. These three decorative patterns 41 are in a large-sized and highly decorative display mode. That is, the three decorative patterns 41 are displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, in the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of “434”. In this way, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the combination of “434”, so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. At this time, the variable image 51 is displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-3 (18), with the stop display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. Further, “434” is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative design 41 and the fourth design 56 is matched with the combination of “434”.

As described above, in the fluctuating effect example 3, as shown in FIG. 36-2(14), the light-emission effect using the middle decorative pattern 41 different from the left and right decorative patterns 41 which are reach eyes is executed. Thereby, by paying attention to the player to the middle decoration pattern 41 different from the left and right decoration patterns 41, and giving the player a sense of anxiety that the middle decoration pattern 41 different from the left and right decoration patterns 41 is stopped, the game is played. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining production in which people can wait for the result while being thrilled.

[Variation effect example 4]
37-1 to 37-4 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 4) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-4. Variation effect example 4 is a variation effect example of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. Further, the variation effect example 4 is a variation effect example when the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is out of alignment in the continuous two special symbol lottery and the lottery result of the next special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 3 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 3 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 37-1(1) and FIG. 37-1(2), the variation of the decorative pattern 41 starts from the state in which the decorative pattern 41 with high decorativeness is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. To be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the chance display effect is started.
The chance eye display effect is an effect of displaying the chance eye as shown in FIGS. 37-1(3) to 37-1(5). Here, the chance eyes are the three decorative designs 41 combined by different designs of the same color. The chance display effect informs or suggests that there is a high possibility that it will be a big hit in the variable display of the special symbol after that, for example. The chance display effect is an aspect of the notice effect. The predetermined same color may be any color. As a chance opportunity, at least a part of each of the three decorative patterns 41 may be displayed in the same color. As at least a part of each of the three decorative patterns 41, for example, the number element 411, the number decorative element 412, the character element 413, and the like of each of the three decorative patterns 41 are exemplified. In the illustrated example, the three decorative symbols 41 are entirely changed to green as a chance eye display effect. In addition, the chance eye display effect is regarded as a same-color effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a predetermined same-color symbol in a manner of notifying that a special game is not performed. Further, the execution timing of the chance display effect is not limited to when the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped. For example, the chance eye display effect may be performed at the start of the change of the decorative pattern 41, or the chance eye display effect may be performed during the change of the decorative pattern 41. In addition, for example, the variation of the decorative design 41 may be started after the chance display production is performed, or the chance display production may be performed immediately after the variation of the decorative design 41 is started. Further, for example, the reach may be established after the chance display effect is executed after the variation of the decorative pattern 41 is started. In addition, a chance-eye emission image 67, which will be described later, may be displayed regardless of which chance-eye display effect is performed.

In the example shown in FIG. 37-1(3), the entire display color of the left decorative pattern 41 is changed to green. Further, at this time, the opportunity light emission image 67 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.

As shown in FIGS. 37-1(3) to 37-1(5), the opportunity light emission image 67 is an image for showing the player that the three decorative patterns 41, which are the chance eyes, are emitting light. Is. The opportunity light emission image 67 is, for example, an image imitating light. The opportunity light emission image 67 may be displayed in any color. In the illustrated example, when the chance eye is displayed, when the decorative pattern 41 forming the chance eye is temporarily stopped, the opportunity eye emission image 67 shows the area of the area where this decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped. Displayed around. The chance eye emission image 67 may not be displayed around the area where the decorative design 41 is displayed, but may be displayed near the area where the decorative design 41 is displayed. Moreover, the chance eye emission image 67 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which the decorative pattern 41 forming the chance eye is displayed. Further, the opportunity light emission image 67 is not displayed in a state where the left and right decorative designs 41 are temporarily stopped while the middle decorative design 41 is not temporarily stopped, and the three decorative designs 41 that are the chances are provisionally stopped. It may be displayed by stopping. The chance light emission image 67 may be displayed in a color different from the color of the stop light emission image 57 and the reach light emission image 59.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1(4), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the entire display color of the right decorative pattern 41 is changed to green. In addition, at this time, the opportunity light emission image 67 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. At this time, the display color of the left decorative design 41 remains green, and the chance eye emission image 67 is continuously displayed around the display area of the left decorative design 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1(5), the middle decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the entire display color of the middle decoration pattern 41 is changed to green. In addition, at this time, the opportunity light emission image 67 is displayed around the display area of the middle decoration pattern 41. At this time, the display color of each of the left and right decorative patterns 41 remains green, and the chance eye emission image 67 is continuously displayed around each display area of the left and right decorative patterns 41. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (6), after the three decorative symbols 41, which are the chances, continue the temporary stop for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), three decorative symbols are accompanied by the variable stop of the special symbol. 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, the display color in each of the three decorative patterns 41 has returned to the color before being changed to green. At this time, the opportunity light emission image 67 is not displayed. That is, the left decorative design 41, the right decorative design 41, and the middle decorative design 41 are in order from the decorative design 41 having a long duration of the light emission effect executed by displaying the chance light emission image 67. The combination “758” of the decorative symbols 41 displayed in a stopped state shown in FIG. 37-1(6) is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In addition, with the variation stop of the special symbol, the fourth symbol 56 is also stopped. At this time, the combination “758” of the fourth symbols 56 matches the combination of the decorative symbols 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (7), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation of the next special symbol. At this time, the special background image 68 is displayed.
The special background image 68 is an image notifying or suggesting that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit. In the present embodiment, as the special background image 68, a band-shaped image is displayed above the image display area in the image display unit 114. In addition, the special background image 68 of the present embodiment includes the characters “chance!?”. The special background image 68 may be displayed on the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. In addition, the special background image 68 may be displayed based on the preliminary determination result of the preliminary determination processing. Further, the display start timing of the special background image 68 may be not only when the target special symbol is changed, but also before the change of the target special symbol. Displaying the special background image can be regarded as executing a special effect that expects a special game to be played.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1(8), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41. At this time, the hold change effect is started. In the example shown in the figure, the pending change-raising image 69 is displayed in a part of the display area of the variable image 51.

As shown in FIGS. 37-1(8) and 37-2(9) to 37-2(12), the pending change effect is changed in advance by changing the display mode such as the color of the variable image 51. This is an effect that informs or suggests the expectation of winning the jackpot based on the result of the preliminary determination by the determination processing. In the illustrated example, the display color of the variable image 51 changes from white to red as the pending change effect. The hold change effect includes displaying the hold change tilt image 69. Further, the hold change effect includes changing the display mode such as the color of the hold image 52.

The pending change-raising image 69, as shown in FIGS. 37-1(8) and 37-2(9) to 37-2(11), fuels whether or not the display mode of the variation image 51 changes. It is an image. As the pending change agitation image 69, an image of a specific color is displayed in a part of the display area of the variable image 51. The specific color may be any color including the color that can be displayed as the variable image 51. In the illustrated example, a red image is displayed as a part of the display image of the variable image 51 as the pending change-inspiring image 69. Further, in the case where the pending change agitated image 69 is displayed, the display area of the pending change agitated image 69 may be widened or narrowed. Further, the pending change agitation image 69 is not limited to an image of a specific color as long as it is an effect image that acts on the variation image 51 to change the display mode such as the color of the variation image 51. Further, the pending change tilted image 69 is not limited to acting on the variable image 51, and may act on the pending image 52.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(9), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display region of the left decorative pattern 41 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(10), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop light emission image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral "5" which is the same as the left decorative design 41. This establishes the reach, and the reach effect is executed. Further, at this time, the pending change effect is continuously performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(11), the stop-time luminescent image 57 displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed. Also, at this time, a character action effect is performed.
The character action operation effect is an effect in which the movable accessory 115 moves to the front side of the image display unit 114 and covers the whole or a part of the image display area in the image display unit 114. In addition, the movable accessory 115 may emit light as an accessory operation effect. In addition, as the accessory motion effect, the movable accessory 115 may be moved to a position different from the front side of the image display unit 114. Further, as the accessory motion effect, the movable accessory 115 may emit light without moving.

In the illustrated example, the movable accessory 115 moves to the front side of the image display unit 114 and covers a part of the image display unit 114. In addition, the movable accessory 115 is moved to a position overlapping a part of the area where the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed. Further, at this time, the movable accessory 115 emits light. At this time, the display color of the variable image 51 changes to red due to the pending change effect. At this time, the second specific sound is output from the speaker 156. The second specific sound is a sound different from the first specific sound output from the speaker 156 when the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 3.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(13), the reach-eye emission image 59 and the reach-line image 60 are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(14), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 and the variable image 51 are hidden along with the display of the transition image 63.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2(15), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative designs 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. Further, at this time, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (16), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3(17), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. The jackpot suggestion image 70 is an image informing or suggesting that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot. The jackpot suggestion image 70 of the present embodiment includes the characters “success!”.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (18), the decorative design 41 of the doublet is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of "555". In this way, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the combination of "555", so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. At this time, the size of the decorative pattern 41 is larger than that in the display mode shown in FIG. 37-3(17). Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 maintains the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative pattern 41.
The double-eye emission image 71 is an image for showing the player that the double-eye decoration pattern 41 is emitting light. Here, the decorative design 41 of the doublet is the three decorative design 41 in which the same design is aligned. The doublet emission image 71 is, for example, an image simulating light. The flat-eye emission image 71 may be displayed in any color. Further, the doublet light emission image 71 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area where each of the doublet decorative patterns 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the doublet light emission image 71 is displayed around the area in which each of the doublet decorative patterns 41 is displayed. Further, the doublet light emission image 71 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which each of the doublet decorative patterns 41 is displayed. The doublet light emission image 71 has a larger display size than the reduced pattern light emission image 65 (see FIG. 37-2(15)). Further, in the illustrated example, the doublet light emission image 71 is displayed below the reduced pattern light emission image 65.

When the doublet emission image 71 is displayed, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. At this time, the variable image 51 maintains the non-display state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3(20), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3(21), the promotion fan effect is performed.
Promotion promotion production is production that promotes whether or not to promote. Here, promotion is a decoration that informs or suggests that the player is in a more advantageous game state after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 that informs or suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. It is an effect to change to the design 41. In the illustrated example, the button operation image 61 is displayed as the promotion effect.

Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 37-3(22), the decorative symbol 41 is again displayed in the combination of “555”. That is, as a result of the promotion of the promotion, the promotion is not promoted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (23), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (24), the decorative pattern 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. That is, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 is displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-4(25), after a first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the decorative pattern 41 with high decorativeness is displayed, as shown in FIG. 37-4(26), A pre-stop emission image 72 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative patterns 41.
The before-stop luminescence image 72 is an image that makes the player see as if the decorative pattern 41 of the doublet eyes, which is in the temporary stop and before the fixed stop, is lit. The before-stop emission image 72 is, for example, an image imitating light. The pre-stop emission image 72 may be displayed in any color. In addition, the before-emission luminescent image 72 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area where each of the decorative patterns 41 of the doublet pattern is displayed. In the illustrated example, the before-emission luminescent image 72 is displayed around the area in which each of the decorative patterns 41 of the doublet eyes is displayed. Further, the before-emission light-emitting image 72 may be displayed in all or part of the area in which each of the decorative patterns 41 of the doublet pattern is displayed. Further, for example, the stop-time luminescent image 57 (see FIG. 37-1 (8)) is displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative pattern 41, while the before-stop luminescent image 72 overlaps the display area of the decorative pattern 41. May be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (27), the before-emission luminescent image 72 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (28), with the stop display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Further, "555" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. In other words, the display of the decorative design 41 and the fourth design 56 is matched with the combination of “555”.

As described above, in variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), when the reach effect is being executed, the reach-eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the reach effect is not executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected effect that expects a special game is performed, and the second light emission when the expected effect is not executed. The production can be executed.
The reach effect, the same color effect, the special effect, the pending change effect, the accessory motion effect, the operation effect, and the display of the reserved image 52 are examples of the expected effect.

For example, when the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed when the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes are displayed in the reach effect, the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes may appear to be emitting light. is there. In this way, if the first light emission effect is executed while the expected effect is being executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the first light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light-emitting effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the entertaining effect of the effect may be reduced as compared with the case where the first light-emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. is there. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-1(3) to 37-1(5), when the opportunity display effect is being executed, the opportunity eye emission image 67 is displayed to emit light. Perform the performance. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3(19), when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the double eye emission image 71 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the chance eye display effect is being executed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the chance eye display effect is not being executed. ..

