JP2021053459A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve the amusement of a performance using a decorative pattern.SOLUTION: In a game machine, pattern control means stop-displays a first pattern in accordance with first determination information when determination is performed on the basis of the first determination information, and stop-displays a second pattern in accordance with second determination information when determination is performed on the basis of the second determination information, performance pattern control means variably displays the first performance pattern and second performance pattern that are common even for any pattern variable display of the first pattern and second pattern, when it is determined that the special game is performed by the determination based on the first determination information and the determination based on the second determination information is performed after execution of the special game, the pattern control means stop-displays the first pattern in the mode notifying that it is determined that the special game is performed even during the variable display of the second pattern, the performance pattern control means does not perform display corresponding to the stop-displayed first pattern but performs display corresponding to the variably-displayed second pattern for the first performance pattern and second performance pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

A game machine is known in which, for example, a variable image related to a variable display is displayed on an image display unit during a variable display of a symbol by a symbol control means.
For example, in Patent Document 1, the display device is made to variablely display the remaining decorative symbols in the group of decorative symbols in a manner in which the combination of decorative symbols used in the expected production is difficult for the player to recognize, and the special symbols are displayed. If the lottery is not won, the special purpose symbol is fixed and stopped in a more prominent manner than the remaining decorative symbols, and the special purpose symbol is a lost confirmed symbol that means that the special use symbol has not been won in the lottery. A game machine that teaches that there is is described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-41334

By the way, in a game machine, an effect may be executed while displaying a decorative pattern on a predetermined display means.

An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a production using a decorative pattern.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. The gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) includes an acquisition means for acquiring determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, a storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number, and the above. Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, the determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game (for example, the random number acquisition unit 231) and the determination result by the determination means are used to display the symbols in a variable manner. Then, the symbol control means (for example, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233) that stops and displays the determination result in a manner of notifying the determination result, the first gaming state, the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and the first A game state control means (for example, a game control unit 200) capable of controlling at least one of the third game states, which is more advantageous than the game state, and an effect control means (for example, an effect control unit 300) for producing an effect. The effect control means is provided with a plurality of effect symbols (for example, decorative symbols 41) on a predetermined display means (for example, the image display unit 114) in accordance with the variation display and the stop display of the symbols by the symbol control means. It has an effect symbol control means for performing variable display and stop display, and the effect symbol includes a plurality of first effect symbols (for example, decorative symbols 41) that are variable display and stop display in the first display area, and a second display. The first effect symbol has a plurality of second effect symbols (for example, reduced symbols 57) that are variablely displayed and stopped displayed in the area, and the first effect symbol has a number portion (for example, a number symbol) indicating a number. In the first display area, the effect symbol control means is a first combination (for example,) in which the numbers in the number portions of the plurality of first effect symbols that notify that the special game is not performed are not aligned. By stopping and displaying the first effect symbol in "454") and performing an additional effect on the plurality of first effect symbols that have been stopped and displayed, a variable display of the effect symbol on which the additional effect is performed is performed. It is suggested that the degree of expectation is high in the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the determination information stored after the determination information corresponding to, and the second effect symbol is stopped by the first combination in the second display area. It is displayed, and the variation of the first effect symbol displayed in the first combination is started, and the variation of the second effect symbol displayed in the first combination is started, and in the first display area. , The second combination in which the numbers in the number part of the plurality of first effect symbols that notify that it is determined to perform the special game are aligned. When the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time (for example, "777"), the additional effect is not performed, and after the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the second combination in the second display area, the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed. The game state control means controls the game state to the second game state, starts the variation of the first effect symbol displayed in the second combination, and displays the second combination. When the variation of the second effect symbol is started and the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first combination in the first display area, the additional effect is not performed and the number portion of the number portion in the first effect symbol is displayed. A specific effect image (for example, the character "RUSH") that notifies that the game state control means controls the game state to the third game state from the next fluctuation of the symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized that the numbers are not aligned. After displaying and stopping and displaying the second effect symbol in the first combination in the second display area, the game state control means controls the game state to the third game state, and the first display area. In, the specific effect image is not displayed and the variation of the first effect symbol displayed in the first combination is started, and the variation of the second effect symbol displayed in the first combination is started. It is characterized by that.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned reference numerals in this column are exemplarily attached in the description of the present invention, and the present invention is not reduced by these reference numerals.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the production using the decorative pattern.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display arranged at the lower left of the game board, and (b) is a partial plan view of a pachinko game 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 the lamp control part of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game control part of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the basic processing by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the processing at the time of power-off by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the start port switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the processing during stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of ordinary symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the electric tulip processing. It is a figure which shows the composition example of the random number used in this embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the composition example of a jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the composition 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 variation pattern and the table used in the variation pattern selection process. It is a block diagram explaining the structure example of the RAM of the game control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block diagram which shows each structure of the storage part shown in (a). Is. It is a block diagram explaining the structure example of the RAM of the effect control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hold storage area, (b) is a block which shows each structure of the storage part shown in (a). It is a figure. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the preliminary determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of an effect control part, (a) is a figure which shows the main process, (b) is a figure which shows the interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a command reception process. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination effect selection process and the effect selection process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the effect button processing. This is a variable effect pattern table for jackpots in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. A variation effect pattern table for off-game in a low-probability time-saving non-game state is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the selection process of the pre-determination effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the setting process of a hold change effect. This is the final display color setting table for the pending change effect. It is a pending change scenario setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the same color chance eye effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the setting process of the same color chance eye production. This is the final display color setting table for the same color chance eye production. It is the same color chance eye scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the auxiliary display part. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using an image display unit.

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

The game board 110 has, on the front surface, a game area 111 for playing a game with a game ball, a rail member 112 on which a game ball launched from below rises and forms a passage toward 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 region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 for displaying various images for effect is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 is provided with a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and as the game progresses by the player, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol change result) can be displayed. It displays an effect image due to the appearance of a character or an item, or an effect image using the hold display described later.
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 board lamp 116 produces various effects by emitting light.

The game area 111 is provided with a game nail, a windmill, and the like (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various accessories related to winning a prize or a lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. Further, the game area 111 is provided with an discharge port 117 that discharges a game ball launched into the game area 111 that has not won a prize in the winning port to the outside of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, as various accessories related to winning and lottery, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 where the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts when the game ball wins, and the second starting port 122 when the game ball passes are normal. A starting gate (hereinafter, simply referred to as a gate) 124 at which a symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery) is started is arranged on the game board 110. In FIG. 1, gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 111, the gate 124 on the left side is described as 124L, and the gate 124 on the right side is described as 124R. Further, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 referred to here refer to winning openings that trigger the operation of the predetermined special symbol display 1. Specifically, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are provided with switches (first starting port switch 211 and second starting port switch 212, which will be described later) that detect the passage of a game ball at the time of winning a prize. Has been done. Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the switch detects the passage of the game ball, which triggers the operation of the special symbol display.

The second starting port 122 includes an electric tulip (opening / closing member) 123 as a normal electric accessory that opens and closes and lights up a pair of tulip flower-shaped blades by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blades are closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, while when the blades are opened, the entrance of the second starting port 122 expands and the game ball moves to the second starting port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. Then, when the electric tulip 123 wins the ordinary symbol lottery, the blades open 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) while lighting or blinking.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a low probability state in which the winning probability is low and a high probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low probability state, based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, it is controlled to either a low probability state or a high probability state based on a predetermined condition.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two types of gaming states: an electric support state in which there are few chances of winning a prize in the second starting port 122, and an electric support state in which there are more chances of winning a prize in the second starting port 122 than in a state without electric support. have. Then, under predetermined conditions such as, for example, triggered by the number of lottery of a big hit or a special symbol lottery, the state is controlled to be either a state without electric support or a state with electric support. The electric support state is, for example, one or more of shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and increasing the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is a gaming state controlled by the combination.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is long and a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is shorter than the time-saving non-state.
In this embodiment, the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. Further, in the following description, the electric support state and the time saving state are simply referred to as the time saving state, and the electric support non-state and the time saving non-state are simply referred to as the time saving non-state.

Further, in the present embodiment, as other accessories related to winning and lottery, a large winning opening 125 as a special electric accessory that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery and a lottery even if the game ball wins are performed. A normal winning opening 126 and a normal winning opening 126 are arranged on the game board 110. The large winning opening 125 is provided with a large winning opening door 125D that opens and closes the large winning opening 125. In the following description, the opening / closing state and opening / closing operation of the large winning opening door 125D may be described as the opening / closing state and opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 125 for convenience.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying the lottery result and the number of holdings is arranged at the lower left position of the game board 110. Further, an auxiliary display unit 140 controlled by the effect control unit 300, which will be described later, is arranged at a position on the lower left of the game area 111 on the game board 110.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a game control board for determining the winning of a special symbol, an effect control board for comprehensively controlling the effect, an image control board for controlling the effect by images and sounds, various lamps, and the like. Various substrates (not shown) such as a lamp control substrate that controls the effect of 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 it to various boards or the like is arranged.

When the player touches the handle 151 to rotate the lever 152 clockwise, the frame member 150 causes the game balls to be hit at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 pieces per minute) with a striking force according to the operation angle. It is equipped with a launcher (not shown) that launches electrically at. Further, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launcher one by one at a timing linked to an operation by the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launcher. It is equipped with a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is integrally formed with the upper and lower plates, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated can also be considered. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device is made to emit light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

Further, the frame member 150 has a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the firing of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launching device, and the game ball accumulated in the plate 153. It is provided with an eject button 155 for dropping it into a box (not shown) and ejecting it.
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 by music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light depending on a pattern due to lighting / blinking and a difference in light emission color. As for the frame lamp 157, a configuration example that enables an effect of changing the light irradiation direction 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 illustrating the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display 130 arranged at the lower left of the gaming board 110. FIG. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins the first special symbol display 221 and the second starting port 122, which operate in response to the winning of the first starting port 121. It includes a second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124, and a normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124. The first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display based on the winning of the first starting port 121. The second special symbol display 222 displays the lottery result by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display based on the winning of the second starting port 122. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the normal symbol display 223 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the lottery result. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof. Similarly, the ordinary symbol display 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof. Here, the lighting mode of the LEDs constituting each of the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222, and the ordinary symbol display 223 is not particularly limited. For example, when the jackpot symbol is the high-probability symbol A described later, the first, second, and fifth LEDs from the upper left of the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display 221 are lit, and the third, The fourth, sixth, and seventh LEDs may be turned off. It should be noted that this lighting mode is not displayed in the low-probability symbol A or the like, which is another jackpot symbol. As a result, the jackpot symbol can be discriminated according to the display mode of the first special symbol display 221.

Further, the display 130 operates in response to the hold on the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold display 218 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 The special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operate in response to the hold on the normal symbol indicator 223 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the ordinary symbol hold indicator 220 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds is determined by the lighting mode thereof. Is displayed.

Here, the hold will be described. If a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 during the variable display operation of the special symbol (while the variable display for one winning is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, it is not possible to start the variable display operation of the special symbol based on the later winning. Therefore, the later winnings are stored up to the specified number (for example, 4), 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. It is put on hold.
It should be noted that the same processing as for the special symbol is performed for the normal symbol. The fact that such a hold is made and the number of holds (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the ordinary symbol hold indicator 220.

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

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

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

[Control unit configuration]
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 an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an image / acoustic control unit and a lamp control unit according to the present embodiment.

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

[Configuration / function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining the winning of a special symbol, a ROM 202 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 201, and a working memory of the CPU 201. RAM 203 and

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 no state, or a time-saving state. As a result, the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are the high-probability time-saving game state, which is the high-probability state and the time-saving state, the low-probability time-saving game state, which is the low-probability state and the time-saving state, and the high-probability state and the time-saving non-state. It is one of a low-probability time-saving no-game state, a low-probability state, and a low-probability time-saving no-game state. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high-probability state and the low-probability state, and switches between the time-saving no state and the time-saving state, based on a predetermined condition such as a big hit or a lottery number of special symbol lottery. Further, the game control unit 200 controls such as making the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery higher, shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, etc. in the time saving state than in the time saving state. I do.

The game control unit 200 draws a special symbol lottery when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. Then, a special game such as a big hit game is performed according to the judgment result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 performs a predetermined number of rounds in which the large winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). Control to repeat only. Then, the game control unit 200 controls the opening / closing operation interval when the big winning opening 125 opens.

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 normal symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 holds the game ball when the game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change, or the game ball passes through the gate 124 during the normal symbol change. Set the hold that occurs as a result.
Further, the game control unit 200 accompanies game control such as determination results of special symbol lottery and normal symbol lottery, change information of high probability state and low probability state, change information of time saving non state and time saving state, hold setting information, and the like. The information is sent to the effect control unit 300 by a command described later.

Further, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the large winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the game control unit 200 hits one game ball according to the place where the game ball wins. An instruction is given to the payout control unit 330 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, if a game ball wins in the first starting port 121, three prize balls, if a game ball wins in the second starting port 122, four prize balls, and if a game ball wins in the large winning opening 125, 13 prizes. When a game ball wins a ball or a normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so that 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball linked to 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 regarding the number of paid out prize balls from the payout control unit 330. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As a detection means, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects the winning of the game ball to the first start port 121. , To the second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second start port 122, the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 for opening / closing the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected to the gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a large winning opening detection unit (large winning opening switch (SW)) 215 for detecting the winning of a game ball into the large winning opening 125, and a large winning opening door 125D of the large winning opening 125. The large winning opening door opening / closing part 216 that sets the closed state and the protruding inclined open state, and the normal winning opening detection unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 that detects the winning of the game ball to the ordinary winning opening 126. , Are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 has a first special symbol hold indicator 218 that displays the number of unchanged pieces that have won a prize in the first start port 121 during the change of the special symbol, and a second special symbol hold indicator 218 that displays the number of unchanged items that have been won. The second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of unchanging holdings that won the starting port 122, and the normal symbol holding indicator that displays the number of unchanging holdings that passed through the gate 124 while the normal symbol was changing. 220 and are connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a first special symbol display 221 for displaying the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. 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 winning the game ball to 122, and the normal symbol display that displays the variation display of the normal symbol and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery. The device 223 and the state display 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

Then, the detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the large winning opening switch 215, and the normal winning opening switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. Further, the control signals from the game control unit 200 are the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, the grand prize opening / closing unit 216, the first special symbol holding indicator 218, the second special symbol holding indicator 219, and the normal symbol holding indicator 220. , 1st special symbol display 221 and 2nd special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223 and status display 224. As a result, 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 an external information terminal board 350 for a board that transmits various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of prize balls paid out, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, etc. acquired from the payout control unit 330 to the host computer via the external information terminal board 350 for the board. To do.

[Configuration / function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 includes a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 331, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 331. And have.
Then, the payout control unit 330 controls the payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires a command from the game control unit 200 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won a prize (first starting port 121 or the like). Then, the payout drive unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified in the command. The payout drive unit 334 here is composed of a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

Further, the payout control unit 330 includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 334, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). It detects whether or not the ball presence detection unit 336 that detects the presence or absence of storage of the ball and the plate 153 that holds the game ball used when the player plays the game and the prize ball that has been paid out are in a full state. The full tank detection unit 337 is connected to the full tank detection unit 337. 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 predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 340 for transmitting various information to the host computer installed in the hall is connected to the payout control unit 330. Then, the payout control unit 330, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout drive unit 334, information on the number of actually paid out prize balls detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, and the like. Is transmitted to the host computer via the external information terminal board 340 for the frame. Further, the same information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Structure / function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 301, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and a date and time. It is equipped with a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The effect control unit 300 sets the effect content based on, for example, a determination result of winning or not winning in the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200 and a fluctuation pattern. At that time, in some cases, the effect content is set according to the operation input in response to the operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to the operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161 and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the effect setting.
Further, the effect control unit 300 instructs the setting of the initial screen when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sets the effect content based on the change information of the high-probability state and the low-probability state and the change information of the time-saving non-state and the time-saving state received from the game control unit 200.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sends a command instructing the 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 an effect using images and sound, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls an effect using various lamps and movable accessories 115. Has been done.

[Configuration / function of image / acoustic 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 expressing the effect content and sound, a program executed by the CPU 311 and various data. It includes a ROM 312, a RAM 313 used as a working memory of the CPU 311 and the like, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 314, a CGROM 315, and an SNDROM 316.

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 background image to be displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative pattern for notifying the player of the lottery result, a character or item for displaying the notice effect to the player, and the like. Image data is stored. Further, the SNDROM 316 stores various acoustic data such as music and sound to be output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles.
The CPU 311 analyzes animation patterns, creates a display list summarizing commands related to drawing, and sends the display list to VDP314 based on the hold number command or the variable effect start command sent from the effect control unit 300. Do.

The VDP 314 reads out the image data and the 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 performs drawing processing for background image display, decorative symbol display, decorative symbol variation, character / item display, etc. using the read image data, and voice processing using the read acoustic data. .. Then, the VDP 314 controls the screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the drawn image data. Further, the VDP 314 controls the sound output from the speaker 156 by the sound processed sound data.
In the present embodiment, the VDP 314 is configured to perform voice processing in addition to the drawing processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a processor dedicated to voice processing may be provided separately.

[Configuration / function of lamp control unit]
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 a program and various data executed by the CPU 321. It includes a ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory of the CPU 321 and the like.
Then, the lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / blinking, emission color, and the like of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. It also controls the operation of the movable accessory 115.

Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 contains lighting / blinking pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the effect content set by the effect control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 that corresponds 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 the operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 according to the effect content 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, 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 are each main boards arranged on the rear surface of the game board 110. The game control board as a sub-board, the effect control board as a sub-board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board are individually configured.
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 the present invention is 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 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol fluctuation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units for executing various lottery processes. , Ordinary symbol variation control unit 236.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes processing associated with a special symbol variation.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning opening operation control unit 237, an electric tulip operation control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 as functional units that execute data processing related to motion control of various accessories and prize balls. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery and a random number value used for 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 wins in the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122, the numerical value in a predetermined range is set for each type of random number. One numerical value (random number value) is selected (acquired) from among them. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described in detail later, the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery include a jackpot random number indicating whether or not it is a jackpot, a symbol random number indicating the type of symbol, a variable pattern random number, a reach random number, 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 a predetermined range on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ). The acquired random number value is usually used for determination by the symbol determination unit 232. As the random numbers used in the ordinary symbol lottery, in addition to the hit random numbers indicating whether or not they are hit, a symbol random number indicating the type of hit, a variable pattern random number, or the like may be set.
When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 according to the lottery result.

At the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 20 to be described later, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is "whether or not it is a big hit" and "a symbol when a big hit is won". "Type of" is determined. That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value related to the special symbol when the passage of the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 211 or the second start port switch 212, which is the detection means, and determines the special symbol. Based on the acquired random number value, the unit 234 determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. The above-mentioned special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) refers to processing by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

Here, the "big hit" is divided into a plurality of types according to the game state generated after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the type of symbol is determined by the combination of the time-saving no state or the time-saving state, and the high-probability state or the low-probability state. That is, as the types of symbols based on the game state generated after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot that becomes the high-probability time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter, the jackpot in the high-probability time-saving game state) and the low-probability time-saving game state Big hit (hereinafter, big hit in low probability time saving game state), big hit in high probability time saving no game state (hereinafter, big hit in high probability time saving no game state), big hit in low probability time saving no game state (hereinafter, low) Probability time saving No game state jackpot) is possible. Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol.

Further, the "big hit" may be divided into a jackpot in which the jackpot game time is long and a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out, and a jackpot in which the jackpot game time is short and the payout of the game balls can hardly be expected. The former is called "long hit" and the latter is called "short hit". For example, in "long hit", a round in which the open state of the large winning opening 125 is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls are won) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Is done. Further, in the "short hit", a round in which the large winning opening 125 is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

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

The ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is "win or not" by using a random number table as shown in FIG. 20 (d) described later at the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol. That is, the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening and closing the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for the ordinary symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. Further, when a plurality of types of hits are set in the ordinary symbol lottery, the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines the "type of hit" when the determination result is a hit. The ordinary symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the ordinary symbol determination unit 232.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 controls the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 223 according to the lottery result.
The electric tulip motion control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when the normal symbol lottery determines "hit" by the normal symbol determination unit 232, and a game ball is placed in the second starting port 122. Generate a state that makes it easy to win a prize. Further, when it is determined to be "off", such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated. 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.

When the special symbol lottery determines "big hit" by the special symbol determination unit 234, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 has a big winning opening with an operation pattern specified based on the type of the winning symbol as a big hit game. Controls the opening operation of 125.
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets a command for managing the number of prizes for various prizes related to prizes and lottery, and for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
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 the game machine]
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 game machine 100 initializes and sets various devices as a basic process at the time of startup. Then, after performing the basic processing, the game control unit 200 repeatedly executes the main control processing, which is a series of processing related to the progress of the game. Further, when the power is cut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power cut-off processes.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the 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), the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the backup flag related to the operation when the power is cut off 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 cut off is normal (S604).
When the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), the game control unit 200 then executes the return process (S605). In this return process, the game control unit 200 sets sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300 when returning from the state in which the power supply is cut off. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is in a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether or not a jackpot game is in progress, either a high-probability state or a low-probability state, a time-saving state and a time-saving no 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). Further, in this return process, 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), or the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the game control unit 200 is initialized. As a process, the stored contents of 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 means to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control means) (S608). The setting of the sub-board includes clearing the RAM 303, RAM 313, and RAM 323 mounted on each sub-board.

After the return process (see S605) is completed or the sub-board setting (see S608) is completed, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for the game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the interrupt enable (S610), interrupt disable (S611), symbol random number control process (S612), initial value random number update process (S613), and power cutoff flag are ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt enable (S610) and interrupt disable (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. The 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 update process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates the initial values of various random numbers 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 supply of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interrupt together 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 shutting off the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power cutoff process).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the power cutoff process by the game control unit 200.
In the power cutoff 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 process of game machine]
Next, the 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 effect control unit 300, which is a sub control means, to control the effect, and gives the payout control unit 330 a prize ball. Instruct to control the payout of.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the 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 predetermined fixed time (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt at preset fixed time intervals, and when the interrupt is enabled in the loop process shown in FIG. 6 (see S610), the main control is performed as the interrupt process. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 8, in the main control process, random number update process, switch process, symbol process, electric accessory process, prize ball process, and output process 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 to update the values of various random numbers used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of setting the random number and updating the random number value will be described later.

As the switch process (S802), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. 3, and the switch is turned on. If this happens, the process for special symbol lottery is executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the pre-determination process is performed by the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called. Execute the process for pre-judgment.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and when the switch is turned on, for a normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), a special symbol processing and a 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 processing associated with the symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the normal symbol determination unit 232 and the normal symbol variation control unit 236, and executes the normal symbol variation and the processing associated with the symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processing will be described later.

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

In the prize ball processing (S805), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing unit 239, and sets a command for managing 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 a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and outputs a 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 is 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 is stored (set) in the storage area of the control command 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 examines the storage area of each control command of the RAM 203 in order, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, the control command is generated by the processing of S802 to S805). (B), the control command is read and output to the output destination (effect control unit 300 or payout control unit 330).

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

[Modification example of basic operation of game machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, interrupts are permitted in the loop processing portion of the basic processing, and the main control processing including a series of processing is executed as the interrupt processing. However, the main control process may be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular intervals, and the specific realization means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 6 to 8. For example, the main control process may be incorporated into a 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 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Further, while incorporating the main control process into a series of operations of the basic process, interrupts are generated at regular intervals in the same manner as the operations described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, and if an interrupt occurs. It may be configured to return to the main control process incorporated during the basic process.

Further, when outputting the command generated in the basic processing, as a general rule, each 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 different from the main control process related to the progress of the game, and is a special process such as an initial operation performed only when the power is turned on. In addition, since the processing procedure of the basic processing may change due to branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, the generated command is promptly output so that there is no omission in the output processing. It is a process. In addition, in response to a specific processing request, such as when commands are continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a processing procedure is adopted in which a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and output collectively. You may.