If the first light emission effect is executed when the chance display effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the opportunity display effect and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, when the light emission effect is not executed when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the interest of the effect is lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the chance eye display effect is executed. May occur. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the chance display effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the chance display effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), when the special background image 68 is displayed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3(19), when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the special background image 68 is displayed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the special background image 68 is not displayed. ..

When the first light emission effect is executed when the special background image 68 is displayed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the display of the special background image 68 and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, in the case where the light emission effect is not executed when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the entertainingness of the effect is lower than that in the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the special background image 68 is displayed. May occur. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), when the hold change effect is being executed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3(19), when the hold change effect is not executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the hold change effect is being executed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the hold change effect is not being executed.

When the first light emission effect is executed while the hold change effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the hold change effect and the first light effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the hold change effect is not executed, the entertainingness of the effect may be reduced as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the hold change effect is executed. There is. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the hold change effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the hold change effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

Further, in variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12 ), when the accessory motion effect is being executed, the movable accessory 115 is caused to emit light to perform the light emission effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the accessory motion effect is not executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light effect is executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the accessory motion effect is being executed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the accessory operation effect is not being executed. ..

When the first light emission effect is executed while the accessory action effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the accessory action effect and the first light effect effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, when the light emission effect is not executed when the accessory motion effect is not executed, the entertainment property of the effect is lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the accessory motion effect is executed. May occur. In addition, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the accessory motion effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the accessory motion effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

Further, in variation effect example 3, when notifying that the special game is not performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. Further, in variation effect example 4, when notifying that a special game will be performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), a double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to perform the light emission effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when notifying that the special game is not performed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when notifying that the special game is to be performed. ..

By executing the first light emission effect when notifying that the special game is not performed, it is possible to provide the player with interest even when notifying that the special game is not performed. Further, when notifying that the special game is to be performed, the player is given a special feeling of notifying that the special game is to be performed by executing the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect. be able to.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a highly decorative display mode, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed to generate the light emission effect. Execute. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a display mode with low decorativeness, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to perform the light emission effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the highly decorative display mode, and the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the low decorative mode. When there is, the second light emission effect can be executed.

For example, when the reach light emission image 59 is displayed when the decorative design 41 having high decorativeness is displayed, the decorative design 41 having high decorativeness may appear to be emitting light. In this way, when the first light emission effect is executed when the decorative pattern 41 having high decorativeness is being displayed, for example, the display of the decorative pattern 41 having high decorativeness and the first light emission effect are highly entertaining effects. Can be realized. On the other hand, when the light emitting effect is not executed when the low decorative design 41 is displayed, compared to when the first light emitting effect is executed when the high decorative design 41 is displayed, The entertainingness of the performance may be reduced. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the decorative pattern 41 having low decorativeness is displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the decorative pattern 41 having low decorativeness is displayed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 1, as shown in FIGS. 34-1(3) to 34-1(7), while temporarily stopping the decorative pattern 41, the stop-time luminescence image 57 is displayed to execute the luminescence effect. To do. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed in a state where the decorative symbols 41 are aligned and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed while sequentially stopping the effect symbols, and the second light emission effect can be executed in a state where the effect symbols are aligned.

For example, when the first light emission effect is executed while the effect symbols are stopped in sequence, each effect symbol may appear to be emitting light in the order in which it is stopped. In this way, when the first light emission effect is executed while sequentially stopping the effect symbols, for example, it is possible to stop the effect symbols in order and realize a highly entertaining effect in which the first light emission effect is combined. On the other hand, if the light-emitting effect is not executed in the state where the effect symbols are aligned, the entertaining property of the effect may be lower than that in the case where the first light-emitting effect is executed while sequentially stopping the effect symbols. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the effect symbols are arranged, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed in the state where the effect symbols are arranged. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the reach effect and the accessory action effect are executed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3(19), when neither the reach effect nor the accessory action effect is executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. That is, in the present embodiment, a first expected effect that is expected to perform a special game and a second expected effect that is expected to be performed and that is different from the first expected effect are executed. In this case, the first light emission effect can be executed, and when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emission effect can be executed.

When the first light emission effect is executed when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the first expected effect, the second expected effect, and the first light effect are combined is obtained. Can be realized. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the first light emission effect is executed when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed. Compared with the case of doing, there is a possibility that the entertainingness of the production may be reduced. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the reach effect and the accessory action effect are executed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-2(15), when the reach effect is executed and the accessory motion effect is not executed, the reduced design light emission image 65 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3(19), when neither the reach effect nor the accessory action effect is executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. Then, in the light emission effect of displaying the reach eye light emission image 59 and the light emission effect of displaying the reduced pattern light emission image 65, two decorative designs 41 (left and right decorative designs 41) are used. On the other hand, in the light emission effect for displaying the doublet light emission image 71, three decorative symbols 41 are used.

That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed, and the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed. The second light emission effect can be executed when the second light emission effect is not executed, and the third light emission effect can be executed when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed. The number of effect symbols used for the first light emission effect is equal to the number of effect symbols used for the second light effect effect, and the number of effect symbols used for the first light effect effect is effect used for the third light effect effect. Different from the number of symbols.

When the first light emission effect is executed while the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the first expected effect, the second expected effect, and the first light effect are combined is obtained. Can be realized. On the other hand, if the first light emission effect is executed when the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, or when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, The player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first expected effect is executed. In addition, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the third light emission effect different from the first expected effect and the second expected effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.
In addition, for example, when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed at the time of reaching the reach, etc., the player can perform the light emission effect using the two decorative patterns 41 that are reach eyes, thereby It is possible to focus on which of the symbols are aligned and the reach is established. Further, for example, when notifying that the first expected effect and the second expected effect are not performed at the time of notifying that a special game will be performed, etc., a light emission effect using three decorative symbols 41 which are doublet eyes. By performing the above, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the combination of the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern. That is, by changing the number of effect symbols used for the light emission effect according to the effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect pattern to be focused on according to the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-2(13) to 37-2(15), the display pattern of the decorative pattern 41 changes from the large decorative pattern 41 to the small decorative pattern 41. When changing, the reduced design light emission image 65 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37-3(17) to 37-3(19), when the display mode of the decorative pattern 41 changes from the small decorative pattern 41 to the large decorative pattern 41, the double eye The light emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the size of the decorative pattern 41 is small, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the size of the decorative pattern 41 is large.

For example, by displaying a light emitting image around the display area of the effect design whose size is reduced, the player can recognize the presence of the effect design even if the effect design size is reduced. Further, for example, by displaying a light emitting image around the effect design whose size is increased, it is possible to realize a more impactable effect using the effect design whose size is increased. That is, by executing the light emission effect according to the size of the effect pattern, it is possible to give the player an interest according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 3, as shown in FIG. 36-2(10), when the operation effect is executed, the covered light emission image 62 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, in variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the operation effect is not executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the operation effect is executed, the first light emission effect can be executed, and when the operation effect is not executed, the second light emission effect can be executed.

If the first light emission effect is executed when the operation effect is executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the operation effect and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, when the light emitting effect is not executed when the operation effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lower than when the first light emitting effect is executed when the operation effect is executed. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the operation effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the operation effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), when the reach effect is being executed, the reach-eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 37-3(19), when the reach effect is not executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed, and then the double eye emission image 71 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. To do. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the first light emission effect when the expected light effect is being executed, and when the expected light effect is not being executed, it is possible to perform the second light emission effect after the first light emission effect is executed. It is possible to execute a light emission effect.

When the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, if the light-emitting effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the entertainingness of the effect may be lower than that when the first light-emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed. .. When the first light emission effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, for example, in one variation effect, the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed and then the first light emission effect is performed again when the expected effect is not executed. There is a possibility that the player gets tired of the first light emission effect when performing the light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. Accordingly, for example, in one variation effect, even when the light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is not executed after the light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed, the player is prevented from getting tired of the light emission effect. , It is possible to give the player an interest according to the performance.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-1(3) to 37-1(5), the light emission effect is generated so that the timings at which the chance-eye emission images 67 are displayed are different in each of the decorative patterns 41. Execute. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed so that the double-eye decorative pattern 41 appears to emit light all at once, and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed so that the execution timings of the effect symbols are different, and the second light emission effect can be executed so that the respective execution timings of the effect symbol are the same. Is.

For example, if the first light emission effect is executed such that the execution timings of the effect symbols are different, it is possible to make the effect symbol appear to be emitting light each time the first light emission effect is executed. On the other hand, even when the execution timings of the respective light emission effects in the effect symbols are the same, when executing the first light emission effect, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution timings of the respective light emission effects in the effect design are the same, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

Particularly, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-1(3) to 37-1(6), the start timing of each light emission effect in the plurality of decorative symbols 41 is made different, while the end timing is the same. I am trying. Thereby, the left decorative design 41, the right decorative design 41, and the middle decorative design 41 are arranged in order from the decorative design 41 having a long duration of the light emission effect. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19) and FIG. 37-3 (20), by making the start timing and the end timing of each light emission effect in the plurality of decorative patterns 41 the same, the plurality of decorative patterns 41. In each of the above, the duration of the light emission effect is the same. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed so that the respective durations of the plurality of effect symbols are different, and the second light emission is performed so that the respective durations of the plurality of effect symbols are the same. The production can be executed.

By executing the first light emission effect such that the durations of the plurality of effect symbols are different, not only the effect symbol for which the light emission effect is newly executed, but also the effect symbol for which the light emission effect is continued Can be focused on. Further, by executing the second light emission effect such that the durations of the plurality of effect symbols are the same, it is possible to realize a more impactful light emission effect using the plurality of effect symbols.

[Variation example 5]
38-1 to 38-3 are diagrams showing an aspect of an effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 5) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38-1 to 38-3. Variation production example 5 is a variation production example of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. Further, variation effect example 5 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variable effect example 4 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variable effect example 4 may be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 38-1(1), the effect control unit 300 confirms and stops the decorative symbol 41 having a high decorativeness in the image display unit 114 with the end of the variation of the previous special symbol. Be present. Further, at this time, two left decorative designs 41 indicating consecutive numbers (numbers “9” and “0” in the illustrated example) are displayed. Further, at this time, two middle decoration patterns 41 indicating consecutive numbers (in the example shown, numbers “3” and “2”) are displayed. Further, at this time, two right decorative patterns 41 indicating consecutive numbers (in the example shown, numbers “0” and “9”) are displayed. That is, in the fluctuating effect example 5, a plurality of sets of three decorative symbols 41 are displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(4), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral “7” and the design of the numeral “8” which are the designs matching the left decorative design 41. Thereby, the double reach is established and the reach effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(5), a reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative patterns 41 which are reach eyes of the number "7". Further, a reach line image 60 that crosses the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes of the number “7” is displayed. On the other hand, the reach eye light emission image 59 is not displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative designs 41 which are the reach eyes of the number “8”. Further, the reach line image 60 that crosses the left and right decorative designs 41 which are reach eyes of the number "8" is not displayed. That is, at this time, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative designs 41 which are reach eyes of the number "8" is not executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(6), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(7), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41, the variable image 51, and the hold image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1(8), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative designs 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2(9), a medium pattern incentive effect is performed. In the illustrated example, the middle decoration pattern 41 of the number "6" and the middle decoration pattern 41 of the number "7" are displayed. Further, at this time, the different pattern light emitting image 66 is displayed around the display area in the middle decorative pattern 41 of the number "6". Further, at this time, the symbol light emitting image 79 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative symbol 41 of the number "7". Further, at this time, the target symbol light emission image 73 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41 of the number “7”. In other words, an effect is provided to fuel whether or not the decorative patterns 41 are aligned in the combination of "777". In addition, the target symbol light emission image 73 is not displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41 of the number “8”. That is, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative designs 41 of the number "8" is not performed.