[Random number update processing by the game control unit]
The random number value as the determination information used for various lottery in the game control such as the special symbol lottery is counted by the counter, and the random number update process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. 8 starts from a predetermined initial value. One is added each time it is done. Then, the value at the time when each lottery is performed is acquired by the start port switch process (FIG. 9) and the gate switch process (FIG. 10), and is used in the special symbol process (FIG. 11) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 16). To. This random number value counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number value reaches the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 20A described later). , Returns 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, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed in the initial value random number update process of S613.

[Starting port switch processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process among the switch processes shown in S802 of FIG.
In this start port switch process, a process for winning a prize at the first start port 121 and a process for winning a prize at the second start port 122 are sequentially performed. With reference to FIG. 9, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 121 and the first start port switch 211 has been turned on (S901). When the first start port switch 211 is turned on, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the number of unchanged hold numbers U1 in the winning of the first start port 121 is less than the upper limit value (S902). .. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit is set to 4. If the number of holds U1 has reached the upper limit (No in S902), the winning of the unvariable portion cannot be held any more, so that the processing for winning at the first starting port 121 ends.

On the other hand, when the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S902), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value for the determination by the winning this time and stores it in the RAM 203 (S903). .. Here, since the first starting port 121 is won, a random number value for a special symbol lottery is acquired. The random number value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined by the random value in the subsequent special symbol processing. As the random value here, the jackpot random value that determines the jackpot or the miss, and the type of symbol (time saving state or time saving no state, high probability state or low probability state, long hit, short hit after the end of the big hit game) are used. Whether or not to set the symbol random value to be determined (big hit symbol random value), the fluctuation pattern random value for specifying the fluctuation pattern in the symbol fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) in which the reach effect described later can be executed when the symbol is out of alignment. Includes reach random values, etc. to determine.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process (S904). In the pre-judgment process, a random number is generated by a special symbol process for a winning ball (holding ball) whose random number has already been acquired by winning a prize at the starting port but has not yet been determined by the special symbol process described later. This is a process of determining the random number before the determination (pre-determination).

Then, the effect control unit 300 of the present embodiment determines the random number by the special symbol processing based on the determination result (pre-determination result) of the random number determined by the pre-determination process, and the determination result is notified. Before that, a notice effect suggesting the determination result can be performed. In this advance notice effect, for example, the image display unit responds to the occurrence of a winning ball (holding ball) in which the random number has already been acquired by winning the prize at the starting port but the random number has not yet been determined by the special symbol processing. It is performed by using the hold display effect (described later) displayed on 114. By the advance notice effect based on this advance determination, the player is suggested to the player the determination result when the random number is subsequently determined by the special symbol processing with respect to the reserved ball corresponding to the advance determination related to the advance notice effect. As a result, the player can play the game while having an expectation for the reserved ball. The details of the advance notice production based on the preliminary judgment will be described later.

Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the reserved number U1 (S905).
After that, the game control unit 200 sets the pre-determination result command including the pre-determination information by the pre-determination process of S904 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the pre-determination result (S906).
Further, the game control unit 200 sets the hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U1 due to S905 in the RAM 203 (S907), and ends the process for winning the prize at the first start port 121. ..

Next, processing for winning a prize at the second starting port 122 is performed. With reference to FIG. 9, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second start port 122 and the second start port switch 212 has been turned on (S908). When the second start port switch 212 is turned on, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the number of unchanged hold numbers U2 in the winning of the second start port 122 is less than the upper limit value (S909). ). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit is set to 4. When the number of holds U2 has reached the upper limit (No in S909), the winning of the unvariable portion cannot be held any more, so that the processing for winning at the second starting port 122 ends.

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

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

[Gate switch processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch processing 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 is turned on (S1001). When the gate switch 214 is turned ON, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the number of unchanged hold numbers G is less than the upper limit value (S1002). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the upper limit is set to four. If the number of holds G has reached the upper limit (No in S1002), the winning of the unvariable portion cannot be held any more, so the gate switch process is terminated.

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

Next, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the hold number G (S1004).
After the value of the hold number G is added in S1004, the game control unit 200 sets the hold number G increase command in the RAM 203 to notify the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number G by S1004 (S1005). The process for winning a prize at the gate 124 is terminated.

[Special symbol processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing among 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 (hereinafter, flag setting). S1101). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag set to identify that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot.

When the jackpot game flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in the jackpot, so the special symbol processing is completed without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in S1101). It should be noted that the execution of the jackpot game can be regarded as the execution of the jackpot game, which is a game related to the determination and fluctuation of the previous special symbol lottery. When the jackpot game flag is OFF (No in S1101), the special symbol variation control unit 233 then determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the special symbol variation (S1102). When the special symbol is not changing (No in S1102), the special symbol change control unit 233 then performs processing related to the pending numbers U1 and U2 (see FIG. 9) of the unchanged portion of the special symbol (S1103 to S1106). In the present embodiment, since the number of holds U1 related to the winning of the first starting port 121 and the number of holdings U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 are distinguished, this process is also a switch provided at the corresponding starting port. Do it individually for each.

Specifically, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 first determines whether the number of reservations U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 is 1 or more (S1103). When the hold number U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number U2 (S1104). On the other hand, when the number of reservations U2 = 0 (No in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 then determines whether the number of reservations U1 related to the winning of the first starting port 121 is 1 or more (S1105). When the hold number U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S1105), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number U1 (S1106). On the other hand, when the number of reservations U1 = 0 (No in S1105), it means that there is no prize for starting the lottery of the special symbol. Therefore, the special symbol change is not started and the customer waiting setting process of another routine is performed. Is executed to end the process (S1116).
In the present embodiment, the process related to the number of reservations U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 is prioritized. That is, when the number of holds U2 is 1 or more, the process of the number of holds U2 is performed, and when the number of holds U2 = 0, the process of the number of holds U1 is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, regardless of which of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 is won, the number of holds U1 and U2 can be subtracted in the order of winning.

After subtracting the hold number U1 or the hold 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 jackpot determination process and a variation pattern selection process by another routine (S1108, S1109). Although details will be described later, setting information for fluctuation of the special symbol (big hit symbol, game) that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The state, fluctuation pattern, etc.) are determined. It should be noted that these pieces of information are included in the fluctuation 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 221 and the second special symbol display 222 shown in FIG. 2 based on the setting contents determined by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The change 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 process shown in S806 of FIG.

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

On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has elapsed (Yes in S1112), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 first determines the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 in the jackpot determination process of S1108. It stops at the symbol determined in (S1113). A variable stop command for stopping the decorative symbol described later is set in the RAM 203 (S1114). Then, the stopped processing of another routine is executed (S1115). The details of the stopped processing will be described later. The fluctuation stop command set in S1114 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by the 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 the jackpot has been won (S1202, S1205). .. Whether or not a jackpot has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in S903 or S910 in FIG. 9 matches the value set as the winning value of the value set as the winning value of the jackpot. It is determined (see FIG. 20 (a) described later).

When the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a big hit (Yes in S1202), the special symbol determination unit 234 then determines the jackpot symbol random number value (S1203). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of symbol (big hit in the high-probability time-saving game state, big hit in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, etc.) is determined. Which jackpot will be won is determined by which of the values preset for each symbol type matches the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S903 or S910 in FIG. 9 (see the figure to be described later). 20 (b)).

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

When the result of the random number determination in S1201 is not a big hit (No in S1202), the special symbol determination unit 234 sets the symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter, the missed symbol) in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1205).

[Variation pattern selection process 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 process, 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, using the determination result of S1202 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), it is determined whether or not a jackpot has been achieved in this special symbol lottery (S1302). Then, in the case of a big hit (Yes in S1302), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the fluctuation pattern table for the big hit from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1303).

On the other hand, when the jackpot is not hit (No in S1302), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 then determines whether or not the so-called reach effect for expecting the jackpot to be a feasible fluctuation pattern. The random number value is determined (S1304). Whether or not the reach effect is an executable variation pattern 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 (FIG. 9). 20 (c)).
When the reach effect is performed as a result of the determination using the random 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 the variation pattern table for detachment from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1307).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table is a plurality of fluctuation patterns (variation time 3 seconds, 7 seconds, 13 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. It is a table associated with.

Next, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 determines the fluctuation pattern random value using the fluctuation pattern random value acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 and the fluctuation pattern table set in S1303, S1306, and S1307 (S1308). ). That is, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the fluctuation pattern table set in the RAM 203, and selects a fluctuation pattern according to the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, 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), and the result of a special symbol lottery (whether or not a big hit is made). , If there is no big hit, whether or not to perform reach effect), etc., the reference variation pattern table is different, so the determined variation pattern is different.

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

[Processing during stop by the game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stopped processing (S1115 of FIG. 11).
In this stopped processing, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the flag indicating the time saving state (hereinafter, the time saving flag) is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (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 or not the lottery number J becomes 0. (S1403). Then, if the number of lottery times 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 large winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

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

When the high probability 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 has the lottery number X become 0? Check whether or not (S1407). Then, if the number of lottery times 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 large winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

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

Here, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot can be determined based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the chart of FIG. 20B, which will be described later, is set, it is Yes in S1409. If the out-of-order symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the jackpot determination process, it is No in S1409.

For example, when the type of the symbol such as the low-probability symbol A is a long hit (Yes in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the long hit game flag (S1411). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the big hit game state (long hit game state) in which the type of symbol is a long hit. It should be noted that here, in the long hit, there is no distinction between a high probability state and a low probability state. Whether the state becomes a high probability state or a low probability state is specified by turning on the corresponding flag in the game state setting process (FIG. 18) in the large winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

For example, when the type of the symbol such as the high-probability symbol E is not a long hit (No in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the short hit game flag (S1412). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the big hit game state (short hit game state) in which the type of symbol is a short hit. As in the case of long hits, short hits do not distinguish between high-probability states and low-probability states.

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, the game control unit 200 turns off the time saving flag when the time saving flag is ON in S1401 and the lottery number J is not 0 in S1403 (S1414). Similarly, when 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 times J and X in S1413, the game control unit 200 starts the opening operation (S1415). Here, the content of the opening operation differs depending on which of S1411 and S1412 the winning 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 the opening command for performing the effect in the opening operation according to the jackpot game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (S1416), and ends the stopped processing. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

On the other hand, if the result of this special symbol lottery is not a big hit (No in S1409), the stopped processing is terminated.

[Customer waiting setting processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S1116 in FIG. 11).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control unit 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 set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state.

When the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, so the process ends as it is (Yes in S1501). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF (No in S1501), 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 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG. Here, the customer waiting flag is not executing the jackpot game (No in S1101) and not changing the special symbol (No in S1102) as described in the customer waiting setting process (S1116) in FIG. Further, it is a flag to be set when there is no hold (No in S1103 and S1105).

[Normal symbol processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing among 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 a normal symbol lottery is won. The state in which 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 a prize in the second starting port 122 (auxiliary game state).

When the auxiliary game flag is ON, the auxiliary game state is already in effect and the normal symbol is stopped. Therefore, the normal symbol processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol change (Yes in S1601). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1601), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 then determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal symbol variation (S1602). When the normal symbol is not changing (No in S1602), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 then determines whether the number of pending numbers G (see FIG. 10) of the unchanged portion of the normal symbol is 1 or more (S1603). When the number of holds G = 0 (No in S1603), it means that there is no prize for starting the lottery of the normal symbol, so the process ends without starting the normal symbol change.

On the other hand, when the hold number G is 1 or more (Yes in S1603), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number G (S1604). Then, the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines the winning random number in the ordinary symbol lottery this time, and determines whether or not the ordinary symbol lottery has been won (S1605). Whether or not the winning value is determined is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in S1003 of FIG. 10 matches the value set as the winning value in the table or the like shown in FIG. 20 (d) described later. It is determined.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 sets the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1606). That is, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the symbol representing the winning (hereinafter, the winning symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as the setting information. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a missed symbol) 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 fluctuation time is set based on the time reduction 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 at the time of setting by S1607, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time saving flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). Will 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). It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol can also 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 fluctuation pattern random number value of the normal symbol, and in S1607, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 obtains the fluctuation pattern random number value of the normal symbol. By determining, the fluctuation time is set.

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

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 winning (S1611). If it is won (Yes in S1611), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1612). On the other hand, if the lottery is missed (No in S1611), the normal symbol processing is completed without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Large winning opening processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the large winning opening processing among the electric accessory processing shown in S804 of FIG.
In this big prize opening process, the big 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 jackpot 125, so the jackpot processing ends (No in S1701). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1701), the jackpot motion control unit 237 then opens the pachinko gaming machine 100 in the motion control at the time of the jackpot started in the stopped processing (FIG. 14). It is determined whether or not the operation is in progress (S1702).

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

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the large winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (the number of operation rounds) to be operated by the operation pattern are set. As an example of the case where the big winning opening 125 operates, there is a case where it is a big hit of a long hit or a short hit in a special symbol lottery. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are set variously according to the types of these hits. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the jackpot 125 is operated a plurality of times (multiple rounds) in succession. As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and in one round, 29.5 seconds of opening is performed once. In the case of a short hit, for example, two rounds (2R) are operated, and in one round, 0.9 seconds are opened once. To further explain, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds.

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). If the open state of the large winning opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 has a specified number C of winnings in the large winning opening 125 (for example, 9). (S1709). If the opening time has not passed and the winning number C is less than the specified number, the operating state (opening state) of the large winning opening 125 is continued, so that the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or when the number of winnings C reaches the specified number (Yes in S1709), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 ends the operation of the large winning opening 125 (closing). (S1710).

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number of rounds R of operation of the large winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1711). Then, if the maximum value is not reached, the remaining operations are performed, and the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1711).

When the number of rounds R of the operation of the large winning opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1711), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 then starts the ending operation (S1712). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the jackpot game flag among the ending operations set in each of the long-hit game and the short-hit game.
After that, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 sets the ending command in the RAM 203 to perform the effect in the ending operation according to the jackpot game flag in the effect control unit 300 (S1713). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the number of rounds R of the operation of the large winning opening 125 to 0 (S1714), and then performs the ending operation in which the elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is preset. It is determined whether or not the desired time (ending time) has passed (S1717). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, so the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1717). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717), then the big prize opening operation control unit 237 turns off the big hit game flag after the game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1718). The large winning opening process is completed (S1719). The content 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), then the grand prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not it is in the ending (S1715). Then, if the ending is in progress (Yes in S1715), the operations after S1717 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in S1715), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the large winning opening 125 is operating (opening) (S1716). Then, if it is not in operation (No in S1716), the operation after S1705 is executed, and if it is in operation (Yes in S1716), the operation after S1708 is executed.

[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, the jackpot game flag is ON in S1701 of FIG. 17 as a premise. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of the symbol (S1801, S1802, S1805). These determinations can be made based on, for example, the type of symbol set in the RAM 203 as setting information in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12).

When the type of the symbol is a big hit in the low-probability time-saving game state (Yes in S1801 and S1802), the game control unit 200 turns on the time-saving flag (S1803). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the low-probability time-saving game state. Further, the game control unit 200 sets an initial value of the lottery number J (S1804), 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-saving game state is performed 100 times, the low-probability time-saving game state ends and the low-probability time-saving non-game state is reached.

On the other hand, when the type of the symbol is a big hit in the low-probability time-saving non-game state (Yes in S1801 and No in S1802), the game control unit 200 ends the process without turning on both the time-saving flag and the high-accuracy flag. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after the jackpot is a low-probability time-saving non-game state.

When the type of the symbol is a jackpot in a high-probability time-saving game state (No in S1801, Yes in S1805), the game control unit 200 turns on the time-saving flag (S1806) and sets the initial value of the number of lottery J (S1807). ). The initial value of the lottery number J in this case is 10,000 times in the illustrated example. Further, the game control unit 200 turns on the high accuracy flag (S1808) and sets the initial value of the lottery number X (S1809). The initial value of the lottery number X is 10,000 times in the illustrated example. As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the high-probability time-saving game state. Then, if the lottery in this high-probability time-saving game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time-saving game state ends, and the low-probability time-saving non-game state is established.

On the other hand, when the type of symbol is a big hit in a high-probability time-saving non-game state (No in S1801 and S1805), the game control unit 200 turns on only the high-probability flag (S1808) and sets the initial value of the number of lottery X. (10000 times) is set (S1809). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the high-probability time-saving non-game state. Then, if the lottery in this high-probability time-saving no-game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time-saving no-game state ends, and the low-probability time-saving no-game state is established.

[Electric tulip processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip processing among the electric accessory processing shown in S804 of FIG.
In the electric tulip processing, the electric tulip motion 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, so the electric tulip processing is terminated (No in S1901). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1901), the electric tulip motion control unit 238 then determines whether or not the electric tulip 123 is operating (S1902).

When the electric tulip 123 is not operating (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 reduction 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 at the time of setting by S1903, an operation pattern of opening once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time saving flag is ON, opening of 1.80 seconds. An operation pattern that opens three times in time is set. In this way, normally, when the time saving flag is ON (when the time saving state is in the state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and it becomes easy to win a prize in the second starting port 122 (electric chew support). Is done. It should be noted that a plurality of operation patterns (types of auxiliary games) of the electric tulip 123 when the time saving flag is ON or OFF are prepared, and the operation is performed according to the type of hit determined by the normal symbol processing (see FIG. 16). It may be configured to set a pattern.

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

[Random number judgment method]
Here, a random number determination method performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 13), the ordinary symbol process (FIG. 16), and the like 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.
FIG. 20 (a) shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number used in a special symbol lottery, FIG. 20 (b) shows a configuration example of a jackpot symbol random number used in a special symbol lottery, and FIG. 20 (c) shows a special symbol lottery. A configuration example of the reach random number used and a configuration example of the winning random number used in the ordinary symbol lottery are shown in FIG. 20 (d), respectively.

With reference to FIG. 20A, as the determination value of the jackpot random number, the jackpot when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 at the time of jackpot determination is in the low probability state and the jackpot when the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is in the high probability state. Two types are set. The range of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300, from 0 to 299. In the case of a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) in a low probability state, only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. Further, in the case of a special symbol lottery in a 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 starting ports 121 and 122 are won in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery is performed, the winning probability is 10 times higher than in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the low probability state.
Here, to explain by taking a special symbol lottery in a low probability state as an example, the jackpot random number values (see S903 and S910) acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 are shown in FIG. 20. 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.

With reference to FIG. 20B, the jackpot symbols include low-probability symbol A, low-probability symbol B, high-probability symbol A, high-probability symbol B, high-probability symbol C, high-probability symbol D, high-probability symbol E, and latent. Eight types of probabilistic patterns are available. Here, the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B are symbols indicating that they are jackpots in the low-probability state, and among them, the low-probability symbol A is a jackpot in a long hit (8 rounds) and a low-probability short-time gaming state. Indicates that there is. The low-probability symbol B indicates that it is a long hit (4 rounds) and a big hit in a low-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol B indicate that they are long hits (15 rounds) and big hits in a high-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol C indicates that it is a long hit (8 rounds) and a big hit in a high-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol D indicates that it is a long hit (4 rounds) and a big hit in a high-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol E indicates a short hit (2 rounds) and a high-probability short-time non-game state jackpot. The latent probability symbol is a symbol indicating that it is a short hit (2 rounds) and a big hit in a high-probability short-time non-game state. Therefore, the high-probability symbol E and the latent probability symbol have the same game state after the jackpot game, but the latent probability symbol is a condition for performing a latent effect that does not clearly notify the player that the high-probability symbol is in the high-probability state. Therefore, it is provided separately from the high-probability symbol E. The range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249. Further, in the jackpot symbol random number, winning values are set for each of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122, which trigger the special symbol lottery.

In the low-probability symbol A, 35 values are assigned as winning values to both the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 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 symbol B, 15 values are assigned as winning values to both the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122. Therefore, when the jackpot 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 winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the high probability symbol A is 20/250 (= 2/25).
On the other hand, 150 values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning the high probability symbol A is 150/250 (= 15/25).

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

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

In the high-probability symbol D, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the high probability symbol D is 25/250 (= 1/10).
On the other hand, 10 values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning the high probability symbol D is 10/250 (= 1/25).

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

In the latent probability symbol, 100 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the latent symbol is 100/250 (= 2/5).
On the other hand, the winning value in the latent probability symbol is not assigned to the second starting port 122, and if the second starting port 122 is won, the winning value in the latent probability symbol will not be won.

Here, to explain using the low-probability symbol A as an example, the jackpot symbol random value (see S903 and S910) acquired when the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 is won is shown in FIG. ), It is determined whether or not the value matches the winning value of the low-probability symbol A, "0 to 34". Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to special symbol lottery such as low-probability symbol B.

As described above, by making the winning probability of the symbol type different between the case where the first starting port 121 is won and the case where the second starting opening 122 is won, various playability can be provided. In addition, the arrangement of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 on the game board 110 is devised so that it becomes easier to aim at either the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 in a specific state (mode). It is also possible to encourage the player to participate in a more active game by configuring the above.

Next, the determination of the reach random number will be described. The distribution of reach random numbers is set according to the number of holds, as will be described later. Here, as an example, a reach random number when the number of pending numbers is 0 will be described.
With reference to FIG. 20 (c), the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and the reach effect is a feasible fluctuation pattern (variation time) (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). Twenty-two random number values are assigned to (with reach), and 228 random number values are assigned to the lottery result (without reach) in which the reach effect is not a feasible variation pattern (for example, less than 13.5 seconds). That is, in the illustrated example, if a big hit is not made in the special symbol lottery, the reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125). Here, the reach effect is an effect performed on the image display unit 114 when the special symbol fluctuates. Hereinafter, the effect at the time of special symbol change in which the reach effect is not a feasible variation pattern is referred to as a non-reach effect, and the effect at the time of a special symbol change in which the reach effect is a feasible variation pattern is referred to as a reach effect. Called.

Here, demonstrating the presence of reach as an example, the reach random value (see S903 and S910) acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 is the reach in FIG. 20 (c). It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value of "0 to 21". Although detailed explanation is omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery without reach.

In many cases, when the special symbol changes, it is linked to the display control of the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (hereinafter, when these are not distinguished, they are referred to as special symbol indicators 221 and 222). , The image display unit 114 performs an effect using a decorative pattern. The decorative design is configured by displaying, for example, three rows of symbols consisting of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 8 are continuously written in the vertical direction. Further, the decorative pattern is displayed in any of a plurality of colors such as blue, green, and red. Details will be described later, but for example, the number part 411 (FIG. 49 described later) in each decorative pattern is displayed in blue, green, or red. Then, at the same time that the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 221, 222 is started, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 114 starts scrolling. In addition, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the special symbol (the start of scrolling of the decorative symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and at the same time, the decorative symbol is also fixedly stopped. In general, when the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, three identical numbers are lined up in a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally in the stop display of the decorative symbol. The effect using the decorative symbol that is performed along with the variable display of this special symbol is called a variable effect.

In the effect with reach, the following operations are performed with respect to the decorative pattern as a variable effect. First, one of the two symbols (sequential sequence) is temporarily stopped before the decorative symbol that scrolls in the vertical (horizontal) direction is fixedly stopped. At this time, the same numbers are temporarily stopped on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. To further explain, if the decorative symbols are scrolled in the vertical direction, the symbols having the same number are temporarily stopped in a row in the horizontal direction.
Next, the last row gradually slows down the scrolling speed, giving the player the expectation that three symbols with the same number will be aligned on a straight line. Then, after the last row is temporarily stopped, the three symbols are fixedly stopped.
Here, in the effect with reach, the SP reach effect or the SP / SP reach effect may be performed before the three symbols are fixedly stopped. The SP reach production is generally called super reach or special reach, and is a production that expects a bigger hit than the reach, and is a production of moving images in which various characters appear and the story develops. .. In addition, SP / SP reach is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and it is a production that makes you expect a bigger hit than SP reach, and it is a moving image that various characters appear and the story develops. It is a production of.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21 described later, in the present embodiment, the SP reach or the SP / SP reach effect is set to be executed when the fluctuation time is longer (for example, 90 seconds or 60 seconds). .. The above-mentioned variable effect performed together with the effect with reach is also referred to as a variable effect during reach.
On the other hand, in the non-reach effect, for example, the reach effect is not executed until the decorative symbol scrolling in the vertical (horizontal) direction is fixed and stopped, and the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. The symbol is fixed and stopped at.

In this way, when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is lost, the reach random number can be produced with a reach as a variable pattern in which the reach effect can be executed on the image display unit 114, or the reach effect can be executed. Decide whether to perform a non-reach effect that does not have a variable pattern. In addition, the reach random number is designed to give the player an appropriate sense of expectation while enabling efficient game progress by changing the execution ratio of the effect with reach according to the number of holds.
In addition, if the jackpot is won, the effect with reach will be performed, and finally the decorative pattern will be fixed and stopped with the same numbers aligned on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. Can be done. On the other hand, in the case of loss, in the effect with reach, the decorative symbols are fixedly stopped in the state where the same numbers are not aligned on the above straight line.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used in the ordinary symbol lottery will be described.
With reference to FIG. 20D, the range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time saving flag is OFF, and as the winning value when the time saving flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the state of no time saving, the player wins with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, if 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 9/10.

Here, when the time saving flag OFF is described as an example, the winning random number value (see S1003) acquired when the game ball of the gate 124, the first starting port 121, or the second starting port 122 passes through is shown in FIG. 20 (see S1003). It is determined whether or not the value matches "0", which is the winning value of the time saving flag OFF in d). Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the ordinary 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 (opening pattern of the electric tulip 123) of the auxiliary game to be performed when it is determined to be a hit in the ordinary symbol lottery. In this case, for example, a winning symbol random number for specifying the winning type in the normal symbol lottery is set in the same manner as the jackpot symbol random number for specifying the symbol type in the special symbol lottery (see FIG. 17B). Then, the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value of the hit symbol random number together with the random number value of the hit random number by the gate switch process (see FIG. 10) by the random number acquisition unit 231 and is acquired by the normal symbol determination unit 232. Identify the type of hit based on the random number value.
The range of random numbers, the ratio of winning values, and the values of winning values shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 20 are merely examples, and are not limited to the values shown.

[Example of setting fluctuation pattern]
Next, a variation pattern and a table setting example used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 13 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a variation pattern and a table setting example used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 21 shows a setting example of a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Although not shown, for other gaming states such as the high-probability time-saving gaming state, a table for setting the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process is individually provided.
Further, FIG. 21 shows a setting example when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 121. When the game ball wins in the second starting port 122, a table for setting the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process may be individually provided, or the game ball wins in the first starting port 121. The table to be referred to in some cases may be shared and referred to.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (Yes in S1302 of FIG. 13), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines the fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern random number. .. Specifically, in 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 acquisition unit 231 matches any of the variation pattern random number values assigned to each jackpot symbol. Determine the variation pattern based on what you do. For example, when the jackpot symbol is "high probability symbol A" and the variation pattern random number is "51", it matches the variation pattern random number range "50 to 69" assigned to "high probability symbol A" in FIG. Therefore, "PB3" is selected as the fluctuation pattern. The special symbol fluctuation time in this "PB3" is "90.18 seconds".

Further, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is wrong (when No in S1302 of FIG. 13), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 is based on the hold number U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number. To determine the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the hold number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is "0", the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 receives the reach random number value (see S903) acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231 together with the jackpot random number value. , It is determined whether the number is allocated to the reach random number range "0 to 21" or the reach random number range "22 to 249" allocated to the reserved number "0" of "off" in FIG. When the acquired reach random number is included in the reach random number range "0 to 21", the variation pattern random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231 is the reach random number range "0 to 21". The variation pattern is determined based on which of the variation pattern random number values assigned to "21" is matched. 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 has the fluctuation pattern random value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) acquired when the game ball wins the start ports 121 and 122, and the game state and reach of the pachinko game machine 100. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the conditions such as the presence or absence of the effect and the number of holds. Then, the information on 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. As will be described later, the effect control unit 300 corresponds to the variation time specified based on the information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command (executable in the variation time) as the effect when the special symbol changes. Is selected and executed.

[Structure of the RAM of the game control unit and the RAM of the effect control unit for performing the advance notice effect based on the prior determination]
Subsequently, the configuration 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 advance notice effect based on the prior determination will be described.
FIG. 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. FIG. 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 of the storage units shown in FIG. 22A.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, each of these storage units 204a to 204h is an area in which information indicating the distinction between the winning start ports (first start port 121 or second start port 122) is stored. It has an area where the acquired jackpot random number is stored, an area where the symbol random number is stored, an area where the reach random number is stored, and an area where the variation pattern random number is stored. That is, a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are stored in each of the storage units 204a to 204h.

Here, each random number is stored in order from the first storage unit 204a. More specifically, for example, when no random number is 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 a random number is 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. FIG. 23 (a) is a block diagram showing the configurations of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 23 (b) is a block diagram showing the configurations of the storage units shown in FIG. 23 (a).
As shown in FIG. 23A, the RAM 303 includes a first hold storage area 305 and a second hold storage area 306 as hold status storage areas for storing the state in which the hold ball is held. The first reserved storage area 305 and the second reserved storage area 306 correspond to a hold for winning a prize in the first starting port 121 and a holding for winning a prize in the second starting port 122, respectively, and each has four storage units. 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. Further, 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 hold flag storage area for turning on / off the hold flag and a notification flag storage for turning on / off the notification flag. Has an area and. 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 port 121 is 3, the holding flag is turned ON in the three holding flag storage areas of the 1st to 3rd storage units 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform the advance notice effect for each reserved ball based on the preliminary determination result. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 can set whether or not to perform a preliminary 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 advance notice effect is performed, and the notification flag is turned OFF when the advance notice effect is not performed. The details will be described later, but as a result of the pre-determination effect selection process (S2703), for example, when the advance notice effect is performed on the third reserved ball among the above three reserved balls, the third memory that is the target of the pre-determination In the notification flag storage area of unit 305c, the notification flag is turned ON.

Further, although not particularly shown, the RAM 203 has an area in which pre-determination information is stored (hereinafter, a pre-determination information storage area), in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 22A. The pre-determination information is information obtained by the pre-determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) based on each of the above random numbers. The content of the pre-judgment information is the same as the information obtained as various judgment results in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11). Specifically, the type of symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) can execute the reach effect. This is information to indicate whether the length is long or the content of the fluctuation pattern. The pre-judgment information stored in the pre-judgment information storage area is unique to the hold information (hereinafter referred to as hold information) corresponding to the winning ball (holding ball) for which the pre-judgment processing has been performed, or separately from this hold information. At the 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 process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) will be described in detail.
In the pre-determination process in the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 performs pre-determination as follows using a random number table similar to the random number configuration example described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

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

After the pre-determination of the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number of S2402 or S2403, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the game state is the time saving state (S2404), and determines that the game state is the time saving state (Yes in S2404). A table for the time saving state is selected, and the reach random number is pre-determined (S2405). Further, a table for the time saving state is selected, and the fluctuation pattern random number is pre-determined (S2406).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving state is not obtained (No in S2404), the table for the time saving state is selected and the reach random number is preliminarily determined (S2407). Further, a table for the time saving stateless state is selected, and the fluctuation pattern random number is pre-determined (S2408).

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

Here, the above-mentioned pre-judgment includes a random number value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the starting ports 121 and 122, and a determination table used in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 20). This was performed using a judgment table having the same configuration as (see). 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, the subroutine of the jackpot determination process (see S1108 and FIG. 12 in FIG. 11) used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 11) is called to determine the random number in the above-mentioned 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 separately from the jackpot determination process in order to determine the random number in the pre-determination process. Therefore, the number of control instructions can be reduced, and an increase in the size of the program related to the jackpot determination process and the pre-determination process can be suppressed. Further, as described above, when the determination table used for the pre-judgment has the same configuration as the determination table used for the jackpot determination, the determination table used for the jackpot determination may also be used for the pre-judgment.

Further, although only the preliminary determination (whether or not it is a big hit) regarding the special symbol lottery has been described here, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern when performing the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol is also pre-read (preliminary determination). I do. For the selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol lottery, the random value for the variation pattern selection (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) and the variation pattern table (see FIG. 21) acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the starting ports 121 and 122. (See) and (see S1109 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11). Therefore, even in the look-ahead of the fluctuation pattern, the random value for selecting the fluctuation pattern acquired at the time of winning and the look-ahead table having the same configuration as the fluctuation pattern table used in the fluctuation pattern selection processing of the special symbol processing are used for selection. Fluctuation patterns can be pre-read.

In this case, in order to pre-read the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process, the subroutine of the variation pattern selection process used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 11) (see S1109 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11) is called and used. be able to. Further, as the look-ahead table used for pre-reading the variation pattern selection, the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern selection process of the special symbol processing may be used. With this configuration, the number of control instructions related to look-ahead of variation pattern selection can be reduced, and an increase in the size of the program can be suppressed.

If the pre-judgment process and the jackpot judgment process at the time of special symbol change are performed by the same subroutine using the same judgment table group, the execution time of each process is different, so that the pre-judgment result and the special symbol change time. The judgment result by the jackpot judgment processing of the above may be different. That is, it is a case where the gaming state (high probability state or low probability state, time saving state or time saving no state) of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has changed by the start of the special symbol change after the execution of the pre-determination process. In this case, since different types of judgment tables are used depending on the game state, the specific judgment table used for the judgment differs between the time when the pre-judgment process is executed and the time when the jackpot judgment process is executed. .. Therefore, even if the same random number value acquired at the time of winning the starting ports 121 and 122 is used, the preliminary determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may differ. In such a case, if the game state changes by the start of the special symbol change after the pre-determination process is executed in the effect control unit 300, the effect based on the pre-determination result is not executed (prohibited) control or the like. You may do.

[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 the main process shown in FIG. 25 (a) and the interrupt process shown in FIG. 25 (b). With reference to FIG. 25A, the effect control unit 300 first makes initial settings at startup (S2501), sets the cycle of the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (S2502), and then follows the set cycle. , While updating the random number used in the effect control (S2503), the interrupt process is accepted.

The interrupt processing 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 content (effect pattern) is selected. In addition, the effect control unit 300 performs an effect button process for accepting an 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 of the selected effect pattern to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S2513). As a result, the image display and sound output to the image display unit 114, the operation of the movable accessory 115, the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, and the like are performed.

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

When the received command is not the pre-determination result command or the hold number increase command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is the fluctuation start command (S2604). This fluctuation start command is a command set in the game control unit 200 in the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 11 (S1111) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is a fluctuation start command (Yes in S2604), the effect control unit 300 executes the effect selection process (S2605). Further, when the fluctuation start command is received, a random 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. 25 (a). The details of the effect selection process will be described later.

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

If the received command is not a pre-judgment result command, a hold number increase command, a fluctuation start command, or a fluctuation stop command (No in S2601, S2604, and S2606), the effect control unit 300 starts the opening operation of the jackpot game with the received command. It is determined whether or not it is an opening command for the command (S2608). This opening command is a command that was set in the stopped processing 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 an opening command (Yes in S2608), the effect control unit 300 executes the jackpot effect selection process (S2609). The details of the jackpot effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a pre-judgment result command, a hold number increase command, a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, or an opening command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, and S2608), the effect control unit 300 receives a jackpot game. It is determined whether or not the ending command is for starting the ending operation of (S2610). This ending command is a command that was set in the large 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 an ending command (Yes in S2610), the effect control unit 300 executes the ending effect selection process (S2611). The details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

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

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination effect selection process (S2603) and the effect selection process (S2605) of FIG. 26.
In the pre-determination effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the pre-determination result command received from the game control unit 200 (S2801). Further, the effect control unit 300 analyzes the hold number increase command received from the game control unit 200 (S2802). Then, the effect control unit 300 selects an effect pattern (pre-determination effect pattern) used in the pre-determination effect based on the pre-determination result command and the hold number increase command (S2803).

Here, as the pre-judgment effect pattern, various effect patterns can be provided to foretell the random number determination result by the special symbol processing before the start of the fluctuation based on the random number determination result by the special symbol processing. For example, an effect such as a hold display effect or a continuous advance notice effect can be provided as a pre-determination effect pattern. In the present embodiment, when a reserved ball is generated, a display indicating the number of reserved balls is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218 and the second special symbol hold indicator 219 of the display 130 (see FIG. 2). At the same time, the image display unit 114 is displayed on hold to indicate the occurrence of hold and the number of holds (hold display effect). Therefore, in this hold display effect, by reflecting the pre-judgment result in the display mode of the hold display, the player is notified of the judgment result when the random number is subsequently determined by the special symbol processing for the hold ball. It can be a suggestive pre-judgment effect.

In addition, although the case where the hold display effect is used as the pre-judgment effect has been described here, various advance notice effects can be produced by reflecting it in various effects performed before the start of the fluctuation based on the random number determination result by the special symbol processing. Will be able to do. For example, an effect using an effect image displayed on the image display unit 114, an effect by emitting light from a board lamp 116 or a frame lamp 157, an effect by an operation of a movable accessory, an effect by acoustic output such as music or sound effects, etc. are performed in advance. It can be set as a judgment effect pattern.

Further, the pre-determination effect is executed in accordance with the symbol change for other winning balls performed before the symbol change for the winning ball (reserved ball) for which the pre-determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of reserved balls is four per one starting port (first starting port 121 or second starting port 122) (see FIG. 9). In addition, priority shall be given to the digestion of the reserved ball at the second starting port 122. Here, when the upper limit of the reserved balls of the second starting port 122 is set to 4, for example, if a preliminary determination is made for a reserved ball having the second starting port 122, the symbol of the reserved ball is changed. Prior to this, a maximum of four winning balls will be changed in design, including the change that is currently changing (referred to as the change). In the advance notice effect related to the reserved ball for which the pre-judgment has been made, if the symbol change is performed a plurality of times before the symbol change is performed for the reserved ball, the advance notice effect (continuous notice effect) that spans the multiple symbol changes. ) May be performed.

For example, as a continuous advance notice effect, the same color chance eye effect may be executed. The same color chance eye production is to stop all decorative symbols in the same color when stopping at a decorative symbol indicating that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order without establishing reach (that is, the same color chance eye production). It is a notice production (to be established). By executing this same-color chance eye with a plurality of consecutive symbol fluctuations or a single symbol variation, it is expected that the lottery result of the later special symbol lottery will be a big hit. In other words, the same color chance eye effect can be regarded as an effect executed on condition that there is a hold after the symbol change in which the same color chance eye effect is executed.

Here, although the details will be described later, the same-color chance-eye effect is executed according to the chance-eye scenario. The chance eye scenario is a table that specifically determines the decorative pattern to be stopped in the same color chance eye production. For example, a case where each decorative pattern indicating the numbers "1" to "8" is displayed in any of "blue", "green", and "red" will be described. Specifically, the decorative symbols indicating "two", "four", "six", and "eight" are displayed in "blue", and the decorative symbols indicating "one" and "five" are displayed in "green". , "Three", "Seven" are displayed in "red" to explain an example. Then, using such a decorative pattern, a plurality of same-color chance eyes are set. Here, it is a combination of "246" displayed in "blue", "115" displayed in "green", and "773" displayed in "red". Then, each of these plurality of same-color chance eyes is set so that the degree of expectation (reliability) is high enough to expect a big hit in the order of "blue", "green", and "red". There is. In addition, when the pre-judgment result is a big hit, it is more likely that a color with high expectation (for example, "red") will be selected, as compared with the case where the pre-judgment result is out of order. Random numbers of directing random numbers are assigned. In addition, the combination of "246", "115", and "773" displayed as the same color chance eye is out of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery, and the same color chance eye production is not executed. It is a combination that is not used in some cases. By the way, a plurality of chance eye scenarios may be set according to the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold. Then, which of the same color chance eyes is to be displayed is determined by lottery using, for example, the random number value of the effect random number updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a).

Then, the effect control unit 300 sets the hold number command including the value of the hold number after addition and the information of the pre-determination effect pattern selected in the pre-determination effect selection process in the RAM 303 (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 pre-determination effect pattern. By receiving the hold number command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for drawing and outputting the image or sound corresponding to the selected pre-determination effect pattern on the VDP 314. The VDP 314 reads image data and acoustic data for representing the selected pre-determination effect pattern from the CGROM 315 and SNDROM 316 based on the display list and the like, and expresses the pre-determination effect using the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156. ..

In the effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S2811). Further, the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 is subtracted by 1 (S2812). Then, the effect control unit 300 displays on the image display unit 114 based on various setting information (information such as a symbol type, a game state after a big hit game, a fluctuation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. A variation effect pattern of symbol variation due to an image is selected (S2813).

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

Although not described in detail, in the selection process of 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 variation display of the decorative pattern, the background effect, the notice effect, and the like are determined. The decorative symbol variation display is an effect display performed by the image display unit 114 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol performed by the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. In the variable display of this decorative pattern, a reach effect or the like is executed. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, when a plurality of fluctuation 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. 25 (a)). , The effect random number value is acquired when the variation start command is received), and the variation effect pattern may be selected by lottery.

Further, in the effect selection process, the decorative symbol to be displayed as the stop symbol is determined in response to the special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol lottery. For example, when a special symbol designation command indicating that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order is received, the effect control unit 300 uses the effect random number (see S2603 in FIG. 26 (a)) to display it as a stop symbol. The decorative pattern to be used (for example, "534") is determined. In addition, unlike this description, the image / sound control unit 310 may determine the decorative symbol to be displayed as the stop symbol instead of the effect control unit 300 according to the special figure designation command. In addition, for example, the decorative pattern displayed in the combination of "534" is a combination that is not used when the same color chance eye effect is executed. This suppresses the player from expecting the combination of decorative symbols. To further explain, the combination of decorative patterns used in the same color chance eye is not used in normal loss. Therefore, when the combination of decorative symbols as the same color chance eye is displayed, the player can easily recognize that it is a special combination although it is not a big hit. That is, since it is easy for the player to recognize that the same color chance eye has been established, it is easy for the player to understand the production, and the production effect is enhanced.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process (S2609) of FIG. 26.
In this jackpot effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (including information about the type of jackpot symbol) (S3001), and selects an effect pattern (big hit effect pattern) (S3002). .. Then, the effect control unit 300 reads the image data and acoustic data used for the effect according to the selected jackpot effect pattern from the ROM 302, sets the jackpot effect start command instructing the selected effect together with these data in the RAM 303, and sets the RAM 303. The jackpot effect selection process ends (S3003). As a result, the production during the big hit is determined. In the selection of the jackpot effect pattern (S3002), a determination may be made based on a random number value acquired when a command is received. The jackpot effect can be regarded as an effect performed when the jackpot game related to the determination and fluctuation of the previous special symbol lottery is executed.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (S2611) of FIG. 26.
In this ending effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (including information about the type of jackpot symbol) (S3101), and selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) (S3102). .. Then, the effect control unit 300 reads the image data and acoustic data used for the effect according to the selected ending effect pattern from the ROM 302, sets the ending effect start command instructing the selected effect together with these data in the RAM 303, and sets the RAM 303. The ending effect selection process ends (S3103). In the selection of the ending effect pattern (S3102), a determination may be made based on a random number value acquired when the command is received.

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

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2612) of FIG.
The effect control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state has been 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 a customer waiting command (No in S3201), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not 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 is terminated.

When the measurement flag is ON (after Yes in S3204 or ON in S3203), the effect control unit 300 then 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 terminated. 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 wait effect command for performing the customer wait effect (demo effect) to the RAM 303. Is set to and the customer waiting command reception process is terminated (S3207).

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

If 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 process. (S3302).

After that, the effect control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (S2513) of FIG. 25B, and issues the command set in the RAM 303 by the above command reception process and effect button process 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 / acoustic control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, sound output, operate the movable accessory 115, emit light from the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, and the like. To execute the set effect.

[Variable production pattern table]
32 and 33 are diagrams showing an example of setting the variation effect pattern and the table used in the variation effect pattern selection (S2813) in the effect selection process of FIG. 27 (b). Note that FIG. 32 shows a variation effect pattern table for jackpots in the low-probability time-saving no-game state, and FIG. 33 shows a variation effect pattern table for loss in the low-probability time-saving no-game state.

A plurality of variable effect patterns are set in the variable effect pattern table for jackpot shown in FIG. 32. For the variation patterns "PA1" to "PA6", "PB1" to "PB14", and "PC1 to PC2" set using FIG. 21 above, the variation effect patterns "EA1" to "EA6", ""EB1" to "EB14" and "EC1 to EC2" are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis.
Further, a plurality of variation effect patterns are set in the variation effect pattern table for deviation shown in FIG. 33. The variation effect patterns "ER1" to "ER10" are associated with the variation patterns "PR1" to "PR10" set using FIG. 21 on a one-to-one basis.

Here, the variable effect is an effect for notifying the determination result of the special symbol lottery (that is, whether or not a big hit) is produced by displaying the decorative symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display.
Further, in the illustrated variation effect pattern, "pseudo continuous number of times", "normal", "SP reach", and "SPSP reach" 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 the pseudo-continuous production (pseudo-ream). This pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes it appear as if a plurality of times of variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in the variable display of one variation of the special symbol. In the pseudo continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 changes the decorative symbol before the reach state, temporarily stops the decorative symbol, and then starts the variable display of the decorative symbol again. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous production, after the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol, the temporary stop and re-variation of the decorative symbol are repeated for the set pseudo-continuous number of times, and then the fixed stop is performed to obtain one variation of the special symbol. Finish the variable display. In other words, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect executed in the variation display for one variation of the special symbol, and is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the variation.

Here, the temporary stop is a pseudo-stop state in which the decorative symbol seems to be stopped at first glance, but the symbol is actually slightly swaying. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is treated as if the fluctuation is continuing in terms of game control. Further, the fixed stop of the decorative symbol means a state in which the fixed symbol is fixed as a stopped symbol in the variable display for one variation of the special symbol. Further, after all three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, all three decorative symbols are finally stopped. Then, the final stop of all three decorative symbols is the final stop of the decorative symbols. In the following description, the state in which all three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped may be referred to as shaking fluctuation.

In the illustrated example, the "pseudo-continuous number" is set between "-", "1", "2", "3", that is, 0 to 3 times. In addition, the number of pseudo-continuouss is set in association with the degree of expectation (reliability) that makes a big hit expected. That is, the higher the number of pseudo-continuouss, the higher the expectation. In addition, when the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit as compared with the case where the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, a large number of pseudo-continuous times (for example, "3") may be selected. Random numbers of the production random numbers are assigned so that

"Normal" indicates the type of normal reach effect. In the illustrated example, any one of "N1", "N2", "N3", and "N4" is executed as the type of the normal reach effect.
"SP reach" indicates the type of SP reach effect. In the illustrated example, any 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 larger the number, the higher the degree of expectation. In addition, when the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit as compared with the case where the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, the SP reach effect (for example, "SP3") having a large number is selected. Random numbers of production random numbers are assigned so that the possibility is high.

“SPSP reach” indicates the type of SPSP reach effect. In the illustrated example, any 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 larger the number, the higher the degree of expectation. In addition, when the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit as compared with the case where the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, the SPSP reach effect (for example, "SPSP3") having a large number is selected. Random numbers of production random numbers are assigned so that the possibility is high.

By the way, the effect control unit 300 determines the variation effect pattern based on the table shown in FIG. 32. Specifically, the effect control unit 300 selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern set in the variation 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 variable effect pattern "EB1", the "pseudo-continuous number of times" is "-", that is, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. Further, "N1" is executed as "normal", "SP1" is executed as "SP reach", and "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP reach".

Here, for example, in the jackpot symbol “low probability symbol A”, a jackpot game in which the number of rounds in which the jackpot 125 operates is “8” is set. In the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol A", a jackpot game with a number of rounds of "15" is set. Further, in the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol B", a jackpot game with a number of rounds of "15" is set, and in the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol C", a jackpot game with a number of rounds of "8" is set and a jackpot is set. In the symbol "high probability symbol D", a jackpot game in which the number of rounds is "4" is set.