The target symbol light emitting image 73 is an image that makes the player see as if the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the same symbols as the medium decorative symbol 41 that is the target of the incentive in the medium symbol stirring effect, are emitting light. The target symbol light emission image 73 is, for example, an image imitating light. The target symbol light emission image 73 may be displayed in any color. Further, the target symbol light emission image 73 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in which each of the left and right target decorative symbols 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the target design light emission image 73 is displayed around the area where each of the left and right target decorative designs 41 is displayed. Further, the target symbol light emission image 73 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which each of the left and right target decorative symbols 41 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2(10), the middle decorative pattern 41 of the numeral "6" is temporarily stopped. As a result, the middle decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41 of the number “7”, has not been temporarily stopped, that is, the decorative symbol 41 is not arranged in the combination of “777”. Suggested against. Further, at this time, the different symbol light emitting image 66 and the target symbol light emitting image 73 are not displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2(11), the middle decorative pattern 41 is hidden. At this time, the SP reach effect is continuing and the SP image 64 is continuously displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (12 ), the middle symbol agitation effect is performed again. In the illustrated example, the middle decoration pattern 41 of the number "8" and the middle decoration pattern 41 of the number "9" are displayed. Further, at this time, the same pattern luminescent image 79 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative pattern 41 of the number “8”. Further, at this time, the different pattern light emitting image 66 is displayed around the display area in the middle decorative pattern 41 of the number "9". Further, at this time, the target symbol light emission image 73 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41 of the number “8”. In other words, an effect is created to fuel whether or not the decorative patterns 41 are arranged in the combination of “888”. In addition, the target symbol light emission image 73 is not displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41 of the number “7”. That is, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative patterns 41 of the number "7" is not performed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2(13), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. At this time, the target symbol emission image 73 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2(14), the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern is temporarily stopped. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of “888”. In this way, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the combination of "888", so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. At this time, the size of the decorative pattern 41 is large. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2(15), a doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (16), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3(17), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (18), the decorative pattern 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. That is, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of “888”, and the decorative pattern 41 is above the decorative pattern 41 that is temporarily stopped by the combination of “888” in the image display unit 114. Is temporarily stopped with the combination of "799". Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (19), a before-emission light-emitting image 72 is displayed around each display area in the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern. In addition, at this time, the before-emission light-emitting image 72 is not displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41 that are temporarily stopped by the combination of “799”. That is, the light emission effect using the three decorative symbols 41 temporarily stopped by the combination of "799" is not performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3(20), the before-emission luminescent image 72 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (21), with the stop display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Further, "888" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of being matched with the combination of “888”.

As described above, in the fluctuating effect example 5, as shown in FIG. 38-1(5), when the reach effect is executed, and when a plurality of sets of decorative symbols 41 are displayed, this The reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed using a part of a plurality of sets to execute the light emission effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (19), when the reach effect is not executed and a plurality of sets of decorative symbols 41 are displayed, a stop is performed using a part of the plurality of sets. The previous light emission image 72 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of sets of effect symbols are displayed, the first light emission effect or the second light emission effect can be executed by using a part of the plurality of sets, and a special game is performed. It is possible to execute the first light emission effect when the expected effect that makes the expectation is being executed, and it is possible to execute the second light emission effect when the expected effect is not executed.

When a plurality of sets of effect symbols are displayed, by executing a light emission effect using a part of the plurality of sets, in the case of displaying a plurality of sets of effect symbols, in the effect pattern used for the light emission effect The player can be focused on. If the first light emission effect is executed while the expected effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, if the light-emitting effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the entertainingness of the effect may be lower than that when the first light-emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. .. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

[Variation effect example 6]
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an aspect of an effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, a variation effect (variation effect example 6) of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be specifically described. Variation production example 6 is a variation production example of the decorative pattern 41 in the high probability time saving game state. In addition, variation production example 6 is a variation production example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 39(1), with the effect control unit 300, the variation of the previous special symbol is completed, and the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Be present. The right-handed image 74 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, in the image display unit 114, the highly accurate background image 80 is displayed.

The right-handed image 74 as an example of the information image is an image for urging the player to shoot a game ball to the right area of the game area 111.
The high-accuracy background image 80 is an image for informing or suggesting that it is in the high probability time saving game state. The high-accuracy background image 80 represents a scene (stage) in production. In the present embodiment, the highly accurate background image 80 is displayed on the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. In addition, when a plurality of stages are set in the high-probability time saving non-gaming state, the display content as the high-accuracy background image 80 may be different for each stage. By displaying the highly accurate background image 80, the player can recognize the set stage.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variable display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 39(3), the three decorative symbols 41 are provisionally stopped at the positions that have been definitely stopped until the start of variation. At this time, a stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative patterns 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39(4), after the three decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the three decorative symbols 41 are definitely stopped with the stop display of the special symbols. To do. Here, the combination “243” of the decorative symbols 41 displayed in a stopped state shown in FIG. 39(4) is an example of a combination when the special symbol lottery result is out of alignment. At this time, the stop luminescence image 57 is not displayed. Further, with the variation stop of the special symbol, the fourth symbol 56 also stops. At this time, the combination of the fourth symbols 56 is “243”, which matches the combination of the decorative symbols 41.

In the variable effect example 6, the time for which the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped is shorter than that in the variable effect examples 1 to 5. As a result, for example, in comparison with the low-probability time-short non-gaming state, in the high-probability time short-gaming state where the variation time of the special symbol is short, it is possible to realize the effect by the decorative symbol 41.

[Variation effect example 7]
40-1 and 40-2 are diagrams showing an aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, with reference to FIG. 40-1 and FIG. 40-2, the variation effect (variation effect example 7) of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be specifically described. Variation production example 7 is a variation production example of the decorative symbol 41 in the high probability time saving game state. Further, variation effect example 7 is a variation effect example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 6 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 6 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 40-1(1) and 40-1(2), the variation of the decorative pattern 41 starts from the state in which the decorative pattern 41 having low decorativeness is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. To be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (4), the stop-time luminescence image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1(5), the reach twist effect is executed.
The reach fueling effect is an effect that fuels whether or not the reach effect is executed. More specifically, in the reach-inspiring effect, after the left decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped, the scrolling right decorative design 41 is decelerated and the design matching the design displayed as the left decorative design 41 is stopped. An effect that fuels whether or not to perform is executed.
In the illustrated example, the right decorative design 41 (the number "6") which is the same as the left decorative design 41 is displayed. At this time, the reach-inspiring design luminescent image 75 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative design 41 and around the display area of the right decorative design 41.

The reach-raising design light emitting image 75 is an image that makes the player see as if the left and right decorative designs 41 used for the reach-raising effect are emitting light. The reach-inspired pattern emission image 75 is, for example, an image simulating light. The reach-inspired design luminescent image 75 may be displayed in any color. Further, the reach-inspiring-design emission image 75 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of an area in which each of the left and right decorative designs 41 used for the reach-inspiring effect is displayed. In the example shown in the figure, the reach-inspiring design light emitting image 75 is displayed around the area in which each of the left and right decorative designs 41 used for the reach-inspiring effect is displayed. Further, the reach-inspiring-design light emitting image 75 may be displayed in all or part of the area in which each of the left and right decorative designs 41 used for the reach-inspiring effect is displayed. Further, while the stop emission image 57 (see FIG. 40-1 (3)) is displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative design 41, the reach-inspired design emission image 75 overlaps the display area of the decorative design 41. It may be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1(6), the right decorative design 41, which is the same design as the left decorative design 41, is temporarily stopped, so that the reach is established and the reach effect is executed. At this time, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed. At this time, the third specific sound is output from the speaker 156. The third specific sound is the first specific sound output from the speaker 156 when the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 3, and the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 4. The sound is different from any of the second specific sounds output from the speaker 156.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1(7), the reach-eye emission image 59 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1(8), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41, the variable image 51, and the hold image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed. The right-handed image 74 remains in the displayed state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2(9), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative patterns 41 move to the ends (left end and right end) of the image display area in the image display unit 114. The left and right decorative patterns 41 are displayed in a small size. Further, at this time, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2(10), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (11), the middle decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol "7" which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2(12), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (13), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed. The three decorative patterns 41 are displayed in a large size. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2(14), with the stop display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. Here, the combination “676” of the decorative symbols 41 displayed in a stopped state shown in FIG. 40-2 (14) is an example of a combination when the special symbol lottery result is out of alignment. Further, “676” is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative design 41 and the fourth design 56 is matched with the combination of “676”.

[Variation effect example 8]
41-1 and 41-2 are diagrams showing an aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 8) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41-1 and 41-2. Variation production example 8 is a variation production example of the decorative symbol 41 in the high probability time saving game state. Further, variation effect example 8 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variable effect example 7 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variable effect example 7 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 41-1(1) and 41-1(2), the variation of the decorative pattern 41 starts from the state where the decorative pattern 41 with low decorativeness is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. To be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1(4), the stop-time luminescence image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1(5), the reach twisting effect is executed. In the illustrated example, the right decorative design 41 (the number "6") which is the same as the left decorative design 41 is displayed. Further, at this time, the reach-inspiring symbol light emitting image 75 is displayed around the display region of the left decorative design 41 and around the display region of the right decorative design 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1(6), the right decorative design 41, which is the same design as the left decorative design 41, is temporarily stopped, whereby the reach is established and the reach effect is executed. At this time, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed. At this time, the speaker 156 outputs the third specific sound, that is, the sound output from the speaker 156 when the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 7.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1(7), the reach-eye emission image 59 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1(8), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41, the variable image 51, and the hold image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed. The right-handed image 74 remains in the displayed state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2(9), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative patterns 41 are displayed in a small size. Further, at this time, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2(10), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2(11), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed.
Then, as illustrated in FIG. 41-2(12), the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is in a state of being temporarily stopped by the combination of "666". In this way, the decorative symbols 41 are displayed in the combination of "666", so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the decorative pattern 41 is in a display mode having a large size. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2(13), a doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative pattern 41. At this time, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the right-handed image 74 maintains the displayed state. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2(14), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2(15), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "666" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative design 41 and the fourth design 56 is matched with the combination of “666”.

As described above, in variation effect example 8, as shown in FIG. 41-2(13), when the right-handed image 74 is displayed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (26), when the right-handed image 74 is not displayed, the pre-stop light emission image 72 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the information image is displayed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the information image is not displayed.

When the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed when the right-handed image 74, which is an example of the information image as described above, is displayed, for example, for the player, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery in the high probability short game state You can strongly impress that is a jackpot. As described above, when the first light emission effect is executed while the information image is displayed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining effect in which the display of the information image and the first light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, when the light emission effect is not executed when the information image is not displayed, the interest of the effect may be lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the information image is displayed. .. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the information image is not displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the information image is not displayed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

Further, in variation effect example 8, as shown in FIG. 41-1(6), when the reach effect is being executed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (13), when the reach effect is not executed and the right-handed image 74 is displayed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to generate the light emission effect. Execute. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the first light emission effect when the expected effect that expects a special game is performed, and when the expected effect is not executed, The second light emission effect can be executed when the right-handed image 74 is displayed.

If the light emitting effect is executed while the expected effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the light emitting effect are combined can be realized. Further, when the light emission effect is executed while the information image is displayed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining effect in which the display of the information image and the light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect executed when the expected effect is executed and the light emission effect executed when the information image is displayed are the same, the player may get tired of the light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed and the information image is displayed, a light emission effect different from the light emission effect executed when the expected effect is executed is executed. doing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

Further, in the high probability time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 40-1(5) and FIG. 41-1(5), as compared with the low probability time saving no game state, two decorative symbols before the reach is established. It is easy to execute the light emission effect using 41 at the same time. That is, in the high-probability time saving game state, it is more likely than in the low-probability time saving game state to execute the light emission effect using the two decorative symbols 41 at the same time before the reach is established.

In the high-probability time saving game state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability time saving game state, so it is easier for the player to pay attention to the production that expects special games such as reach production, and the reach is established. It is easy to focus on whether or not to do it. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the high-probability time-short game state, the probability of executing the light-emission production using the two decorative symbols 41 at the same time before the reach is established is higher than in the low-probability time-short game state. .. As a result, in the high-probability time shortened game state, it is possible to enhance the effect of the influence of whether the reach is established or not, and to further excite the player.