In addition, depending on the type of jackpot, "SUPER rehabilitation bonus", "impact bonus", "pay raise bonus", and "charge rush" are executed as effects at the time of jackpot. For example, in the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol A", the "SUPER rehabilitation bonus" is executed. In addition, a "pay raise bonus" is executed for the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol B". Further, in the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol C", a "pay raise bonus" or a "impact bonus" is executed. In addition, in the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol D", a "pay raise bonus" is executed. In addition, in the jackpot symbol "high probability symbol E", "charge rush" is executed. In addition, "SUPER rehabilitation bonus", "impact bonus", "pay raise bonus", and "charge rush" are examples of production names for identifying the type of jackpot.

By the way, when each of "SUPER rehabilitation bonus", "impact bonus", "pay raise bonus", and "charge rush" is executed, for example, in the opening operation, the effect name for identifying the type of jackpot is notified. Here, since the number of rounds of "SUPER rehabilitation bonus", "impact bonus", and "charge rush" are "15", "8", and "2", respectively, the player identifies the type of jackpot. It is possible to recognize the number of rounds to be executed from the effect name for performing. On the other hand, the "pay raise bonus" is a so-called rank-up bonus, and since the number of rounds is any of "15", "8", and "4", the player can identify the type of jackpot. The number of rounds cannot be recognized from the production name. In other words, the "SUPER rehabilitation bonus" and "impact bonus" suggest the number of rounds by each production name, while the "pay raise bonus" does not suggest the number of rounds by the production name.

In addition, since the game state after the jackpot is "high probability state" for "SUPER rehabilitation bonus", "pay raise bonus", and "charge rush", the player can use the production name to identify the type of jackpot. , It is possible to recognize the game state after the big hit. On the other hand, in the "impact bonus", since the game state after the jackpot is either "high probability state" or "low probability state", the player can hit the jackpot from the effect name for identifying the type of jackpot. The later game state cannot be recognized. In other words, the "SUPER rehabilitation bonus" and the "pay raise bonus" suggest the game state after the big hit by each effect name, while the "pay raise bonus" does not suggest the game state after the big hit by the effect name.

The combination of decorative symbols displayed as stop symbols is set according to the type of jackpot. For example, in the "low probability symbol A" which is a jackpot that becomes a low probability state after the jackpot, for example, from any of the even numbered stop symbols (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.) in which the stop symbol is a so-called blue symbol The stop symbol is determined by lottery based on the random number value of the effect random number updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) (for example, "444"). Similarly, for example, in the "high probability symbol A", the stop symbol is determined by lottery from any of the stop symbols (three, seven, etc.) in which the stop symbol is a so-called red symbol (for example, "777"). Further, in the "high probability symbol C", the stop symbol is determined by lottery from any of the stop symbols (1, 5, 9, etc.) in which the stop symbol is a so-called green symbol (for example, "11 11"). In addition, the reach is set by determining the stop symbol.

[Preliminary judgment effect pattern selection example]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the contents of the selection process of the pre-determination effect pattern.
Next, the flow of the pre-determination effect pattern selection process (FIG. 27, S2803) will be described with reference to FIG. 34.
As shown in FIG. 34, the effect control unit 300 first executes the hold change effect setting process (S3401). Next, the effect control unit 300 executes the same color chance eye effect setting process (S3402).

[Pending change effect setting process]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the setting process of the pending change effect.
Next, the flow of the hold change effect setting process (FIG. 34, S3401) will be described with reference to FIG. 35.

As shown in FIG. 35, the effect control unit 300 first determines the final display color in the hold change effect based on the random number value of the effect random number updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) (S3501). Here, the final display color indicates the display color of the hold image 52 (described later) of the look-ahead target hold when the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the look-ahead target hold is started. In other words, the final display color indicates the final display color when the hold image 52 of the look-ahead target hold moves to the display position of the variable image 51 (described later) in the hold change effect. The details of the process of determining the final display color will be described later.

Next, the effect control unit 300 determines the pending change scenario based on the random number value of the effect random number updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) (S3502). This hold change scenario is a scenario of the hold change effect executed in the read-ahead target hold. The details of the process for determining the pending change scenario will be described later.

[Hold change effect final display color setting table]
FIG. 36 is a final display color setting table in the hold change effect.
Next, the final display color setting table set in S3501 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 36.

As shown in FIG. 36, the final display color setting table is a table for determining the final display color in the pending change effect. Further, a plurality of final display color setting tables are set according to the game state, the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process, and the fluctuation pattern (for example, the presence / absence of SP reach).

In FIG. 36 (1), the final display color setting table when the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low probability time saving no game state (low probability time saving no game), SP reach is not executed, and normal reach is executed is shown. Shown.
In FIG. 36 (2), the final display color setting table when the pre-judgment result is a big hit (high-probability symbol A) in the low-probability time-saving non-game state and normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach are executed is shown. Shown.

In FIG. 36 (3), the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving no-game state (low-probability time-saving no game), SPSP reach is not executed, and normal reach and SP reach are executed. Shows the setting table.
In FIG. 36 (4), the pre-judgment result is a big hit (high-probability symbol A) in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, and the final display color when SPSP reach is not executed and normal reach and SP reach are executed. Shows the setting table.

First, in FIGS. 36 (1) to 36 (4), "white", "blue", "yellow", "green", "red", and "gold" are set as the final display colors. Although the details will be described later, the expectations of "white", "blue", "yellow", "green", "red", and "gold" as the colors of the reserved image 52 are higher in this order. Is set to.
Further, in FIGS. 36 (1) to 36 (4), random numbers (“0” to “99”) of the effect random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) are set according to the final display color. ing.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 36 (1) to 36 (4), names are given for each final display color for convenience. Specifically, in FIG. 36 (1), the final display color patterns “HW1”, “HB1”, “HY1”, “HG1”, “HR1”, and “HN1” are set, and in FIG. 36 (2). Is set with the final display color patterns "KW1", "KB1", "KY1", "KG1", "KR1", and "KN1". Similarly, in FIG. 36 (3), the final display color patterns “IW1”, “IB1”, “IY1”, “IG1”, “IR1”, and “IN1” are set, and in FIG. 36 (4), the final display color patterns are set. The final display color patterns "JW1", "JB1", "JY1", "JG1", "JR1", and "JN1" are set.

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (1), when the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving no-game state and only normal reach is executed, "blue" is set as the final display color. Random numbers "5" to "39" of the effect random numbers are set in the display color pattern "HB1". That is, this final display color pattern "HB1" is executed with a probability of 35% (35/100) in the case where the pre-determination result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving no-game state.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (2), when the pre-judgment result is a big hit in the low-probability time-saving no-game state and SPSP reach is executed, "red" is set as the final display color. Random numbers "40" to "94" of the effect random numbers are set in the color pattern "KR1". That is, this final display color pattern "KR1" is executed with a probability of 55% (55/100) when the pre-determination result is a big hit in a low-probability time-saving no-game state.

Here, in the illustrated example, when the pre-judgment result is a big hit as shown in FIG. 36 (2), compared with the case where the pre-judgment result is out of order as shown in FIG. 36 (1). , The random number value of the production random number is assigned so that the final display color (“gold”, “red”, etc.) with high expectation is highly likely to be selected. Further, as compared with the case where the pre-judgment result is out of order as shown in FIG. 36 (1), when the pre-judgment result is a big hit as shown in FIG. 36 (2), the final display with a low degree of expectation. Random numbers of production random numbers are assigned so that the possibility that a color (“white”, “blue”, etc.) is selected is low. By setting the final display color in this way, for example, when the final display color is "gold" or "red", it is a big hit than when the final display color is "white" or "blue". You can expect the player to do that.

Here, although detailed description is omitted, as shown in FIG. 36 (3), when the pre-determination result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving non-game state and normal reach and SP reach are executed, FIG. As shown in 1), the final display color with high expectation is more likely to be selected and the final display color with low expectation is less likely to be selected than when only normal reach is executed. The random number value of the production random number is assigned so as to be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (4), when the preliminary determination result is a big hit and the SP reach is executed in the low probability time saving non-game state, the SP SP reach is executed as shown in FIG. 36 (2). Random numbers of directing random numbers are assigned so that the final display color with high expectation is less likely to be selected and the final display color with low expectation is more likely to be selected. ing.

[Pending change scenario setting table]
FIG. 37 is a pending change scenario setting table.
Next, the pending change scenario setting table set in S3502 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

As shown in FIG. 37, the hold change scenario setting table is a table for specifically determining the hold change of the look-ahead target hold executed in the hold change effect. Further, a plurality of hold change scenario setting tables are set according to the final display color pattern shown in FIG. 36 and the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold. Further explaining, the hold change scenario setting table is set to realize the hold change according to the final display color set according to the degree of expectation, as described with reference to FIG. 36.

FIG. 37 (1) shows a hold change scenario setting table in the case where the final display color pattern “HB1”, that is, the final display color is blue and the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold is “2”. FIG. 37 (2) shows a hold change scenario setting table in the case where the final display color pattern “KR1”, that is, the final display color is red and the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold is “2”.

Further, in the "pre-reading target display color" of the hold change scenario setting table shown in FIGS. 37 (1) and 37 (2), the display color in the first hold image 52 is in the "1" column, and the second hold image. The display color in the 52 is shown in the “2” column, the display color in the third reserved image 52 is shown in the “3” column, and the display color in the fourth reserved image 52 is shown in the “4” column. The details of the first reserved image 52 to the fourth reserved image 52 will be described later.

Further, in the hold change scenario setting table shown in FIGS. 37 (1) and 37 (2), the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold is “2”. Then, the read-ahead target hold is first displayed on the third hold image 52, and then moves to the second hold image 52 and the first hold image 52 in order. Therefore, in the pending change scenario setting table shown in FIGS. 37 (1) and 37 (2), the display colors are set for the display colors "1" to "3", while the display colors are set for the display color "4". Is not set. In addition, in FIGS. 37 (1) and 37 (2), it is indicated as “−” that the display color is not set.

In the hold change scenario setting table shown in FIG. 37 (1), a name is given to each hold change scenario pattern for convenience. Specifically, the pending change scenario patterns "HB101" to "HB103" are provided. Then, in each of these hold change scenario patterns "HB101" to "HB103", the read-ahead target hold is displayed in which display color as the third hold image 52, the second hold image 52, and the first hold image 52. It is set whether to be done. All of the hold change scenario patterns "HB101" to "HB103" are set to be the "display color" of the first hold image 52, that is, "blue" as the final display color.
Further, in FIG. 37 (1), random numbers (“0” to “99”) of the effect random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) are set for each pending change scenario pattern.

Here, for example, in the hold change scenario pattern “HB102” shown in FIG. 37 (1), “3”, that is, the display color of the third hold image 52 is “white”, “2”, that is, the second hold image 52. “Blue” and “1” are set as the display color, that is, “blue” is set as the display color of the first reserved image 52. Further, in the pending change scenario pattern "HB102", random numbers "35" to "69" of the effect random numbers are set. This pending change scenario pattern "HB102" is executed with a probability of 35% (35/100).

Similarly, in the hold change scenario setting table shown in FIG. 37 (2), hold change scenario patterns “KR101” to “KR112” are provided. In each of these hold change scenario patterns "KR101" to "KR112", which display color is the hold image 52 of the look-ahead target hold as the third hold image 52, the second hold image 52, and the first hold image 52. It is set whether it is displayed in. All of the hold change scenario patterns "KR101" to "KR112" are set to be the first hold image 52, that is, "red" as the final display color.
Further, in FIG. 37 (2), random numbers (“0” to “99”) of the effect random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) are set for each pending change scenario pattern.

Here, for example, in the hold change scenario pattern “KR112” shown in FIG. 37 (2), “3”, that is, the display color of the third hold image 52 is “red”, “2”, that is, the second hold image 52. “Red” is set as the display color, “1”, that is, “red” is set as the display color of the first reserved image 52. Further, in the pending change scenario pattern "KR112", random numbers "96" to "99" of the production random numbers are set. This pending change scenario pattern "KR112" is executed with a probability of 5% (5/100).

[Selection example of same color chance eye production setting process]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the contents of the same color chance eye effect setting process.
Next, the flow of the same color chance eye effect setting process (FIG. 38, S3802) will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not there is one or more holds prior to the read-ahead target hold (S3801). Then, when it is determined that there is one or more holds before the look-ahead target hold (Yes in S3801), the effect control unit 300 plans to execute the effect without reach for all the holds before the look-ahead target hold. Is determined (S3802).

Then, when it is determined that all the holds before the read-ahead target hold are scheduled to execute the reachless effect (Yes in S3802), the effect control unit 300 uses the pre-determination result command and the random number value of the effect random number. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to execute the same color chance eye effect (S3803).
Then, when it is determined that the same color chance eye effect is to be executed (Yes in S3803), the effect control unit 300 executes the same color chance eye effect setting (S3804).

Further, when it is not determined that there is one or more holds before the read-ahead target hold (No in S3801), it is not determined that all the holds before the look-ahead target hold are scheduled to execute the reachless effect. In the case (No in S3802) or when the same color chance eye effect is not executed (No in S3803), the effect control unit 300 ends the same color chance eye effect setting process.

Here, in S3803, the ratio of determining that the same color chance eye effect is to be executed may be set to be different depending on the lottery result of the special symbol lottery, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. For example, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the ratio of executing the same color chance eye effect is set to be higher than the case where the lottery result is out of order. Further, the color of the decorative symbol to be stopped in the same color chance eye production may be set to be different depending on the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. For example, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, it is set so that the color with high expectation (for example, "red") is more likely to be selected than the case where the lottery is out of order.

Further, in the above description, it has been described that it is determined whether to execute the same color chance eye effect based on the pre-determination result command, the random number value of the effect random number, and the like (S3802), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether to execute the same color chance eye effect while determining whether the read-ahead target hold is equal to or greater than the reach. Further, instead of the condition that the read-ahead target hold is reach or more, it may be determined whether to execute the same color chance eye effect based on the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235. Further, even if it is not determined that all the holds before the read-ahead target hold are scheduled to execute the non-reach effect (No in S3802), the conditions that can be executed from the next change with the reach change (all reach). As long as none of the effects is satisfied, the same color chance eye effect setting may be made feasible.

Further, it may be decided whether or not to execute the same color chance eye effect based on the conditions other than the above description. For example, it may be decided whether or not to execute the same color chance eye effect based on the game state at the time of winning the pre-reading target hold. To explain further, at the time of winning the pre-reading target hold, if the time is shortened, the same color chance eye effect is not executed, and if the time is not shortened, the same color chance eye effect can be executed. Good. Further, it may be decided whether or not the same color chance eye effect is executed depending on whether or not the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high or whether or not the game is in a high probability time-saving game state.

Further, in addition to each of the above conditions, it may be determined whether or not to execute the same color chance eye effect based on the display mode of the hold before the read-ahead target hold. To further explain, at the time of winning the pre-reading target hold, if the hold change effect is executed in the hold before the pre-read target hold, it may be decided not to execute the same color chance eye effect. For example, at the time of winning the pre-reading target hold, if the hold change effect is executed on the hold image 52 of the hold before the pre-read target hold, it may be decided not to execute the same color chance eye effect. Alternatively, at the time of winning the pre-reading target hold, if the hold change effect is not executed on the hold image 52 of the hold prior to the pre-read target hold, it may be decided to execute the same color chance eye effect.

[Same color chance eye production setting process]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the contents of the setting process of the same color chance eye effect.
Next, the flow of the same color chance eye effect setting process (FIG. 38, S3804) will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

As shown in FIG. 39, the effect control unit 300 first determines the final display color at the same color chance eye based on the random number value of the effect random number updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) (S3901). Here, the final display color in the same color chance eye indicates the display color of the decorative symbol 41 that is stopped in the special symbol variation of the hold immediately before the special symbol variation corresponding to the read-ahead target hold. In other words, when the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the read-ahead target hold is started, the display color of the decorative symbol that is stopped in the same color chance eye effect is shown. The details of the process of determining the final display color in the same color chance eye will be described later.

Next, the effect control unit 300 determines the same color chance eye scenario based on the random number value of the effect random number updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) (S3902). This same-color chance-eye scenario is a scenario of the same-color chance eye that is executed up to the special symbol change of the hold immediately before the special symbol change of the hold to be read ahead. The details of the process for determining the same color chance eye scenario will be described later.

[Same color chance eye final display color setting table]
FIG. 40 is a final display color setting table in the same color chance eye production.
Next, the final display color setting table set in S3901 of FIG. 39 will be described with reference to FIG. 40.

As shown in FIG. 40, the final display color setting table is a table for determining the final display color execution in the same color chance eye effect. Further, a plurality of final display color setting tables are set according to the game state, the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process, and the fluctuation pattern (for example, the presence / absence of SP reach).

In FIG. 40 (1), the final display color setting table when the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low probability time saving no game state (low probability time saving no game), SP reach is not executed, and normal reach is executed is shown. Shown.
In FIG. 40 (2), the final display color setting table when the pre-judgment result is a big hit (high-probability symbol A) in the low-probability time-saving non-game state and normal reach, SP reach, and SPSP reach are executed is shown. Shown.

In FIG. 40 (3), the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low probability time saving no game state (low probability time saving no game), SPSP reach is not executed, and the final display color is executed when normal reach and SP reach are executed. Shows the setting table.
In FIG. 40 (4), the pre-judgment result is a big hit (high-probability symbol A) in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, and the final display color when SPSP reach is not executed and normal reach and SP reach are executed. Shows the setting table.

First, in FIGS. 40 (1) to 40 (4), "blue", "green", and "red" are set as the final display colors. Although details will be described later, "blue", "green", and "red" as the final display colors of the decorative symbol 41 are set so that the degree of expectation is higher in this order.
Further, in FIGS. 40 (1) to 40 (4), random numbers (“0” to “99”) of the effect random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) are set according to the final display color. ing.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 40 (1) to 40 (4), names are given for each final display color for convenience. Specifically, in FIG. 40 (1), the final display color patterns "NB1", "NG1", and "NR1" are set, and in FIG. 40 (2), the final display color patterns "MB1" and "MG1" are set. , "MR1" are set. Similarly, in FIG. 40 (3), the final display color patterns "PB1", "PG1", and "PR1" are set, and in FIG. 40 (4), the final display color patterns "QB1", "QG1", "QR1" is set.

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (1), when the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving no-game state and only normal reach is executed, "blue" is set as the final display color. Random numbers "0" to "59" of the effect random numbers are set in the display color pattern "NB1". That is, this final display color pattern "NB1" is executed with a probability of 60% (60/100).
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), when the pre-judgment result is a big hit in the low-probability time-saving no-game state and SPSP reach is executed, "red" is set as the final display color. Random numbers "40" to "99" of the effect random numbers are set in the color pattern "MR1". That is, this final display color pattern "MR1" is executed with a probability of 60% (60/100).

Here, in the illustrated example, when the pre-judgment result is a big hit as shown in FIG. 40 (2), compared with the case where the pre-judgment result is out of order as shown in FIG. 40 (1). , The random number value of the effect random number is assigned so that the final display color with high expectation (for example, "red") is more likely to be selected. Further, as compared with the case where the pre-judgment result is out of order as shown in FIG. 40 (1), when the pre-judgment result is a big hit as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the final display with a low degree of expectation. Random values of the effect random numbers are assigned so that the possibility that a color (for example, "blue") is selected is low. By setting the final display color in this way, for example, the player is expected to win a big hit when the final display color is "red" than when the final display color is "blue". Can be done.

Here, although detailed description is omitted, as shown in FIG. 40 (3), when the pre-judgment result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving non-game state and normal reach and SP reach are executed, FIG. As shown in 1), the final display color with high expectation is more likely to be selected and the final display color with low expectation is less likely to be selected than when only normal reach is executed. The random number value of the production random number is assigned so as to be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (4), when the preliminary determination result is a big hit in the low probability time saving non-game state and SP reach is executed, SPSP reach is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (2). Random numbers of directing random numbers are assigned so that the final display color with high expectation is less likely to be selected and the final display color with low expectation is more likely to be selected. ing.

Although not shown, the same color chance eye effect may be executed when the pre-determination result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving non-game state and the normal reach is not executed. In this case, the probability that "red" is set as the final display color may be set to 0%. That is, in the case where the preliminary determination result is out of order in the low-probability time-saving no-game state and the normal reach is not executed, "red" may not be set as the final display color.

[Same color chance eye scenario setting table]
FIG. 41 is a same-color chance eye scenario setting table.
Next, the same color chance eye scenario setting table set in S3502 of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG. 41.

As shown in FIG. 41, the same-color chance-eye scenario setting table is a table for specifically determining the same-color chance-eye to be executed in the same-color chance-eye effect. Further, a plurality of same-color chance eye scenario setting tables are set according to the final display color pattern shown in FIG. 40 and the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold. Further explaining, the same color chance eye scenario setting table is set to realize the same color chance eye display according to the final display color set according to the degree of expectation, as described with reference to FIG. 40 above. There is.

In FIG. 41 (1), the final display color pattern “NG1”, that is, the same color chance eye scenario setting table when the final display color is “blue” and the number of holds at the time of winning the pre-reading target hold is “2”. Is shown. In FIG. 41 (2), the final display color pattern “HR1”, that is, the same color chance eye scenario setting table when the final display color is “red” and the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold is “2”. Is shown.

Further, in the "display color" of the same color chance eye scenario setting table shown in FIGS. 41 (1) and 41 (2), the display color in the special symbol variation three before the special symbol variation of the look-ahead target pending is set to "3". The display color in the "before change" and the two previous special symbol changes is shown in the "2 before change" column, and the display color in the one previous special symbol change is shown in the "1 before change" column.

Further, in the same-color chance eye scenario setting table shown in FIGS. 41 (1) and 41 (2), the number of holds at the time of winning the look-ahead target hold is “2”. Therefore, in the same-color chance eye scenario setting table shown in FIGS. 41 (1) and 41 (2), the display colors are set for the display colors "2 before change" and "1 before change", while the display color "3". The display color is not set for "Before change". In addition, in FIGS. 41 (1) and 41 (2), the fact that the display color is not set is indicated by “−”.

In the same-color chance-eye scenario setting table shown in FIG. 41 (1), a name is given to each same-color chance-eye scenario pattern for convenience. Specifically, the same color chance eye scenario patterns "NG101" to "NG103" are provided. Then, in each of these same-color chance eye scenario patterns "NG101" to "NG103", which display color the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in is set. In addition, all of the same color chance eye scenario patterns "NG101" to "NG103" are set to be "display color" of "before one change", that is, "green" as the final display color.
Further, in FIG. 41 (1), random numbers (“0” to “99”) of the effect random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) are set for each of the same color chance eye scenario patterns.

Here, for example, in the same-color chance eye scenario pattern “NG102” shown in FIG. 41 (1), “blue” is used as the display color of “2 before the change”, which is the special symbol change of the hold two before. "Green" is set as the display color of "1 before change", which is a special symbol change on hold. Further, in the same color chance eye scenario pattern "NG102", random numbers "30" to "59" of the production random numbers are set. This same color chance eye scenario pattern "NG102" is executed with a probability of 30% (30/100).

Similarly, in the same color chance eye scenario setting table shown in FIG. 41 (2), the same color chance eye scenario patterns “HR101” to “HR104” are provided. In addition, all of the same color chance eye scenario patterns "HR101" to "HR104" are set to be "display color" of "before one change", that is, "red" as the final display color.
Further, in FIG. 41 (2), random numbers (“0” to “99”) of the effect random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a) are set for each of the same color chance eye scenario patterns.

Here, for example, in the same-color chance eye scenario pattern “HR103” shown in FIG. 41 (2), “blue” is used as the display color of “2 before change”, which is the special symbol change of the hold two before. "Red" is set as the display color of "1 before change", which is a special symbol change on hold. Further, in the same color chance eye scenario pattern "HR103", random numbers "30" to "69" of the production random numbers are set. This same color chance eye scenario pattern "HR103" is executed with a probability of 40% (40/100).

Further, even if it is not determined that all the holds before the read-ahead target hold are scheduled to execute the non-reach effect (No in S3802), the conditions that can be executed from the next change with the reach change (all reach). As long as none of the effects is satisfied, the same color chance eye effect setting may be made feasible.