In variation effect example 8, as shown in FIG. 41-2(15), after displaying the decorative design 41 of the doublet eyes, without displaying the high-precision background image 80, that is, the transition image 63 (FIG. 41-1 (8)), the variation effect is ended without returning to the background before displaying. In other words, in the present embodiment, when notifying that a special game is to be performed in the high-probability time saving game state, after the SP reach is developed, the background image displayed before the SP reach is developed is not displayed. The two decorative patterns 41 are fixedly stopped. In this case, for example, in the high-probability time saving game state, after notifying that a special game will be performed, by performing a jackpot game without returning to the background before SP reach development, notification that the special game will be performed Continuity with the jackpot game is guaranteed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's excitement, which has increased due to the notification that the special game is to be performed, compared to the case where the background before the SP reach is developed after being notified that the special game is to be performed.

Even when notifying that a special game will be performed in the high-probability time shortening game state, after displaying the decorative design 41 of the doublet eyes, after displaying the transition image 63, the high-probability background image 80 May be displayed. In other words, after notifying that a special game will be played, the background before SP reach development may be restored.

[Variation effect example 9]
42-1 to 42-3 are diagrams showing an aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 9) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42-1 to 42-3. Variation effect example 9 is a variation effect example of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. Further, variation effect example 9 is a variation effect example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variable effect example 4 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variable effect example 4 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 42-1(1) and 42-1(2), the variation of the decorative pattern 41 starts from the state in which the highly decorative decorative pattern 41 is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. To be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1(4), the stop-time luminescence image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1(5), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral “3” which is the same design as the left decorative design 41. This establishes the reach, and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1(6), the stop-time luminescence image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1(7), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1(8), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(9), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41, the variable image 51, and the hold image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(10), a medium symbol incentive effect is performed. In the illustrated example, the middle-decoration pattern 41 whose number is "2" and the middle-decoration pattern 41 whose number is "3" are displayed. Further, at this time, the different pattern light emitting image 66 is displayed around the display area in the middle decorative pattern 41 of the number "2". Further, at this time, the symbol light emission image 79 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative symbol 41 of the number “3”. Further, at this time, the left and right decorative patterns 41 are in a display mode with a small size and low decorativeness.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(11), the middle decorative pattern 41 whose number is "3" is temporarily stopped. At this time, the post-raising design light emission image 76 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative design 41. At this time, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative designs 41 is not performed.
The after-raising symbol light emission image 76 is an image that makes the player see as if the middle decoration symbol 41 that is temporarily stopped after the middle symbol whirling effect is executed. The after-raising pattern light emission image 76 is, for example, an image imitating light. The after-raising pattern light emission image 76 may be displayed in any color. Further, the post-raising symbol light emission image 76 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in which the middle decorative symbol 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the post-raising design light emission image 76 is displayed around the area in which the middle decorative design 41 is displayed. Further, the post-raising design light emission image 76 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which the middle decorative design 41 is displayed. Further, while the stop light emission image 57 (see FIG. 42-1(3)) and the reach eye light emission image 59 (see FIG. 42-1(7)) are displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative pattern 41, The post-raising design light emission image 76 may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the decorative design 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(12), the decorative design 41 of the doublet is temporarily stopped. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of “333”. In this way, the decorative symbols 41 are displayed in the combination of "333", so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. At this time, the size of the decorative pattern 41 is large. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (13), a doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(14), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(15), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2(16), the decorative pattern 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. That is, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-3 (17), the before-emission light-emitting image 72 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-3(18), the before-emission luminescent image 72 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-3 (19), with the stop display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Further, "333" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of being matched with the combination of “333”.

As described above, in the fluctuating effect example 9, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (11), the post-pattern light emission image 76 is displayed around the area in which the middle decoration symbol 41 is displayed, and the light emission effect is executed. On the other hand, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative designs 41 is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when performing the light emission effect, the light emission effect using a part of the effect symbols among the effect symbols being displayed is executed, and the other effect among the effect symbols being displayed. Do not execute the light emission effect using the design. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a stronger impression of the design used for the light emission production among the displayed production designs.

[Variation effect example 10]
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an aspect of an effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 10) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 43. Variation production example 10 is a variation production example of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability time-short non-gaming state. In addition, variation production example 10 is a variation production example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 43(1), the effect control unit 300 finishes the variation of the previous special symbol, and the decorative symbol 41 with high decorativeness is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. There is. At this time, the zone image 77 is displayed on the image display unit 114.
The zone image 77 is an image notifying or suggesting that the zone effect is being executed. The zone effect is an example of a notice effect that is executed based on the preliminary determination result of the preliminary determination process. This zone effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the variable display of the next special symbol, for example. The zone image 77 of the present embodiment includes the characters “ΔΔZone”.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variable display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43(4), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43(5), the middle decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43(6), after the three decorative symbols 41 have been temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the three decorative symbols 41 are definitely stopped due to the variation stop of the special symbol. Here, the combination “345” of the decorative symbols 41 displayed in a stopped state shown in FIG. 43(6) is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. Further, with the variation stop of the special symbol, the fourth symbol 56 also stops. At this time, the combination “345” of the fourth symbols 56 matches the combination of the decorative symbols 41.

As described above, in variation effect example 10, as shown in FIGS. 43(2) to 43(6), the light emission effect is not executed when the zone image 77 is displayed. Further, in variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the zone image 77 is not displayed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to not execute the light emission effect when the expected effect that expects a special game is performed, and when the expected effect is not executed, It is possible to execute a light emission effect.

When executing the light emission effect while executing the expected effect, the player may pay attention to one of the expected effect and the light emission effect, but may not notice the other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is being executed, the light emitting effect is not executed, and when the expected effect is not being executed, the light emitting effect is executed so that the player achieves the expected effect. I try not to notice luminescence effects.

In variation effect example 10, as shown in FIGS. 43(2) to 43(6), when the variation image 51 is displayed and the reach effect is not executed, the light emission effect is not executed. In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2(12), when the variation image 51 is displayed and the reach effect is executed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. To do. In variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the variation image 51 is not displayed and the reach effect is not executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to emit the light effect. Execute.

That is, in the present embodiment, the first expected effect that makes it possible to expect a special game to be performed is executed, and the second expected effect that is different from the first expected effect is made to be made to be expected to be made a special game. If not, it is possible to execute neither the first light emission effect nor the second light emission effect. In addition, when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed, the first light emission effect can be executed, and when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are not being executed, the second expected effect can be executed. It is possible to execute a light emission effect.

When the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, the light emission effect is not executed, and when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a special feeling that the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed. On the other hand, when neither the first expected production nor the second expected production is executed, the light emission production is not executed, the first expected production is executed and the second expected production is not executed, or the first expected production is executed. And, as compared with the case where the second expected effect is executed, the interest of the effect may be reduced. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the special feeling that the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed may be reduced. There is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the special feeling of the execution of the first expected effect and the second expected effect from being reduced, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

[Variation effect example 11]
44-1 to 44-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 11) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44-1 to 44-3. The variation effect example 11 is a variation effect example of the decorative symbol 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. Further, variation effect example 11 is a variation effect example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. It should be noted that this fluctuating effect example 11 is an effect example corresponding to the fluctuating effect example 4, and in the following description, differences from the fluctuating effect example 4 will be mainly described, and points that coincide with the fluctuating effect example 4. May be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 44-1(1) to 44-1(3), the variation of the decorative pattern 41 is started from the state where the highly decorative decorative pattern 41 is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. The left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1(4), the stop-time luminescent image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1(5), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. At this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral "4" which is the same design as the left decorative design 41. This establishes the reach, and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1(6), the stop-time luminescent image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1(7), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1(8), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(9), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41, the variable image 51, and the hold image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(10), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative designs 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. Further, at this time, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(11), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(12), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(13), the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of “444”. In this way, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the combination of “444”, so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. At this time, the size of the decorative pattern 41 is large. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three decorative symbols 41 are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (14), a doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative pattern 41. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(15), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2(16), promotion agitation is performed. In the promotion effect, the button operation image 61 is displayed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 44-3(17), the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a combination of “777”. In this way, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the combination of "777", thereby notifying the player that the promotion has been performed. Further, at this time, the promotion pattern light emitting image 78 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

The promotion pattern light emission image 78 is an image to be shown to the player as if the decorative design 41 of the doublet eyes after promotion is emitting light. The promotion pattern light emission image 78 is, for example, an image imitating light. The promotion pattern luminescent image 78 may be displayed in any color. Further, the promotion pattern light emitting image 78 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area where each of the decorative patterns 41 of the doublet pattern is displayed. In the illustrated example, the promotion pattern light emitting image 78 is displayed around the area in which each of the doublet decorative patterns 41 is displayed. Further, the promotion pattern light emitting image 78 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area in which each of the decorative patterns 41 of the doublet pattern is displayed. For example, while the stop light emission image 57 (see FIG. 44-1(3)) and the reach eye light emission image 59 (see FIG. 44-1(7)) are displayed near the display area of the decorative pattern 41, The doublet emission image 71 (see FIG. 44-1 (14)) and the promotion pattern emission image 78 may be displayed so as to overlap with the display area of the decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3(18), the promotion pattern luminescent image 78 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (19), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3(20), the decorative pattern 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, after the second predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed since the decorative pattern 41 was displayed on the image display unit 114, as shown in FIG. 44-3(21), each of the three decorative patterns 41 is displayed. A pre-stop emission image 72 is displayed around the area. The second predetermined time period is shorter than the first predetermined time period from the time when the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern is displayed in a highly decorative display mode until the before-emission light-emitting image 72 is displayed in the variation effect example 4.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3(22), the before-emission luminescent image 72 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (23), with the variation stop of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Further, “777” is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. In other words, the display of the decorative design 41 and the fourth design 56 is matched with the combination of “777”.

As described above, in the variation effect example 11, as shown in FIG. 44-1(7), when the reach effect is being executed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-2(14), when the reach effect is not executed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3(17), in the case where the reach effect is not executed, after displaying the doublet light emission image 71, the promotion symbol light emission image 78 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. To do. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected effect that expects a special game is performed, and the second light emission when the expected effect is not executed. When the effect can be executed and the expected effect is not executed, the third light emission effect can be executed after the second light emission effect is executed.

When the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, if the light-emitting effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the entertainingness of the effect may be lower than that when the first light-emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. .. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the execution of the second light emission effect, the third light emission effect different from the first light emission effect and the second light emission effect is executed. Accordingly, for example, in one variation effect, even if the light emission effect is executed twice when the expected effect is not executed, it is possible to suppress the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to provide the entertainment according to the effect. Can be given to the player.

In variation effect example 2, as shown in FIG. 35(3), when notifying that a special game is not performed, a stop-time emission image 57 is displayed to execute the emission effect. In variation effect example 11, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (14), when notifying that a special game is to be performed, a double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17), in the case of notifying that a special game will be performed, after displaying the doublet emission image 71, the promotion symbol emission image 78 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. To do. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when notifying that the special game is not performed, and the second light emission effect is executed when notifying that the special game is to be performed. It is possible, and when notifying that a special game will be performed, it is possible to execute the third light emission effect after the execution of the second light emission effect.

By executing the first light emission effect when notifying that the special game is not performed, it is possible to provide the player with interest even when notifying that the special game is not performed. Further, when notifying that the special game is to be performed, the player is given a special feeling of notifying that the special game is to be performed by executing the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect. be able to. Further, in the present embodiment, after the execution of the second light emission effect, the third light emission effect different from the first light emission effect and the second light emission effect is executed. Thereby, for example, even when the light emission effect is executed twice in one variation effect, the player is prevented from getting tired of the light emission effect and the special feeling of notifying that the special game is to be performed is further enhanced. It can be further enhanced.

In variation effect example 11, as shown in FIG. 44-1(7), when the hold image 52 is displayed, the reach eye light emission image 59 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-2(14), when the hold image 52 is not displayed, the double-eye emission image 71 is displayed to execute the light emission effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the hold image 52 is displayed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the hold image 52 is not displayed.

If the first light emission effect is executed when the hold image 52 is displayed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the display of the hold image 52 and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the hold image 52 is not displayed, the player's interest may be reduced as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the hold image 52 is displayed. There is. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the hold image 52 is not displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the reserved image 52 is not displayed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

[Variation effect example 12]
45-1 to 45-3 are diagrams showing an aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 12) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45-1 to 45-3. The variation effect example 12 is a variation effect example of the decorative symbol 41 in the low probability short working time gaming state. In addition, variation production example 12 is a variation production example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. It should be noted that this fluctuating effect example 12 is an effect example corresponding to the fluctuating effect example 4, and in the following description, differences from the fluctuating effect example 4 will be mainly described, and points that coincide with the fluctuating effect example 4. May be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 45-1(1) to 45-1(3), the variation of the decorative pattern 41 is started from the state where the highly decorative decorative pattern 41 is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. The left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1(4), the stop-time luminescent image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1(5), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral “2” which is the same design as the left decorative design 41. This establishes the reach, and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1(6), the stop-time luminescent image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1(7), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1(8), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(9), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41, the variable image 51, and the hold image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(10), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative designs 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. Further, at this time, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(11), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(12), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(13), the decorative design 41 of the doublet is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of “222”. In this way, the decorative symbols 41 are displayed in the combination of “222”, so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. At this time, the size of the decorative pattern 41 is large. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three decorative symbols 41 are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(14), a doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative pattern 41. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains the state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 maintain the non-display state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(15), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2(16), the promotion fan effect is performed. In the promotion effect, the button operation image 61 is displayed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the decorative symbol 41 is again displayed in the combination of “222” as shown in FIG. 45-3(17). That is, as a result of the promotion of the promotion, the promotion has not been promoted.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3(18), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (19), the decorative pattern 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed with a combination of “222” in a highly decorative manner. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, after the third predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed since the decorative pattern 41 with high decorativeness was displayed, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the combination of "777" as shown in FIG. 45-3(20). In addition, the before-emission light-emitting image 72 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41. In this way, the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the combination of "777", thereby notifying the player that the promotion has been performed. The third predetermined time period is shorter than the first predetermined time period from the time when the double-sided decorative pattern 41 is displayed in the highly decorative display mode until the before-emission light-emitting image 72 is displayed in the variation effect example 4. Further, the third predetermined time period is longer than the second predetermined time period from the time when the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern is displayed in a highly decorative display mode until the before-emission light-emitting image 72 is displayed in the variation effect example 11.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3(21), the before-emission luminescent image 72 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (22), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop of variation of the special symbol. Further, “777” is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. In other words, the display of the decorative design 41 and the fourth design 56 is matched with the combination of “777”.

As described above, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-3(24), 37-4(25), and 37-4(26), the decorative design 41 of the doublet pattern is decorative. After the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the display in the high display mode, the before-stop luminescence image 72 is displayed to execute the luminescence effect. Further, in variation effect example 11, as shown in FIGS. 44-3 (20) and 44-3 (21), the first predetermined time after the decorative design 41 of the doublet eyes is displayed in the highly decorative display mode. After a shorter second predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed, the before-emission luminescence image 72 is displayed and the luminescence effect is executed.

That is, in the present embodiment, after the promotion of promotion, the case of displaying the decorative design 41 of the doublet eyes (hereinafter, referred to as the non-promotion design 41) that suggests that the player is not in an advantageous state , The light emission effect is executed after the decoration pattern 41 of the doublet eyes is displayed, as compared with the case where the decorative pattern 41 of the doublet eyes (hereinafter, referred to as the promotion pattern 41) that suggests that the player is in an advantageous state is displayed. It takes a long time to be done.

When the promotion is performed after the promotion effect, the promotion can be emphasized by executing the light emission production after a relatively short first predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the promotion symbol 41. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (19) and FIG. 45-3 (20), after displaying the non-elevated symbol 41 after the promotion of the promotion, it is longer than the first predetermined time. After the elapse of a third predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds) that is long and shorter than the second predetermined time, the user is promoted and the light emission effect is executed. Therefore, for example, even if the non-elevation symbol 41 is displayed after the promotion fan production, the player will expect to be promoted thereafter before the light emission production is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the non-elevation symbol 41 is displayed after the promotion effect, the time from displaying the non-elevation symbol 41 to executing the light emission effect is a relatively long second predetermined time. By doing so, a time period for ensuring whether or not to promote after displaying the non-elevated symbol 41 is secured.

[Variation effect example 13]
46-1 to 46-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 13) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46-1 to 46-3. Variation effect example 13 is a variation effect example of the decorative pattern 41 in the low probability short time non-gaming state. Further, variation effect example 13 is a variation effect example when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 3 will be mainly described, and the points that match the variation effect example 3 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 46-1(1), the decorative pattern 41 having high decorativeness is definitely stopped in the image display unit 114. Further, at this time, the first reserved image 52 is displayed in blue.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1(2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variable display of the next special symbol. At this time, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1(3), the left decorative design 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop-time luminescent image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative pattern 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1(4), the stop-time luminescence image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1(5), the right decorative pattern 41 scrolling at a low speed is temporarily stopped. At this time, the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative pattern 41. At this time, the right decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped at the design of the numeral "6" which is the same design as the left decorative design 41. This establishes the reach, and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1(6), the stop-time luminescent image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (7), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1(8), the reach eye light emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2(9), the button operation image 61 is displayed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 46-2(10), the middle decoration pattern 41 of the character "SP" is stopped. The middle decoration symbol 41 of this "SP" is a specific symbol that informs that the SP effect is performed by being displayed without shaking fluctuation. Further, at this time, the coated light emission image 62 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the left and right decorative patterns 41, which are reach eyes, a part of the variation image 51, a part of the number-of-holds display 55, a part of the fourth pattern 56, and a part of the low certainty background image 58, It is covered with the coated light emission image 62. On the other hand, the inner decorative pattern 41 of “SP” is not covered by the covered light emitting image 62.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2(11), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 and the variable image 51 are hidden along with the display of the transition image 63.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2(12), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative designs 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. Further, at this time, the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (13), the reduced pattern luminescent image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2(14), the middle decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol "5" which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2(15), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (16), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed. These three decorative patterns 41 are in a large-sized and highly decorative display mode. Further, in the illustrated example, the decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped in the combination of “656”. In this way, the decorative symbols 41 are displayed in the combination of “656”, so that the player is informed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variably displayed. At this time, the variable image 51 is displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (17), with the stop display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. Further, "656" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of being matched with the combination of “656”.

[Explanation of layers]
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a relationship of images regarding effects used in the variation effect example 13 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 47A, when the effect control unit 300 executes the variable effect, the image display unit 114 displays various images forming the variable effect. In the variation effect example 13 of the present embodiment, the image display unit 114 has a low probability background image 58, left and right decorative designs 41 (not shown), a variation image 51, a reserve image 52, a reserve number display 55, and a fourth design 56. , The coated emission image 62, and the decorative pattern 41 of “SP” are displayed, respectively.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47B, in the image display unit 114, various images are displayed by overlapping and drawing a plurality of layers different from each other. Here, regarding the plurality of layers, the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 on the player side is the upper layer, and the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 on the opposite side to the player is the lower layer. The plurality of layers of the present embodiment are configured in the order of the first layer L1, the second layer L2, the third layer L3, the fourth layer L4, and the fifth layer L5 from the highest layer to the lowest layer. It

Then, in the present embodiment, the decorative pattern 41 of "SP" is drawn on the first layer L1. Further, the coated light emission image 62 is drawn on the second layer L2. Then, on the third layer L3, the variable image 51, the reserved image 52, the reserved number display 55, and the fourth symbol 56 are displayed. Further, the left and right decorative patterns 41 are drawn on the fourth layer. Then, the low probability background image 58 is displayed on the fifth layer L5.

In the present embodiment, by drawing each image in the plurality of layers configured as described above, the image drawn in the higher layer is drawn in a position overlapping with the image drawn in the lower layer. Even if it is, it is covered by the image of the lower layer so that it is not hidden.
For example, the decorative pattern 41 of "SP" is an image in which the player holds the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the decorative pattern 41 of “SP” is displayed in the highest layer, the covered emission image 62 that is entirely displayed on the screen in the lower layer is displayed. Even if it is, it is not hidden by the coated light emission image 62.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number-of-holding display 55 and the variable image 51, which are images other than the “SP” decorative pattern 41, the reserved image 52, the fourth pattern 56 (not shown), the left and right decorative patterns 41 and low probability. The background image 58 may be covered with the covered emission image 62 when the covered emission image 62 is displayed.

As described above, in the fluctuating effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-1(5), it is possible to execute the light-emission effect by displaying the opportunity-eye emission image 67 when the opportunity-eye display effect is being executed. .. Further, in the variation effect example 13, as shown in FIG. 46-2(10), when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the left and right decorative designs 41 and the middle decorative design 41 are displayed. When it is present, it is possible to display the covered light emission image 62 and execute the light emission effect. Then, as shown in FIGS. 47A and 47B, the coated light emission image 62 is applied to at least a part of the left and right decorative designs 41, and is not applied to the middle decorative design 41. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the first light emission effect when the expected effect that expects a special game is performed, and when the expected effect is not executed, The second light emission effect can be executed when the first image and the second image different from the first image are displayed. Then, the light emission image displayed when the second light emission effect is executed covers at least a part of the first image and does not overlap the second image.

When the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the first light emission effect are combined can be realized. On the other hand, if the light-emitting effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the entertainingness of the effect may be lower than that when the first light-emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. .. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect and give the player an interest in accordance with the effect.

Further, when the luminescent image is displayed so as to overlap the effect image, the luminescent image can be more strongly impressed by the player, while the player may not notice the effect image on which the luminescent image is applied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific effect image that the player wants to pay particular attention to is set so that the player does not apply the light-emission image, so that the player is It suppresses not to notice a specific effect image.

[Explanation of sound production]
In the present embodiment, when the symbol variation is started, the image/sound control unit 310 of the effect control unit 300 causes the image display unit 114 to display the decorative symbol and causes the speaker 156 to output a predetermined sound. In the following, using the variation effect example 3, the variation effect example 4, the variation effect example 7, and the variation effect example 8, the effect of the sound output from the speaker 156 along with the execution of the variation effect will be specifically described. To do.

48-1 is an explanatory diagram of sound output in variation effect example 3 and variation effect example 4. FIG.
First, the sound effect of variation effect example 3 will be specifically described. Note that the description of the sound output of variation effect example 3 below corresponds to FIGS. 36-1(1) to 36-3(18).

As shown in FIG. 48-1(a), in the variation effect example 3, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M1 is reproduced and output as the BGM from the speaker 156 in the previous pattern variation. Then, in the present embodiment, even when the next symbol variation is started, the same music M1 as the previous symbol variation is continuously output as BGM from the speaker 156.

Then, when the left decorative design 41 is temporarily stopped and the light emitting image 57 at the time of stop is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 that emphasizes the temporary stop is output from the speaker 156. Further, when the right decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the light emitting image 57 at the time of stop is displayed, the speaker 156 outputs the first temporary stop effect sound T1.
After that, when the reach is established and the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed, the first reach emission effect sound R1 is output from the speaker 156. For the first reach light emission effect sound R1, a sound reminiscent of light emission, such as “Killer”, can be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first button sound effect B1 is output from the speaker 156 along with the display of the button operation image 61. The first button sound effect B1 may be a sound such as "Pyon" that informs the player of the display of the button operation image 61 and prompts the player to operate the effect button 161. After that, when the coated light emission image 62 is displayed, the coated light emission effect sound H1 that emphasizes the light emission is output. Then, when the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and the reduced pattern light emission image 65 is displayed, the first SP development effect sound S1 that emphasizes the development of the SP reach is output. Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach production, instead of the music M1, the music M2 which is the BGM used during execution of the SP reach production is started.

After that, when the different pattern light emitting image 66 in the medium symbol fanning effect is displayed, the different pattern light emitting effect sound I1 that emphasizes the light emission is output. In the present embodiment, the music M2 is stopped at the timing when the different-pattern light emission image 66 is displayed. Then, the second temporary stop sound effect T2 that emphasizes the temporary stop is output along with the temporary stop of the middle decorative pattern 41.

Then, the decorative pattern 41 becomes a highly decorative display mode, and is temporarily stopped at the edge. Further, the decorative pattern 41 is definitely stopped. At this time, BGM is not output as described above. In addition, the sound effect is not newly output after the second temporary stop effect sound T2 is output for a certain period of time due to the temporary stop of the middle decoration pattern 41. That is, in the present embodiment, after the middle decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the output time of the second temporary stop effect sound T2 is finished, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, the variation effect using the decorative symbol 41 is started along with the start of variation of the new special symbol, and the music M1 is output from the speaker 156 as BGM.