[Structure of auxiliary display unit]
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the auxiliary display unit 140.
Next, the auxiliary display unit 140 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 1, an auxiliary display unit 140 is provided on the gaming board 110. The auxiliary display unit 140 supplementarily displays a part of the information regarding the game indicated by the display 130 described with reference to FIG. 2A. The display control of the auxiliary display unit 140 is performed by the effect control unit 300. That is, as a configuration based on the control system, unlike the display 130, the auxiliary display unit 140 is an effect member similar to the image display unit 114, the movable accessory 115, the board lamp 116, and the like. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 140 is configured by arranging a plurality of issuers (for example, LEDs), and is provided on the game board 110. Therefore, the auxiliary display unit 140 of the present embodiment can be regarded as a kind of the panel lamp 116.

The auxiliary display unit 140 shown in FIG. 42 includes a first display unit 141 and a second display unit 142 whose light emission is controlled according to fluctuations and stops of the special symbol indicators 221 and 222, respectively. Further, the auxiliary display unit 140 includes a third display unit 143 whose light emission is controlled according to the fluctuation and stop of the normal symbol display 223. Further, the auxiliary display unit 140 includes a first hold display unit 144 and a second hold display unit 145 that display the number of holds when a special symbol lottery is held, and a hold number when a normal symbol lottery is held. A third hold display unit 146 for displaying the above is provided. In addition, the auxiliary display unit 140 includes a right-handed instruction unit 147 for prompting the player to change the hitting force (right-handed) so that the game ball is sent to the right-sided area of the game area 111.

The first display unit 141 is composed of one LED. When the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is variablely displayed based on the winning of the first starting port 121, the first display unit 141 indicates that the special symbol is changing accordingly. It emits light (for example, blinking) in a mode. Then, when the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is stopped and displayed, light is emitted (for example, lit) in an manner indicating that the special symbol has stopped. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is changing or stopped based on the light emitting mode of the first display unit 141. In addition, the first display unit 141 is special depending on the display (light emission) mode when stopped, such as turning on when it is "hit" and turning off when it is "missing" according to the result of the special symbol lottery. It is also possible to suggest the result of the symbol lottery.

The second display unit 142 is composed of one LED. When the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is changed and displayed based on the winning of the second starting port 122, the second display unit 142 indicates that the special symbol is changing accordingly. It emits light (for example, blinking) in a mode. Then, when the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is stopped and displayed, light is emitted (for example, lit) in an manner indicating that the special symbol has stopped. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is changing or stopped depending on the light emitting mode of the second display unit 142. Further, the second display unit 142 is special depending on the display (light emission) mode when stopped, such as turning on when it is "hit" and turning off when it is "missing" according to the result of the special symbol lottery. It is also possible to suggest the result of the symbol lottery.

The first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are controlled by the effect control unit 300, and as described above, emit light in different modes according to the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol. That is, the light emission of the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 is the same as that of the decorative symbol 41 (described later) displayed on the image display unit 114 in that the light emission is performed as an effect suggesting the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol. Take a role. The first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 may be referred to as a fourth lamp.

The third display unit 143 is composed of one LED. When the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 223 is variablely displayed based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 124, the third display unit 143 emits light in a manner indicating that the normal symbol is changing accordingly. (For example, blinking). Then, when the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 223 is stopped and displayed, light is emitted (for example, lit) in a manner indicating that the normal symbol has stopped. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 223 is changing or stopped based on the light emitting mode of the third display unit 143. In addition, the third display unit 143 is normally turned on depending on the result of the normal symbol lottery, and is turned off if it is "hit" and turned off if it is "missing". It is also possible to suggest the result of the symbol lottery.

The first hold display unit 144 is composed of two LEDs, and by individually lighting them in red or blinking them in red, regarding the hold of the special symbol lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 121. , Represents 1 to 4 pending numbers. For example, when the number of holdings based on the winning of the first starting port 121 is 0 (zero), the effect control unit 300 turns off both of the two LEDs. Further, when the number of holds is 1, the effect control unit 300 turns on the LED on the left side of the two LEDs and turns off the LED on the right side. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, the effect control unit 300 turns on both of the two LEDs. Further, when the number of holdings is 3, the effect control unit 300 blinks the left LED of the two LEDs and turns on the right LED. Further, when the number of holdings is 4, the effect control unit 300 blinks the two LEDs together.

The second hold display unit 145 is composed of two LEDs, and by individually lighting them in red or blinking them in red, regarding the hold of the special symbol lottery based on the winning of the second starting port 122. , Represents 1 to 4 pending numbers. For example, the effect control unit 300 turns off both of the two LEDs when the number of holdings based on the winning of the second starting port 122 is zero. Further, when the number of holds is 1, the effect control unit 300 turns on the LED on the left side of the two LEDs and turns off the LED on the right side. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, the effect control unit 300 turns on both of the two LEDs. Further, when the number of holdings is 3, the effect control unit 300 blinks the left LED of the two LEDs and turns on the right LED. Further, when the number of holdings is 4, the effect control unit 300 blinks the two LEDs together.

The third hold display unit 146 is composed of two LEDs, and by individually lighting or blinking these LEDs, 1 to 4 LEDs are held for holding the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. Represents the number of pending numbers.
The right-handed instruction unit 147 is composed of one LED, and is advantageous for a player who can easily win a prize in the large winning opening 125 or the second starting opening 122 by hitting right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball). When a game state is reached, the light is turned on to notify the player.

As described above, the auxiliary display unit 140 displays information on various games. Further explaining that, by displaying information related to various games by the auxiliary display unit 140 in addition to the image display unit 114, the effect image can be displayed in the entire display area of the image display unit 114, or the image display unit 114 can display the effect image. The operation of the movable accessory 115 that covers the display area can be executed.

[Direction image]
43-1 to 43-4 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
As shown in FIGS. 43-1 to 43-4, the effect image is displayed on the image display unit 114 under the control of the effect control unit 300. In the present embodiment, as the effect image displayed on the image display unit 114, the decorative symbol 41, the variable pedestal 43, the hold pedestal 45, the variable image 51, the hold image 52, the hold number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, and the reduction The symbol 57 and the background image 59 are included. Further, the image display unit 114 includes an SP image 71, an SPSP image 73, a pseudo continuous number image 74 (see FIG. 44-1 (6)), an effect name notification image 75 (see FIG. 43-4 (20)), and a round. Image 77 (see FIG. 43-4 (21)), right-handed image 79 (see FIG. 43-4 (21)), button operation image 80 (see FIG. 43-3 (17)), ending image 81 (see FIG. 43-). 4 (23)) may be displayed. Hereinafter, each effect image will be described.

[Decorative design 41]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed in the center of the image display area of the image display unit 114. Each decorative symbol 41 is composed of a plurality of types of images (numerical numerals) indicating the Chinese numerals "1" to "8". Then, the effect control unit 300 scrolls and displays these plurality of types of images from the top to the bottom in order from the one with the smallest number to the one with the largest number in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 (the one with the largest number (). For example, "eight") is displayed, followed by the one with the smallest number (for example, "one"). To further explain, in the variable effect of the decorative symbol 41, the effect control unit 300 first changes the three decorative symbols 41 by, for example, vertical scrolling, and then first displays the decorative symbol 41 on the left side (for example, the Chinese numeral "1"). ") Is temporarily stopped, then the decorative symbol 41 on the right side (for example, the Chinese numeral" 6 ") is temporarily stopped, and then the central decorative symbol 41 (for example, the Chinese numeral" 4 ") is temporarily stopped. The decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped according to the stop display of the symbol. In addition, the combination "146" of the decorative symbol 41 which has been confirmed and stopped as shown in FIG. 42 (1) is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

Further, as the decorative symbol 41, an image of a type other than the numerical symbols of "1" to "8", that is, a special symbol is also set. In the illustrated example, a symbol including the characters "NEXT" and "protrusion" is set as a special symbol. By displaying these special symbols at the positions where the middle symbols are displayed, the effect indicated by each special symbol is executed. Although the details will be described later, the pseudo continuous effect is executed by displaying the special symbol "NEXT". Further, by displaying the special symbol "sudden", a sudden hit, that is, an effect associated with the jackpot game executed when the high-probability symbol E (see FIG. 32) is won in the illustrated example is executed. As described above, the high-probability symbol E is a jackpot in which the time for the jackpot game is short and the payout of the game ball can hardly be expected. Therefore, in the production accompanying the sudden hit, the player can feel the unexpectedness as if the player suddenly became in a high probability state without winning the prize ball by the big hit game.

In addition, the special symbol is scrolled and displayed together with the other numerical symbols by superimposing it on any of the numerical symbols displayed in the scroll. Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the decorative symbol 41 uses the symbol sequence data in the sequence of "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...". In this case, for example, in order to display "NEXT" as a special symbol, the "NEXT" symbol is superimposed on the "four" symbol while using the above image string data, and "1, 2, 3, NEXT (4), 5" is displayed. The scroll display of the "NEXT" symbol is executed as the symbol string data "...". In the following description, when displaying the special symbols "NEXT" and "protrusion", it is assumed that the symbol sequence data in which each special symbol is superimposed on the "four" symbol is used.

Further, the decorative symbol 41 in the present embodiment mainly includes a highly decorative display mode (see FIG. 42 (1)) including a character image in addition to characters such as Chinese numerals (numbers), and Chinese numerals and the like. It is displayed by switching between the display modes with low decorativeness. Further explaining, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the symbol (column) data of the design according to the game state and the effect mode.
Although it will be described here that the decorative symbol 41 is displayed while maintaining the size of the decorative symbol 41, the decorative symbol 41 may be displayed while switching the size of the decorative symbol 41. For example, the decorative symbols 41 may be displayed in different sizes for each of the plurality of effect modes, or may be displayed in the same size in a part or all of the plurality of effect modes. Further, the decorative symbols 41 may be displayed in different sizes for each of the plurality of gaming states, or may be displayed in the same size in a part or all of the plurality of gaming states.

[Variable pedestal 43]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the variable pedestal 43 is an area in which the variable image 51 is displayed. The variable pedestal 43 in the illustrated example is displayed in the lower central portion of the display area of the image display unit 114.

[Holding pedestal 45]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the holding pedestal 45 is an area where the holding image 52 is displayed. The holding pedestal 45 in the illustrated example is the lower side in the display area of the image display unit 114, and is displayed on the right side of the variable pedestal 43. Here, as described above, the winning at the first starting port 121 causes a maximum of four holds. Therefore, in the illustrated example, four holding pedestals 45 are displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the reserved images 52 are displayed in order from the position closer to the variable pedestal 43 to the position away from the variable pedestal 43, that is, from the left side to the right side among the plurality of reserved pedestals 45.

Although not shown, a maximum of four holds will occur even if a prize is won at the second starting port 122. Therefore, four holding pedestals 45 for holding based on the winning at the second starting port 122 are also displayed. Further, in the following, the hold based on the winning at the first starting port 121 will be described, and the detailed description of the holding based on the winning at the second starting port 122 may be omitted.

[Variable image 51]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), in the image display unit 114, the special symbol is being changed by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 and the like) (during the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol 41). A variable image 51 indicating that is displayed. That is, the variable image 51 is displayed as an image related to the variable display of the special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the variable image 51 is displayed in the area where the variable image 51 is displayed (in the illustrated example, the variable pedestal 43) at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the display disappears at the same time as the stop display of the special symbol.

Here, the display mode of the variable image 51 is determined based on the pre-determination result by the above-mentioned pre-determination process. Further, the variable image 51 is expected to win a big hit based on the pre-judgment result by the pre-judgment process due to a change in the display mode of, for example, a color, a pattern, a shape, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "color"). Notify or suggest. The display mode of the variable image 51 is determined according to the final display color table as described with reference to FIG. 36.

[Holding image 52]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the image display unit 114 displays the reserved image 52 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the current reserved sphere in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). That is, the reserved image 52 is an image showing that the right to determine the jackpot is reserved. Further, the display mode of the reserved image 52 is determined based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process as described above. The display mode of the hold image 52 is determined according to the hold change scenario as described with reference to FIG. 37 above.

Here, as described above, the winning at the first starting port 121 causes a maximum of four holds. Therefore, by winning a prize at the first starting port 121, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of reserved images 52 are each displayed on the reserved pedestal 45.

Although not shown, a maximum of four holds will occur even if a prize is won at the second starting port 122. Therefore, by winning a prize at the second starting port 122, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114. In the following, the hold based on the winning at the first starting port 121 will be described, and the detailed description of the holding based on the winning at the second starting port 122 will be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are basically composed of the same or similar forms, respectively. The variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 in the illustrated example are displayed as a circular image showing a sphere in a normal effect, but may be displayed as another image showing a character, an item, or the like.

Further, in the following description, with respect to the four reserved images 52 displayed at the maximum, the "first reserved image 52", the "second reserved image 52", and the "third" are arranged in the order of proximity to the variable image 51, respectively. It may be referred to as "holding image 52" or "fourth holding image 52".

[Holding number display 55]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the image display unit 114 displays the hold number display 55 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the hold ball in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). The hold number display 55 is an image showing the hold number. Here, the above-mentioned hold image 52 has a hold first area 551 that displays the number of holds for winning the first starting port 121, and a hold second that displays the number of holds for winning the second start port 122. Includes region 552 and. The reserved first area 551 and the reserved second area 552 change the number to be displayed according to the number of reserved areas.

[Fourth symbol 56]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the image display unit 114 is specially mounted on the image display unit 114 based on the winning of the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 or the like). The fourth symbol 56 indicating that the symbol is changing (during the variable display of the decorative symbol 41) is displayed. The fourth symbol 56 is controlled by the effect control unit 300 and is displayed in a different manner according to the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol.

Here, the fourth symbol 56 in the illustrated example is displayed on the left side of the image display area in the image display unit 114. Further, the fourth symbol 56 is a symbol first area 561 displayed in response to fluctuation and stop of the special symbol for winning the first starting port 121, and a special symbol for winning the second starting port 122. The symbol second area 562 and displayed corresponding to the fluctuation and stop of the symbol are included. In the symbol first region 561 in the illustrated example, when the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is variablely displayed based on the winning of the first starting port 121, the special symbol is changing accordingly. It is displayed in a mode indicating that (for example, high-speed switching between a round image and a cross image). Then, when the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is stopped and displayed, it is displayed in an manner indicating that the special symbol has stopped accordingly. To further explain, the symbol first area 561 displays a round image if the lottery result of the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is "big hit", and displays a cross image if it is "missing". So, I suggest the result of the special symbol lottery. Similarly, in the symbol second region 562 in the illustrated example, when the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is changed and displayed based on the winning of the second starting port 122, the special symbol changes accordingly. It is displayed in a mode indicating that it is inside (for example, variable display). Then, when the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is stopped and displayed, it is displayed in an manner indicating that the special symbol has stopped accordingly. To further explain, the symbol second area 562 displays a round image if the lottery result of the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is "big hit", and displays a cross image if it is "missing". So, I suggest the result of the special symbol lottery.

[Reduced symbol 57]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the image display unit 114 is specially mounted on the image display unit 114 based on the winning of the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 or the like). A reduced symbol 57 is displayed, indicating that the symbol is changing (the decorative symbol 41 is being displayed in a variable manner). In the illustrated example, the reduced symbols 57 are three images corresponding to the decorative symbols 41, respectively, and are displayed on the left side of the image display area in the image display unit 114. The reduced symbol 57 is displayed as an image having a smaller size than the decorative symbol 41. Further, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by switching between the display mode with high decorativeness and the display mode with low decorativeness as described above, while the reduced symbol 57 is displayed in the display mode with low decorativeness. Further, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed with a design corresponding to the game state and the effect mode as described above, while the reduced symbol 57 is displayed with a common design regardless of the game state and the effect mode.

The reduced symbol 57 is controlled by the effect control unit 300 and is displayed in a different manner according to the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol. More specifically, the reduced symbol 57 is displayed (for example, vertically scrolled) in a mode indicating that the special symbol is changing during the change of the special symbol. Then, the reduced symbol 57 is stopped together with the stop display of the special symbol. In the illustrated example, the number indicated by the stopped reduced symbol 57 matches the number indicated by the decorative symbol 41. In the example of FIG. 42 (1), both the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are displayed as "534".

Further, in the illustrated example, of the three images constituting the reduced symbol 57, the symbol on the left side and the symbol on the right side correspond to the fluctuation and temporary stop of the symbol on the left side and the symbol on the right side of the decorative symbol 41, respectively. Fluctuate and stop. For example, as the symbol on the left side of the decorative symbol 41 starts to fluctuate, the symbol on the left side of the reduced symbol 57 also starts to fluctuate. Further, as the symbol on the left side of the decorative symbol 41 temporarily stops at "1", the symbol on the left side of the reduced symbol 57 stops at "1".

On the other hand, the central symbol of the three images constituting the reduced symbol 57 displays a number corresponding to the central symbol of the decorative symbol 41, but stops at a timing different from the fluctuation and temporary stop of the central symbol. May be done. In the illustrated example, the symbol in the center of the reduced symbol 57 starts to fluctuate when the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and even if the symbol in the center of the decorative symbol 41 temporarily stops, it does not stop. Then, when the stop display of the special symbol, that is, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped, the symbol in the center of the reduced symbol 57 is stopped. Further explaining, for example, from the time when the central symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped until the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped, the central symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped, whereas the reduced symbol 57 The symbol in the center of is displayed in a variable manner without being temporarily stopped, that is, without being in a pseudo-stop state in which it is slightly shaking. In addition, from the time when the central symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped until the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped, the numbers of the central symbol of the decorative symbol 41 are visible, whereas the reduced symbol 57 The design in the center of is difficult to see.

In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 41 sways and fluctuates, whereas the reduced symbol 57 does not sway and fluctuate. Even if the reduced symbol 57, which is displayed in a smaller size than the decorative symbol 41, sways and fluctuates, an effect other than that executed by the decorative symbol 41 cannot be obtained. Further, by not performing the shaking fluctuation in the reduced symbol 57, the control of the reduced symbol 57 by the effect control unit 300 can be simplified. Further, since the size is smaller than that of the decorative symbol 41, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the swaying fluctuation is performed even if the reduced symbol 57 is subjected to the swaying fluctuation. Therefore, by not performing the shaking fluctuation in the reduced symbol 57, for example, the so-called misunderstanding that the player recognizes that the reduced symbol 57 does not shake even though it actually shakes is suppressed. Will be done.

[Background image 59]
As shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the background image 59 is displayed on the image display unit 114 as a background of the decorative symbol 41 and the like. The background image 59 is, for example, an image (cityscape or landscape) related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The background image 59 is not limited to a specific image, and may be a still image or a moving image.

[SP image 71]
As shown in FIG. 43-3 (14), the image display unit 114 displays the SP image 71, which is an image indicating that the SP reach effect is being executed. The SP image 71 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.

[SPSP image 73]
As shown in FIG. 43-3 (15), the image display unit 114 displays the SPSP image 73, which is an image indicating that the SPSP reach effect is being executed. The SPSP image 73 is, for example, a moving image in which a character appearing in the content that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine 100 fights against an enemy character.

[Pseudo continuous number image 74]
As shown in FIG. 44-1 (6), the image display unit 114 displays a pseudo-continuous number image 74, which is an image showing how many times the pseudo-ream being executed is the pseudo-ream. In FIG. 44-1 (6), since the pseudo continuous number image 74 is the second pseudo variation, the pseudo continuous number image 74 includes an image of “x2”.

[Direction name notification image 75]
As shown in FIG. 43-4 (20), the image display unit 114 displays the effect name notification image 75, which is an image for notifying the player of the start of the jackpot game. The effect name notification image 75 is displayed when the jackpot game is started. The details of the display timing of the effect name notification image 75 will be described later.

[Round image 77]
As shown in FIG. 43-4 (21), the image display unit 114 displays a round image 77, which is an image for notifying the player of the number of rounds of the round currently being executed in the jackpot game.

[Right-handed image 79]
As shown in FIG. 43-4 (21), the image display unit 114 is in a state advantageous to the player by hitting right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball). A right-handed image 79, which is an image for notifying the user, is displayed.

[Button operation image 80]
As shown in FIG. 43-3 (17), the image display unit 114 displays a button operation image 80, which is an image prompting the player to operate the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B). ..

[Ending image 81]
As shown in FIG. 43-4 (23), the image display unit 114 displays an ending image 81, which is an image for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot game. The ending image 81 is displayed when the jackpot game ends.

[Variable production example 1]
Now, with reference to FIGS. 43-1 to 43-4, a variation effect example 1 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described.

The first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 in the illustrated example are lit when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (see white circles in the figure, FIG. 43-4 (19)), and are lost. If there is, the light is turned off (see the black circle in the figure and FIG. 43-1 (1)). Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 blink while each special symbol is fluctuating (see white circles and radially extending line groups in the figure, FIG. 43-1 (2)).

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 2A, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 each have a plurality of LEDs, and the lottery result of each special symbol lottery. Is displayed. In the drawings after FIG. 43-1 for simplification, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are described as one round figure each. In addition, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are lit when the lottery result of each special symbol lottery is a big hit (see white circles in the figure, FIG. 43-4 (19)), and are lost. If it is, the light is turned off (black circles in the figure, see FIG. 43-1 (1)), and each special symbol blinks while changing (white circles in the figure and a group of lines extending radially, see FIG. ) Explain as a thing.

Further, in the variation effect example shown in FIGS. 43-1 to 43-4, it is assumed that the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "3" and the number of reservations for the second special symbol lottery is "0". To do. Then, the fluctuation display of the three fluctuations related to the hold of the first special symbol lottery is executed, and the fluctuation effect according to the fluctuation of the first special symbol (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "variation of the special symbol") is performed. Will be executed. Here, in the variation of the first and second special symbols, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, and "ER1" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 33, respectively. In the third variation of the special symbol, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, "high probability symbol A" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b), and "EB1" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. "Is assumed to be selected.

Further, in the variation effect example 1, as a result of performing a preliminary determination regarding the reserved ball related to the change of the third special symbol, the hold change effect and the same color chance in the variation effect according to the change of the first and second special symbols. It is assumed that the eye effect is performed. Further explaining, regarding the reserved ball related to the change of the third special symbol, "KR112" is selected as the reserved change scenario pattern in FIG. 37 (2), and "HR103" is selected as the same color chance eye scenario pattern in FIG. 41 (2). "Is assumed to be selected.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (1), the decorative symbol 41 having a high decorativeness is displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114 as the variation of the previous special symbol is completed by the effect control unit 300. It is assumed that the confirmation has been suspended. Further, the image display unit 114 displays a variable pedestal 43, a holding pedestal 45, a variable image 51, a holding image 52, a holding number display 55, a fourth symbol 56, a reduced symbol 57, and a background image 59. Here, the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are displayed in a combination of "146". This combination of "146" indicates that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

At this time, three reserved images 52 are displayed. Further explaining, the first reserved image 52 and the second reserved image 52 are displayed as a white circular image, while the third reserved image 52 indicating the read-ahead target hold is displayed as a red circular image. Is displayed. In this example, the third reserved image 52 is defined to be displayed in red from the time of winning according to the reserved change scenario, and the reserved image 52 is displayed according to the reserved change scenario. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "3", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0".

Further, at this time, in the fourth symbol 56, both the symbol first area 561 and the symbol second area 562 are displayed as "cross images" indicating that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost. Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. In this way, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the second and third reserved images 52 move toward the position where the variation image 51 is displayed (variation pedestal 43). Further, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51.