Next, the effect sound of variation effect example 4 will be described. Note that the description of the sound output of variation effect example 4 below corresponds to FIGS. 37-1(6) to 37-4(28).

As shown in FIG. 48-1(b), in the variation effect example 4, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M1 is reproduced and output as the BGM from the speaker 156 in the previous pattern variation. Then, in the present embodiment, even when the next symbol variation is started, the same music M1 as before is continuously output from the speaker 156.

After that, when the left decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 is output from the speaker 156. Further, when the right decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the light emitting image 57 at the time of stop is displayed, the speaker 156 outputs the first temporary stop effect sound T1.
After that, when the reach is established and the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed, the second reach emission effect sound R2 is output from the speaker 156. For the second reach light emission effect sound R2, a sound reminiscent of light emission, such as “kirari-learn”, can be used. Further, the second reach light emission effect sound R2 is different from the first reach light emission effect sound R1 in the variation effect example 3 described above.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and the reduced pattern light emission image 65 is displayed, the first SP development effect sound S1 is output. In the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach production, instead of the music M1, the music M2 that is BGM used during execution of the SP reach production is started.

After that, when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed, the jackpot suggestion sound effect E1 that greatly expects the jackpot is output. The music M2 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. Further, when the decorative design 41 of the doublet eyes is temporarily stopped, the doublet eye temporary stop sound effect T3 that emphasizes the temporary stop of the doublet eyes is output. Further, with the display of the double-eye emission image 71, a double-eye emission effect sound K1 that emphasizes the double-eye emission is output.

Further, along with the display of the button operation image 61 in the promotion effect, the second button sound effect B2 is output and the music M3 is output as BGM. As the second button sound effect B2, for example, a sound such as "Piyoyeon" that emphasizes the display of the button operation image 61 to the player and prompts the operation of the effect button 161 can be used.
Then, as a result of the promotion, the double-sided decorative pattern 41 is displayed again. Further, the output of the music M3 ends at the timing of redisplaying the decorative design 41 of the doublet.

Then, the light emission of the decorative pattern 41 is emphasized in a highly decorative manner at the display timing of the pre-stop emission image 72 after the first predetermined time period after the decorative pattern 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. The first pre-stop light emission effect sound K2 is output. Then, the decorative pattern 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, BGM is not output. Further, the effect sound is not newly output after the first pre-stop light emission effect sound K2 is output for a certain period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, after the output time of the first pre-stop light emission effect sound K2 ends, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, with the start of the opening operation in the jackpot game, BGM and sound effects are output from the speaker 156.

FIG. 48-2 is an explanatory diagram of sound output in variation effect example 7 and variation effect example 8.
First, the sound effect of variation effect example 7 will be specifically described. Note that the description of the sound output of variation effect example 7 below corresponds to FIGS. 40-1(1) to 40-2(14).

As shown in FIG. 48-2(a), in the variation effect example 7, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M4 in the high-probability short-time gaming state was reproduced and output as the BGM from the speaker 156 in the previous symbol variation. Then, in the present embodiment, even when the next symbol variation is started, the same music M4 as before is continuously output from the speaker 156.

After that, when the left decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop effect sound T1 is output from the speaker 156. Furthermore, with the display of the reach-raising pattern light emission image 75 in the reach-raising effect, a reach-raising sound effect O1 that emphasizes the reach-raising is output. Then, at the timing when the reach is established, the third reach light emission effect sound R3 is output from the speaker 156. As the third reach light emission effect sound R3, a sound reminiscent of light emission, such as “kira”, can be used. Further, the third reach light emission effect sound R3 is different from both the first reach light effect sound R1 in the variation effect example 3 and the second reach light effect effect R2 in the variation effect example 4 described above.

After that, the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and when the reduced pattern luminescence image 65 is displayed, the second SP development effect sound S2 in the high probability time short game state is output. As the second SP development effect sound S2, a sound that emphasizes the development of SP reach can be used. Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing of the development to the SP reach production, instead of the music M4, the music M5 in the high-probability time short game state which is the BGM used during the execution of the SP reach production is started.

Then, in the present embodiment, the second temporary stop sound effect T2 that emphasizes the temporary stop is output at the timing of the temporary stop of the middle decorative pattern 41. Further, the music M5 is stopped at the timing of the temporary stop of the middle decoration pattern 41.
Further, the decorative pattern 41 is definitely stopped. At this time, BGM is not output as described above. Further, the sound effect is not newly output after the second temporary stop sound effect T2 is output for a certain period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, after the middle decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the output time of the second temporary stop effect sound T2 is finished, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, the variation effect using the decorative symbol 41 is started along with the start of variation of the new special symbol, and the music M4 is output from the speaker 156 as BGM.

Next, the effect sound of variation effect example 8 will be described. Note that the description of the sound output in variation effect example 8 below corresponds to FIGS. 41-1(1) to 41-2(15).

As shown in FIG. 48-2(b), in the variation effect example 8, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M4 was reproduced and output as the BGM from the speaker 156 in the previous symbol variation. Then, in the present embodiment, even when the next symbol variation is started, the same music M4 as before is continuously output from the speaker 156.

After that, when the left decorative pattern 41 is temporarily stopped and the stop luminescence image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop effect sound T1 is output from the speaker 156. Further, with the display of the reach-raising pattern light emission image 75 in the reach-raising effect, a reach-raising effect sound O1 is output. Then, at the timing when the reach is established, the third reach light emission effect sound R3 is output from the speaker 156. As the third reach light emission effect sound R3, a sound reminiscent of light emission, such as “kira”, can be used. Further, the third reach light emission effect sound R3 in this variation effect example 8 is the same sound as the third reach light emission effect sound R3 in the variation effect example 7 described above.

After that, the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and when the reduced pattern light emission image 65 is displayed, the second SP development effect sound S2 is output. Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach production, instead of the music M4, the music M5 which is the BGM used during execution of the SP reach production is started.

After that, when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed, the jackpot suggestion sound effect E1 is output. The music M5 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. Furthermore, at the timing when the decorative pattern 41 for doublet stitches is temporarily stopped, a doublet stitch temporary stop sound effect T3 is output.

Then, at the timing of displaying the pre-stop luminescence image 72, for example, a second pre-stop luminescence effect sound K3, which is associated with luminescence, such as "kiran" is output. Then, the decorative pattern 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, BGM is not output. Further, the sound effect is not newly output after the second pre-stop light emission effect sound K3 is output for a certain period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, after the output time of the second pre-stop light emission effect sound K3 ends, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, with the start of the opening operation in the jackpot game, BGM and sound effects are output from the speaker 156.

Note that the silent period in each of the above-described variation effect examples is a period in which the speaker 156 does not output sound, but if the volume or range is such that the player cannot hear it, the speaker 156 is outputting sound. Good. More specifically, instead of the silent period described above, a sound suppressing period may be provided, which is a period in which the speaker 156 suppresses sound. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 (see FIG. 1) is played in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 100 is installed in a hall, the speaker 156 may output a sound if the sound is inaudible to the player.

As described above, in the variation effect example 4, for example, as shown in FIG. 48-1(b), the first pre-stop light emission effect sound K2 is output at the light emission effect timing for displaying the display of the pre-stop light emission image 72. After that, a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156 is provided. That is, in the present embodiment, the sound effect is not executed for a predetermined period after the light emission effect is executed.

When the sound effect is executed, the player can be impressed with the sound effect, while the effect of the effect executed before the start of the sound effect is easily faded. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sound effect is not executed for a predetermined period after the light emission effect is executed, so that the player can enjoy the afterglow of the executed light emission effect.

In the low-probability time saving non-gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 48-1 (a) and (b), for example, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of reach and when it is a big hit, reach reach The sound output when the luminescent image 59 is displayed is different. On the other hand, in the high probability time saving game state, as shown in FIGS. 48-2(a) and (b), for example, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of reach and when it is a big hit, reach reach light emission The sound output when the image 59 is displayed is the same. That is, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability-time shortening non-gaming state, there are more patterns of sounds output during the light-emission production during the reach production than in the high-probability time-shortening gaming state. By doing so, the player is prevented from getting tired of the light-emitting effect even in the low-probability short-time non-gaming state.

[Event 1 when command is missed]
FIGS. 49(a) and 49(b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the event when the command is missed and the chance light emission effect. Specifically, FIG. 49A is a timing chart when a command is not missed, and FIG. 49B is a timing chart when a command is missed. Here, the opportunity light emission effect is an effect of executing the opportunity display effect and displaying the opportunity light image 67 (see FIG. 37-1 (5)).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, a command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 as the game progresses. Here, for example, when an event such as a communication abnormality between the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 occurs, the command transmitted by the game control unit 200 may be missed by the effect control unit 300. In other words, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control unit 300 may not be able to receive the command from the game control unit 200.

In the following, the processing of the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 when the effect control unit 300 misses a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 49(a) and 49(b). Specifically, first, with reference to FIG. 49A, a process in the case where a command is not missed will be described. Then, with reference to FIG. 49(b), a process in the case where a command is missed will be described.

In the following description, it is assumed that the fluctuation start command and the preliminary determination result command include a command for specifying the number of holdings, that is, a command for specifying the number of holdings.
In addition, the chance light emission effect in the following description is executed according to the scenario of the prefetch effect, that is, the schedule data of the prefetch effect. Here, the look-ahead effect schedule data specifically specifies effect contents to be executed in each of a plurality of continuous symbol variations.

The schedule data of the look-ahead effect in the illustrated example specifies that the chance eye emission effect is to be executed in each of three consecutive symbol changes including the symbol change (the change) being executed at the time of winning the prize (Fig. (See middle t13, t15, t17). Further, the schedule data of the look-ahead effect specifies the color of the chance light emission image 67 (see FIG. 37-1(5)) displayed in each symbol variation. For example, the schedule data of the look-ahead effect displays the blue chance eye emission image 67 in the first and second chance emission effects, and displays the green chance emission image 67 in the third opportunity emission effect. Specify what to do.

In addition, the production control unit 300 has a plurality of schedule data in advance, and selects and sets one schedule data in accordance with the preliminary determination result command. Further, here, the schedule data will be described as an example of designating an effect in three consecutive symbol fluctuations including the fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the schedule data may specify an effect in a plurality of symbol variations that does not include the variation.

Now, as shown in FIG. 49(a), when the command is not missed, the variation of the special symbol is started in the game control unit 200 (see t11 in the figure). At this time, the game control unit 200 sends a variation start command to the effect control unit 300. Then, the effect control unit 300 causes the decorative pattern to start changing in response to the reception of the change start command.

In addition, here, at the start of variation of the special symbol, the number of holdings is “2”. That is, the number of holdings recognized in the game control unit 200 is “2”. Further, the fluctuation start command transmitted by the game control unit 200 includes a hold number designation command, and the hold number is designated as "2" in this hold number designation command. Therefore, the effect control unit 300 that has received the variation start command recognizes the number of holdings as “2”. In addition, in this case, the numbers of holdings recognized by both the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 are in a state of being matched with each other.

Then, the game control unit 200 transmits a preliminary determination result command along with a ball (winning prize) (refer to t12 in the drawing) to the first starting opening 121. The effect control unit 300 that has received this pre-determination result command performs processing for executing the chance light emission effect which is one aspect of the notice effect. Specifically, the production control unit 300 sets schedule data for prefetch production.

Further, with the winning of the first starting opening 121 (see t12 in the figure), the number of holdings recognized by the game control unit 200 becomes “3”. In addition, production control section 300 recognizes the number of reservations as "3" by receiving the preliminary determination result command including the command for specifying the number of reservations.

Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the opportunity light emission effect at the timing of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol (see t13 in the figure). Then, although illustration is omitted, the game control unit 200 transmits a variation stop command to the effect control unit 300 at the timing when the variation of the special symbol is stopped. Along with this, the effect control unit 300 fixes the decorative symbol.

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next fluctuation start command to the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 starts changing the decorative symbol (see t14 in the figure). Further, the effect control unit 300 executes the opportunity light emission effect at the timing of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol (see t15 in the figure). Then, although illustration is omitted, with the fact that the variation stop command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 stops the decorative symbol in a fixed manner. Then, along with the transmission of the next variation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t16 in the figure), and then executes the opportunity light emission effect (see t17 in the figure).

Next, with reference to FIG. 49(b), that is, a process when a command is missed will be described. The process of the game control unit 200 shown in FIG. 49(b) is the same as the process of the game control unit 200 shown in FIG. 49(a).

Further, in the example of FIG. 49(b), the effect control unit 300 plays the game from the time the ball enters the first starting opening 121 until the timing when the next fluctuation start command is received (see t12 to t14 in the figure). It is assumed that an event occurs in which a command from the control unit 200 cannot be received. As a result, the effect control unit 300 misses the variation start command (see t14 in the figure). Further, after the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t14 in the drawing) and until the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t16 in the drawing), the effect control unit 300 sets the game control unit. The event that the command from 200 cannot be received is resolved. As a result, the effect control unit 300 further receives the next variation start command (see t16 in the figure).

Now, as shown in FIG. 49(b), even when a command is missed, as in the case of FIG. 49(a), after starting the variation of the special symbol (see t11 in the figure), the first starting opening 121 The game control unit 200 transmits a pre-determination result command to the effect control unit 300 with the entry into (see t12 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the opportunity light emission effect (see t13 in the drawing).

Then, the game control unit 200 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol and starts the fluctuation of the next special symbol (see t14 in the figure). Originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and the fluctuation start command at this timing, and finally stops the temporarily stopped (oscillating) decorative pattern and starts the next fluctuation. However, in this example, the effect control unit 300 drops the command due to the occurrence of an event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 (see the cross mark in the figure). Therefore, after performing the chance light emission effect, the effect control unit 300 does not stop the swinging decorative pattern to be fixed, but continues the state in which the decorative pattern is swinging.

Further, since the change of the next special symbol has started (see t14 in the figure), the number of holdings recognized by the game control unit 200 is "2". On the other hand, since the effect control unit 300 misses the variation start command including the command for specifying the number of holdings, the effect control unit 300 does not recognize that the number of holdings is “2” and continues to recognize the number of holdings as “3”. To do. That is, the number of holdings recognized by the effect control unit 300 is different from the number of holdings that should be recognized originally. In other words, the numbers of holdings recognized by both the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 do not match each other. Then, in such a state, the effect control unit 300 does not execute the chance light emission effect (see the cross mark in the figure) even at the timing of temporarily stopping the decorative pattern (see t15 in the figure).

When the game control unit 200 transmits the next variation start command to the effect control unit 300, the effect that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 has been resolved, so the effect control unit 300. Receives the fluctuation start command, and starts changing the decorative pattern (see t16 in the figure). In addition, the production control unit 300 recognizes the number of holdings as “1” by receiving the variation start command. More specifically, the effect control unit 300 receives the holding number designation command included in the variation start command and changes the recognized holding number from “3” to “1”.

Here, in the case where the command is not missed, when the hold number designation command included in the variation start command is received, the hold number recognized by the effect control unit 300 is decreased by one. However, in the example in FIG. 49(b), a change in the number of holdings recognized that the number of holdings changes from “3” to “1”, that is, the number of holdings decreases by 2, which is different from the case where a command is not dropped, is recognized. To be done. In this way, when a situation different from the original change in the number of holdings is recognized, the effect control unit 300 does not execute the chance light emission effect. That is, when the production control unit 300 detects an abnormality regarding the number of recognized holdings, the production control unit 300 prohibits the opportunity light emission production. To further explain, when a difference occurs in the number of holdings recognized by the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 performs a process of resetting all the schedule data of the prefetch effect. In the example shown in the figure, by performing this reset process, the effect control unit 300 sets the chance data set in the prefetch effect schedule data even at the timing when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped (see t17 in the figure). Does not execute the flash effect (see the cross mark in the figure). That is, the chance light emission effect that is the planned light emission effect is not performed.

In addition, when the command is missed as described above, unless the process of resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect is performed, the chance-eye emission effect is executed in a change other than the change in which the chance-eye emission effect is originally executed. There may be problems such as In these cases, a situation in which the player is agitated by an unintended change or a situation in which the player is not agitated by an intentional change. Therefore, in the illustrated example, in order to avoid these situations, processing for resetting the schedule data of the prefetching effect is performed. To further explain, in the illustrated example, it is possible to prevent the opportunity light emission effect from being executed although the so-called look-ahead change is not the target of the schedule data of the look-ahead effect.

50A and 50B are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the event and the reach light emission effect when a command is missed. Specifically, FIG. 50A is a timing chart when a command is not missed, and FIG. 50B is a timing chart when a command is missed. Here, the reach light emission effect is an effect (see FIG. 36-1 (7)) for displaying the left and right decorative designs 41 that are reach eyes and the reach eye light emission image 59.

In the following, other processing by the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 when the effect control unit 300 misses a command will be described with reference to FIGS. Specifically, first, with reference to FIG. 50(a), a process in the case where a command is not dropped will be described. Then, with reference to FIG. 50(b), a case in which a command is dropped will be described. The processing will be described.

The process of the game control unit 200 shown in FIGS. 50(a) and 50(b) is the same as the process of the game control unit 200 shown in FIGS. 49(a) and 49(b). The effect control unit 300 shown in FIGS. 50(a) and 50(b) is assumed to execute the reach light emission effect in each variation.

First, as shown in FIG. 50(a), the variation of the special symbol is started in the game control unit 200 (see t21 in the figure), and the game control unit 200 transmits the variation start command to the effect control unit 300. Then, the effect control unit 300 starts changing the decorative pattern. At this time, the number of holdings recognized by the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 is “2”.

Then, with the ball entering the first starting opening 121 (see t22 in the figure), the game control unit 200 transmits a preliminary determination result command. Note that, unlike the example shown in FIG. 49, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the effect control unit 300 does not set schedule data for prefetch effect.

Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t23 in the drawing). Then, although illustration is omitted, the game control unit 200 transmits a variation stop command to the effect control unit 300 at the timing when the variation of the special symbol is stopped. Along with this, the effect control unit 300 fixes the decorative pattern.

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next variation start command to the production control unit 300, the production control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t24 in the figure). Moreover, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t25 in the drawing). Then, although illustration is omitted, with the fact that the variation stop command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 stops the decorative symbol in a fixed manner. Then, along with the transmission of the next variation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t26 in the figure), and then executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (t27 in the figure). reference).

Next, with reference to FIG. 50(b), that is, a process when a command is missed will be described. Note that, in the illustrated example, similarly to the example illustrated in FIG. 49 above, from the entry into the first starting opening 121 to the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t22 to t24 in the figure), It is assumed that an event occurs in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200. As a result, the effect control unit 300 misses the variation start command (see t24 in the figure). In the illustrated example, the effect control is performed after the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t24 in the figure) and before the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t26 in the figure). It is assumed that the event that the unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved. As a result, the effect control unit 300 further receives the next variation start command (see t26 in the figure).

First, as in the case of FIG. 50(a), also in FIG. 50(b), after starting the variation of the special symbol (see t21 in the figure), the game control unit is accompanied by the ball entering the first starting opening 121. 200 transmits a preliminary determination result command to effect control unit 300 (see t22 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect (see t23 in the figure) at a predetermined timing.

Then, the game control unit 200 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol and starts the fluctuation of the next special symbol (see t24 in the figure). Originally, the production control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and the fluctuation start command at this timing, definitely stops the temporarily stopped decorative pattern, and starts the next fluctuation. However, in this example, the effect control unit 300 drops the command due to the occurrence of an event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 (see the cross mark in the figure). Therefore, the effect control unit 300 continues the swinging state without stopping the decorative design. Further, the numbers of holdings recognized by both the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 are in a state where they do not match each other. Then, in such a state, the effect control unit 300 does not execute the reach light emission effect (see the cross mark in the figure) even at the timing of originally executing the reach light emission effect (see t25 in the figure).

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next variation start command to the effect control unit 300, the event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 has been eliminated, so the effect control The unit 300 receives the fluctuation start command and starts fluctuation of the decorative pattern (see t26 in the figure). Moreover, the effect control unit 300 recognizes the number of holdings as “1” by receiving the variation start command including the command for designating the number of holdings. Here, the effect control unit 300 receives the hold number designation command and recognizes a change in the hold number, which is different from the case where the command is not missed, that is, the hold number changes from “3” to “1”. However, unlike the case shown in FIG. 49(b), the effect control unit 300 performs processing without imposing a prohibition on the reach effect. That is, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect (see t27) at a predetermined timing.

As described above, unlike the case shown in FIG. 49(b), even if a command is missed, after the command is missed, the reach light emission effect is executed according to the next variation start command received. By this, for example, as shown in FIG. 49(b), the process of the effect control unit 300 when the command is dropped, as compared to the case where the special process is executed, when the command is dropped. Is simplified.

As shown in FIG. 49(a), the control for resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect is performed in the schedule data of the look-ahead effect when a chance light emission effect, that is, a light emission effect using a decorative pattern is set. It is not limited to. For example, in the schedule data of the look-ahead effect, a hold change effect, that is, a look-ahead effect using the variable image 51 and the hold image 52 may be set.

In addition, the decorative pattern is an image in which the player is more likely to pay attention than the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52. Therefore, as in the example shown in FIG. 49(b), by prohibiting not performing the look-ahead effect using the decorative pattern, misidentification by the player is more effectively suppressed. To explain further, where the player can easily pay attention to the decorative design, the special game is performed by performing the light-emission production using the decorative design, even though the look-ahead variation is not the target in the schedule data of the pre-reading production. It is possible to prevent the player from accidentally expecting to be exposed.

Further, in the above description, the control by the effect control unit 300 for resetting the schedule data of the prefetch effect has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if a control that does not impose a prohibition, that is, if a command is missed, the effect control unit 300 does not reset the schedule data of the prefetching effect and performs the control of executing the prefetching effect according to the schedule data of the prefetching effect. Good. By such control, the process of the effect control unit 300 is simplified as compared with the case where the effect control unit 300 performs the control of resetting the schedule data of the prefetch effect.

Further, in the above description, it has been described that the fluctuation start command and the preliminary determination result command include the hold number designation command, but the present invention is not limited to this. A mode in which the hold number designation command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 at another timing or together with another command may be adopted. Further, instead of the command for designating the number of holdings, a mode may be used in which a command indicating increase/decrease of the number of holdings is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

Further, in the above description, even if a command is missed, it is explained that after the command is missed, the reach light emission effect is executed in accordance with the next variation start command received. It is not limited to. For example, even if a command is missed, the big hit light emission effect may be executed after the command is missed and in accordance with the next variation start command received. Here, the big hit light emission effect is an effect for displaying the decorative pattern 41 of the doublet eyes and the doublet light emission image 71 (see FIG. 37-3 (19)).

[Event 2 when command is missed]
FIGS. 51(a) and 51(b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the execution timing of an event when a command is missed and the light emission effect using a decorative pattern. Specifically, FIG. 51(a) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the effect by the decorative design when the command is not dropped, and FIG. 51(b) is the execution timing of the effect by the decorative pattern when the command is dropped. 3 is a timing chart showing

Next, with reference to FIGS. 51(a) and 51(b), a change in the swing time of the decorative symbol when the effect control unit 300 misses the command will be described. Specifically, with reference to FIG. 51A, the process when no command is missed will be described. Further, the processing when a command is missed will be described with reference to FIG.

In each of FIGS. 51(a) and (b), the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of alignment, and a variation example of executing the reach light emission effect (see "reach out" in the figure) and the special symbol lottery The lottery result is a big hit, and a variation example of executing the reach light emitting effect and the big hit light emitting effect (see “big hit” in the figure) will be described.

First, a variation example of “out of reach” when the command shown in FIG. 51( a) is not missed will be described. In this variation example, with the production control unit 300 receiving the variation start command, the production control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t32 in the drawing). Then, the effect control unit 300 fixedly stops the decorative symbol with the reception of the variation stop command (see t34 in the figure). Here, the time from the timing of executing the reach light emission effect (see t32 in the figure) to the timing of finalizing the decoration symbol (see t34 in the figure) is time T1.

Next, a variation example of the “big hit” when the command shown in FIG. 51( a) is not missed will be described. In this variation example, with the production control unit 300 receiving the variation start command, the production control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t32 in the figure) and then executes the jackpot light emission effect (see t33 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 fixedly stops the decorative symbol with the reception of the variation stop command (see t34 in the figure). Although illustration is omitted, the jackpot game is executed after the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped.