At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, the variable display (arrow in the figure) is started. Further explaining, the numbers 1 to 8 constituting the reduced symbol 57 are in a state of being difficult to see. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "2", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner (arrow in the figure), and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a “x image”. Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (3), while the decorative symbol 41 is fluctuating, the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of scrolling at high speed (arrow in the figure). At this time, the numbers 1 to 8 constituting the decorative symbol 41 are difficult to see. Further, the reduced symbol 57 is in a variable display state. In the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (4), in the decorative symbol 41, "two" as the left symbol, "six" as the right symbol, and "four" as the middle symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. Each of the temporarily stopped "246" symbols is composed of decorative symbols 41 that are all displayed in "blue" as described above. That is, the decorative symbol 41 establishes the same color chance eye. At this time, as the left symbol of the decorative symbol 41 displays "two", the left symbol of the reduced symbol 57 displays "two". Further, along with displaying the right symbol "six" of the decorative symbol 41, the right symbol of the reduced symbol 57 displays "six". Further explaining, the left symbol (right symbol) of the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped, and at the same time, the left symbol (right symbol) of the reduced symbol 57 is stopped. Further, the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 continues to change even when the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 temporarily stops "4" (arrow in the figure). That is, the display of the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 do not match each other. In the state shown in FIG. 43-1 (4), the decorative symbol 41 is swaying and fluctuating. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". The first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (5), an effect of emphasizing the number portion in the decorative symbol 41 (emphasis effect) is executed. In the illustrated example, a blue effect image is displayed on the outer periphery of the number portion in the decorative symbol 41. In the illustrated example, the display / non-display of the effect image is switched, and the effect that the number portion of the decorative symbol 41 is blinking is executed. As a result, the player can more reliably recognize the establishment of the same color chance eye. In the state shown in FIG. 43-1 (5), the decorative symbol 41 is swaying and fluctuating. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, "two" is displayed as the left symbol, "six" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol is changing (arrow in the figure). Further, the reduced symbol 57 does not perform the emphasis effect. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 do not match each other. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (6), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In the illustrated example, the effect image is displayed in the number portion of the decorative symbol 41. In addition, "four" is fixedly stopped as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. That is, the combination (display) of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 is in the same state. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off. Here, in the illustrated example, the effect image is displayed in the numerical portion of the decorative symbol 41. Even if the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 is reduced by this effect image, it can be recognized that the decorative symbol 41 has been fixedly stopped by the reduced symbol 57. That is, by displaying the reduced symbol 57, the emphasis effect (effect display) can be performed until the decorative symbol 41 is fixed and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-2 (7), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. In this way, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the second reserved image 52 moves toward the position where the variation image 51 is displayed. Further, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, the variable display (arrow in the figure) is started. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "1", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-2 (8), in the decorative symbol 41, "seven" as the left symbol, "three" as the right symbol, and "seven" as the middle symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. Each of the temporarily stopped "773" symbols is composed of decorative symbols 41 that are all displayed in "red" as described above. That is, the decorative symbol 41 establishes the same color chance eye. In the state shown in FIG. 43-2 (8), the decorative symbol 41 is swaying and fluctuating. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, "seven" is displayed as the left symbol and "three" is displayed as the right symbol. The middle symbol is changing (arrow in the figure). Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-2 (9), the emphasis effect is executed in the decorative symbol 41. In the illustrated example, a red effect image is displayed on the outer periphery of the number portion in the decorative symbol 41. In the illustrated example, the display / non-display of the effect image is switched, and the effect that the number portion of the decorative symbol 41 is blinking is executed. As a result, the player can more reliably recognize the establishment of the same color chance eye. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is swaying and fluctuating. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "seven" is displayed as the left symbol, "three" is displayed as the right symbol, the middle symbol is changing, and the emphasis effect is not executed. To further explain, the decorative symbol 41 has all the symbols temporarily stopped and sways and fluctuates, while the reduced symbol 57 has a fluctuating symbol. Further, while the decorative symbol 41 is performing the emphasis effect, the reduced symbol 57 is not performing the emphasis effect. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 do not match each other. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-2 (10), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. At this time, a red effect image is displayed in the number portion of the decorative symbol 41. In addition, "seven" is displayed as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. That is, the display contents of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are in the same state. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-2 (11), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. At this time, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the variation display (arrow in the figure) is started. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "0", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-2 (12), in the decorative symbol 41, "seven" as the left symbol and "seven" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. That is, the reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol 41. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing (arrow in the figure). Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "seven" is displayed as the left symbol, "seven" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. In the state shown in FIG. 43-2 (12), the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, whereas the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. .. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-3 (13), in the decorative symbol 41, the moving middle symbol decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed, and "eight" stops as the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41. Perform the production as if. As a result, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, and more specifically, the effect as if the normal reach is out of order is executed. Then, it is suggested to the player that the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 scrolls again at high speed to develop the SP reach effect. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-3 (14), the SP image 71 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol of the decorative symbol 41 move to the corners (upper left corner and upper right corner) of the image display area in the image display unit 114. At this time, the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are displayed in a small display mode and have low decorativeness. Further, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed. As a result, a large area for displaying the SP image 71 is secured. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-3 (15), the SPSP image 73 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-3 (16), the image display unit 114 executes a symbol fanning effect that encourages the symbols of the decorative symbols 41 to be aligned. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed large in the center of the image display area on the image display unit 114. Further, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a display mode with low decorativeness. Further, the left symbol and the right symbol in the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol is scrolling at a low speed. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-3 (17), the image display unit 114 displays a button operation image 80 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B). At this time, the button operation image 80 is displayed on the decorative symbol 41 that is displayed large in the center of the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off. By displaying the effect button 161 on the decorative symbol 41 as described above, it is not possible to recognize whether or not the special symbol is changing even if the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 is reduced. Must not be. In the illustrated example, it can be easily recognized that the special symbol is changing by displaying the reduced symbol 57 or the like.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-3 (18), the middle symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the operation of the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B) by the player. That is, the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of swaying and fluctuating in the combination of "777". By displaying the decorative symbols 41 in the combination of "777" in this way, it is suggested that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit for the player. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (19), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In addition, "seven" is displayed as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are matched by the combination of "777". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed as a "round image", and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. Although not shown, the first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result (“high probability symbol A”) of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. Further, the first display unit 141 does not display (cannot display) the lottery result of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (20), the effect name notification image 75 is displayed on the image display unit 114 with the start of the jackpot game. By displaying the effect name notification image 75, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot game is started. The effect name notification image 75 in the illustrated example includes a character string of “SUPER rehabilitation bonus”. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed on the image display unit 114. Similarly, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, the reason why the decorative symbol 41, the number of hold display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden in the image display unit 114 is that the fixed time has expired and the event (effect) related to the symbol variation has ended. .. Further explaining, since the jackpot effect is started in the image display unit 114, it is not necessary to display the effect image related to the symbol variation, and it is better not to display the effect image related to the symbol variation so as not to interfere with the jackpot effect. On the other hand, in order to notify the process executed by the game control unit 200, in other words, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the main process, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first display unit 141 is set to the special symbol. The mode of notifying that the lottery result of the lottery is a big hit (lights up in the illustrated example) is maintained. As described above, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, the first display unit 141 is turned off. Therefore, if the first display unit 141 is turned off in the state shown in FIG. 43-4 (20), the special symbol is turned off. Since it is recognized that the lottery result is out of order, the first display unit 141 cannot be turned off. On the other hand, even if the reduced symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden, the lottery result of the special symbol is not recognized as being out of order, so the reduced symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are as shown in the illustrated example. Can be hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (21), the round image 77 is displayed on the image display unit 114 as the large winning opening 125 (see FIG. 1) is opened. The illustrated round image 77 includes the characters "Round 1" indicating that the round game currently being performed in the jackpot game is the first round game. Further, the decorative symbol 41 (see FIG. 43-4 (19)) that has been fixed and stopped as described above, that is, the jackpot decorative symbol 41 (“7” symbol in the illustrated example) is displayed. At this time, unlike FIGS. 43-4 (19), only one decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (22), with the start of the final round (15R in the illustrated example) in the jackpot game, the image display unit 114 shows the current round game “Final Round”. A round image 77 containing the characters of is displayed. In addition, only one decorative symbol 41, which is a big hit, is displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, since the big hit effect is being executed in the image display unit 114, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (23), the ending image 81 is displayed on the image display unit 114 after the final round is completed. By displaying the ending image 81, it is suggested (notified) to the player that the jackpot game is completed. In addition, by displaying the ending image 81, the effect mode (game state) after the big hit is also suggested (notified). The ending image 81 in the illustrated example includes the name of the effect mode set after the big hit and the character string of "probability change mode entry !!" suggesting (notifying) that the effect mode is set. Here, in the illustrated example, since the “high-probability symbol A” is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b) as described above, the gaming state after the jackpot game is regarded as the high-probability time-saving gaming state. Become. Therefore, the ending image 81 of "Probability change mode entry !!" is displayed, which suggests (notifies) that the effect mode will be in the high-probability time-saving game state after the big hit. At this time, since the big hit effect is being executed in the image display unit 114, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed in the image display unit 114. Similarly, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (24), the gaming state shifts from the low-probability time-saving non-game state to the high-probability time-saving gaming state as the jackpot game ends. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable pedestal 43, the holding pedestal 45, the holding number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the background image 59, and the right-handed image 79 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the display mode (for example, color) of the variable pedestal 43 and the background image 59 is a display mode before the big hit game (see, for example, FIG. 43-1 (1)) as the game state shifts to the high-probability time-saving game state. Can be switched from. Here, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 43-4 (24) is a combination of the jackpot decorative symbols 41, "777". Further, at this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a large display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. Further, in the illustrated example, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are not displayed because the special symbol is not changing and the right to determine the jackpot is not reserved. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (24), displaying the decorative symbol 41 or the like on the image display unit 114 is a state in which the jackpot game is over and the special symbol fluctuates (high in the illustrated example). This is because the game has shifted to the probability time saving game state). Further explaining, in order for the player to recognize the start of the change of the special symbol, it is necessary to display the decorative symbol 41 or the like before the start of the change of the special symbol. Further, the right-handed image 79 is maintained in a display state from the start of the jackpot game as shown in FIG. 43-4 (20) in order to avoid giving disadvantageous information to the player.

[Variable production example 2]
44-1 to 44-4 are diagrams showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 44-1 to 44-4, a variation effect example 2 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described. In the following description, the description may be omitted with respect to the points that are consistent with the variation effect example 1 shown in FIGS. 43-1 to 43-4.

Further, in the variation effect example 2 shown in FIGS. 44-1 to 44-4, the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "1" and the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0". And. Then, the variation display for one variation related to the hold of the first special symbol lottery is executed, and the variation effect according to the variation of the special symbol is executed. Here, the variation display for one variation of the special symbol is executed. Further, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, "high probability symbol C" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b), and "EB10" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 33. .. Further, in the variation effect example 2, for example, a lottery is executed using an effect random number which is one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a), and as a result of this lottery, the pending change effect and the same color are executed. It is determined that the chance eye effect is not executed, and the pending change effect and the same color chance eye effect are not executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (1), the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are a combination of "146" as the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol. Is displayed. This combination of "146" indicates that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost. At this time, one reserved image 52 is displayed. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "1", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, both the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. At this time, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the variable display is started. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 and the hold second area 552 are displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first area 561 is displayed in a variable manner (arrow in the figure), and the symbol second area 562 is displayed as a "cross image" indicating that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost. .. Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (3), the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of scrolling at high speed. Further, the reduced symbol 57 is in a variable display state. In the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (4), in the decorative symbol 41, "five" as the left symbol and "four" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing. Further, as the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped in this order, the reduced symbol 57 displays "five" as the left symbol and "four" as the right symbol in order. Further, the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. In the state shown in FIG. 44-1 (4), the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, while the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are temporarily stopped. Not. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (5), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed, and the special symbol "NEXT" is stopped at the position where the middle symbol is displayed. To do. That is, it is suggested that the player is executed a pseudo continuous effect. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "five" is displayed as the left symbol, "four" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off. In order to display the special symbol "NEXT" as described above, the symbol sequence data in which "NEXT" is superimposed on the "four" symbol is used. Here, when the "NEXT" is stopped at the position where the middle symbol is displayed, the "four" symbol on which the "NEXT" is superimposed is in a state of being temporarily stopped, although it is difficult for the player to see. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (6), the decorative symbol 41 revariates. At this time, in the decorative symbol 41, all three symbols are in a state of scrolling at high speed (arrows in the figure). In addition, a pseudo continuous number image 74 including an image of "x2" is displayed. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, all three symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (7), in the decorative symbol 41, "five" as the left symbol and "four" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing (arrow in the figure). Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "five" is displayed as the left symbol, "four" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (8), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed, and displays the special symbol "NEXT". Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "five" is displayed as the left symbol, "four" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (9), the decorative symbol 41 revariates. At this time, the pseudo continuous number image 74 including the image of “x3” is displayed. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, all three symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (10), in the decorative symbol 41, "six" as the left symbol and "six" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. That is, the reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol 41. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing (arrow in the figure). Further, as the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped in order, the reduced symbol 57 displays "six" as the left symbol and "six" as the right symbol. Further, the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (11), in the decorative symbol 41, the fluctuating middle symbol decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed, and "seven" stops as the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41. , More specifically, it produces a production that seems to be out of normal reach. Then, it is suggested to the player that the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 scrolls again at high speed to develop the SP reach effect. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (12), the SP image 71 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the left symbol and the right symbol of the decorative symbol 41 move to the corner of the image display area in the image display unit 114. Further, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (13), the SPSP image 73 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (14), the effect name notification image 75 is displayed on the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. By displaying the effect name notification image 75, it is suggested to the player that the jackpot game is started. The effect name notification image 75 in the illustrated example includes a character string of “impact bonus”. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed. Further, with the stop display of the special symbol, the combination of "666" is displayed in the reduced symbol 57. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed as a "round image", and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, the effect name notification image 75 including the character string of the “impact bonus” is a case of a jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game as in the variation effect example 2, and FIGS. 47-1 to 47 described later. As in the variation effect example 5 shown in -4, it is displayed in both the case of the big hit and the case of the big hit in which the probability state becomes low after the end of the big hit game. That is, the player determines whether the game state after the big hit is a high probability state or a low probability state only by looking at the character string of the "impact bonus" (effect name notification image 75). It is not possible. To further explain, the combination of "666" in the reduced symbol 57 suggests that it is a jackpot with a chance of promotion. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (14), the reduced symbol 57 displayed along with the stop display of the special symbol may be simply referred to as a big hit reduced symbol 57.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (15), with the start of the jackpot game, the decorative symbol 41, the number of hold display 55, and the reduction are reduced while the display of the effect name notification image 75 is maintained on the image display unit 114. The symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden. Further, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, the reason why the decorative symbol 41, the number of hold display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden in the image display unit 114 is that the fixed time has expired and the event (effect) related to the symbol variation has ended. .. Further explaining, since the jackpot effect is started in the image display unit 114, it is not necessary to display the effect image related to the symbol variation, and it is better not to display the effect image related to the symbol variation so as not to interfere with the jackpot effect. On the other hand, in order to notify the process executed by the game control unit 200, in other words, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the main process, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first display unit 141 is set to the special symbol. The mode of notifying that the lottery result of the lottery is a big hit (lights up in the illustrated example) is maintained. As described above, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, the first display unit 141 is turned off. Therefore, if the first display unit 141 is turned off in the state shown in FIG. 44-3 (15), the special symbol is turned off. Since it is recognized that the lottery result is out of order, the first display unit 141 cannot be turned off. On the other hand, even if the reduced symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden, the lottery result of the special symbol is not recognized as being out of order, so the reduced symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are as shown in the illustrated example. Can be hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (16), the round image 77 is displayed on the image display unit 114 with the start of the first round during the jackpot game. The illustrated round image 77 includes the characters "Round 1" indicating the current round game. Further, one decorative symbol 41 (decorative symbol 41 of the "six" symbol in the illustrated example) corresponding to the reduced symbol 57 (see FIG. 44-3 (14)) that was hit as described above is displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17), during a specific round game in the jackpot game (for example, during the round game of the 5th round), the image display unit 114 is in a high probability state after the jackpot game is completed. The high-probability suggestion image 83 suggesting is displayed. In the illustrated example, the high probability suggestion image 83 includes the character string "probability variation". By displaying the high-probability suggestion image 83, the player can easily grasp that the gaming state after the big hit becomes the high-probability state. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the decorative symbol 41, the number of reserved symbols 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. As described above, the effect executed until the high-probability suggestion image 83 is displayed in a specific round is high after the jackpot game is completed while displaying the character string of "impact bonus" (effect name notification image 75). It is the same as the case where the probability state does not occur. As a result, from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the specific round game in the jackpot game, the state in which it is not known from the effect on the image display unit 114 whether or not the high probability state is reached after the end of the jackpot game continues, and the game The interest is improved.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (18), with the start of the final round (8R in the illustrated example) in the jackpot game, the image display unit 114 shows the current round game “Final Round”. A round image 77 containing the characters of is displayed. Further, only one decorative symbol 41 is displayed. At this time, as described in FIG. 44-3 (17) above, the decorative symbol 41 has a high probability suggestion image 83 displayed during the jackpot game, that is, the gaming state after the jackpot is in a high probability state. It is a display mode suggesting. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 includes the character (image) of "super" in addition to the "six" symbol, and it is suggested that the character of "super" makes the gaming state after the big hit a high probability state. Will be done. In addition, after the high-probability suggestion image 83 is displayed during the jackpot game (for example, after the high-probability suggestion image 83 is displayed during the 5th round game), in addition to the "six" symbol of the decorative symbol 41, " The state in which the characters "super" are displayed is maintained. As shown in FIG. 44-3 (18), the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-4 (19), the ending image 81 is displayed on the image display unit 114 after the final round is completed. By displaying the ending image 81, it is suggested (notified) to the player that the jackpot game is completed. In addition, by displaying the ending image 81, the effect mode (game state) after the big hit is also suggested (notified). The ending image 81 in the illustrated example includes the name of the effect mode set after the big hit and the character string of "probability change mode entry !!" suggesting (notifying) that the effect mode is set. Here, in the illustrated example, since the “high-probability symbol C” is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b) as described above, the gaming state after the jackpot game is regarded as the high-probability time-saving gaming state. Become. Therefore, the ending image 81 of "Probability change mode entry !!" is displayed, which suggests (notifies) that the effect mode will be in the high-probability time-saving game state after the big hit. At this time, since the big hit effect is being executed in the image display unit 114, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed in the image display unit 114. Similarly, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-4 (20), the gaming state shifts from the low-probability time-saving non-game state to the high-probability time-saving gaming state as the jackpot game ends. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable pedestal 43, the holding pedestal 45, the holding number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the background image 59, and the right-handed image 79 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Here, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIGS. 44-4 (20) is a combination “666” of the reduced symbols 57 that were hit by a big hit. Further, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 44-4 (20) does not include the “super” character of the decorative symbol 41 described in FIG. 44-3 (18). Further, in the illustrated example, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are not displayed because the special symbol is not changing and the right to determine the jackpot is not reserved. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

[Variable production example 3]
45-1 to 45-2 are diagrams showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 45-1 to 45-2, a variation effect example 3 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described. In the following description, the description may be omitted with respect to the points that match the above-mentioned variation effect.

Further, in the variation effect example shown in FIGS. 45-1 to 45-2, the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "1" and the number of reservations for the second special symbol lottery is "0". To do. Then, the variation display for one variation of the special symbol is executed. Further, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, "high probability symbol D" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b), and "EB13" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 33. .. Further, in the variation effect example 3, the hold change effect and the same color chance eye effect are not executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (1), the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are a combination of "146" as the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol. Is displayed. This combination of "146" indicates that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "1", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, both the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. At this time, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the variable display is started. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 and the hold second area 552 are displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner (arrow in the figure), and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a “x image”. Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (3), the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of scrolling at high speed. Further, the reduced symbol 57 is in a variable display state. In the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (4), in the decorative symbol 41, "three" as the left symbol and "one" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "three" is displayed as the left symbol, "one" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. In the state shown in FIG. 45-1 (4), the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, while the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are temporarily stopped. Not. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (5), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed, and temporarily stops the special symbol "protrusion". Further explaining, it is suggested that a sudden hit, that is, a big hit game and a variable effect when the high probability symbol E (see FIG. 32) is won in the illustrated example is executed. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, "three" is displayed as the left symbol, "one" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (6), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In addition, "four" is displayed as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. That is, "protrusion" is displayed for the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41, while "four" is displayed for the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. Therefore, the combinations of the symbols in each of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are different from each other. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed as a "round image", and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. Although not shown, the first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result (“high probability symbol E”) of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. Further, the first display unit 141 does not display the lottery result of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode.

Here, as described above, the effect control unit 300 uses the symbol sequence data in which the “protruding” symbol is superimposed on the “four” symbol when the “protruding” symbol is stopped in the variable effect of the decorative symbol 41. That is, the effect control unit 300 uses the "four" symbol to control the middle symbol, but by superimposing the "protruding" symbol on the "four" symbol, the player can display the "protruding" symbol. Make them recognize it. To further explain, in the illustrated example, the jackpot (probability) is notified by displaying the "sudden" symbol. By the way, in the reduced symbol 57, it suffices if it is possible to discriminate each of the fluctuation start, fluctuation in progress, and fluctuation end of the special symbol. Further, even if a special symbol such as a "protrusion" symbol is displayed, the effect of displaying the "protrusion" symbol or the like is low due to the low visibility due to the small display area. Therefore, in the illustrated example, the special symbol such as the “protruding” symbol is not displayed in the reduced symbol 57. This eliminates the need to prepare a "protruding" symbol as the symbol type of the reduced symbol 57.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (7), the effect name notification image 75 is displayed on the image display unit 114 with the start of the jackpot game. By displaying the effect name notification image 75, the player is suggested to start the jackpot game. The effect name notification image 75 in the illustrated example includes a character string of “charge rush”. In the illustrated example, as the decorative symbol 41, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed during the jackpot game because the fixed stop is performed with the “protruding” symbol as described above. This is, for example, the decorative symbol 41 corresponding to the jackpot reduced symbol 57 (see FIG. 44-3 (14)) shown in FIG. 44-3 (16) (in the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 of the “six” symbol). Is different from the mode in which one is displayed. As described above, the number of rounds executed in the "high probability symbol E" is a short hit (2R). In this short hit, the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the game ball can hardly be expected. Therefore, it is suggested that the effect name notification image 75 reliably shifts to the high-probability time-saving game state while the player can hardly expect the payout of the game ball. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed on the image display unit 114. Similarly, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. In addition, as described above, in the high-probability symbol E, the payout of the game ball can hardly be expected. Therefore, in the variation effect example 3, the round image 77 (see FIG. 43-4 (21)) is not displayed during the jackpot game. As a result, as compared with the mode in which the round image 77 is displayed, it is suggested that the player shifts to the high-probability time-saving gaming state while suppressing the expectation of the player to pay out the game ball. In the above-mentioned short hit, it has been explained that the time of the big hit game is short and the payout of the game ball can hardly be expected, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, unlike other big hit games, the big winning opening 125 may be closed by two winnings, or the big winning opening 125 may be closed after opening for 3 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (8), the ending image 81 is displayed on the image display unit 114. By displaying the ending image 81, the player is suggested (notified) that the jackpot game has ended. The ending image 81 in the illustrated example includes the character string "Enter probabilistic mode !!". Therefore, by displaying the ending image 81, the effect mode (game state) after the big hit is also suggested (notified). The ending image 81 in the illustrated example includes the name of the effect mode set after the big hit and the character string of "probability change mode entry !!" suggesting (notifying) that the effect mode is set. Here, in the illustrated example, since the “high-probability symbol D” is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b) as described above, the gaming state after the jackpot game is regarded as the high-probability time-saving gaming state. Become. Therefore, the ending image 81 of "Probability change mode entry !!" is displayed, which suggests (notifies) that the effect mode will be in the high-probability time-saving game state after the big hit. At this time, since the big hit effect is being executed in the image display unit 114, the decorative symbol 41, the number of reserved symbols 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (9), the gaming state shifts from the low-probability time-saving non-game state to the high-probability time-saving gaming state as the jackpot game ends. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable pedestal 43, the holding pedestal 45, the holding number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the background image 59, and the right-handed image 79 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Here, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 45-2 (20) is a combination of "341". As shown in FIG. 45-1 (5) above, the jackpot decorative symbol 41 is a combination of "three bumps and one". Therefore, the combination of the jackpot decorative symbols 41 and the combination of the decorative symbols 41 displayed after the jackpot game are different from each other. On the other hand, the combination of the reduced symbols 57 that hit the jackpot and the combination of the decorative symbols 41 that are displayed after the jackpot game match each other. Further, in the illustrated example, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are not displayed because the special symbol is not changing and the right to determine the jackpot is not reserved. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, in the illustrated example, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (6) and the like, the “protrusion” symbol is superimposed on the “four” symbol in order to suggest (notify) the type of jackpot before the jackpot. To do. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (9), since it is not necessary to suggest (notify) the type of jackpot after the jackpot, the "protruding" symbol that was superimposed and displayed is hidden and the "four" symbol is displayed. Will be done. To explain further, the "protruding" symbol is displayed overlaid on the decorative symbol 41 in order to notify the type of jackpot, and is treated as a special decorative symbol 41 for convenience, and is displayed in a variable manner according to the fluctuation of the special symbol. It is different from the decorative pattern 41. That is, after the big hit, it is not necessary to display the "protrusion" symbol because it has finished its role, and after displaying the decorative symbol 41 ("four" symbol in the illustrated example) on which the "protrusion" symbol is superimposed, Start the next special symbol change. According to such an aspect, it is only necessary to superimpose the "protrusion" symbol on the decorative symbol 41 to be fixedly stopped, and hold a moving image for starting the special symbol variation when the "protrusion" symbol is used. No need. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the ROM 302 and the like. In addition, the role played by the "sudden" symbol becomes clear.

[Variable production example 4]
FIGS. 46-1 to 46-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46-1 to 46-3, a variation effect example 4 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described. In the following description, the description may be omitted with respect to the points that match the above-mentioned variation effect.

Further, in the variation effect example shown in FIGS. 46-1 to 46-3, the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is "1", and the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is "0". To do. Then, the variation display for one variation of the special symbol is executed. Further, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, "high probability symbol B" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b), and "EB7" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 33. .. Further, in the variation effect example 4, the hold change effect and the same color chance eye effect are not executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (1), the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are a combination of "146" as the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol. Is displayed. This combination of "146" indicates that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "1", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, both the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. At this time, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the variable display is started. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 and the hold second area 552 are displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner (arrow in the figure), and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a “x image”. Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (3), the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of scrolling at high speed. Further, the reduced symbol 57 is in a variable display state. In the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (4), in the decorative symbol 41, "four" as the left symbol and "four" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing. Further, the left symbol of the reduced symbol 57 displays "four" as the left symbol of the decorative symbol 41 as the "four" temporarily stops. Further, the right symbol of the reduced symbol 57 displays "four" as the right symbol of the decorative symbol 41 as the "four" temporarily stops. Further, the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. In the state shown in FIG. 46-1 (4), the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, while the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are temporarily stopped. Not. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (5), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed and temporarily stops "five". As a result, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, and more specifically, the effect as if the normal reach is out of order is executed. In the reduced symbol 57, "four" is displayed as the left symbol and the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. As a result, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery seems to be out of the decorative symbol 41, but the special symbol continues to fluctuate, and the lottery result is not confirmed to be out of order. Therefore, the player can continue to have the expectation that the special symbol lottery will be a big hit. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (6), the image display unit 114 displays a button operation image 80 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B). At this time, the button operation image 80 is displayed on the decorative symbol 41 that is displayed large in the center of the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off. The reason why the effect button 161 can be displayed on the decorative symbol 41 as described above is that the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of shaking and fluctuating, and is not in a state of being fixedly stopped. Here, by superimposing the effect button 161 on the decorative symbol 41, it is necessary to be able to recognize whether or not the special symbol is changing even if the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 is reduced. In the illustrated example, it can be easily recognized that the special symbol is changing by displaying the reduced symbol 57 or the like.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (7), the button operation image 80 is hidden and shakes and fluctuates as the player operates the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B). The display mode of is switched. In the illustrated example, each symbol of the decorative symbol 41 includes the characters "RUSH". In this way, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed as a symbol including the characters "RUSH", which suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit for the player. Here, in the reduced symbol 57, the state in which the middle symbol is variably displayed is maintained. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (8), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. At this time, each symbol of the decorative symbol 41 includes the character "RUSH". In addition, "four" is displayed as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. That is, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is "four" including the character "RUSH", while the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is "five" not including the character "RUSH". The medium symbol of the symbol 41 and the medium symbol of the reduced symbol 57 are different from each other. Further, the combination of the symbols in each of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 will be different from each other. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed as a "round image", and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. Although not shown, the first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result (“high probability symbol B”) of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. Further, the first display unit 141 does not display the lottery result of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. As shown in FIG. 46-2 (8), the effect name notification image 75 is not displayed when the special symbol is stopped because each symbol of the decorative symbol 41 includes the characters "RUSH". This is because it suggests (notifies) the type of jackpot. Further, the mode of the image data for the decorative symbol 41 to display including the "RUSH" character string is not particularly limited. For example, the image data of each effect symbol and the image data of the character string of "RUSH" may be stored and superposed using each image data. Alternatively, it may be stored as one image data including each effect symbol and the "RUSH" character string, and displayed by this image data. In addition, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (normal reach is out of order) and "454" is displayed as the decorative symbol 41, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (8) above, the lottery of the special symbol lottery Comparing the displayed decorative symbols 41 with the case where the result is a big hit and each symbol of "454" of the decorative symbol 41 contains the character string "RUSH", the numbers shown by each symbol are common. However, it differs depending on the presence or absence of the character string "RUSH". That is, both decorative symbols 41 are the same as the numbers of the symbols, and are different as a whole of the symbols.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (9), the effect name notification image 75 is displayed on the image display unit 114 with the start of the jackpot game. By displaying the effect name notification image 75, the player is suggested to start the jackpot game. Further, the effect name notification image 75 in the illustrated example includes a character string of “pay raise bonus”. As described above, the "pay raise bonus" is a so-called rank-up bonus, and the number of rounds is any one of "4", "8", and "15". From this, the display of the effect name notification image 75 gives the player a sense of expectation as to which number of rounds will be. Further explaining, the player recognizes that the character string of the "pay raise bonus" is displayed to shift to the high-probability time-saving game state after the big hit game. Then, by making the player aware of the transition to the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the player has a stronger interest in whether the number of rounds is "4", "8", or "15". It becomes possible to make it. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed on the image display unit 114. Similarly, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (10), the round image 77 is displayed on the image display unit 114 as the large winning opening 125 (see FIG. 1) is opened. The illustrated round image 77 includes the characters "Round 1" indicating the current round game. Further, unlike the example shown in FIG. 43-4 (21) above, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (11), as the fourth round in the jackpot game is started, the round image 77 including the characters "Round 4" indicating the current round game is displayed on the image display unit 114. Is displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the decorative symbol 41, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (12), during the interval after the end of the fourth round in the jackpot game, the jackpot game continues, that is, the rank-up image suggesting that the rank-up is performed by the rank-up bonus. 84 is displayed on the image display unit 114. By displaying the rank-up image 84, the player feels the joy of having succeeded in the rank-up. In the illustrated example, the rank-up image 84 includes the characters "pay raise !!". At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the decorative symbol 41, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. The interval after a predetermined round in which the rank-up image 84 is displayed (for example, the interval after the fourth round) may be set to have a longer duration than the other intervals. As a result, it is possible to carry out a fanning effect as to whether or not the rank is successfully raised.

Then, after the fifth to seventh rounds (not shown) are completed, when the eighth round in the jackpot game is started as shown in FIG. 46-3 (13), the current round game is displayed on the image display unit 114. A round image 77 including the characters “Round 8” indicating “Round 8” is displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the decorative symbol 41, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (14), the rank-up image 84 is displayed on the image display unit 114 after the eighth round in the jackpot game is completed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the decorative symbol 41, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off. In addition, the interval after the 8th round may be set to have a longer duration than other intervals (for example, the interval after the 7th round), and a fanning effect of success in rank-up may be executed.

Then, after the 9th to 14th rounds (not shown) are completed, when the 15th round in the jackpot game is started as shown in FIG. 46-3 (15), the image display unit 114 displays the current round game. A round image 77 containing the characters "Final Round" is displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the decorative symbol 41, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (16), the ending image 81 is displayed on the image display unit 114. By displaying the ending image 81, the player is suggested (notified) that the jackpot game has ended. In addition, by displaying the ending image 81, the effect mode (game state) after the big hit is also suggested (notified). The ending image 81 in the illustrated example includes the name of the effect mode set after the big hit and the character string of "probability change mode entry !!" suggesting (notifying) that the effect mode is set. Here, in the illustrated example, since the “high-probability symbol B” is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b) as described above, the gaming state after the jackpot game is regarded as the high-probability time-saving gaming state. Become. Therefore, the ending image 81 of "Probability change mode entry !!" is displayed, which suggests (notifies) that the effect mode will be in the high-probability time-saving game state after the big hit. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the number of reserved symbols 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (17), the gaming state shifts from the low-probability time-saving non-game state to the high-probability time-saving gaming state as the jackpot game ends. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable pedestal 43, the holding pedestal 45, the holding number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the background image 59, and the right-handed image 79 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Here, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIGS. 46-3 (17) is a combination of "454". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (7) above, the jackpot decorative symbol 41 is "454", but each symbol contains the characters "RUSH". Therefore, the combination of the jackpot decorative symbols 41 and the combination of the decorative symbols 41 displayed after the jackpot game are different from each other. In addition, the combination of the jackpot reduced symbols 57 and the combination of the decorative symbols 41 displayed after the jackpot game match each other. Further, in the illustrated example, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are not displayed because the special symbol is not changing and the right to determine the jackpot is not reserved. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, in the illustrated example, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (8) and the like, the character string of "RUSH" is superimposed on each number symbol in order to suggest (notify) the type of jackpot before the jackpot. indicate. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (17), since it is not necessary to suggest (notify) the type of jackpot after the jackpot, the character string of "RUSH" that was superimposed and displayed is hidden, and each number symbol is displayed. Is displayed. To explain further, the character string of "RUSH" is displayed overlaid on the decorative symbol 41 in order to notify the type of jackpot, and is treated as a special decorative symbol 41 for convenience, and changes according to the fluctuation of the special symbol. It is different from the decorative pattern 41 to be displayed. That is, after the big hit, the character string of "RUSH" has finished its role and does not need to be displayed, and the decorative pattern 41 on which the character string of "RUSH" is superimposed ("4" and "5" in the illustrated example). , "Four" symbols), and then start the next special symbol variation. According to such an aspect, it is only necessary to superimpose the character string of "RUSH" on the decorative symbol 41 to be fixedly stopped, and the moving image for starting the special symbol variation when the character string of "RUSH" is used. There is no need to hold the image. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the ROM 302 and the like. In addition, the role played by the character string "RUSH" is clarified.

Although detailed explanation is omitted, the rank-up may fail in the rank-up bonus. If this rank-up fails, an effect that is partially different from the above-mentioned variation effect example 4 is executed. Specifically, for example, when "high probability symbol C" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b) and "EB9" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 32, the rank-up bonus is given. The number of rounds to be executed is set to "8". That is, after executing the above-mentioned FIGS. 46-1 (1) to 46-3 (13) and completing the eighth round, the ending image 81 is displayed without increasing the rank. In other words, the effects shown in FIGS. 46-3 (14) and (15) are not executed. As described above, the interval after the 8th round may be set to have a longer duration than the other intervals (for example, the interval after the 7th round), and a fanning effect may be executed to determine whether the rank up is successful. ..

Similarly, when "high probability symbol D" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20B and "EB11" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 32, the execution is performed according to the rank-up bonus. The number of rounds to be performed is set to "4". That is, after executing the above-mentioned FIGS. 46-1 (1) to 46-2 (11) and completing the fourth round, the ending image 81 is displayed without increasing the rank. In other words, the effects shown in FIGS. 46-2 (12) to 46-3 (15) are not executed. As described above, the interval after the 4th round may be set to have a longer duration than the other intervals (for example, the interval after the 3rd round), and an effect of inciting whether the rank up is successful may be executed. ..

[Variable production example 5]
47-1 to 47-4 are diagrams showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 47-1 to 47-4, a variation effect example 5 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described. Note that this effect example 5 is a variation effect example corresponding to the variation effect example 2 shown in FIGS. 44-1 to 44-4. Therefore, the description of the points that match the variation effect example 2 may be omitted.

Further, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, "low probability symbol A" is selected as the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 20 (b), and "EA3" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 32. .. Here, in the variation effect example 2, the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state, but in the variation effect example 5, the gaming state after the jackpot game is a low probability state.

Further, FIGS. 47-1 (1) to 47-3 (14) have the same contents as those of FIGS. 44-1 (1) to 44-3 (14) in the above variation effect example 2. That is, from the state in which the combination of "146" is displayed for the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 by the effect control unit 300 (FIG. 47-1 (1)), the next special symbol is changed and displayed. After the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started (FIG. 47-1 (2)) and the special symbol "NEXT" is displayed multiple times (FIGS. 47-1 (5) and 47.2 (8)), the special symbol is displayed. The effect name notification image 75 suggesting that the lottery result of the symbol lottery is a big hit is displayed (FIG. 47-3 (14)). The effect name notification image 75 includes a character string of "impact bonus". As described above, the effect name notification image 75 is displayed in both the case of a jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game and the case of a jackpot that becomes a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47-3 (15), with the start of the jackpot game, the decorative symbol 41, the number of hold display 55, and the reduction are reduced while the display of the effect name notification image 75 is maintained on the image display unit 114. The symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden. Further, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Here, the reason why the decorative symbol 41, the number of hold display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden in the image display unit 114 is that the fixed time has expired and the event (effect) related to the symbol variation has ended. .. Further explaining, since the jackpot effect is started in the image display unit 114, it is not necessary to display the effect image related to the symbol variation, and it is better not to display the effect image related to the symbol variation so as not to interfere with the jackpot effect. On the other hand, in order to notify the process executed by the game control unit 200, in other words, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the main process, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the first display unit 141 is set to the special symbol. The mode of notifying that the lottery result of the lottery is a big hit (lights up in the illustrated example) is maintained. As described above, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, the first display unit 141 is turned off. Therefore, if the first display unit 141 is turned off in the state shown in FIG. 47-3 (15), the special symbol is turned off. Since it is recognized that the lottery result is out of order, the first display unit 141 cannot be turned off. On the other hand, even if the reduced symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are hidden, the lottery result of the special symbol is not recognized as being out of order, so the reduced symbol 57 and the fourth symbol 56 are as shown in the illustrated example. Can be hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47-3 (16), when the jackpot game is started and the opening period ends, the round image 77 is displayed on the image display unit 114. The illustrated round image 77 includes the characters "Round 1" indicating the current round game. Further, it corresponds to the reduced symbol 57 (see FIG. 47-3 (14)) displayed along with the stop display of the special symbol as described above, that is, the jackpot reduced symbol 57 (“6” symbol in the illustrated example). One decorative pattern 41 is displayed. At this time, the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the reserved number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47-3 (17), with the start of the final round (8R in the illustrated example) in the jackpot game, the image display unit 114 shows the current round game “Final Round”. A round image 77 containing the characters of is displayed. Further, only one decorative symbol 41 is displayed. At this time, as described in FIG. 44-3 (18) above, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed in a manner suggesting that the gaming state after the big hit becomes a high probability state. That is, in the illustrated example, the "super" character is not included in the "six" symbol of the jackpot decorative symbol 41. Further, in the variation effect example 5, the high-accuracy suggestion image 83 shown in FIG. 44-3 (17) is not displayed. As described above, the decorative symbol 41 does not include the character "super" and the high-probability suggestion image 83 is not displayed, so that the player can grasp that the gaming state after the big hit game is a low probability state. .. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17), the right-handed image 79 is displayed on the image display unit 114, and the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47-3 (18), the ending image 81 is displayed on the image display unit 114 during the ending period after the end of the final round. By displaying the ending image 81, the player is suggested (notified) that the jackpot game has ended. In addition, by displaying the ending image 81, the effect mode (game state) after the big hit is also suggested (notified). In the illustrated example, the ending image 81 includes the characters "Enter time saving mode !!". By displaying the ending image 81, the player can grasp that the gaming state after the big hit game is a low probability state. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed on the image display unit 114. Similarly, the hold number display 55, the reduced symbol 57, and the fourth symbol 56 are not displayed. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47-4 (19), the gaming state becomes the low-probability time-saving non-game state without shifting to the high-probability time-saving gaming state as the jackpot game ends. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable pedestal 43, the holding pedestal 45, the holding number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the background image 59, and the right-handed image 79 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Here, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 47-4 (19) is a combination of the big hit reduced symbols 57, "666". The "super" character of the decorative symbol 41 described in FIG. 44-3 (18) does not include the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 47-3 (17). Further, in the illustrated example, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are not displayed because the special symbol is not changing and the right to determine the jackpot is not reserved. Further, the first display unit 141 is lit and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is on and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

As described above, in the variable effect example 5, the effect name notification image 75, which is the same image as the above variable effect example 2, is displayed as an image suggesting that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further explaining, even if the same effect name notification image 75 is displayed, the game state after the big hit game may be a high probability state or a low probability state. Further, even if the same effect name notification image 75 is displayed, "high probability symbol C" is selected as the jackpot symbol as shown in FIG. 44-3 (14) above, and the game state after the jackpot game is set to the probability change mode. In some cases, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (17), "low probability symbol A" is selected as the jackpot symbol, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the time saving mode. As a result, the player who sees the effect name notification image 75 expects to be in a high probability state. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (18), the player waits for the decorative symbol 41 to be displayed in a manner suggesting that the state becomes a high probability state, and as a result, the interest is improved. ..

[Variable production example 6]
48-1 to 48-2 are diagrams showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48-1 to 48-2, a variation effect example 6 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described. Here, in the variation effect example 6, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, and "ER6" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 34.

The variation effect example 6 is a variation effect example corresponding to the variation effect example 2 shown in FIGS. 44-1 to 44-4. Comparing the variation effect example 2 and the variation effect example 6, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit in the variation effect example 2, whereas the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is off in the variation effect example 6. Is. Further, in the variable effect example 2, the SP reach effect is executed after the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice, whereas in the variable effect example 6, the SP reach effect is executed after the pseudo continuous effect is executed once. Not executed. In the following description of the variation effect example 6, the description may be omitted with respect to the points that match the variation effect example 2.

First, FIGS. 48-1 (1) to 48-2 (7) have the same contents as those of FIGS. 44-1 (1) to 44-2 (7) in the variation effect example 2. That is, from the state in which the combination of "146" is displayed for the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 by the effect control unit 300 (FIG. 48-1 (1)), the next special symbol is changed and displayed. The change of the decorative symbol 41 is started (FIG. 48-1 (2)), the special symbol "NEXT" is displayed (FIG. 48-1 (5)), and the decorative symbol 41 is changed again (FIG. 48-1). (6)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 48-2 (7), in the decorative symbol 41, "six" as the left symbol and "six" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. That is, the reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol 41. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing (arrow in the figure). Further, in the reduced symbol 57, "six" is displayed as the left symbol and "six" is displayed as the right symbol. Further, the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 48-2 (8), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed and temporarily stops "seven". That is, it is suggested that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, "six" is displayed as the left symbol, "six" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 48-2 (9), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In addition, "seven" is displayed as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off. Although not shown, the first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result (missing) of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. Further, the first display unit 141 does not display the lottery result of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode.

[Variable production example 7]
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Next, with reference to FIG. 49, a variation effect example 7 which is an example of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like will be specifically described. Here, in the variation effect example 7, it is assumed that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, and "ER1" is selected as the variation effect pattern in FIG. 34.

Note that this effect example 7 is a variation effect example corresponding to the variation effect example 2 shown in FIGS. 44-1 to 44-4. Comparing the variable effect example 2 and the variable effect example 7, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit in the variable effect example 2, whereas the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order in the variable effect example 7. Is. Further, in the variation effect example 2, the reach effect and the like are executed, whereas in the variation effect example 5, they are not executed. In the following description of the variation effect example 7, the description may be omitted with respect to the points that are the same as those of the variation effect example 2.

First, FIGS. 49 (1) to 49 (4) have the same contents as FIGS. 44-1 (1) to (4) in the above variation effect example 2. That is, from the state in which the combination of "146" is displayed for the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 by the effect control unit 300 (FIG. 49 (1)), the decorative symbol is displayed as the next special symbol is changed and displayed. The fluctuation of 41 is started (FIG. 49 (2)), and "five" as the left symbol and "four" as the right symbol of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped in this order (FIG. 49 (4)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (5), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed and temporarily stops "three". That is, it is suggested that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, "five" is displayed as the left symbol, "four" is displayed as the right symbol, and the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, while the left and right symbols of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are not temporarily stopped. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (6), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In addition, "three" is displayed as the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off. Although not shown, the first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result (missing) of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. Further, the first display unit 141 does not display the lottery result of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode.

[Relationship of production 1]
Here, the effect at the time of the fixed stop in the variation effect example 1 and the variation effect example 2 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 43-4 (19), in the variation effect example 1, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. Here, as described above, in the variation effect example 1, the combination of "777" suggesting that the most advantageous "high probability symbol A" for the player is selected is the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57. Is displayed (see FIG. 43-4 (19)). This combination of "777" suggests that the "high-probability symbol A", which is the most advantageous for the player, has been selected, and is, so to speak, the combination of the symbols that the player is most excited about. Therefore, the combination of "777" in the decorative pattern 41 is the effect image most desired to be shown to the player. In the variable effect example 1, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the combination of "777" is displayed in the center of the image display unit 114 as the decorative symbol 41, and the effect name notification image 75 (SUPER rehabilitation bonus), which is a jackpot icon, is displayed. , It is displayed in the opening period after the big hit game starts. That is, with the stop display of the special symbol, the combination of "777" is displayed preferentially over the effect name notification image 75 (see FIG. 43-4 (20)) by using the decorative symbol 41. As a result, the player who has won the "high probability symbol A" can be more excited.

On the other hand, in the set of symbols other than "777" in the decorative symbol 41, it is not determined that the gaming state after the big hit will be the high probability state. Therefore, in the pattern alignment other than "777", the content suggested by displaying the decorative symbol 41 is different from the symbol alignment of "777". So to speak, there is no meaning in the pattern set other than "777" to suggest the game state after the big hit. Therefore, as explained above, in the pattern alignment other than "777", the effect name notification image 75 (impact bonus), which is a jackpot icon, does not show the symbol alignment of the decorative symbol 41 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. ) May be displayed in the center of the image display unit 114.

More specifically, in the variation effect example 2, the decorative symbol 41 is not displayed and the effect name notification image 75 (impact bonus) is displayed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. (See FIG. 44-3 (14)). At this time, the combination of "666" is displayed as the reduced symbol 57. Here, as described above, the combination of "666", which is a set of symbols other than "777", is not only the variation effect example 2 in which "high probability symbol C" is won, but also "low probability symbol A". It is also displayed in the variation effect example 5 in which the winner is selected (see FIG. 47-3 (14)). That is, the combination of "666" is a display that can be selected in both "high probability symbol C" and "low probability symbol A", and the gaming state after the big hit can be a high probability state and a low probability state. .. Therefore, in order to further inspire the player as to whether the game state after the big hit will be the high probability state or the low probability state, instead of the combination of the numbers "666" of the decorative symbol 41, the production name "impact bonus" The effect name notification image 75 including the characters “” is displayed in the center of the image display unit 114. To further explain, the effect name notification image 75 is displayed with priority over displaying the combination of the numbers "666" of the decorative symbol 41. As a result, the player can continue to have the expectation that the gaming state after the big hit will be a high probability state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (16), the high-probability suggestion image 83, which is suggested to be in a high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game, is displayed during the jackpot game. That is, the game state after the big hit can be identified during the round production (during the big hit production). This makes it possible to increase the player's interest in the jackpot production.

Even if the character string of the "impact bonus" displayed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, the effect name notification image 75 is the same, the game state after the big hit is either a high probability state or a low probability state. It depends on. Therefore, in the illustrated example, the player who sees the character string of the "impact bonus" can provide the enjoyment of guessing the game state after the big hit. The enjoyment of guessing the game state after such a big hit is a game property that cannot be obtained in the variable effect example 1 in which the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the combination of the above "777".

Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17) above, the decorative symbol 41 including the characters "super" as well as the "six" symbol is used to make a big hit during the round production (during the big hit production, for example, during the 5th round game). It is suggested (promoted) that the gaming state after the game becomes a high probability state. As a result, the player can surely recognize that the game state after the big hit becomes a high probability state, which could not be determined only by looking at the character string of the "impact bonus" (directed name notification image 75). Can be done.

[Relationship of production 2]
Next, the decorative symbol 41 displayed before the start of the next variation in the variation effect example 2 and the like will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (18), the decorative symbol 41 displayed during the jackpot game includes the character "super". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44-4 (20), the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the jackpot game is completed does not include the character "super". To further explain, after the jackpot game ends, at the start of the next fluctuation, the character "super", that is, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed without a special icon. This eliminates the need to separately display the decorative symbol 41, which is displayed only when, for example, the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving gaming state. Therefore, the design and data of the additional decorative design 41 are not required. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 44-4 (19), since the gaming state is the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the display modes of the variable pedestal 43 and the background image 59 are switched. The player who sees the variable pedestal 43 and the background image 59 of the switched display mode can grasp that the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving gaming state. From this, it is not necessary to display a special icon (character of "super") on the decorative symbol 41 to suggest that the gaming state is a high-probability time-saving gaming state. This also applies to the description of the effects 3 and 4 described below.

Similarly, in the above variation effect example 3, the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed with the stop display of the special symbol and the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the end of the big hit game are different from each other. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (6), the decorative symbol 41 displayed with the stop display of the special symbol is "three bumps" including the special symbol "protrusion". On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (9), the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the jackpot game is completed is "341". This eliminates the need to separately prepare, for example, a decorative symbol 41 that is displayed only when a sudden hit is won. Therefore, the design and data of the additional decorative design 41 are not required.

Further, in the variation effect example 3, it is most important for the player that the game state after the big hit becomes a high probability state. Then, since there is almost no payout of the game ball (cannot be expected), the ending image 81 including the character string "Enter the probability change mode !!" is displayed as a production in which the game state after the big hit becomes a high probability state (probability change confirmation). After the big hit game, the production for the transition to the high probability state of the game state is executed. Along with this, the importance of the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the jackpot game is completed is reduced. As a result, even if the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed with the stop display of the special symbol and the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the end of the big hit game are different from each other, the player feels a great deal of discomfort. Is avoided.

Similarly, in the above-mentioned variation effect example 4, the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed with the stop display of the special symbol and the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the end of the big hit game are different from each other. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (8), the decorative symbol 41 displayed along with the stop display of the special symbol is "454" including the character "RUSH" which is a special icon. is there. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (17), the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the jackpot game is completed is "454" which does not include the characters "RUSH". This eliminates the need to separately prepare, for example, a decorative symbol 41 including a special icon suggesting that the rank-up bonus is executed. Therefore, the symbol design and data processing of the additional decorative symbol 41 become unnecessary.

Further, in the rank-up bonus executed in the variation effect example 4, it is confirmed that the game state after the big hit becomes a high probability state. Further, in this rank-up bonus, more game balls are paid out as compared with the sudden hit as in the above-mentioned variation production example 3. To further explain, there is a possibility that the payout of the game ball is relatively small (4R), but there is a possibility that the payout of the game ball is large (15R or 8R). Here, as an effect example different from the rank-up bonus, for example, as in the combination of the variable effect example 2 and the variable effect example 5, the point that the number of rounds is 8R is common, and the game state after the big hit game is There is also a production (high-probability fanning effect) in which the high-probability state or the low-probability state is different, and then whether the high-probability state or the low-probability state is reached. Hereinafter, the variation production example 4 and the high-accuracy fanning production will be compared.

First, in the variation effect example 4, after the rank-up bonus is started, when the rank-up image 84 is displayed as shown in FIG. 46-2 (12) and 8R or more is confirmed, the player's psychology Benefits (so-called profitable feeling) can be obtained. This profitable feeling is greater than the high-accuracy production. To further explain, the player can feel the tension of "how long the round will continue" until the 8R is confirmed after the rank-up bonus in the variable effect example 4 is started. Then, after the 8R is confirmed (probability change confirmed), the player can get a sense of security that "it was good that there was no possibility of becoming 8R normal" and "it is safe because there is no 8R normal even if it is over now". Furthermore, after the 8R is confirmed (probability change is confirmed), the player can have the expectation that "I want you to continue until the 16R anyway." Such a change in the psychological state of the player is a directing effect that is not found in a simple pattern such as "666". To further explain, such an effect is a peculiar effect that cannot be obtained even if the pattern of "777" is the most advantageous for the player.

[Relationship of production 3]
The display mode of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 in the variation effect example 2 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (5) and the like, "NEXT" suggesting that the pseudo continuous effect is executed as the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is displayed at the position where the middle symbol is displayed. At this time, the middle symbol of the reduced symbol 57 is changing. As described above, the reduced symbol 57 does not perform an effect of suggesting (notifying) the degree of expectation such as a suggestion of a pseudo continuous effect. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (14), the effect name notification image 75 (impact bonus) is displayed on the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, the combination of "666" is displayed. As described above, the reduced symbol 57 mainly notifies the change / stop of the special symbol.

To further explain, by displaying the reduced symbol 57 in order to ensure the notification of the change / stop of the special symbol, the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 is reduced (for example, it is reduced or hidden) (for example, it is reduced or hidden). Pseudo continuous effect, display of effect name notification image 75) can be executed. So to speak, by displaying the reduced symbol 57, the effectability of the decorative symbol 41 is improved. Therefore, it is not necessary to suggest the degree of expectation in the reduced symbol 57. Further, even if the reduced symbol 57, which has a smaller size than the decorative symbol 41, suggests the degree of expectation, the player may not recognize it. In addition, in the reduced symbol 57, the size of the display area is smaller than that in the decorative symbol 41, and the color rendering index including the design and the visibility are low. Further, since the reduced symbol 57 does not suggest the degree of expectation as described above, the symbol design and data processing of the additional reduced symbol 57 become unnecessary. Further explaining, the data used for the production with a low production effect is suppressed. Further, as described above, the reduced symbol 57 has a common design regardless of the gaming state and the effect mode, and its display mode does not change even if the game state and the effect mode change. In other words, unlike the case of the decorative symbol 41, the decorativeness required as the reduced symbol 57 is low. To explain further, for places where multiple designs are required, such as decorative design 41, design patterns are provided as much as necessary to improve the color rendering while spending a lot of data, resulting in a highly effective production. Can be executed. On the other hand, the data capacity can be suppressed by designing only one pattern in the place where the decorativeness is the minimum necessary, such as the reduced symbol 57. With such a configuration, the color rendering index of the game machine as a whole can be enhanced, and the burden on the data capacity and data processing can be reduced.

[Relationship of production 4]
Next, the other effects at the time of the fixed stop in the variation effect example 1 and the variation effect example 2 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 43-1 (6) above, in the variation effect example 1, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. In addition, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are both matched by the combination of "246". On the other hand, the effect image is displayed in the decorative symbol 41 as the same color chance eye effect, whereas the effect image is not displayed in the reduced symbol 57. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (5) above, when "NEXT" suggesting that the pseudo continuous effect is executed as the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is displayed at the position where the middle symbol is displayed, it is reduced. The middle symbol of symbol 57 is changing.

Here, as described above, the reduced symbol 57 mainly notifies the change / stop of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol 41 is used to improve the effectability. Further, as described above, in the same-color chance eye production, the chance is increased after the next fluctuation, that is, the degree of expectation after the next fluctuation is suggested. Therefore, in the illustrated example, the effect image is displayed in the numerical portion of the decorative symbol 41. Even if the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 is reduced by this effect image, the fixed stop can be recognized by the reduced symbol 57. That is, by displaying the reduced symbol 57, the emphasis effect (effect display) can be performed until the decorative symbol 41 is fixed and stopped. To further explain, the decorative symbol 41 notifies that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order by executing the same color chance eye effect, and also executes the effect for the next variation. Then, in order to secure the degree of freedom of the effect of the decorative symbol 41 that also executes the effect for the next variation in this way, the reduced symbol 57 is displayed. In addition, in the reduced symbol 57, the effect image is not displayed as the same color chance eye effect. Here, as described above, the reduced symbol 57 has a common design regardless of the gaming state and the effect mode, and its display mode does not change even if the game state and the effect mode change. In other words, unlike the case of the decorative symbol 41, the decorativeness required as the reduced symbol 57 is low. To explain further, like the decorative pattern 41, the design pattern is provided in the place where multiple materials are required as much as necessary, and the effect is improved while spending a lot of data to produce a highly effective effect. Can be executed. On the other hand, the data capacity can be suppressed by designing only one pattern in the place where the decorativeness is the minimum necessary, such as the reduced symbol 57. With such a configuration, the color rendering index of the game machine as a whole can be enhanced, and the burden on the data capacity and data processing can be reduced.

In addition, although the same-color chance-eye effect has been described here as an effect for the next fluctuation, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the zone development eye effect suggesting that the zone effect is executed after the next variation may be executed by using the decorative symbol 41. The zone effect is an example of a notice effect (look-ahead effect) executed based on the pre-determination result of the pre-determination process. This zone effect is an effect in which the background image changes to a special background from the start of the change display of the next special symbol to the change of the special symbol related to the hold of the read-ahead target, and the change during the change of this background image. This is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility that the display will be a big hit.

Further, as described above, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the pseudo-continuous variation is continuously performed a plurality of times, and the effect is as if the variation of the special symbol (so-called variation) has ended. Here, by executing the pseudo continuous effect, it should be avoided that the player completely misunderstands that the change of the special symbol has ended even though the change of the special symbol is in progress. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reduced symbol 57 is displayed. As an additional note, the decorative symbol 41 mainly performs a highly directing effect such as suggestion of the degree of expectation, and the reduced symbol 57 mainly notifies the change / stop of the special symbol. Further, by executing the pseudo continuous effect using the decorative symbol 41, the chance of the fluctuation is increased, that is, the expectation degree is suggested (high expectation degree suggestion). This pseudo continuous effect is a notice of the change and is executed during the change of the special symbol. The notice of such a change is given by using the decorative symbol 41, but not by the reduced symbol 57.

Here, the same color chance eye production and the pseudo continuous production will be described. As described above, the same-color chance-eye effect suggests an increase in chance after the next change, whereas the pseudo-continuous effect suggests an increase in chance of the change. That is, the targets for increasing chances are different from each other. Further, the same-color chance eye effect does not extremely reduce the visibility of the decorative symbol 41. That is, in the same color chance eye production, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is notified that the lottery result is out of order, and the advance notice effect for the next change is executed. In addition, the same-color chance eye production can be regarded as a production executed on the premise that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. Then, it is necessary that the display mode is such that it can be determined that the combination of the symbols of the decorative symbol 41 is out of alignment. On the other hand, in the pseudo continuous effect, the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 may be extremely reduced. Specifically, the special symbol "NEXT" may be displayed large in the center of the image display unit 114 as the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41, and the left and right symbols may be covered.

[Relationship of production 5]
Next, the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect example 3 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (6) above, the decorative symbol 41 that was a big hit in the variation effect example 3 is a combination of "three bumps and one", and the symbols are not aligned. The combination of "three bumps and one" of the decorative pattern 41 is a so-called special hit. Then, in the illustrated example, the first special symbol display 221 (second special symbol display 222) displays the jackpot symbol (high probability symbol D) that is the special hit. Further, the fourth symbol 56 and the first display unit 141 display the stop display of the special symbol.

Further, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (9), the decorative symbols 41 displayed at the time of resuming the fluctuation after the big hit game are a combination of "341" and are not aligned. Further, at first glance, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order for the decorative symbol 41. As described above, the special symbol "protrusion" uses the symbol sequence data superimposed on the "four" symbol. Therefore, each combination of the decorative symbol 41 "three bumps one" and "three 41" is the same as the symbol designation data. In other words, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (9), the symbol designation (data) of the decorative symbol 41 displayed after the jackpot game is the same as that at the time of the fixed stop shown in FIG. 45-1 (5). This makes it possible to simplify the process at the time of resuming the fluctuation. In addition, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 can be resumed smoothly. Furthermore, it becomes unnecessary to retain (create) special data. For example, it is not necessary to change the combination of the decorative symbols 41 so that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit at first glance. In addition, it is possible to display the lottery result of the special symbol lottery even during the big hit game and after the big hit game.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 44-4 (20) in the variation effect example 2 and FIG. 47-4 (19) in the variation effect example 5, the combination of the decorative symbols 41 displayed at the time of resuming the variation after the jackpot game is the same. Even if there is, the game state after the big hit game may be either a high probability state or a low probability state. In this way, by using the same combination of decorative symbols 41 and differently different game states after the jackpot game, it is possible to make the player more interested in the effect during the jackpot game execution.

Further, as described above, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17), the decorative symbol 41 displayed during the jackpot game contains the character "super", whereas as shown in FIG. 44-4 (19). The decorative symbol 41 displayed after the jackpot game is completed does not include the character "super". This eliminates the need for additional symbol design and data for the decorative symbol 41.

[Relationship of production 6]
Next, the decorative symbol 41, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the first display unit 141 (second display unit 142), and the first special symbol display 221 (second special symbol display) in the variation effect example 1 are described. The display mode of 222) will be described. First, as described above, the game control unit 200 (special symbol determination unit 234 and special symbol fluctuation control unit 233) has a lottery result of a special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery) related to winning a prize in the first starting port 121. The stop display of the special symbol, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (second special symbol lottery) related to the winning of the second starting port 122, and the stop display of the special symbol are independently controlled.

Here, in the general pachinko gaming machine 100, two types of special symbols are not changed at the same time (non-simultaneous fluctuation), and only one symbol is changed at the same time in many cases. Therefore, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 100 also has non-simultaneous fluctuations. Further, the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 in the pachinko gaming machine 100 are shared by the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. Further, the fourth symbol 56, the first display unit 141 (second display unit 142), and the first special symbol display 221 (second special symbol display 222) are the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. Not shared with.

By the way, as the game progresses in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the special symbol lottery may be switched between the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. For example, an example of switching from the first special symbol lottery to the second special symbol lottery will be described with reference to FIG. 43-4 (24) above. In the state shown in FIG. 43-4 (24), the symbol first region 561, the first display unit 141, and the first special symbol display 221 display the lottery result of the immediately preceding first special symbol lottery. Further, the symbol second area 562, the second display unit 142, and the second special symbol display 222 show not the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery but the lottery result of the previous second special symbol lottery. In other words, the fourth symbol 56, the first display unit 141 (second display unit 142), and the first special symbol display 221 (second special symbol display 222) are the lottery results of the first special symbol lottery and the first. 2 Each of the special symbol lottery results can be displayed at the same time. On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 43-4 (24), the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 display the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery immediately before, and are of the previous second special symbol lottery. It does not indicate the lottery result. That is, the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 cannot display the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery and the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery at the same time.

In addition, the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 in FIGS. 43-4 (24) are in the state after the big hit in the first special symbol lottery and before the start of the next fluctuation. At this time, the jackpot (species) in the immediately preceding first special symbol lottery can be recognized by the combination of the symbols displayed by the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57. That is, the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 display the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery before the change of the special symbol related to the winning of the second starting port 122 starts. This makes it possible to display the lottery result of the immediately preceding special symbol lottery regardless of the special symbol type.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modified example of the display of the reduced symbol 57 during the execution of the reach effect will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 43-2 (12) and the like, the reach effect of aligning the left and right symbols in the decorative symbol 41 is executed. By this reach effect, the chance of the fluctuation is increased, that is, the suggestion of the degree of expectation (suggestion of the high degree of expectation) is executed. Here, in the illustrated example, along with the reach effect of the decorative symbol 41, the reach effect of aligning the left and right symbols is also performed in the reduced symbol 57. However, the display mode of the reduced symbol 57 is not limited to this. That is, when the left and right symbols in the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, the left and right symbols in the reduced symbol 57 may not be stopped.

50-1 and 50-2 are diagrams showing one aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 or the like.
Here, with reference to FIGS. 50-1 and 50-2, a modification 1 of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 and the like will be specifically described. In the following modification 1, it is assumed that the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "2" and the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0". Further, in the variation effect example 1, as a result of performing a preliminary determination regarding the reserved ball related to the change of the second special symbol, the hold change effect and the same color chance eye effect are performed in the variation effect according to the change of the first special symbol. It shall be executed.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 50-1 (1), the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 are of "146" as the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol. It will be confirmed and stopped by the combination. This combination of "146" indicates that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is lost. At this time, two reserved images 52 are displayed. Further explaining, the first reserved image 52 is displayed as a white circular image, while the second reserved image 52 indicating the read-ahead target hold is displayed as a blue circular image. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "2", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, both the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. In this way, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the second reserved image 52 moves toward the position where the variation image 51 is displayed (variation pedestal 43). Further, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 is displayed as "1", and the hold second area 552 is displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner (arrow in the figure), and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a “x image”. Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-1 (3), the decorative symbol 41 is in a state of scrolling at high speed. Further, the reduced symbol 57 is in a variable display state. In the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-1 (4), in the decorative symbol 41, "two" as the left symbol, "six" as the right symbol, and "four" as the middle symbol are temporarily stopped in this order. Each of the temporarily stopped "246" symbols is displayed in "blue" as described above, and the same color chance eye is established. At this time, the reduced symbol 57 is changing. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 do not match each other. In the state shown in FIG. 50-1 (4), the decorative symbol 41 is swaying and fluctuating. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". The first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-1 (5), the emphasis effect is executed in the decorative symbol 41. In the state shown in FIG. 50-1 (5), the decorative symbol 41 is swaying and fluctuating. At this time, the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, the reduced symbol 57 does not perform the emphasis effect. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 do not match each other. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-1 (6), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In the illustrated example, the effect image is displayed in the number portion of the decorative symbol 41. In addition, "246" is displayed as the reduced symbol 57. That is, the combination (display) of the decorative symbol 41 and the reduced symbol 57 is in the same state. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off. Here, in the illustrated example, the effect image is displayed in the numerical portion of the decorative symbol 41. Even if the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 is reduced by this effect image, the fixed stop can be recognized by the reduced symbol 57. That is, by displaying the reduced symbol 57, the emphasis effect (effect display) can be performed until the decorative symbol 41 is fixed and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-2 (7), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. In this way, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variation image 51. At this time, in the reduced symbol 57, the variable display (arrow in the figure) is started. Further, in the hold number display 55, the hold first area 551 and the hold second area 552 are each displayed as "0". Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-2 (8), in the decorative symbol 41, "six" as the left symbol and "six" as the right symbol are temporarily stopped in this order, and reach is established. That is, the reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol 41. At this time, the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 is changing (arrow in the figure). In addition, the reduced symbol 57 is also changing. Further, the left symbol and the right symbol of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, whereas the reduced symbol 57 is not executed temporarily. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-2 (9), the middle symbol of the decorative symbol 41 decelerates from the state of scrolling at high speed and temporarily stops "seven". That is, it is suggested that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. At this time, the reduced symbol 57 is changing. Further, the left symbol and the right symbol of the decorative symbol 41 are temporarily stopped, whereas the reduced symbol 57 is not executed temporarily. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol second region 562 is displayed as a "x image". Further, the first display unit 141 is blinking, and the second display unit 142 is extinguished. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 is blinking and the second special symbol display 222 is off.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50-2 (10), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. That is, the decorative symbol 41 ends the shaking fluctuation. In addition, "676" is displayed as the reduced symbol 57. Further, in the fourth symbol 56, the symbol first region 561 and the symbol second region 562 are displayed as "X images". Further, the first display unit 141 and the second display unit 142 are turned off. Similarly, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are turned off. Although not shown, the first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result (missing) of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. Further, the first display unit 141 does not display the lottery result of the special symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode.

As described above, the reduced symbol 57 may be in a mode in which it only notifies the change and stop of the special symbol and does not suggest the degree of expectation. In such an embodiment, the three symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are variably displayed as the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the variable display of the three reduced symbols 57 is maintained during the fluctuation of the special symbol, and the special symbol is stopped. Along with the display, the three reduced symbols 57 are stopped. That is, the three symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are aligned to start and stop fluctuating. In other words, in the effect using the decorative symbol 41 during the change of the special symbol as in the reach effect, the three symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are maintained in the variable display. On the other hand, in the effect using the decorative symbol 41 accompanying the stop display of the special symbol as in the chance eye effect, the three symbols of the reduced symbol 57 are stopped and displayed. Even if the reduced symbol 57 displayed in a smaller size than the decorative symbol 41 executes the suggestion of the degree of expectation, the effect of the effect beyond that executed by the decorative symbol 41 cannot be obtained. Further, by not suggesting the degree of expectation in the reduced symbol 57, the control of the reduced symbol 57 by the effect control unit 300 can be simplified.

[Modification 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the decorative symbol 41, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, the first display unit 141 (second display unit 142), and the first special symbol display 221 (second special symbol display 222). ) Has been explained, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with the first special symbol display 221 (second special symbol display 222), the player can grasp the progress of the game. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may not include one or more of the decorative symbol 41, the fourth symbol 56, the reduced symbol 57, and the first display unit 141 (second display unit 142). ..

[Modification 3]
In FIGS. 1 and 42 above, it has been described that the auxiliary display unit 140 is arranged at the lower left position of the game area 111 on the game board 110, but the position of the auxiliary display unit 140 is not particularly limited. .. For example, if the player can see it, the arrangement may be provided at another position such as the upper right of the game area 111. Further, the auxiliary display unit 140 may be provided as a part of the image display unit 114.

41 ... Decorative design (an example of production design)
56 ... 4th symbol 57 ... Reduced symbol 100 ... Pachinko gaming machine (an example of a gaming machine)
141 ... 1st display unit 142 ... 2nd display unit 221 ... 1st special symbol display 222 ... 2nd special symbol display 231 ... Random number acquisition unit (example of acquisition means)
233 ... Special symbol fluctuation control unit (an example of symbol control means)
234 ... Special symbol determination unit (an example of technique determination means and advance determination means)
300 ... Production control unit (an example of production control means)
303 ... RAM (an example of storage means)

Claims (1)

An acquisition means for acquiring judgment information when the acquisition conditions are satisfied, and
A storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number, and a storage means.
A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, and
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the symbol control means that displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the determination result in a manner of notifying the determination result.
A gaming state control means capable of controlling at least one of a first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state.
Equipped with a production control means to perform production
The effect control means has an effect symbol control means that performs a plurality of effect symbol variation display and stop display in a predetermined display means in accordance with the symbol change display and stop display by the symbol control means.
The effect symbol has a plurality of first effect symbols that are variable display and stop display in the first display area, and a plurality of second effect symbols that are variable display and stop display in the second display area.
The first effect symbol has a number part indicating a number, and has a number part.
The effect symbol control means
In the first display area, the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first combination in which the numbers in the number part of the plurality of first effect symbols for notifying that the special game is not performed are not aligned. Then, by performing an additional effect on the plurality of first effect symbols that have been stopped and displayed, it corresponds to the determination information stored after the determination information corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbol on which the additional effect is performed. It is suggested that the degree of expectation is high in the variable display of the effect symbols to be performed, and in the second display area, the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the first combination, and the first display displayed by the first combination. At the same time as starting the variation of the effect symbol, the variation of the second effect symbol displayed in the first combination is started.
In the first display area, when the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the second combination in which the numbers of the number part of the plurality of first effect symbols for notifying that the special game is determined to be performed are aligned, the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed. After the second effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the second combination in the second display area without performing the additional effect, the game state control means controls the game state to the second game state, and the first The variation of the first effect symbol displayed in the two combinations is started, and the variation of the second effect symbol displayed in the second combination is started.
In the first display area, when the first effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the first combination, the additional effect is not performed, and the numbers in the number portion of the first effect symbol are not aligned at a position where it can be visually recognized. A specific effect image for notifying that the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the third gaming state is displayed from the next variation of the symbol, and in the second display area, the second combination in the first combination. After the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state control means controls the game state to the third game state, and the specific effect image is not displayed in the first display area and is displayed in the first combination. A gaming machine characterized in that the variation of the first effect symbol is started and the variation of the second effect symbol displayed in the first combination is started.

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