Here, the time from the timing of executing the big hit light emission effect (see t33 in the figure) to the timing of confirming and stopping the decorative symbol (see t34 in the figure) is time T2. This time T2 is shorter than the time T1 (T2<T1).

Next, a variation example of “out of reach” when the command shown in FIG. 51B is missed will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation stop command of the next fluctuation (see t34 in the figure) due to the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200. Also, in the next fluctuation, until the timing of receiving the next fluctuation stop command (see t35 in the figure), the phenomenon that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved, and the effect control unit 300 The next variation stop command shall be received.

In the example shown in FIG. 51(b), the effect control unit 300 receives the change start command, and the effect control unit 300 starts the change of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the drawing). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t32 in the drawing).

Then, originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and definitely stops the temporarily stopped (swinging) decorative design, but in this example, the effect control unit 300 sends a command from the game control unit 200. The command is dropped due to the occurrence of an event that cannot receive (see the cross mark in the figure). Along with this, the effect control unit 300 does not stop the swinging decorative design, but continues the state where the decorative design is swinging.

Then, the effect control unit 300 fixedly stops the decorative symbol with the reception of the next variation stop command (see t35 in the figure). Here, the time from the timing of executing the reach light emission effect (see t32 in the figure) to the timing of finalizing and stopping the decorative symbol (see t35 in the figure) is time T3.

Next, a variation example of the “big hit” when the command shown in FIG. 51( b) is missed will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 misses the variation stop command (see t34 in the figure) due to the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200. Also, until the timing of receiving the next fluctuation stop command (see t36 in the figure), the phenomenon that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved, and the effect control unit 300 stops the next fluctuation. It shall receive commands.

Further, although illustration is omitted, the jackpot game is executed after the timing at which the production control unit 300 originally receives the variation stop command and fixes the decorative symbol. Then, the timing to receive the next variation stop command (see t36 in the figure) is the timing to receive the variation stop command in the symbol variation which is first started after the jackpot game.

In the example shown in FIG. 51(b), the effect control unit 300 receives the change start command, and the effect control unit 300 starts the change of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the drawing). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t32 in the figure) and then executes the jackpot light emission effect (see t33 in the figure).

Then, originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and definitely stops the temporarily stopped (swinging) decorative design, but in this example, the effect control unit 300 sends a command from the game control unit 200. The command is dropped due to the occurrence of an event that cannot receive (see the cross mark in the figure). Therefore, the effect control unit 300 does not stop the swinging decorative design, but keeps the decorative design swinging. Then, the effect control unit 300 fixedly stops the decorative symbol with the reception of the next variation stop command (see t36 in the figure).

Here, the time from the timing of executing the big hit light emission effect (see t33 in the drawing) to the timing of the fixed stop of the decorative design (see t36 in the drawing) is time T4. This time T4 is longer than the time T3 (T4>T3) because it includes, for example, the time to execute the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the command is not missed as shown in FIG. 51A, the time T2 is shorter than the time T1. That is, the length relationship of each time is reversed depending on whether or not a command is missed.

Now, the effect of FIG. 51 executed by the effect control unit 300 described above can be grasped as follows. That is, the time T1 from the execution of the reach light emission effect to the reception of the fluctuation stop command of the variation in which the reach light emission effect is executed, the effect control unit 300 receives the big hit light emission effect from the execution of the big hit light emission effect. It is longer than the time T2 until the effect control unit 300 receives the executed change stop command of the change, and the change change stop command of the change in which the reach light emission effect is executed after the reach light emission effect is executed is generated by the effect control unit. The time T3 until the production control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the variation stop command without being received by the 300 is the variation variation stop command of the variation in which the big hit light emission effect is executed after the big hit light emission effect is executed. It becomes shorter than the time T4 until the effect control unit 300 receives the next fluctuation stop command after the fluctuation stop command is not received by the effect control unit 300.

Note that, unlike the example shown in the figure, when a command is missed due to an event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200, for example, the temporarily stopped (swinging) decorative design is not displayed. In addition to this, a mode in which an image for notifying an error is displayed can also be adopted. On the other hand, as in the example shown in FIG. 51( b ), when a command is missed, the swinging decorative pattern is not stopped, but the swinging decorative pattern continues. By executing the effect to be performed, continuity with the effect that has been executed up to that point is secured. This can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. Further, by continuing to swing the decorative pattern, the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved, and when the variation stop command is received, it swings. It is possible to execute a continuous effect in which the decorative pattern that has been decided is stopped, which does not make the player feel uncomfortable.

In addition, in the fluctuation of the "big hit" when the command shown in FIG. 51(b) is missed, the temporarily stopped decorative design is displayed for a long time. Thereby, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is suppressed while suppressing the player from feeling uncomfortable, as compared with a mode in which the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is hidden and an image indicating an error is displayed. It is possible to suggest to the clerk of the game store (pachinko hall) where the is installed that the event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 has occurred.

In each of FIGS. 51(a) and 51(b), as the "big hit", the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, and a variation example in which the reach light emitting effect and the big hit light emitting effect are executed has been described. It is not limited to this. For example, it may be a variation example in which the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, and the reach light emission effect and the chance light emission effect are executed. An example of this variation can be understood as follows. That is, the time T1 from the execution of the reach light emission effect until the effect control unit 300 receives the variation stop command of the variation in which the reach light emission effect is executed, the opportunity eye light emission effect is performed after the chance eye light emission effect is executed. The production control unit 300 receives the variation stop command for variation in which the reach light emission production is executed after the reach emission production is executed for a time longer than the time until the production control unit 300 receives the executed variation stop command. The time T3 until the production control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the variation stop command without performing the variation variation stop command in which the big hit light emission effect is executed and the chance light emission effect is executed. The time is shorter than the time until the effect control unit 300 receives the next fluctuation stop command of the fluctuation stop command without the control unit 300 receiving the fluctuation stop command.

In each of FIGS. 51(a) and 51(b) above, the variation example of “out of reach” and the variation example of “big hit” have been described, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect as described above may be executed over the variation of a plurality of special symbols. To further explain, for example, as a variation example in which the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is out of bounds and the chance eye light emission effect is executed, and the lottery result of the next special symbol lottery is a big hit and the big hit light emission effect is executed. Good. The relationship between this variation example and the variation example of "out of reach" described in FIGS. 51(a) and 51(b) can be understood as follows. That is, the time T1 from the execution of the reach light emission effect until the effect control unit 300 receives the variation stop command of the variation in which the reach light emission effect is executed, the opportunity eye light emission effect is performed after the chance eye light emission effect is executed. The production control unit 300 receives the variation stop command for variation in which the reach light emission production is executed after the reach emission production is executed for a time longer than the time until the production control unit 300 receives the executed variation stop command. Without performing, the time T3 until the effect control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the variation stop command is the variation variation stop command of the variation in which the chance eye emission effect is executed after the chance eye emission effect is executed. Is not received by the effect control unit 300, the time becomes shorter than the time until the effect control unit 300 receives the variation stop command of the variation in which the next big hit light emission effect of the variation stop command is executed.

Moreover, in the above description, it is described that the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation stop command, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the effect control unit 300 misses a predetermined command (specific command), the processing as described above may be performed. Here, the specific command includes, for example, a fluctuation start command and an ending command.

In this embodiment, as the light emitting effect using the decorative pattern 41, the light emitting effect using one decorative pattern 41, the light emitting effect using the two decorative patterns 41, and the light emitting effect using the three decorative patterns 41 have been described. .. Here, as the light emission effect using the decorative pattern 41, any light emission effect may be used as long as at least one or more decorative patterns 41 are used.

Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the light emitting image in the light emitting effect is displayed around the area where the decorative design 41 is displayed or the area where the decorative design 41 is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. That is, the luminescent image may be displayed in any of the image display areas of the image display unit 114.

Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the light emitting image is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect that expects that the special game is performed is being executed.
Here, executing the light emission effect while executing the expected effect means executing the light emission effect related to this expected effect when executing the expected effect, and executing the expected effect. Includes executing a light emission effect that is not related to the expected effect. As an example of the light emission effect related to the expected effect, display of the reach eye light emission image 59 when the reach effect is executed as the expected effect can be cited. The luminous effect not related to the expected effect is, for example, a luminous effect independent of the expected effect. As an example of the light emission effect independent of the expected effect, there is a display of the covered light emission image 62 as the effect related to the fluctuation when the hold image 52 is displayed as the expected effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the light emitting effect using the decorative pattern 41 is realized by displaying the decorative pattern 41 and the image (light emitting image) imitating light, but the invention is not limited to this.
For example, the decorative design 41 itself may be displayed in a manner simulating light to realize a light emission effect using the decorative design 41.

Further, the luminescent image may be displayed so as to move from a partial area of the area where the luminescent image is displayed in image display unit 114 to another partial area, or the luminescent image is displayed. The entire area may be displayed at the same time. Further, the light emission image may be, for example, a white image. Further, the luminescent image may be an image having a higher brightness than the images displayed in the vicinity.
Further, during the execution of the light emission effect using the two or more decorative designs 41, the size of each of the decorative patterns 41 used for the light emission effect may be the same or different.
The expected effect described in the present embodiment is not limited to the expected effect or the above-described effect described as an example of the expected effect, as long as the expected effect is expected to be performed in the special game.

Further, the afterimage of the luminescent image may be displayed during the period from the display of the luminescent image to the non-display. In addition, after the luminescent image is displayed in a manner that is easily visible to the player, the luminescent image is displayed in such a manner that it becomes gradually difficult for the player to visually recognize, and finally the luminescent image is not displayed. May become. That is, the non-display of the luminescent image includes the final non-display of the luminescent image after the residual image of the luminescent image or the luminescent image in a form that is difficult to visually recognize is displayed.

It should be noted that when one luminescent image (for example, reach eye luminescent image 59) is displayed in the display area of the decorative pattern 41 and then this one luminescent image is hidden, it is different from this one luminescent image. One luminescent image (for example, reach line image 60) may be displayed in the display area of the decorative pattern 41. When the other luminescent image is displayed in the display area of the decorative pattern 41 when the one luminescent image is hidden, the luminescent effect using the one luminescent image is not performed, but the other The luminescence effect using one luminescence image is performed.

[Pachinko machine settings]
Now, when there is a setting in the pachinko gaming machine 100, it is better not to change whether or not to execute the light emission effect depending on the setting. Alternatively, it is better not to change the effect contents of the light emission effect by setting, such as image changes executed in the light emission effect. In other words, regardless of the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 100, it is preferable to execute the same light emission effect. By executing the same light emission effect in this way, it is possible to prevent a player who is not playing a game from guessing the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes, for example, six stages (setting 1 to setting 6). Then, as the process proceeds from the setting 1 to the setting 6, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery increases. For example, in setting 1, the jackpot probability is 1/300, and in setting 6, the jackpot probability is 1/250. At this time, the winning probability (high probability) of the jackpot lottery when the gaming state becomes the high-probability state is preferably set to be common to each setting within a range not exceeding 10 times the winning probability of the low-probability state. For example, in setting 1, the low probability is 1/300 and high probability is 1/30, and in setting 6, the low probability is 1/250 and the high probability is 1/30. By doing so, the performance of the so-called probability variation state in which the gaming state becomes the high probability time shortened gaming state becomes the same regardless of the setting, and the player feels that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the gaming state in which the most payout can be obtained. The pleasant sensation can be eliminated.

41... Decorative design (an example of production design)
100... Pachinko machine (an example of a game machine)
200... Game control unit (an example of a hold storage unit)
234... Special symbol determination unit (an example of special game determination means)
240... Output control unit (an example of command transmission means)
300... Production control unit (an example of production control means)

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition,
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, effect control means capable of displaying game effect,
A command transmission means capable of transmitting a command according to the progress of the game to the effect control means,
Equipped with
The effect control means,
It is possible to receive a command transmitted from the command transmitting means and display a predetermined game effect,
It is possible to execute the first light emission effect or the second light emission effect while displaying the predetermined image,
It is possible to execute a first expected effect that expects that the special game will be played,
It is possible to expect the special game to be played and to execute a second expected effect different from the first expected effect.
It is possible to execute the first light emission effect when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are being executed,
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to execute the second light emission effect when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed.