JP2022014085A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can be controlled into a special state in which the variable display is more likely to be executed than the normal state, and can execute a special notification performance for notifying a player that the game state is controlled to an advantageous state. Further, it is possible to control performance states to a plurality of types of performance states including at least a first performance state and a second performance state in which the special notification performance is more easily executed than the first performance state on the basis of the player's selection operation, and control the game state to a special state on the basis of the fact that the number of executions of the variable display reaches a special number of times and a special condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute the special notification performance at different ratios between a case before the special condition is satisfied when the game state is controlled to the second performance state and a case after the special condition is satisfied and the game state is controlled to the special state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

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

As a gaming machine, when a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device and the gaming medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game's interest with a so-called variable display game in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). In the big hit game state, the round game in which the big winning opening is open can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. Then, in such a gaming machine, before the display result of the variable display is displayed, various kinds of effects for notifying the player of the expectation degree controlled in the advantageous state are executed, and after the display result is controlled in the advantageous state. As a gaming state, it is possible to control a specific state that is easily controlled to an advantageous state.

As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that can be controlled to an effect mode that increases the execution frequency of a premier effect that deterministically notifies that the machine is controlled in an advantageous state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-22897

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is still not sufficient from the viewpoint of improving the gaming interest by effectively performing the premier production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game state control means that can control a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that can control a special state (time saving state)).
A special notification effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 capable of executing a premier vibration effect) capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state, and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode) are provided.
The game state control means can control the special state based on the special number of times the variable display is executed and the special condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined number of times in the low probability state (ceiling time reduction number)). When variable display (variable display) is performed, it is controlled to a shorter time state in the normal state),
The effect state control means can continuously control the second effect state in the special state when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled when the second effect state is controlled. (For example, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the setting mode set before the special condition is satisfied continues as it is).
The special notification effect executing means has a different ratio between before the special condition is satisfied when controlled by the second effect state and after the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state. The special notification effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), during the ceiling time reduction, the premier vibration effect is achieved as compared with the case other than the case other than the ceiling time reduction. The percentage of decisions is high),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table and the hit type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the main side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the sub side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the main side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the sub side. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table on the main side. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table on the main side. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in S501. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect symbol change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of whether or not the ceiling suggestion effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing such as a premiere production. It is a figure which shows the decision example of whether or not the opening production is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing such as promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the decision example such as whether or not the promotion effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the decision example of whether or not the premiere production is executed. It is a figure which shows the type and the decision ratio of a premiere production. It is a figure which shows the type and the decision ratio of a premiere production. It is a figure which shows the execution timing and the decision ratio of a premiere production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in S803. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in S807. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of various productions such as the opening production and the premier production. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the premier vibration effect and an example of the vibration timing. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation when various productions such as an opening production and the premier vibration production are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation when various productions such as an opening production and the premier vibration production are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the production operation when various productions such as an opening production and the premier vibration production are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation in the case where the promotion effect of aspect 2 is performed. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the premiere production A and the premiere production B. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the ceiling suggestion effect and the selection notification are executed, and it is controlled to the ceiling time shortening state. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the ceiling suggestion effect and the selection notification are executed, and it is controlled to the ceiling time shortening state. It is a figure which shows the cut-in effect example. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the pull-back effect when the time saving state via a big hit ends. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection notification performed at the end of a big hit game state.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame operably attached to the inside of the outer frame, and a frame-shaped glass provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. It has a door frame 2.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is an upper plate that forms the hit ball supply plate 3. At the bottom of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3, and when the game ball as a game medium is launched from the hit ball launching device as a hit ball. A hitting ball operation handle 5 to be operated is provided. The ball striking operation handle 5 is also referred to as an operation knob. A game board 6 having a game area 7 on which the driven game ball can flow down is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7 of FIG. 1, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force for launching the game ball (launching strength) is adjusted according to the rotation operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. As a result, the player can shoot the game ball at a desired place in the game area 7.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path of the flow path in which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first of the flow paths in which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down to the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second route may be referred to as a right-handed route because the second route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking operation handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area.

The first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure through which a game ball divided into the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning opening switch 13a is provided inside the first starting winning opening 13a as a switch for detecting the entered game ball.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure in which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The V determination winning device 87 is also referred to as a V winning device. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is inside the gate 32, and a second start winning opening switch 14a is inside the second starting winning opening 14. Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V determination winning switch 15a, and a V determination discharging switch 15b are provided, respectively. Hereinafter, the winning (entry) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 is also referred to as the first starting winning, and the winning (entry) of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as the second starting winning.

A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (wins) in the first starting winning opening 13 as a starting winning device for starting variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as a variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure. A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (winning) in the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening 13 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening 14 and the gate 32 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is struck in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls will enter them. On the contrary, the game ball struck in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls struck in the game area will enter them.

The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a large hit when a small hit occurs. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows a game ball to pass in the front-rear direction at the upper part, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a taxiway through which the game ball is guided is formed along the passage. At the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x 10 times opening period + 1 second closing period (interval period) x 9 times + end period 1 second) By repeating opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening in which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win a prize within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball alternately on both sides of the wall portion, so that when hitting to the right. , A structure (deceleration structure) is formed so that the game ball slowly flows in the passage on the operation port on the upper part of the V determination winning device 87.

In the small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 is used for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses. Open control is executed. In the V-determination winning device 87, the portion of the taxiway where the actuation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called the fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can move forward and backward to open and close the operating port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a taxiway, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the taxiway and falls from the left end. do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the inside of the V determination winning device 87. Become. The operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is provided separately from the large winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and also serves as the V large winning opening as the second large winning opening. Further, the V determination winning device 87 is also referred to as a V winning device or a V attacker.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 in which the game ball can enter from the operating port, the V-winning area 870, which is a specific area, is the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V-judgment winning device 87 as the winning area in which the game ball can win. A ramp 871 is provided in the portion and further guides all the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning area 870 by a tilted path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning portion through which a game ball can enter, and the gaming ball entered from the V winning portion can be guided downward.

At the uppermost end of the V winning portion, which is the winning portion of the V winning region 870, a plate-shaped opening / closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning region 870 to either an open state or a closed state is provided. ing. The opening / closing member is driven by the solenoid 24, and can move forward / backward to open / close the V winning portion. In the state where the V winning portion is opened due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in the state where the V winning portion is closed due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes over the opening / closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 870. It is provided in the above and is in a state where it can fall inside the winning ball area where the game ball can be guided downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state, and one game ball is in a small hit gaming state in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins a prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a provided in the V winning area 870. When one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a in the small hit game state, the opening / closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball subsequently guided onto the V winning area 870 is placed in the winning ball area. It will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V determination winning switch 15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, as for the game ball that has entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port in the small hit game state, one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V judgment winning switch 15b. Detected.

In the small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 whose operating port is opened closes the operating opening when the total number of balls detected by the V-judgment winning switch 15a and the V-judgment winning switch 15b reaches 10, and the game is played. The ball is in a state where it cannot enter. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to meet at the bottom, and the game ball that has entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is inside the game board 6. It is discharged to a predetermined discharge channel arranged. The discharge passage is provided with a V-determination discharge switch capable of detecting the game balls to be discharged, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected. When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, during the period when a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened, a total of about 10 gaming balls in total are V-judgment winning without any special operation. The structure and control are designed so that the device 87 can enter the device 87. Further, the structural design is made so that when the game ball enters the V determination winning device 87, the game ball always enters the (100%) V winning area 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V determination winning device 87. To. Therefore, when a small hit occurs, the player should hit right, except when the player does not fire the game ball or when the player hits left during the opening period of the operating opening of the V-judgment winning device 87. If this is the case, the (100%) game ball will surely enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In this embodiment, an example in which the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port capable of dropping the game ball is provided in a part of the taxiway of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and the game ball is provided during the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

A V lamp 875, which is a light emitting body composed of an LED having a character shape of "V", is provided on a part of the front side of the V determination winning device 87. The V lamp 875 is basically emitted in white when the game ball wins the V winning area 870 in the small hit game state. The V-lamp 875 is basically capable of emitting light in white, but the emission color can be changed to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the effect according to the game situation, such as when notifying a hold ream. Is. The V lamp 875 may be provided on the front portion or inside of the V determination winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Further, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from that of the V determination winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V determination winning device 87).

The variable winning ball device 15 is advantageous for a player who can enter the second starting winning opening 14 (open state) and disadvantageous for a player who cannot enter the second starting winning opening 14. It is a function as a variable winning ball device that changes to a closed state, with a tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) at the entrance, and the open wing piece is closed above the open wing piece. A stopper member is provided to limit the entry of the game ball in the state. This open blade piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol is hit. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball divided into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either of the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls struck in the right game area will enter them.

On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner as a variable display means for variablely displaying the special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A device 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variablely displaying the second special symbol are provided. Both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are included in the special symbol. Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers, characters and other symbols. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as the variation display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (design display area) in which three decorative (also referred to as decorative symbols) effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) of "left", "middle", and "right" are variablely displayed. Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board (game control board) 31. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variation display of the first special symbol, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display according to the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, if the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display ( It may be called a variable display unit).

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. If only one special symbol display is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Further, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plural) starting winning openings are provided, and one special symbol displaying is provided when a game ball wins a prize in any of the starting winning openings. You may control the variable display. Further, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variablely displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variable display is made for each start winning prize). (Switching the special symbol display, etc.) may be controlled.

Below the game area 7, a jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided. The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is arranged at a position where the right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a jackpot whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. When a jackpot occurs, the solenoid 21 tilts the door forward with the bottom as an axis, and the jackpot appears. (Opens). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 has a winning route with a game nail or other structure so that the game ball can be won in the big winning opening only when the game ball is driven into the right game area. It is restricted. It should be noted that regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

When a game ball wins in any of the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V-judgment winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded accordingly. Is paid out. The prize ball may be paid out even when the game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be prevented from being paid out even if the game ball wins.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided in the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In this way, "big hit by special symbol" or "special symbol big hit" indicates that the game is in a big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. ".

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. When the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. When a small hit occurs, a big hit can be generated on condition that a V prize is won. The small hit game state is a game state in which the operating port is opened in the V determination winning device 87 when a small hit occurs. In the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is referred to as "big hit via small hit" or "big hit via small hit".

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined value addition. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 may be repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the big hit game state, repeated continuous control is performed with the operating port of the V determination winning device 87, which is the V winning device, as the V big winning opening, and the V big winning opening may repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined time. .. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the large winning opening of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is open and the state in which the V large winning opening of the V determination winning device 87 is open are called rounds. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the big hit game state, when the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the big winning opening is closed according to the condition for ending the predetermined open state. The condition for ending the open state of the large winning opening is that a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed since the large winning opening was opened, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls have been generated. Occasionally, it may be an opening end condition set to be satisfied. If the right to continue is generated among the cases where the opening end condition of the big winning opening is satisfied, the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The right to continue a round in which the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened is repeatedly generated until the final round (8 rounds or 10 rounds) in which the number of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit. It is possible.

In the big hit game state, when the V big winning opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the V big winning opening is closed according to the condition for ending the predetermined open state. The condition for ending the open state of the V large winning opening as the second large winning opening is when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed after the V large winning opening is opened, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). It suffices if the opening end condition is set so as to be satisfied when the winning ball of (pieces) is generated. The opening end condition may be partially or completely different, or part or all may be common, depending on the case of the open state at the large winning opening and the case of the opening state at the V large winning opening. .. If the continuation right is generated while the conditions for ending the opening of the V-large winning opening are satisfied, the operating opening that becomes the V-large winning opening in the V-judgment winning device 87, which is the V-winning device, is opened again. .. The right to continue a round in which the V large winning opening of the V winning device is opened can be repeatedly generated until the final round (5 rounds or 10 rounds) in which the number of times of opening in the big hit game state reaches a predetermined upper limit. be. The number of openings to reach the final round may be partially or wholly different, or partially or wholly, depending on whether the large winning opening is in the open state or the V large winning opening is in the open state. May be common.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started based on the condition that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied after the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied. When the fluctuation display time such as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the final stop symbol, the definite special symbol, is derived as the display result. The first start condition is the first execution condition corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and is based on, for example, the occurrence of the first start prize in which the game ball passes through the first start prize opening 13 as the start prize area. Can be established. The second start condition is a second execution condition corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, and is based on, for example, the occurrence of a second start prize in which the game ball passes through the second start prize opening 14 as the start prize area. Can be established. The start condition of the variation display can be satisfied, for example, when the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed. The passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and is a concept including a winning by entering the game ball into the winning opening. Further, the derivation of the display result is a definite display in which the display symbol as the identification information is finally stopped and displayed.

For variable display where the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the variable display is still started within the predetermined upper limit number. Stores information about variable display for which conditions are not met. The storage of information regarding such variable display is called hold storage. The term reserved storage is also used to indicate (specify) information that is reserved. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14. When a jackpot occurs in a state where such a first hold memory or a second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the jackpot is maintained as it is, and is displayed in a variable manner after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Used for.

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, even if the first start prize is already on hold, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize has priority. Is executed. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display composed of one indicator that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved storage. A special symbol hold storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol holding storage display 18b lights the second special symbol holding storage display 18b every time there is a valid start prize, and every time the variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b is turned on. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b is turned off. Above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a first special symbol hold storage display consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variation display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighting indicators is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display capable of variablely displaying numbers from 0 to 9, such as a 7-segment LED. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers or symbols from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol included in the winning symbol, for example, the symbol "7", the variable winning ball device 15 changes from a closed state, which is disadvantageous to the player, to a predetermined time. It changes to an open state that is advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by 1.

A stick controller 122 is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The stick controller 122 can be gripped by the player and tilted in a plurality of directions, for example, front-back, left-right, and so on. The stick controller 122 is provided with a trigger button 125, and a trigger sensor 121 is built in the operation rod of the stick controller 122. The trigger button 125 is a predetermined instruction operation by a player holding the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand such as a left hand and pressing and pulling the operation rod with a predetermined operation finger such as an index finger. Is possible. The trigger sensor 121 can detect the movement of the player, such as a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125. A tilt direction sensor unit 123 is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122, and the vibrator motor 126 is built in the stick controller 122. The tilting direction sensor unit 123 can detect the movement of the player, such as a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod. The vibrator motor 126 is an eccentric motor for vibrating the stick controller 122.

A push button 120 is provided on a member forming the hitting ball supply plate 3 in the upper plate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The push button 120 is arranged at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body, for example, above the stick controller 122, and the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 124 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. The push sensor 124 can detect a player's movement such as a pressing operation on the push button 120.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state and the effecting state are controlled so that the game can be enjoyed with a variety of changes by launching the gaming ball according to the gaming situation. The player may be able to properly use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area as the firing of the game ball according to the game situation in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13 by left-handing. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the open big hit variable winning ball device 20. .. After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Right-handed promotion notification is also referred to as right-handed notification.

During the jackpot game state, a game is performed in which the jackpot of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 and the V jackpot of the V determination winning device 87, which are in the open state, are aimed by right-handed hitting. During the jackpot game state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if it becomes a special state (time saving state), the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game ends, a special state start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the special state is started if the special state is reached. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the special state. After the special state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the special state ends, so that the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13. .. When the special state is completed, a left-handed promotion notification may be performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to return to the left-handed and play the game. Left-handed promotion notification is also referred to as left-handed notification.

During the special state after the big hit game is completed, the game is played aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by hitting right. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 or the V determination winning device 87 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is the small hit symbol which is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit gaming state. The game is played aiming at the V-judgment winning device 87 while hitting right. At the start of the small hit game state, the small hit start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state is started. Further, when controlled to the small hit gaming state, for example, the start timing of the small hit display executed before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit, or the small hit display is executed. Right-handed promotion notification is also performed at a specific timing according to the game situation, such as a predetermined timing before the game is played.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-decision winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, the small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 or the V determination winning device 87 is released in the big hit gaming state, so that the player can hit the right-handed big hit variable winning ball device 20 or the V determination winning device. Aim at 87 and play a game.

When a game is aimed at the V-judgment winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area other than the V winning area 870, a big hit occurs. do not do. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state as described above, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, the small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the special state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while hitting right. When the special state is completed, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13. At the end of the special state, a time reduction end notification for notifying that the time reduction has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed play and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 shows a hit type table. In the hit type table, the hit generation condition, the post-hit control state, the number of times of opening, etc. are shown for each hit type (also referred to as a big hit type). The post-hit control state is a gaming state that can be controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. The number of times of opening is shown by the number of times of execution of a round that is a big hit game, including the opening time in each round. In the hit type table shown in FIG. 2, as the hit types, the first special figure big hit A, the first special figure big hit B, the first special figure big hit C, the second special figure big hit, the big hit via small hit X, and the big hit via small hit Y, a big hit Z via a small hit is provided.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball device 15, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the special symbol a small hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is set, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The gaming state controlled after the end of the small hit gaming state is the same as before the small hit unless it is controlled by the big hit gaming state. During the small hit game state, the prize ball is paid out according to the game ball that has entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87. If the display result of the special symbol does not become a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, the display result of the special symbol becomes an off symbol.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to a small hit, a game ball is awarded to the operating port, and the game ball enters the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning). A big hit occurs via a small hit. The big hit via small hit includes the big hit X via small hit, the big hit Y via small hit, and the big hit Z via small hit according to the control state after hit and the multiple types of big hit gaming states in which one or both of the opening times are different. Is done. The big hit X via the small hit can execute a round in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the V big winning opening in the big hit gaming state, and the number of rounds is 10 rounds. The small hit in the big hit X via the small hit is also called the first small hit. The big hit Y via the small hit can execute a round in which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the V big winning opening in the big hit gaming state, and the number of rounds is 10 rounds. The small hit in the big hit Y via the small hit is also called the second small hit. The jackpot Z via the jackpot can execute a round in which the jackpot of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the jackpot gaming state, and the number of rounds is five. The small hit in the big hit Z via the small hit is also called the third small hit. In the "number of times of opening" in FIG. 2, the case where the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened corresponding to the small hit gaming state is indicated by the "V winning device", and the V-judgment winning device corresponds to the big hit gaming state. The case where the operating port of 87 is opened as the V-large winning opening is indicated by the "V-large winning opening".

A big hit that is directly generated by a variable display of a special symbol without going through a small hit is also called a symbol big hit. The symbol jackpot includes the first special symbol jackpot A, the first special symbol jackpot B, and the first special symbol jackpot C according to the jackpot game state that can be controlled based on the variation display of the first special symbol. 2 The second special symbol jackpot is included according to the jackpot game state that can be controlled based on the variable display of the special symbol.

As the big hit, the big hit via the small hit generated directly by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the small hit generated by the V prize via the small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol. And are included. Each jackpot via the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot controlled to a special state (time saving state) after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Advantageous states for the player include opening the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit gaming state, and opening the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 as the V big winning opening. It suffices if it is.

The special state (time saving state) is an example of a gaming state that is different from the jackpot gaming state among the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player. In the special state, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the winning of the second starting winning opening 14 is facilitated (high). High-base control is performed to increase the frequency of entry. The "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of shot balls. The positive control that increases this ratio is called "high base control", and the state in which high base control is performed is also called the high base state, and the state in which high base control is not performed is also called the low base state. The high-based control is realized, for example, as a control for increasing the occurrence of a starting prize that triggers the start of fluctuation of a special symbol. Therefore, by increasing the opening frequency and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip), or by lengthening the opening time of one time, the second starting winning opening provided in the variable winning ball device 15 is provided. It can be realized as a control that facilitates winning a prize in 14. The control in which the variable winning ball device 15 is likely to be opened and the game ball easily passes through the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as electric chew support control or electric support. In the high base state, the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the change of the special symbol is opened more frequently, so that the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 more frequently. Winning a prize in 15 will be facilitated (higher approach, higher frequency). High-base control and electric chew support control in such a special state are also called time-saving control. In the special state (time saving state), the winning of the second starting winning opening 14 becomes easier (higher approach, higher frequency), so that the frequency of variable display of the second special symbol increases. Then, in the fluctuation of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the small hit probability is 1/15, which will be described in detail later, but the small hit is a tentative decision for which the big hit has not yet been determined. Although it is in a state, it is in a state of being controlled by a big hit if a V prize occurs. Therefore, it can be said that the special state (time saving state) is a gaming state in which the probability of being controlled by the jackpot is higher than that in the normal state (FIG. 5A).

As the high base control and the electric chew support control, some or all of the normal symbol shortening control, the normal symbol probability change control, the opening time extension control, and the opening number increase control are performed. The normal symbol shortening control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol to the derivation display of the display result so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage. The normal symbol probability variation control is a control that increases the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol. The opening time extension control is a control for prolonging the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15, which is usually an electric accessory. The opening number increase control is a control for increasing the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the change of the special symbol. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the change of the special symbol is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball can easily start and win a prize. Become.

The post-hit control state of the first special figure jackpot A can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed 100 times). As for the post-hit control state of the first special figure jackpot B, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 15 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed 15 times). As for the post-hit control state of the first special figure jackpot C, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed three times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed three times). As for the post-hit control state of the second special figure jackpot, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed 100 times). The post-hit control state of the big hit X via the small hit can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed 100 times). As for the post-hit control state of the big hit Y via the small hit, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 15 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed 15 times). As for the post-hit control state of the big hit Z via the small hit, the special state can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 15 times (time reduction control is performed until the variation display is executed 15 times). In this way, after the jackpot game state ends, the number of times the variation of the special symbol that can be executed in the special state is displayed is set to the number of times according to the hit type, such as 3 times, 15 times, or 100 times. .. If a big hit occurs based on the variable display of the special symbol before the end of the special state, after the big hit game state ends, the special state will be changed until the number of variable display of the special symbol according to the hit type is reached again. It becomes controllable.

In the setting of the hit type shown in FIG. 2, when the hit type is the first special figure jackpot B, the hit type is a special state as the post-hit control state than when the hit type is the first special figure jackpot C. Since the number of variable display times that can be performed increases, a jackpot that is advantageous to the player occurs. When the hit type is the first special figure jackpot A, it is in a special state as the post-hit control state than when the hit type is either the first special figure jackpot B or the first special figure jackpot C. Since the number of variable display times that can be executed increases, a big hit that is advantageous for the player occurs. As described above, the jackpot gaming states that can be controlled in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include the jackpot gaming state that is the first advantageous state, such as the jackpot gaming state in the case of the first special figure jackpot C, and the first special figure jackpot A. It includes a jackpot gaming state that is a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state, such as a jackpot gaming state in any case of the first special figure jackpot B.

In the special state, the shortening control is performed in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the effect symbol, or the like is shortened as compared with the normal state, but the shortening control may not be performed in the special state. In the special state, the high base control and the electric chew support control are performed, but the shortening control is not performed, so that the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol that can be executed in the special state is small, for example, three times. However, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and a sufficient period can be secured for the game ball to easily pass through the second starting winning opening 14, and the player can play a game in the second starting winning opening 14 by hitting right. It becomes easier to let the ball pass. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of 1/15. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the possibility of generating a jackpot via a small hit is significantly higher than that of the jackpot by the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol jackpot. With such a setting, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be raised. In the special state, the right-handed hit promotes the launch of the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 14, and it becomes possible to realize a game property different from the normal state.

The first starting winning opening 13 is provided so that a winning can be made from the first path. In the normal state of the low base state, the high base control and the electric chew support control are not performed, so that the game ball flowing down the first path is better than the game ball flowing down the second path. It is advantageous for the player in that. The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 and the V determination winning device 87 are provided so that winning can be performed from the second path. In the big hit game state, the big winning opening of the big hit variable winning ball device 20 and the operating opening that becomes the V big winning opening of the V judgment winning device 87 are opened, so that the game ball flows down the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit than the game ball flowing down one route. In the small hit game state, the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened, so that the game ball flowing down the second path is more likely to generate a big hit than the game ball flowing down the first path. It is advantageous for the player. In addition, not limited to such comparison of advantages, from other viewpoints, it is advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the first path in the normal state, and in other game states, the second path is played. A configuration may be adopted in which it is more advantageous for the player to let the medium flow down. For example, other winning openings are provided in the first path and the second path, and in the low base state as a normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second path, and is high. In other states such as the base state, the big hit game state, and the small hit game state, a configuration may be adopted in which the second route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first route. The other winning openings may be other variable winning openings, which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a built-in random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 55 are stored in a predetermined period. The predetermined period in which the contents of the RAM 55 can be stored may be a period from the time when the power supply is stopped until the capacitor as the backup power source is discharged and the backup power source cannot be supplied with power. At least, the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, such as the special symbol process flag, and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, when the game control microcomputer 560 or the CPU 56 executes or processes the control, specifically, the CPU 56 executes the control according to the program. The same applies to the microcomputers mounted on the boards other than the main board 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination. The random number for determination is used to determine whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit according to the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value and the upper limit value are set. The initial value of the numerical data may be, for example, 0. The upper limit of the numerical data may be, for example, 65535. In the random number circuit 503, the numerical data to be read becomes the random number value based on the time when the numerical data is read (extracted) at the start winning time generated at random timing. As described above, the random number circuit 503 has a random number generation function by updating or reading numerical data. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

An input driver circuit 58 and an output circuit 59 are mounted on the main board 31. The input driver circuit 58 is a detection signal from each of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination discharging switch 15b. Is given to the game control microcomputer 560. The output circuit 59 includes a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 that opens and closes the V determination winning device 87 (movable portion 872), and a V winning determination winning. The solenoid 22 for opening and closing the device 87 (moving portion 87 in the area 870) and the solenoid 24 for opening and closing the V winning area 870 (opening / closing member) are driven according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. The payout control board 37 controls the payout of balls by controlling the ball payout device 97.

The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold storage display. 18a, the display control of the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the fluctuation display of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the display control of the V lamp 875 are performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board is performed. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the 70.

The effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal from the trigger sensor 121, the tilt direction sensor unit 123, and the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. The operation detection signal from the trigger sensor 121 is an information signal indicating detection of an operation that is an operation action of the player, such as a push-pull operation for the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122. The operation detection signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 is an information signal indicating detection of an operation that is an operation act of the player, such as a tilt operation of the stick controller 122 with respect to the operation rod. The operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 is an information signal indicating detection of an operation that is an operation action of the player, such as a pressing action on the push button 120. The effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. As shown in FIG. 4, each random number is used as follows. Specifically, the random R is a random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a hit including a small hit and a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. Random 1 determines the hit type to be one of the first special symbol jackpot A to the first special symbol jackpot C in the case of a jackpot based on the first special symbol, and in the case of a jackpot or small hit based on the second special symbol. In addition, it is a random counter for determining the hit type, which determines the hit type to be one of the second special figure big hit and the big hit X via the small hit to the big hit Z via the small hit. Random 2 is a random counter (for determining the post-variation pattern) that determines a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “post-variation pattern”) (variation time) corresponding to the post-variation among the variation patterns. Post-variation refers to the variation in the latter half of the variation in the special symbol. Random 3 is a random counter (for determining the pre-variation pattern) that determines a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “pre-variation pattern”) (variation time) corresponding to the pre-variation among the variation patterns. The pre-variation refers to the variation of the first half of the variation of the special symbol. Random 4 is a random counter (for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol). Random 5 is a random counter that determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In the present embodiment, it is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) whether or not the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. Then, which of the plurality of types of jackpots is to be the jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1). At this time, the jackpot symbol may also be determined based on the value of random 1. Further, the post-variation pattern is determined using the random number for determining the post-variation pattern (random 2), and then the pre-variation pattern is determined using the random number for determining the pre-variation pattern (random 3). As described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

The jackpot based on the first special symbol includes jackpots in a plurality of hit types such as the first special figure jackpot A to the first special figure jackpot C. The small hit based on the second special symbol includes small hits in a plurality of hit types, such as a large hit via a small hit X to a large hit via a small hit Z. Based on the value of random R, which is a random number for hit determination, when a decision is made to make a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, or a decision is made to make a big hit or a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol. At that time, the hit type is determined to be one of the types based on the value of random 1 which is a random number for determining the hit type. In the case of a big hit via a small hit, the determined big hit becomes invalid unless a V prize is generated. When the hit type is determined, a definite special symbol to be a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is determined based on the value of random 1 which is a random number for determining the hit type.

It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set so that the fluctuation pattern set at a specific fluctuation time is selected based on the correspondence with the open control of the V determination winning device 87. good. If the fluctuation pattern in which such a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit is executed, the player's expectation for the small hit at the time of variable display can be increased. can. Further, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small hit game state that the game ball needs to enter the V determination winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for a person to escape the advantageous state of allowing the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87.

The variation pattern that can be selected at the time of a small hit does not have to be one in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. The fluctuation pattern may be provided separately depending on whether it is a small hit, a miss, or a big hit. The fluctuation pattern is not divided into the fluctuation pattern when it becomes a small hit, when it becomes a miss, and when it becomes a big hit, and when any fluctuation display result is obtained, the range of the type of fluctuation pattern to be selected May be the same. Further, the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern may be set separately, and the fluctuation pattern may be determined by a two-step lottery process. In that case, a random counter for determining the fluctuation pattern type may be provided. ..

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit judgment table, a second special figure hit judgment table, a first special figure big hit type judgment table, a second special figure big hit type judgment table, and a small hit via big hit judgment table. Is. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. The first special figure hit determination table shown in FIG. 5A is a data table for making a big hit determination for the first special symbol. The second special figure hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B is a data table for making a big hit determination and a small hit determination for the second special symbol. The first special figure big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5C is a data table for determining the hit type when it is determined to be a big hit by the first special symbol. The second special figure big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5D is a data table for determining the hit type when it is determined to be a big hit by the second special symbol. The big hit type determination table via small hit shown in FIG. 5 (E) is a data table for determining the hit type when it is determined to be a small hit by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure hit determination table, a jackpot determination value to be compared with the value of random R, which is a random number for hit determination, may be set. The jackpot probability by setting the jackpot determination value in the first special symbol hit determination table indicates the ratio of jackpots in the variation display of the first special symbol. In the second special figure hit determination table, a large hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with the value of random R, which is a random number for hit determination, may be set. The jackpot probability by setting the jackpot determination value in the second special symbol hit determination table indicates the ratio of the jackpot in the variation display of the second special symbol. The small hit probability by setting the small hit judgment value in the second special symbol hit determination table indicates the ratio of small hits in the variation display of the second special symbol.

When the CPU 56 detects the first start prize, which is the start prize for the first start prize opening 13, or the second start prize, which is the start prize for the second start prize opening 14, the CPU 56 is a random number at a predetermined timing. A random R count value is extracted from the circuit 503. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit judgment values, the first special symbol is made a big hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the big hit judgment values, the second special symbol is made a big hit. To decide. In this case, if the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is one of the small hit judgments. If it matches the value, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. The decision to make a small hit means a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit. In the case of a small hit, since the big hit is not controlled unless a V prize is generated, it is a tentative decision that a big hit can occur but the big hit is not yet determined.

The decision on whether or not to make a big hit includes a decision on whether or not to shift to the big hit game state and a decision on whether or not to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol a big hit symbol. , Includes. The determination of whether or not to make a small hit includes a determination of whether or not to shift to the small hit game state and a determination of whether or not to make the stop symbol by the variation display of the second special symbol into a small hit symbol. I'm out. The first special symbol is set so as not to be determined to be a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined to be a small hit with a predetermined probability.

The first special figure big hit type judgment table, the second special figure big hit judgment table, and the small hit via big hit judgment table each have a hit type judgment value to be compared with the value of random 1 which is a random number for hit type judgment. Just do it. The hit type determination value in the first special figure big hit type determination table may be set corresponding to each of the first special figure big hit A to the first special figure big hit C. In the first special figure jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (C), the first special figure jackpot A is determined at a ratio of 5/100, and the first special figure jackpot C is determined at a ratio of 45/100. The hit type determination value is set so that the first special figure jackpot C is determined at a ratio of / 100. The hit type determination value in the second special figure big hit type determination table may be set corresponding to the second special figure big hit. In the second special figure big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (D), the hit type determination value is set so that the second special figure big hit is determined at a ratio of 100/100. The hit type determination value in the small hit via big hit type determination table may be set corresponding to each of the small hit via big hit X to the small hit via big hit Z. In the small hit via big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (E), the small hit via big hit X is determined at a ratio of 30/100, and the small hit via big hit Y is determined at a ratio of 35/100, and 35/100. The hit type determination value is set so that the big hit Z via the small hit is determined by the ratio.

The hit type determination value is also used as a determination value for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol of the second special symbol. Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the hit type corresponding to the hit type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches as the hit type, and randomly as the jackpot symbol or the small hit symbol. A big hit symbol or a small hit symbol that matches the value of 1 is determined. Thereby, the hit type and the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol corresponding to the hit type may be determined at the same time.

The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state. Multiple types of effect control commands that can be transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 include, for example, a variation pattern command, a display result specification command, a first symbol variation specification command, a second symbol variation specification command, a symbol confirmation specification command, and a hit start. Designated command, designated command while opening the big winning opening, designated command after opening the big winning opening, winning end designation command, 1st start winning prize designation command, 2nd start winning prize designation command, normal state designation command, special state designation command, 1st One of the hold storage number specification command, the second hold storage number specification command, the symbol specification command, the variation type command, the small hit start specification command, the small hit end specification command, the V winning specification command, and the V judgment winning ball detection specification command. It may contain all or part of the command.

The variation pattern command specifies a variation pattern that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. For example, when a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns, there may be a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. The variation pattern command is also a command for designating the variation start, and the effect control CPU 101 that has received the variation pattern command controls the effect display device 9 to start the effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. The display result specification command specifies a display result including a missed display result, a big hit type, a big hit display result for each small hit type, and a small hit display result. The first symbol variation designation command specifies that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The second symbol variation designation command specifies to start the variation display of the second special symbol. The symbol confirmation designation command specifies that the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is terminated.

The hit start designation command specifies the start of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot. The large winning opening open designation command specifies the display during the opening of the large winning opening or the opening of the V large winning opening in each round. The command to specify after opening the big winning opening specifies the display according to the closing after opening the big winning opening or after opening the V big winning opening in each round. The hit end specification command specifies the end of the big hit game state for each type of big hit. The first start prize designation command specifies that there was a first start prize. The second start prize designation command specifies that there was a second start prize. The normal state specification command specifies that the game state is the normal state, that is, the low base state. The special state specification command specifies that the gaming state is a special state, that is, a high base state. The first hold storage number specification command specifies the first hold storage number. The second hold storage number specification command specifies the second hold storage number. The symbol designation command is a big hit according to the judgment result of the big hit judgment, the small hit judgment, and the hit type judgment among the prize-winning judgment results at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Specify whether or not it will be a small hit, whether or not it will be a small hit, and the judgment result of the hit type. The variation type command specifies a determination result of variation pattern determination among the determination results at the time of winning at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14.

The small hit start specification command specifies the start of the small hit game state. The small hit end specification command specifies the end of the small hit game state. The V prize designation command specifies that there was a V prize. The V-judgment winning ball detection designation command specifies that the winning ball to the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected, including both the V winning ball and the winning ball other than the V winning ball.

The RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 is provided with a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer. The first hold storage buffer can store hold information related to the first special symbol. The second hold storage buffer can store hold information related to the second special symbol. In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages, such as 4, is secured. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of second reserved storages, such as 4, is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are a random R which is a random number for hit determination as a hardware random number, a random number 1 which is a random number for determining a hit type as a software random number, and a random number for determining a post-variation pattern. A certain random number 2 and a random number 3 for determining a pre-variation pattern can be stored in association with the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number. The data constituting the hold information stored in the first hold storage buffer is also referred to as the first hold storage data. The data constituting the hold information stored in the second hold storage buffer is also referred to as the second hold storage data. In this way, the first hold storage buffer stores hold information based on the first hold storage data, such as a random number for hit determination obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. The second hold storage buffer stores hold information based on the second hold storage data, such as a random number for winning determination obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and puts them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of storing and saving. Based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and puts them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of storing and saving. The storage of information regarding such a start winning in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is also referred to as hold storage.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed. In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). (Update processing of various random numbers such as determination of type and determination of fluctuation pattern), random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination), and the like are executed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt processing, first, the power supply cutoff detection process (S20) is executed to detect whether or not the power supply cutoff signal is output (whether or not it is in the ON state). Next, in the switch process (S21), the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, and the V determination winning switch are passed through the input driver circuit 58. The detection signals of the 15a and the V determination discharge switch 15b are input, and their state determination is performed.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the display control process (S22), the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the second. The display control of the special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed. For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute. In addition, the judgment random number update process (S23) is executed, and the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as the normal symbol hit judgment random number and the small hit type judgment random number used for game control is updated. do. Further, the CPU 56 executes the initial value random number update process (S24) and the display random number update process (S25), and updates the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number. Subsequently, the CPU 56 executes the special symbol process process (S26), and according to the special symbol process flag, the display state of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 The operating ports of the V determination winning device 87 including the large winning opening and the V large winning opening are controlled in a predetermined order. In the special symbol process process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, the normal symbol process process (S27) is executed, and the display state of the normal symbol display 10 is controlled in a predetermined order according to the normal symbol process flag. In the normal symbol process processing, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated according to the game state. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect control command control process (S28) and sends the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the CPU 56 executes the information output process (S29), and outputs data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example.

Further, the CPU 56 executes the prize ball processing (S30), and sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, and the accessory winning switch 25a. Subsequently, the output process (S31) is executed, and the contents related to the on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port are output to the output port. Then, the CPU 56 executes the special symbol display control process (S32), and sets the special symbol display control data for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag. Set in the output buffer. Further, the CPU 56 executes the normal symbol display control process (S33), and sets the normal symbol display control data for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. Set in the output buffer. The CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. After that, the interrupt enable state is set (S34), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. With the above control, the game control process is started at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, one of S300 to S310 is processed according to the internal state indicated by the value of the special symbol process flag.

In the start port switch passing process (S311), if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the first hold storage is provided on condition that the first hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value such as 4, for example. The value of the first reserved storage counter that counts the number of stored data is increased by 1, and numerical data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating software random numbers. The numerical data extracted at this time may be, for example, numerical data including a hit determination random number, a post-variation pattern determination random number, and a pre-variation pattern determination random number. These numerical data are stored and stored in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer. In the start port switch passing process, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the second hold storage data is stored on condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value such as 4, for example. The value of the second reserved storage counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating the software random number. The numerical data extracted at this time may be, for example, numerical data including a hit determination random number, a post-variation pattern determination random number, and a pre-variation pattern determination random number. These numerical data are stored and stored in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer.

The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit or a small hit, and a process for determining the hit type when the display result is a big hit or a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation time timer. The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the variation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer. It is a process to stop and derive and display the stopped symbol.

The big winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process for controlling the opening of the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit gaming state is reached. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are no remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process for controlling the display control at the end of the jackpot gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a processing for controlling the opening of the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit opening process (S309) confirms whether or not the game ball has V-winned in the V-winning area 870 in the V-judgment winning device 87, and sends a V-winning designation command when the V-winning is won. , It is a process of performing a process such as a process of transmitting a small hit end specification command when the end timing of the small hit is reached. The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to a big hit game state when a game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball device 20, and is a process of transmitting a big hit start designation command and a big hit. Set the display time, set the jackpot opening mode, set the process flag transition for the jackpot opening pre-processing, etc., while specially without shifting to the jackpot gaming state when the V prize is not awarded. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in response to the detection of the first start winning prize (S1212). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first reserved storage number is 4. If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, random R which is a hit determination random number, random 1 which is a hit type determination random number, random 2 which is a post-variation pattern determination random number, and random 3 which is a pre-variation pattern determination random number are extracted. , Stored in the storage area. In this case, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (S1215). In the winning effect processing, with respect to the variation based on the detected first starting winning, the variation display result and the variation pattern are determined in advance at the starting winning before the variation is executed.

When a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as hold information, and then the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the variable display is displayed. At the timing of starting, the variable display result is set as the jackpot display result for the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) that starts variable display based on the pending information in the special symbol normal processing (S300). The big hit judgment value, the small hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value set corresponding to various random numbers are determined for whether or not the variable display result is used as the small hit display result, and the hit type is determined. , Based on the hit type judgment value. Then, in the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to various random value values.

On the other hand, apart from such a decision, the timing before the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is the first start. At the timing when the hold information is stored due to the start winning in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the holding information stored in various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is pre-read, and based on the pre-read hold information. Then, the big hit judgment value set in advance for the big hit or not, the small hit or not, the big hit type, and the fluctuation pattern are determined according to various random numbers. The prize-winning effect processing for pre-reading determination is executed based on the small hit determination value, the hit type determination value, and the fluctuation pattern determination value. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the variation display result in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and is during the variation display of the effect symbol based on various determination results at the time of starting winning. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit or a notice of the possibility of a big hit.

The CPU 56 controls to send a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1216) and a control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process in S1215 (S1216). S1217) and. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and also issues the first hold storage number designation command corresponding to the value of the first hold storage number counter to the effect control microcomputer. Control (S1219) for transmission to the computer 100 is performed. By executing the processes of S126 and S1217, every time the first start winning opening 13 is started and won, regardless of the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, and jackpot gaming state. , Both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. When the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processes of S1216 to S1219, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start winning winning designation command, and the first hold storage number designation command. A set of four commands is sent all at once within one timer interrupt.

In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (S1222). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter for counting the second reserved storage is 4. If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is. If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, random R which is a random number for hit determination, random 1 which is a random number for determining a hit type, random 2 which is a random number for determining a post-variation pattern, and random 3 which is a random number for determining a pre-variation pattern are extracted. , Stored in the storage area. After that, the CPU 56 executes the same winning effect processing as in S1215 (S1225).

The CPU 56 controls to send a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1226) and a control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process in S1225 (S1226). S1227) and. Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and also issues a second hold storage number designation command corresponding to the value of the second hold storage number counter to the effect control microcomputer. Control (S1229) for transmission to the computer 100 is performed. By executing the processes of S1226 and S1227, every time the second start winning opening 14 is started and won, regardless of the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, and jackpot gaming state. , Both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. When the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processes of S1226 to S1229, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start winning winning designation command, and the second hold storage number designation command A set of four commands is sent all at once within one timer interrupt. In the start port switch passing process, even if the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in S1221, the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state in S1221 and therefore the second start winning prize is designated. The command may be controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data constituting the hold information in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). At this time, if there is no hold storage data in both hold storage buffers, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53). The special symbol pointer is a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed on the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed on the second special symbol. If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer (S54). Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first hold storage.

Next, in the hold storage buffer corresponding to the setting of the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of hold storage = 1 and stores it in the random number buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). For example, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer is read out and the random number of the RAM 55 is read. Store in a buffer. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer is read out and the RAM 55 Store in the random number buffer of. Then, the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (S56). For example, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the count value of the first reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer are shifted. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased. As a result, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1.

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S59). For example, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, control is performed to send the first hold storage number designation command. On the other hand, when the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the control for transmitting the second reserved storage number designation command is performed. Subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing may target the first special symbol or the second special symbol by executing the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer. Can be shared with.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R, which is a random number for hit determination, from the random number buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). At this time, the hit determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passage process or S1224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer is read out, and the big hit determination is performed. The big hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined hit determination value with a random number for hit determination, and executes a process of deciding to make a big hit or a small hit if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process. When the value indicating "1st" is set in the special symbol pointer, if it matches any of the jackpot judgment values set by the 1st special symbol hit determination table, it is decided to make a jackpot for the special symbol. Will be done. When the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, if it matches any of the jackpot judgment values set by the second special symbol hit determination table, it is decided to make a jackpot for the special symbol. Will be done.

If it is decided to make a big hit in S60, a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is "first", the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is selected (S73). When the special symbol pointer is not "first", the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D) is selected corresponding to the case of "second" (S74). After that, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the hit type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of random 1 which is the random number for determining the hit type stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the jackpot type. (S75).

If none of the jackpot determination values match in S61, the jackpot determination target is the second special symbol by checking whether the data set in the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second". It is confirmed whether or not it is a variable display of (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating "second", the process proceeds to S82 corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer in S76, the small hit determination process is performed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol (S77). At this time, if the random R, which is the random number for hit determination read out, matches any of the small hit determination values set by the second special figure hit determination table, it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. Random.

If it is decided to make a small hit in S77, a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78). Subsequently, the large hit type determination table via the small hit in FIG. 5 (E) is selected (S79). After that, the hit type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of random 1 which is the random number for determining the hit type stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the type of the big hit via the small hit (S80). If it is decided not to make a small hit in S77, the process proceeds to S82. The data indicating the jackpot type determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81).

Next, the stop symbol of the special symbol is set (S82). For example, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an outlier symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, any of the small hit symbols selected and determined in S80 according to the hit type is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, any of the jackpot symbols selected and determined in S75 according to the hit type is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S83).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process. As shown in FIG. 10, in the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern (087FS101). At this time, the CPU 56 first determines the post-variation pattern, and then determines the pre-variation pattern, based on the presence or absence of a big hit and the hit type, respectively, depending on whether or not the ceiling time is shortened. In this embodiment, in addition to being controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state, even when a predetermined number of times (ceiling time saving number of times) is variablely displayed (variable display) in the low probability state. , If it is a normal state, it is controlled to a time saving state (it is controlled to a time saving state when a special condition is satisfied). Therefore, in the following, the case where the time reduction state is controlled after the end of the big hit game state is referred to as the time reduction state via the big hit, and the case where the special condition is satisfied and the time reduction state is controlled is referred to as the ceiling time reduction state.

Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control CPU 101 (087FS102).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (087FS103). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol variation designation command to the effect control CPU 101 (087FS104), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (087FS105). ).

Subsequently, the contents of the fluctuation pattern, the determination of the fluctuation pattern, and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 16.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the main side in the case of a gaming state other than the ceiling time reduction. As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are set by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main side. Each variation pattern is managed by the main variation number, and is composed of a combination of a pre-variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the pre-variation, and a post-variation pattern corresponding to the post-variation. It is designed to include. The pre-variation pattern corresponds to the pre-variation pattern command (80XX (H)), and the post-variation pattern corresponds to the post-variation pattern command (84XX (H)).

First, the pre-variation pattern will be described. Of the plurality of types of pre-variation patterns to which pre-variation numbers are assigned, the pre-variation number a1 is a pre-variation pattern command (8001 (H)) that specifies normal variation (variation of the effect symbol over 13 seconds). .. The pre-variation number a2 is a pre-variation pattern command (8002 (H)) that specifies a shortened variation (a variation of the effect symbol over 7 seconds). The pre-variation number a3 is a pre-variation pattern command (8003 (H)) that specifies that normal reach is to be executed.

The pre-variation number a4 is a pre-variation pattern command (8004 (H)) that specifies that the normal reach is executed after performing the pseudo-variation once. The pre-variation number a5 is a pre-variation pattern command (8005 (H)) that specifies that the normal reach is executed and then the SP reach is developed. The pre-variation number a6 is a pre-variation pattern command (8006 (H)) that specifies that the normal reach is executed after the pseudo-variation is performed once, and then the SP reach is developed.

Pseudo-variation is performed by temporarily stopping the variable display and then restarting the variable display from the start of the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the display result of the variable display. This is a pseudo-ream effect that makes a variable display based on one reserved memory look like a pseudo-multiple variable display. In this way, the variable display that is temporarily stopped and then restarted is also referred to as "re-variable display". Further, the fluctuation of the effect symbol due to the pseudo variable display is referred to as "pseudo fluctuation". Although this embodiment shows an example in which the number of pseudo-variations is one, there may be a variation pattern in which the pseudo-variations are executed twice or more.

Next, the post-variation pattern will be described. Of the plurality of types of posterior variation patterns to which the posterior variation numbers are assigned, the posterior variation number b1 specifies non-reach (missing) (variation of the effect symbol that finally becomes the missing mode without reaching the reach mode). This is a post-variation pattern command (8401 (H)). The post-variation number b2 is a post-variation pattern command (8402 (H)) that specifies normal reach (missing) (variation of the effect symbol that becomes the reach mode but finally the missed mode). The post-variation number b3 is a post-variation pattern command (8403 (H)) that specifies SP reach (missing) (variation of the effect symbol that develops into SP reach but eventually becomes the missing mode).

The post-variation number b4 is a post-variation pattern command (8404 (H)) that specifies a normal reach (big hit) (change in the effect symbol that becomes the reach mode but finally becomes the big hit mode). The post-variation number b5 is a post-variation pattern command (8405 (H)) that specifies SP reach (big hit) (variation of the effect symbol that develops into SP reach and finally becomes a big hit mode). The post-variation number b6 is a post-variation pattern command (8406 (H)) that specifies a normal reach (small hit) (variation of the effect symbol that becomes the reach mode and finally becomes the small hit mode). The post-variation number b7 is a post-variation pattern command (8407 (H)) that specifies SP reach (small hit) (variation of the effect symbol that develops into SP reach and finally becomes a small hit mode).

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the sub side in the case of a gaming state other than during the ceiling time reduction. As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are set by the effect control CPU 101 on the sub side. Each fluctuation pattern is managed by a sub-variation number, and is composed of a combination of a pre-variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the pre-variation, and a post-variation pattern corresponding to the post-variation. It is designed to include.

Further, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the variation pattern command to which the main variation number is assigned from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control CPU 101 sets and sets the variation pattern on the sub side corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Perform the production based on the fluctuation pattern.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pre-variation pattern command (80XX (H)) is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control CPU 101, and the post-variation pattern command (84XX (84XX)). H)) is transmitted. The effect control CPU 101 includes a pre-variation pattern command and a post-variation pattern command on condition that the pre-variation pattern command is first received, and then the post-variation pattern command is continuously received without receiving another command. The fluctuation pattern on the sub side is set based on the fluctuation pattern command consisting of. The effect control CPU 101 may receive a post-variation pattern command before receiving the pre-variation pattern command, or may receive another command before receiving the post-variation pattern command after receiving the pre-variation pattern command first. If is received, the processing based on the received fluctuation pattern command is not executed.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 1 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 1, and is a variation pattern that becomes non-reach (missing) after performing a normal variation. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 2 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 2, and is a variation pattern that becomes non-reach (missing) after performing a shortened variation. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 3 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 3 and is a variation pattern that has a normal reach (missing). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 4 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 4, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach (missing) after performing a pseudo variation once.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 5 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 5, and is a variation pattern that becomes SP reach A (missing) of the SP reach after the normal reach. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 6 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 5, and is a variation pattern that becomes SP reach B (missing) of the SP reach after the normal reach. As described above, the variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 5 is assigned and the variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 6 is assigned correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 5, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The fluctuation pattern to which the sub-variation number 7 is assigned corresponds to the fluctuation pattern command of the main fluctuation number 6, and is a fluctuation pattern that becomes normal reach after one pseudo-variation and then SP reach A (missing). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 8 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 6, and is a variation pattern that becomes normal reach after one pseudo variation and then SP reach B (missing). As described above, the variation pattern to which the sub variation number 7 is assigned and the variation pattern to which the sub variation number 8 is assigned correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 6, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 9 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 7, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach (big hit). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 10 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 8, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach (big hit) after performing a pseudo variation once.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 11 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 9, and is a variation pattern that becomes SP reach A (big hit) of the SP reach after the normal reach. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 12 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 9, and is a variation pattern that becomes SP reach B (big hit) of the SP reach after the normal reach. As described above, the variation pattern to which the sub variation number 11 is assigned and the variation pattern to which the sub variation number 12 is assigned correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 9, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 13 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 10, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach after one pseudo variation and then becomes an SP reach A (big hit). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 14 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 10, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach after one pseudo variation and then becomes an SP reach B (big hit). As described above, the variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 13 is assigned and the variation pattern to which the sub-variation number 14 is assigned correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 10, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 15 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 11, and is a variation pattern that becomes a normal reach (small hit). The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 16 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 12, and becomes the normal reach after one pseudo variation, and then becomes the SP reach A (small hit) of the SP reach. It is a pattern. The variation pattern to which the sub variation number 17 is assigned corresponds to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 12, and becomes the normal reach after one pseudo variation, and then becomes the SP reach B (small hit) of the SP reach. It is a pattern. As described above, the variation pattern to which the sub variation number 16 is assigned and the variation pattern to which the sub variation number 17 is assigned correspond to the variation pattern command of the main variation number 12, but the types of SP reach are different from each other.

In this way, the effect control CPU 101 sets a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the game control microcomputer 560, and even when the variation pattern command of the same main variation number is received, it is selected by, for example, a lottery. Therefore, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns to which sub-variation numbers different from each other are assigned. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 can set one of the two types of SP reach variation patterns when receiving the variation pattern command of the main variation number that is the SP reach. However, it is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of SP reach are prepared, and when the effect control CPU 101 receives a fluctuation pattern command of the main fluctuation number that becomes the SP reach, the fluctuation of any one of the three or more types of SP reach is performed. The pattern may be configurable. In addition to SP reach, a plurality of types of effects are prepared for other effects such as normal reach, final reach, and reach fanning effect, and the effect control CPU 101 receives a variation pattern command of one main variation number. In this case, it may be possible to set any variation pattern among a plurality of types of effects corresponding to the variation pattern command of the one main variation number.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the main side in the case of the gaming state during the ceiling time reduction, and FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation pattern on the main side in the case of the gaming state other than the ceiling time reduction shown in FIG. Compared with, the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern of the same content is shorter. Specifically, in the shortened variation of the front variation number a2 in the game state other than the ceiling time shortening shown in FIG. 11, the variation of the effect symbol over 7 seconds is specified, whereas the ceiling time shortening medium shown in FIG. 13 is specified. In the shortened variation of the previous variation number a22 in the game state of, the variation pattern shown in FIG. 13 has the same content as that of FIG. 11, such as designating the variation of the effect symbol over 5 seconds. Even if there is, the fluctuation time is short. The same applies to the other pre-variation patterns, and the variation time is not limited to the pre-variation pattern, and the variation time of the post-variation pattern is also shorter than that of the variation pattern shown in FIG.

In the illustrated example, both the pre-variation pattern and the post-variation pattern have shorter fluctuation times than the variation patterns having the same contents shown in FIG. 11, but for example, only the pre-variation pattern is shorter. The post-variation pattern in that case may be the same as the post-variation pattern shown in FIG. Further, the fluctuation time may be short only for a part of the pre-variation patterns, for example, the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the pre-variation pattern shown in FIG. 11 only for the pre-variation pattern in which the shortening variation is performed. In the illustrated example, since the ceiling time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern of the main fluctuation number 1 shown in FIG. 11, that is, the fluctuation pattern in which normal fluctuation is performed and non-reach (off) is not set is shown. However, there may be a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the main variation number 1 shown in FIG. In this case, the variation pattern may be a variation pattern in which the effect symbol is varied for, for example, 10 seconds, which is shorter than the variation time (variation of the effect symbol over 13 seconds) due to the variation pattern of the main variation number 1 shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the fluctuation pattern on the sub side in the case of the gaming state during the ceiling time reduction. Since the fluctuation pattern on the sub side shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to the fluctuation pattern on the main side shown in FIG. 13, the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern on the sub side shown in FIG. Others are the same as the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side in a gaming state other than during the ceiling time reduction. In the present embodiment, in the process of 087FS101 shown in FIG. 10, the post-variation pattern is first determined by the game control microcomputer 560, and then the pre-variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a post-variation pattern determination table on the main side in a gaming state other than during the ceiling time reduction. As shown in FIG. 15A, the post-variation pattern is determined with a different probability depending on a predetermined hit type (including a determination result of whether or not the hit is a big hit).

Specifically, when the predetermined hit type is "missing", the non-reach (missing) of the post-variation number b1, the normal reach (missing) of the post-variation number b2, and the SP reach (missing) of the post-variation number b3. ), Among which, the number of possible judgment values of the post-variation number b1 is the largest (the decision probability is the highest), and then the number of possible judgment values of the post-variation number b2 is the largest (decision probability). Is the next highest), and the number of possible judgment values for the determination probability of the post-variation number b4 is the smallest (the determination probability is the lowest).

When the hit type determined in advance is "Special Figure 1 Big Hit A", it is determined to be either the SP reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b5 or the normal reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b4, of which the post-variation number. The number of possible judgment values of b5 is large (the determination probability is the highest). When the hit type determined in advance is "Special Figure 1 Big Hit B", it is determined to be either the SP reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b5 or the normal reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b4, of which the post-variation number. The number of possible judgment values of b5 is large (the determination probability is the highest). When the hit type determined in advance is "Special Figure 1 Big Hit C", it is determined to be either the SP reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b5 or the normal reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b4, of which the post-variation number. The number of possible judgment values of b5 is large (the determination probability is the highest). In "Special Figure 1 Big Hit A" to "Special Figure 1 Big Hit C", as shown in FIG. 2, the higher the number of times the time reduction control is performed, the higher the SP reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b5. The decision rate is assigned to. If the pre-determined hit type is "Special Figure 2 Big Hit", it is determined to be either SP reach (big hit) with post-variation number b5 or normal reach (big hit) with post-variation number b4, of which the post-variation The number of possible determination values of the number b5 is large (the determination probability is the highest). In the case of "special figure 2 big hit", since it is a so-called consecutive villa state, the SP reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b5 is compared with "special figure 1 big hit A" to "special figure 1 big hit C". The decision ratio is assigned so that the ratio is high, that is, the reliability of SP reach is high.

In this way, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the post-variation pattern with different probabilities according to the hit type determined in advance, and if the result of the special figure game is out of order, it does not become a reach mode. The post-variation pattern is determined so that the probability of losing is the highest, and if the result of the special figure game is the special figure 1 big hit C, it will be hit by the normal reach rather than the special figure 1 big hit A or the special figure 1 big hit B. The post-variation pattern is determined so that the probability of becoming a hit is high, and if the result of the special figure game is the special figure 1 big hit A, the probability of winning by SP reach is the special figure 1 big hit B or the special figure 1 big hit C. Determine the post-variation pattern so that it is higher than. In addition, when the result of the special figure game is a special figure 2 big hit, the post-variation pattern is determined so that the probability of hitting by SP reach is the highest. As a result, in the case of SP reach, the probability of becoming the most advantageous jackpot for the player (the jackpot in which the time reduction control is performed many times) increases. From this, SP reach is an advantageous reach for the player.

In addition, when the hit type determined in advance is "small hit" (in the case of big hit X via small hit, big hit Y via small hit, and big hit Z via small hit), the normal reach (small hit) of the post-variation number b6. It is determined to be either a post-variation pattern or a post-variation pattern of SP reach (small hit) of the post-variation number b7.

FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a pre-variation pattern determination table on the main side in a gaming state other than during the ceiling time reduction. As shown in FIG. 15B, the pre-variation pattern is determined with different probabilities depending on the pre-determined post-variation pattern.

Specifically, when the pre-determined post-variation pattern is non-reach (off) of the post-variation number b1 and is normal, it is determined to be the pre-variation pattern of the normal variation of the pre-variation number a1 and is pre-determined. When the post-variation pattern determined in 1 is non-reach (off) of the post-variation number b1 and the time is shortened, it is determined to be the pre-variation pattern of the shortened variation of the pre-variation number a2. In this case, the time saving time means the time saving state via the big hit.

When the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the normal reach (missing) of the post-variation number b2, it is determined to be one of the normal reach of the pre-variation number a3 and the normal reach after one pseudo-variation of the pre-variation number a4. The number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a3 is larger than the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a4 (the determination probability is the highest).

When the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the SP reach (missing) of the post-variation number b3, the SP reach development after the normal reach of the pre-variation number a5 and the SP after the normal reach after one pseudo-variation of the pre-variation number a6. It is determined to be one of the reach developments, and the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a5 is larger than the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a6 (the determination probability is the highest).

When the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the normal reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b4, it is determined to be either the normal reach of the pre-variation number a3 or the normal reach after one pseudo-variation of the pre-variation number a4. The number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a4 is larger than the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a3 (the determination probability is the highest).

When the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the SP reach (big hit) of the post-variation number b5, the SP reach development after the normal reach of the pre-variation number a5 and the SP after the normal reach after one pseudo-variation of the pre-variation number a6. It is determined to be one of the reach developments, and the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a6 is larger than the number of possible determination values of the previous variation number a5 (the determination probability is the highest). When the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the normal reach (small hit) of the post-variation number b6, it is determined to be the pre-variation pattern of the normal reach of the pre-variation number a3, and the pre-determined post-variation pattern is the post-variation. In the case of the SP reach (small hit) of the number b7, the pre-variation pattern of the SP reach development after the normal reach after one pseudo-variation of the pre-variation number a6 is determined.

As described above, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the pre-variation pattern with different probabilities according to the type of the post-variation pattern determined in advance. As shown in the figure, when the pseudo-variation is performed, the degree of expectation is higher than when it is not performed. The variation pattern command in which the variation pattern including the pre-variation pattern and the post-variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 560 is defined is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control CPU 101. Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines the sub-side variation pattern based on the variation pattern command (main variation number) received from the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table on the main side in the game state during the ceiling time reduction. Specifically, FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing a post-variation pattern determination table on the main side in the case of a gaming state during the ceiling time reduction, and FIG. 16B is a gaming state during the ceiling time reduction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pre-variation pattern determination table on the main side in the case of. Similar to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, the post-variation pattern is set to a predetermined hit type (including the determination result of whether or not it is a big hit) even in the case of the gaming state during the ceiling time reduction. The pre-variation pattern is determined with different probabilities depending on the pre-determined post-variation pattern. As described above, in the case of the gaming state during the ceiling time reduction, the fluctuation time is shorter than in the case of the gaming state other than the ceiling time reduction.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and ends the variable display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). For example, when the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a symbol determination command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). The symbol confirmation designation command set at this time is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 by the effect control command control process of S28 shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is set (S133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 clears the ceiling counter to 0 and resets the ceiling time reduction flag and the time reduction flag (S134). The ceiling counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuations for controlling the ceiling time (because of the establishment of special conditions). The ceiling time reduction flag is a flag indicating whether or not the ceiling time reduction state is present, and the time reduction flag is a flag indicating whether or not the time reduction state is via a jackpot. When both are set, it indicates that the ceiling time is shortened or the time is shortened via the jackpot. After that, the setting for transmitting the jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is made (S135). The jackpot start designation command includes, for example, a jackpot start 1 designation command corresponding to a jackpot by displaying a variation of the first special symbol, and a jackpot start 2 designation command corresponding to a jackpot by displaying a variation of the second special symbol. Just do it. Further, the jackpot start 1 designation command may include a plurality of types of commands in which different values are set depending on whether the hit type is the first special figure jackpot A to the first special figure jackpot C. ..

Following S135, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). The jackpot display time may be, for example, a time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred. In the pre-opening process of the large winning opening in S305 shown in FIG. 7, the large winning opening control timer is decremented by 1 for each timer interruption, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening or the V large winning opening is opened and the round is started. .. Then, the opening mode is set according to the jackpot type (S137). The jackpot type is specified by the data indicating the hit type stored in the RAM 55. As for the opening mode of the big winning opening and the V big winning opening in the round of the big hit game state, the opening target winning opening and the opening are opened by referring to the opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 according to the big hit type. The number of times, the upper limit time in the opening time, the upper limit value of the winning ball count, the interval time between rounds, etc. can be set partially or completely differently for each jackpot type. As described above, as the opening mode in the round of the big hit game state, a plurality of different modes are prepared for each big hit type, such as the winning opening to be opened and the number of times of opening. The data indicating the opening mode of the jackpot is set in a predetermined storage area. For example, the opening count data is set in the opening count counter for counting the opening count. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening.

When the big hit flag is not set in S133, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set, the small hit opening mode is set (S140). At this time, the small hit opening control timer used for the small hit opening control is set to be the timer initial value. In the small hit opening mode, the number of times of opening, the opening time, the interval time as the opening interval, and the like can be set by referring to the opening pattern data of the small hit stored in the ROM 54. The data indicating the small hit opening mode is set in a specific storage area. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening preprocessing.

If the small hit flag is not set in S139, the CPU 56 increments the ceiling counter by +1 (013AKS012). In a gaming machine (a gaming machine that can be controlled to a probabilistic state) in which a probabilistic change control in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher than that in the normal state is executed, whether or not the probabilistic change state is set before the processing of 013AKS012 is performed. The state of the indicated probability change flag may be confirmed, and if it is not in the probability change state (in the case of a low probability state), the ceiling counter may be incremented by +1. After executing the process of 013AKS012, it is confirmed whether or not the ceiling time reduction flag or the time reduction flag is set (S142). When neither the ceiling time reduction flag nor the time reduction flag is set, it is determined whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is 100, which is the specified number (013AKS013), and when it is 100, the ceiling time reduction flag is set. Is set to the on state (013AKS014), and the ceiling time is shortened. In the process of 013AKS014, the setting for transmitting the ceiling special state designation command corresponding to the ceiling time reduction state to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed according to the set of the ceiling time reduction flag. Then, 100 as an initial value is set in the total time reduction counter (013AKS015). The total time reduction counter is a counter that indicates the number of fluctuations for which the time reduction control is performed, and is decremented by -1 each time the fluctuation is performed. The total time reduction counter is set even when the time reduction is controlled via the jackpot. In that case, in the jackpot end process of FIG. 18, the initial count value according to the hit type is set. After executing the process of 013AKS015, the value of the ceiling counter is cleared to 0 (013AKS016). After executing the process of 013AKS016, or when it is determined by 013AKS013 that the value of the ceiling counter is not 100, the process proceeds to the process of S152.

When either the ceiling time reduction flag or the time reduction flag is set in S142, the total time reduction count counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S143). The total time reduction counter is a counting means for counting the total value of the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the variation display number of the second special symbol in the special state including the time reduction state. The total time reduction counter is set in the process of 013AKS015, and in the big hit end process of FIG. 11, the initial count value according to the hit type is set. Next, based on confirming whether or not the special symbol pointer is the data indicating the "second", it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the variation display of the second special symbol (S145). When it is the end of the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148. At the end of the variation display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S146). The special figure 2 time reduction counter is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol when the special state including the time reduction state is controlled after the big hit game is completed. In the special figure 2 time reduction number counter, the initial count value according to the hit type is set in the big hit end process of FIG. After that, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). When the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter becomes “0”, the process proceeds to S149 in order to end the special state. If the count value of the special time reduction counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S148, and it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter subtracted and updated in S143 is "0". If the count value of the total time reduction counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S152. When the count value of the total time reduction counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149. In S149, the ceiling time reduction flag and the time reduction flag are reset. In S149, the set time saving flag may be reset. Then, the set time reduction counter is reset (S150). In addition, a setting for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is made (S151). If the upper limit of the variable display that can be executed in the special state is set regardless of whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the special figure is used only by the total time reduction counter. It is not necessary to execute the process related to the 2-time reduction counter.

If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot control timer set before the jackpot end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If it has not passed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed, the time reduction number counter corresponding to the hit type is set (S163). Here, the count initial value of the total time reduction counter is set according to the post-hit control state for each hit type shown in FIG. For example, when the hit type is any of the first special figure big hit A, the second special figure big hit, and the big hit X via the small hit, the data indicating "100" is used as the count initial value of the total time reduction counter. It is set. Further, when the hit type is any one of the first special figure big hit B, small hit via big hit Y, and small hit via big hit Z, the data indicating "15" is used as the count initial value of the total time reduction counter. It is set. When the hit type is the first special figure jackpot C, the data indicating "3" is set as the count initial value of the total time reduction counter.

Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a special state designation command corresponding to the hit type to the effect control microcomputer 100 is made (S164). For example, when the hit type is any of the first special figure jackpot A, the second special figure jackpot, and the jackpot via small hit X, a special state that can be continued until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times. The first special state specification command is transmitted in response to. Further, when the hit type is any one of the first special figure big hit B, the small hit via big hit Y, and the small hit via big hit Z, a special state that can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 15 times. The second special state specification command is transmitted in response to. When the hit type is the first special figure jackpot C, the third special state designation command is transmitted corresponding to the special state that can be continued until the variation display of the special symbol is executed three times. At this time, the time saving flag is set (S165). Then, according to the end of the big hit game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S166), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening pre-processing (S308) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 in the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small hit opening mode, and starts the opening operation of the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 ( S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S412). Further, the CPU 56 sets the V determination winning number counter (S413). The V-determination winning number counter is a counting means for counting the number of winnings to the operating port of the V-determination winning device 87 in the open state of the small hit. For example, "10" is set as the count initial value of the V-judgment winning number counter, and the initial setting for down-counting the winning number to the V-judgment winning device 87 is performed. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S309) (S413).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit opening control timer by -1 subtraction (S430). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V determination winning number counter is "0" (S431). In the V-determination winning number counter, "10" is set as the initial count value in the small hit opening preprocessing of FIG. 12, and when 10 winning balls are counted, the counting value becomes "0". When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0", the process proceeds to S441. When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is not "0", it is confirmed whether or not the small hit opening control timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S432). When the small hit release control timer has timed out, the process proceeds to S441. When the small hit release control timer has not timed out, the movable unit 872 is operated in the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 according to the time value of the small hit release control timer based on the small hit release mode. A process for opening and closing the operating port of the V-determination winning device 87 is performed (S433).

After that, the V winning switch 87a is turned on in order to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 which is open inside the V determination winning device 87 is detected. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (S434). If it is in the ON state at this time, the V winning flag is set in response to the detection of the V winning (S435). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the detection of the V winning ball. Subsequently, the opening / closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning region 870 of the V winning region 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first game ball that has entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 wins a V, the V-winning area 870 is closed, and then the game ball that has entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 , All are guided to the winning ball region and detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

When it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15b is in the ON state (S438). At this time, if it is not in the ON state, the process is terminated, and if it is in the ON state, a down count is performed to "-1" the count value of the V determination winning number counter (S439). In addition, a process for transmitting a V-determination winning ball detection designation command is performed (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the detection of the game balls that have entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, and also recognize the number of the game balls that have entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87. Will be possible.

When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0", the small hit opening end condition is satisfied because the number of winnings to the V-judgment winning device 87 reaches the upper limit value in the small hit gaming state. It's time. Further, when the small hit release control timer times out, it means that the small hit release end condition is satisfied because the small hit release control is completed. At these times, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (SS441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", even if the V-judgment winning device 87 according to the opening mode of the small hit is being opened, it corresponds to the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter. The V determination winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit opening control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit opening control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period, which is the V-winning validity period after the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed, is set in the V-winning validity period timer (SS442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (small hit end processing). It is updated to the value corresponding to S310) (SS443), and the process is terminated. As a result, the timekeeping for a specific period, which is the valid period for the V prize after the V determination prize device 87 is closed, is started. Since the specific period, which is the V-winning validity period, is set in this way, the game ball can be detected even when the game ball passes through the V-winning area 870 later than the normal passage time. Can be done. Further, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally tries to win a prize in the V winning area, only that period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit end post-processing, the CPU 56 updates the V winning validity period timer by -1 subtraction (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning validity period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442). When the V winning validity period timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag has already been set (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. Determines whether or not is in the ON state (S444). If it is not turned on here, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is in the on state, it is when the V prize is detected during the V prize valid period, and the V prize flag indicating that the V prize is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

When the V winning validity period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has been completed. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, the opening / closing member is opened to control the V winning region 870 to return to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448).

If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, and the jackpot flag is set (S449). Further, the data indicating the hit type of the big hit via the small hit is stored in the big hit type buffer (S450). The data indicating the hit type of the big hit via the small hit may be stored in the big hit temporary type buffer by S81 in the special symbol normal processing of FIG. In S450, the data indicating the hit type of the big hit via the small hit is officially stored in the big hit type buffer in response to the fact that it is decided that the big hit is officially caused by the occurrence of the V prize. At this time, the ceiling counter is cleared to 0, and the ceiling time reduction flag and the time reduction flag are reset (S451). Subsequently, a jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is transmitted (S452). The jackpot start designation command may include, for example, a jackpot start 3 designation command corresponding to a jackpot via a small hit. The jackpot start 3 designation command may include a plurality of types of commands in which different values are set depending on whether the hit type is the jackpot via jackpot X to the jackpot via jackpot Z. The effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the big hit game state starts by the big hit start designation command. Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time is set in the jackpot control timer (S453). In addition, the opening mode is set according to the jackpot type (S454). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S455), and the process is terminated. As a result, when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit game state does not occur, so the stored data of the big hit type is erased (S456), and the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol normal processing (S300). The value is updated to the value (S457), and the process ends. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

The effect control process includes a command analysis process (S704), an effect control process process (S705), a random number update process (S706), and a hold storage display control process (S707). In the command analysis process, the received effect control command is analyzed and the flag corresponding to the received effect control command is set. For example, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. Further, when the display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set.

In the effect control process process, the effect control for performing various effects such as the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 or the like is executed according to the content of the effect control command analyzed by the command analysis process. In the effect control process process, the effect control process flag is updated according to the current control state, and the process corresponding to the effect control process flag is selected from each process according to the control state. In the random number update process, the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers, such as a random number for selecting and determining various effects, is updated. In the hold storage display control process, control is performed to update the hold display image displayed on the effect display device 9 when a predetermined display update condition is satisfied.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes any of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag after executing the mode setting process (013AKS021) and the look-ahead process (S501). .. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed. Both the control related to the effect synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the control related to the effect synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one common effect control process process. In the effect control process process, control related to the effect corresponding to the variable display of the normal symbol is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol.

In the mode setting process, based on the fact that the player has performed a mode selection operation and that a predetermined condition is satisfied, a selection notification is performed to display a configurable setting mode in a selectable manner, and the selected mode is set. The process of setting as a mode is performed. The mode selection operation is determined based on whether or not a command transmitted from the main board 31 side is received when the mode selection operation is performed by the player. The predetermined condition may be changed from one player to another, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command, or when the hitting operation handle 5 If the detection signal by the touch sensor provided inside the is not detected for a predetermined period, it may be determined that the player has changed to another player (it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied). ..

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode setting process. In the mode setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the mode selection operation has been performed by the player or whether or not a predetermined condition has been satisfied (013AKS022). If the mode selection operation has not been performed and the predetermined conditions have not been satisfied, the mode setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the mode selection operation is performed or when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the gaming state is in the ceiling time reduction or the normal state (013AKS023). Specifically, in the process of 013AKS023, when the ceiling special state specification command corresponding to the ceiling time reduction state transmitted in the process of 013AKS014 in FIG. 17 is received, it is determined that the ceiling time reduction is in progress, and the normal state specification command is executed. When it is received, it may be determined that it is in the normal state, and when the first special state designation command to the third special state designation command are received, it may be determined that neither the ceiling time is shortened nor the normal state.

When the ceiling time is shortened or in a normal state, the effect control CPU 101 displays a selection notification in which three modes of a normal mode, a premier vibration mode, and a red up mode can be selected as selectable setting modes. (013AKS024). When the ceiling time is shortened or not in the normal state, that is, when the time is shortened via the jackpot, the effect control CPU 101 can select three modes as selectable setting modes: normal mode, premier vibration mode, and red up mode. The selection notification to be displayed in is performed in the notification mode of pattern 2 (013AKS025).

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a premier effect in which it is determined that the variable display result is a hit (big hit and small hit) when executed. The premier effect is a premier vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally, and a game frame lamp 015AK555 installed so as to cover the game area is lit in rainbow colors together with a hit confirmation sound. There are three types: premier effect A (which emits rainbow light) (see FIG. 45 (A)) and premier effect B (see FIG. 45 (B)) which displays a premier character on the effect display device 9 and outputs a winning song. It is possible to carry out the premiere production of. The normal mode is a basic mode in which the execution rate of these premier effects is the initial value execution rate, and the premier vibration mode is a mode in which the execution rate of the premier vibration effects is higher than other modes, and the premier up. The mode is a mode in which the execution rate of the premier effect (more specifically, the premier effect A) other than the premier vibration effect is higher than that of the other modes. The red up mode is a mode in which the reliability is increased when a notice effect with high expectation is executed among the effects for notifying a big hit such as a cut-in notice executed during the variable display, and the execution ratio of the premier effect. Is a mode having the same execution ratio as the normal mode. Specifically, for the cut-in notice effect with higher expectations in the order of blue <green <red, the cut-in effect in the red form is executed at a rate that improves the reliability of the red cut-in notice effect. It will be. As will be described in detail later, the premier vibration effect in this embodiment is an effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate in accordance with the melody sound of the output music, so that the premier effect is executed. It is a production that can be recognized by the player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1, but it is difficult for other players who are not playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 to recognize it. Is. Therefore, when the premier vibration effect is executed, it is prevented from attracting the attention of other players due to the execution of the premier effect, and the player who wants to play the game at his / her own pace is protected. At the same time, it is possible to give a special feeling to the player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the other hand, the premier production A and the premier production B do not play the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as lighting the game frame lamp 015AK555, displaying the production display device 9, and outputting the jackpot confirmation sound and the jackpot music. It is a production that the player can recognize that the premier production has been executed. Therefore, when the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed, the player playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can attract the attention of other players and obtain a sense of superiority. In this embodiment, the execution ratio of the premier vibration mode, which is a mode in which the execution ratio of the premier vibration effect is higher than that of other modes, and the execution ratio of the premier effect other than the premier vibration effect (more specifically, the premier effect A) are different. Players such as players who do not like to attract the attention of other players and players who like to attract the attention of other players because it is possible to select a higher premier up mode than the mode. It is possible to set the setting mode according to the preference of the player, and it is possible to execute the premier production according to the preference of the player and improve the game entertainment.

Further, as the selection notification in this embodiment, the selection notification of the pattern 1 is performed when the ceiling time is shortened or in the normal state, and the selection notification of the pattern 2 is performed when the time is shortened via the big hit. Pattern 1 is a display mode (conspicuous mode) that is easier for the player to recognize than pattern 2 (see FIG. 46). Pattern 2 is a pattern in a display mode (inconspicuous mode) that is more difficult for the player to recognize than pattern 1, but when the time is shortened via the jackpot, the so-called consecutive villa is in progress, so that the selection notification is conspicuous. There is little need to give an impact to the player. On the other hand, since it is important to execute the premier effect and the advance notice effect according to the player's preference in the ceiling time reduction and the normal mode, the player is impacted by making the display mode of the selection notification conspicuous. Can be given. In this way, the selection notification can be performed in an appropriate pattern according to the situation, and the game entertainment can be improved. On the contrary, the pattern 2 may be displayed in a more conspicuous manner than the pattern 1. Further, in this embodiment, when the ceiling time is shortened or in the normal state, the selectable setting modes are the normal mode, the premier vibration mode, and the red up mode, whereas in the time saving state via the big hit. In some cases, the selectable setting modes are normal mode, premier vibration mode, and red up mode, and a common setting mode regardless of the game state and a different setting mode depending on the game state can be selected. It is possible. Therefore, since the setting modes that can be selected differ depending on the gaming state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating.

After executing the process of 013AKS024 or 013AKS025 in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 101 sets the selected mode as the setting mode (013AKS026), and ends the mode setting process.

In the look-ahead process (S501) of FIG. 23, the hold display information corresponding to the hold information possessed by the game control microcomputer 560 is stored, and the hold display information can be used for the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect pre-reads the hold display information and determines the content of the change display of the special symbol based on the corresponding hold information before the turn of the change display of the special symbol based on a certain hold information arrives. It is possible to suggest what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future by advance notice etc. at the stage before that. The hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is also referred to as the hold information of the target. Further, the variation display of the special symbol based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is also referred to as target variation. Further, in the look-ahead process (S501), a process of setting a premier vibration effect limiting flag for prohibiting execution of the premier vibration effect at the timing at the start of fluctuation is performed according to the number of holds.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process (process in S501) performed in the look-ahead process (S501). In the process in S501, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of holds is less than 2 (013AKS031). The number of holds may be determined by checking the stored hold display information.

If the number of holds is 2 or more, the processing in S501 is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of holdings is less than 2, the effect control CPU 101 sets the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation so that the premier vibration effect is not executed at the timing of the start of fluctuation (013AKS032). ), The processing in S501 is terminated. In this way, in a situation where the number of holds is small, the premier vibration effect at the timing at the start of fluctuation is prohibited. According to this, when the premier vibration effect is executed in a situation where the number of holds is small, it is notified that the player will be a big hit before raising the expectation of the player, and the effect of the effect is rather reduced. Can be prevented. The premier vibration effect limiting flag at the start of fluctuation may be provided in association with each hold storage. For example, for the first hold, the premier vibration effect limiting flag at the start of fluctuation is set to the on state and the fluctuation starts. Although the premier vibration effect at the timing of time is prohibited, for the second hold, the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation is not set to the ON state, and the premier vibration effect at the timing at the start of fluctuation may be executed. .. According to this, it is possible to control the execution timing of the premier vibration effect according to the number of holdings at the time of winning the starting winning opening (also simply referred to as the number of holdings at the time of winning).

In the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) of FIG. 23, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. For example, check whether the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), control is performed so that the effect at the time of variation, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. Corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the effect pattern of the effect during fluctuation is selected, and the time of the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. In the effect symbol changing process (S802), the switching timing of each state constituting the effect pattern is controlled, and whether or not the effect time timed by the effect time timer has expired is monitored. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803), based on the fact that the effect time has ended or the symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the effect at the time of change is terminated, and the change display result of the special symbol is set to the confirmed special symbol. Controls to display the corresponding effect result.

In the jackpot display process (S804), display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect when a jackpot occurs is performed. The fanfare effect when a big hit occurs includes a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. In the round processing (S805), the display control during the big hit round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807). In the round post-processing (S806), display control is performed between rounds of big hits. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805). In the jackpot end effect processing (S807), the effect display device 9 performs display control to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

In the small hit display process (S808), display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) when a small hit occurs is performed. The fanfare effect when a small hit occurs includes a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit. In the small hit opening process (S809), various effect controls are performed during the opening of the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit. In the small hit end effect process (S810), the effect display device 9 performs effect control to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Further, in the small hit game state, when the V prize of the game ball is detected by the V prize switch 87a and it is determined that the V prize has occurred, the V prize effect effect control for notifying that the V prize has occurred is performed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) because the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces the effect at the time of variation. Determine the result. Further, in the effect control process process, the execution status of the effect control process is confirmed by the ball striking promotion effect process (not shown), and the ball striking promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of hitting promotion effects including a high base state right-handed promotion notification, a small hit right-handed promotion notification, and a large hit right-handing promotion notification as the hitting promotion effect. The high-base state right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for making a right-handed hit to aim the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 14 of the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 in the high-base state. The small hit right-handed promotion notification is a ball hitting promotion effect for making a right-handed hit and aiming for the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state. The jackpot right-handed promotion notification is for promoting a hitting ball to aim for the entry of the game ball into the jackpot of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 or the V jackpot of the V-judgment winning device 87 by hitting right in the jackpot game state. It is a production.

High-base state right-handed promotion notification, small hit right-handed promotion notification, and big hit right-handed promotion notification, along with a character image that suggests and promotes right-handedness such as "right-handed", along with an arrow image pointing to the right. It may be executed using the same image that is continuously displayed. In other words, even if the right-handed promotion notification corresponds to the type of promotion notification in the high base state, promotion notification in the small hit, or promotion notification in the big hit, it is displayed in a state where it cannot be specified. good. The right-handed promotion notification is an image that continuously displays a character image that suggests and promotes right-handedness, such as "right-handed", together with a right-pointing arrow image. The small hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a yellow image, and the big hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a red image. May be good. The size of the image used for the effect may be different depending on the type of the ball striking promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the production may be different depending on the advantage for the player. As an example, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is promoted using a small image, the high-base state right-handed promotion notification is promoted using a medium-sized image, and the large hit right-handed promotion notification is large. The promotion notification may be performed using the image of. As for the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, the promotion notification may be performed using a large image in the same manner as the big hit right-handed promotion notification.

As the pachinko gaming machine 1, an enclosed gaming machine in which a gaming medium is enclosed and game points (scores) are added according to the occurrence of a prize without paying the gaming medium to the player's hand may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, which can be used for ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. The game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been explained, but the game medium is enclosed and the game point (the game point) without paying the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, which can be used for ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

The expression of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") may include that one of them is the ratio of "0%". For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%". For example, among the values in the range of 0% to 100%, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

As a means for detecting the movement of the player, an infrared sensor, a motion sensor, or the like may be used as a means for directly detecting the movement of the player.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process of FIG. 23. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 determines a definite effect symbol or the like to be the final stop symbol of the effect symbol (AKS011). The final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol of the effect symbol, is the display of the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31 and the special symbol specified by the display result specification command. It can be determined based on the variable display content such as the result. The variable display content corresponding to the display result of the variation pattern or the special symbol may include "non-reach (missing)", "reach (missing)", "first hit" to "third hit". For example, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is a non-reach fluctuation pattern among the deviation fluctuation patterns, the variable display content is "non-reach (missing)". Further, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is the reach fluctuation pattern among the deviation fluctuation patterns, the variable display content is "reach (missing)". On the other hand, when any of the first special figure jackpot A, the second special figure jackpot, and the jackpot via small hit X is specified as the display result of the special symbol specified by the display result specification command. The variable display content is "first hit". Variable when any of the first special figure big hit B, small hit via big hit Y, and small hit via big hit Z is specified as the display result of the special symbol specified by the display result specification command. The displayed content is "second hit". When the hit type of the first special figure jackpot C is specified as the display result of the special symbol designated by the display result designation command, the variable display content is "third hit".

The final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol of the effect symbol, is determined so that the left symbol and the right symbol are different and inconsistent effect symbols when the variable display content is "non-reach (off)". The effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data to be a random number for determining a left confirmed symbol updated by, for example, a random counter for generating a software random number, and stores the numerical data in advance in the ROM 102 to prepare a left confirmed symbol determination table. By referring to, etc., the left confirmed effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9L may be determined among the confirmed effect symbols. Next, the numerical data that becomes the right-determined symbol determination random number updated by the random counter for generating the software random number is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 102 is referred to. Therefore, among the confirmed effect symbols, the right confirmed effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9R may be determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed effect symbol is determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data that becomes the random number for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random counter for generating the software random number is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 102 is referred to. Therefore, among the confirmed effect symbols, the middle confirmed effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9C may be determined.

The final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol of the effect symbol, is determined so that the left symbol and the right symbol are the same and match when the variable display content is "reach (missing)". The effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data that becomes a random number for determining the left and right confirmed symbols updated by, for example, a random counter for generating software random numbers, and stores the left and right confirmed symbols in advance in the ROM 102 and prepares the left and right confirmed symbol determination table. By referring to, etc., among the finalized effect symbols, the effect symbols having the same stop display symbol numbers in the effect symbol display area 9L and the effect symbol display area 9R may be determined. Further, by extracting numerical data which is a random number for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter for generating a software random number and referring to a medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 102 and prepared. , Of the confirmed effect symbols, the middle confirmed effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 9C may be determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle confirmed effect symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol and the right confirmed effect symbol, when the confirmed effect symbols are a winning combination, for example, 1 By adding or subtracting an arbitrary value to the symbol number of the medium-determined effect symbol, the confirmed effect symbol may be a reach combination instead of a hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle confirmed effect symbol, a symbol difference which is a difference between the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol and the right confirmed effect symbol may be determined, and the middle confirmed effect symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When the variable display content is any of "1st hit" to "3rd hit", the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol match the same as the final stop symbol of the effect symbol. It is decided to be a production pattern. For example, when the variable display content is "first hit", it is sufficient that the final effect symbol of the winning combination using the effect symbol of gold 7 can be determined. Further, when the variable display content is "second hit", it is sufficient that the final effect symbol of the hit combination using the effect symbol of red 7 can be determined. When the variable display content is "third hit", the effect control CPU 101 extracts numerical data that becomes a hit confirmation symbol determination random number updated by, for example, a random counter for generating software random numbers. Subsequently, by referring to the winning confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 102, a winning combination confirmed effect symbol using any of the effect symbols indicating the numbers 1 to 6, 8 and 9 can be obtained. It should be decidable.

When the variable display content is any of "1st hit" to "3rd hit", it may be decided whether or not to execute the symbol promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the big hit medium promotion effect. .. In the re-lottery effect, the winning combination of the effect symbols using any of the effect symbols 1 to 6, 8 and 9 is temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display of the effect symbol, so that the winning type is the first. The special figure big hit C or the big hit Z via the small hit can be recognized once, and the final effect symbol of the hit combination using the effect symbol of gold 7 or red 7 is stopped by the re-variation that makes the effect symbol variable display again. By displaying the display, the player can recognize that the hit type is advantageous to the player. After the effect symbol is re-variated by the re-lottery effect, the final effect symbol of the winning combination using any of the effect symbols indicating the numbers 1 to 6, 8 and 9 is stopped and displayed. In some cases, it does not notify that the hit type is advantageous to the player. When it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect, the combination of the effect symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed before the execution of the re-lottery effect may be determined together with the final effect symbol.

After executing the process of AKS011 of FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 performs the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process (013AKS01), which sets the execution setting of the ceiling suggestion effect suggesting that the ceiling time is controlled to the shortened state. The ceiling suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that a special condition, which is a condition controlled by the ceiling time reduction state, is satisfied (see FIG. 46 (B)).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process executed by 013AKS01 in FIG. 26. In the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the gaming state is the normal state (013AKS041). In the process of 013AKS041, it may be determined that the normal state is determined based on the normal state specification command. If it is not in the normal state, that is, in the ceiling time saving state or the time saving state via the big hit, the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, in the normal state, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the ceiling suggestion effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 28, and ends the ceiling suggestion effect execution setting process. The ceiling suggestion effect may have a plurality of modes, and the variation closer to 100 times included in the special condition may be displayed larger. Further, the rate of determination of execution may be higher according to the number of fluctuations so that the probability of executing the ceiling suggestion effect is higher as the fluctuation is closer to 100 fluctuations included in the special condition. In addition, in the 100th change included in the special condition, the ceiling suggestion effect may be executed without fail. Whether or not the fluctuation is close to 100 times included in the special condition may be specified by, for example, a command indicating the value of the ceiling counter is transmitted from the main board 31 and the command is used. Further, a premier ceiling suggestion effect may be executed in which the control to the ceiling time reduction state is deterministically notified. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

After executing the process of 013AKS01 in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 performs the premier effect execution setting process for setting the execution of various effects such as the premier effect (013AKS02).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of execution setting processing such as premier effect executed by 013AKS02 in FIG. 26. In the premier effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not to execute the opening effect (013AKS051). The opening effect is an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation by notifying the player that the change of the effect symbol is about to start. Specifically, in 013AKS051, as shown in FIG. 30, whether or not to execute the opening effect is determined according to the determination ratio according to the variable display content. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, a determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio of the opening effect being executed increases in the order of first hit> second hit> third hit> other than the above. Since the number of fluctuations in the special state (the number of fluctuations in which the time reduction control is performed) increases in the order of 1st hit> 2nd hit> 3rd hit, 1st hit> 2nd hit> 3rd hit> other than the above. The advantage is higher in order. Therefore, when the opening effect is executed, the advantage is higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation that the opening effect is executed can be improved. As for the variable display contents of "other than the above", the variable display contents of "non-reach (off)" and "reach (off)" are shown.

After executing the process of 013AKS051 of FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 101 performs an execution setting process such as promotion effect (013AKS052). In the promotion effect and the like execution setting process, the promotion effect, which is an effect that encourages the player's operation, and the execution setting of the promotion suggestion effect that suggests that the promotion effect is executed are performed. The promotion effect in this embodiment is an effect that encourages the player to operate as a so-called determined effect, and may be executed as a part of the determined effect. In addition, the decided production is a production performed at the end of the SP reach, and depending on the operation of the player (including the expiration of the valid period), it may or may not be a big hit (including a small hit). It is a production that informs you whether it will be.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of execution setting processing such as promotion effect performed in 013AKS052 of FIG. 29. In the promotion effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the promotion effect is executed according to the fluctuation pattern (013AKS061) according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32 (A). In 013AKS061, whether or not to execute the promotion effect may be determined based on the fluctuation pattern on the sub side set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command received from the side of the main board 31.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the promotion effect in this embodiment is an effect that encourages the player's operation as a so-called determined effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the latter half of the SP reach reach effect. (In the case of a fluctuation pattern that does not perform the reach effect of SP reach, it is determined without 100% execution). Not limited to this, even when the reach effect of the normal reach is performed, the so-called determined effect may be executed together with the promotion effect. Further, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the rate at which the promotion effect is executed is higher in the case of hitting (big hit or small hit) than in the case of losing, and SP reach. The determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio of the promotion effect being executed is higher when the reach effect of the SP reach B is executed than that of A. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation that the promotion effect is executed, and it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of reach effect to be executed. It should be noted that the determination ratio may be assigned so that the SP reach B has a higher execution ratio of the suggestion effect than the SP reach A.

Returning to FIG. 31, after executing the process of 013AKS061, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the promotion effect, that is, whether or not 013AKS061 determines whether or not the promotion effect is executed (013AKS062). ). If the promotion effect is not executed, that is, if it is determined that the promotion effect is not executed, the execution setting process such as the promotion effect is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the promotion effect is executed, that is, when it is determined that the promotion effect is executed, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution mode of the promotion effect according to the variable display content according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32 (B). (013AKS063). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the determination ratio is increased so that the ratio determined for the promotion effect of aspect 2 increases in the order of first hit> second hit> third hit> other than the above. Assigned. Therefore, when the promotion effect of the second aspect is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit or a small hit is higher than that of the case where the promotion effect of the first aspect is executed. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the mode of the promotion effect to be performed. The promotion effect of the first aspect is the promotion effect of the aspect of promoting the operation of the trigger button 125 provided on the stick controller 122 (see FIG. 42 (N)), and the promotion effect of the second aspect is the promotion effect of the stick controller 122. It is a promotion effect of an aspect of promoting the operation (see FIG. 44 (E)).

Returning to FIG. 31, after executing the process of 013AKS063, the effect control CPU 101 performs a setting (promotion suggestion effect setting) corresponding to the mode determined by 013AKS063 (promotion suggestion effect setting) (013AKS064), and promotes the effect. Etc. Execution end the setting process. In the promotion suggestion effect setting of 013AKS064, if the aspect determined in the process of 013AKS063 is aspect 1, the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the promotion effect for promoting the operation of the trigger button 125 is executed is set, and the promotion suggestion effect of 013AKS063 is set. If the aspect determined in the process is the second aspect, the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the promotion effect for promoting the operation of the stick controller 122 is executed is set. In the promotion suggestion effect in this embodiment, an effect of assembling the trigger button 125 and the stick controller 122 is executed (see FIGS. 43 (K) to (L) and FIGS. 44 (B) to (D)). Further, in the promotion suggestion effect, the assembly process of the promotion suggestion for assembling the stick controller 122 is more complicated than the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125, and the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the stick controller 122 is more complicated. The effect period is longer than that of the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125, and the time until the player can recognize the promotion suggestion effect corresponding to the stick controller 122 is also longer.

Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the premier effect can be executed at the timing during the execution of the promotion suggestion effect (timing of T5 in FIG. 36). In this embodiment, the execution timing of the premier effect is different between the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the trigger button 125 and the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the stick controller 122. Specifically, the period from the start of the promotion suggestion effect to the execution of the premier effect differs between the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the trigger button 125 and the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the stick controller 122. It suffices that the period of the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the stick controller 122 is longer than that for the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125. The period may be longer in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled.

Returning to FIG. 29, after executing the process of 013AKS052, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display result is a hit, and whether or not the variable display content is one of the first hit to the third hit. Is determined by confirming (013AKS053). When the variable display content is neither the first hit to the third hit, the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution setting process such as the premier effect as it is. On the other hand, when the 013AKS053 determines that the variable display content is one of the first hit to the third hit, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the premier effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33 (013AKS054). ).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the determination ratio is assigned so that the ratio of the premier effect being executed increases in the order of the first hit> the second hit> the third hit. It should be noted that a uniform determination ratio may be used regardless of the variable display content. Further, for example, the determination ratio may be different depending on the set setting mode. Specifically, when it is set to the premier vibration mode or the premier up mode, the ratio of being determined to be executed is higher than when it is set to the normal mode or the red up mode. It may be. Furthermore, the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the big hit (the change of the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the big hit) and the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction (the balance after the end of the ceiling time reduction). When the premier vibration mode is set in (holding fluctuation), it may be determined that there is execution regardless of the variable display content.

Returning to FIG. 29, after executing the process of 013AKS054, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the premier effect execution is determined by 013AKS054 (013AKS055). If it is decided not to execute the premier effect, the execution setting process such as the premier effect is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is execution, the effect control CPU 101 determines the type of the premier effect according to the variable display content according to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 34 to 35 (013AKS056).

Specifically, when the set setting mode is the normal mode or the red up mode, the type of the premier effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (A). When the normal mode is set or the red up mode is set, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (A) is assigned as the initial value of the execution ratio of each premier effect.

When the set setting mode is the premier vibration mode, whether or not the ceiling time is shortened, whether it is the change of the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the big hit, or the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction. The type of premier effect to be executed is determined according to any of the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4) depending on whether or not the fluctuation is. When the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), the premier effect of the premier vibration mode is executed as compared with the case where the other setting modes are set. The decision rate is assigned so that the rate is high. Specifically, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode and the ceiling time is not shortened, the type of premier effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (B-1). Even when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode and the ceiling time is not shortened, the fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the normal state is the remaining hold fluctuation, so FIG. 34 (B-3) or FIG. The type of premier production is determined according to the determination ratio shown in 35 (B-4) (details will be described later).

When the set setting mode is the premier vibration mode and the ceiling time is shortened, the type of the premier effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (B-2). As shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), the ratio determined for the premier vibration effect is higher in the ceiling time reduction than in the case other than the ceiling time reduction. That is, before and after the ceiling time reduction, in other words, before and after the special condition is satisfied, the premier vibration effect is performed after the ceiling time reduction (after the special condition is satisfied) than before the ceiling time reduction (before the special condition is satisfied). Is being executed at a high rate. According to this, since the execution ratio of the premier vibration effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the premier vibration effect can be effectively executed and the game entertainment can be improved.

If the set setting mode is the premier vibration mode and the fluctuation corresponds to the special figure 2 in the normal state, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) is shown if the time reduction is completed via the big hit. The type of premier production to be performed is determined according to. When the setting mode is the premier vibration mode and the fluctuation corresponds to the special figure 2 in the normal state, the premier effect is executed according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (B-4) after the end of the ceiling time reduction. Determine the type of. To determine whether the time reduction has ended via the jackpot or the ceiling time reduction, for example, a command corresponding to the flag of the ceiling time reduction flag and the time reduction flag reset in S149 of FIG. 17 is transmitted. Then, the determination may be made based on the command. As shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), in this embodiment, the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot (remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot). The rate of the premier vibration effect is higher in the case of (variation in) than in the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction (change in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction). According to this, it is possible to give a change to the execution pattern of the premier vibration effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3), in the case of the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the big hit (the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the big hit), the setting mode is the premier vibration mode. If so, the premier vibration effect will always be executed regardless of the variable display content. Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pullback of the hit while the remaining hold is pending, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (B-4), in the case of the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction (variation of the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction), if the setting mode is the premier vibration mode. The premier vibration effect will be executed with high probability regardless of the variable display content. Therefore, even after the end of the ceiling time reduction, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pullback of the hit while the remaining hold is in progress, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. The remaining pending period (the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot are completed and the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction are completed) As for, the change of the setting mode may be restricted, and according to this, the state where the premier vibration effect is executed can be continued with a high probability, and the change to another setting mode gives a special feeling. Can be prevented from decreasing. Further, when the set setting mode is the premier vibration mode, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), the fluctuation of the remaining hold (special figure after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot). In the case of the variation corresponding to 2 and the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction (FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4)), the case is not (FIG. 34 (B-)). The premier vibration effect is executed at a higher rate than that of 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2)), and the premier effect A is executed at a lower rate (the same applies to the premier effect B). Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling to the pullback of the hit while the remaining hold is pending, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. It should be noted that the premier effect A and the premier vibration effect may be executed in combination in the fluctuation of the remaining hold. In this case, for example, by first executing the premier vibration effect and then executing the premier effect A, it is possible to execute the premier effect A as a celebration effect to celebrate the hit after notifying that the hit will occur. The effect can be improved. In addition, the remaining pending period such as the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the reduced working hours via the big hit are completed and the period until all the fluctuations corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the reduced working hours on the ceiling are completed. For example, the period may be from the transition from the special state (time saving state) to the normal state until the end of the 10 fluctuations, or the like until the end of the predetermined fluctuations. Further, for example, when the variation is performed in the order in which the prizes are won, the variation of the special figure 1 is inserted between the changes of the special figure 2, such as the order of the special figure 2, the special figure 1, and the special figure 2. May be the period until the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is completed. Furthermore, the period after the transition from the special state (time saving state) to the normal state is set as the remaining pending period, and whether or not to end the period is decided by lottery, and the period until it is decided to end is continued. It may be the remaining pending period. Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the big hit (the change of the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the big hit) corresponds to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction. An example is shown in which the rate at which the premier vibration effect is executed is higher than the fluctuation (change in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction), but on the contrary, it corresponds to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction. The fluctuation (change in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction) corresponds to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot (change in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot), and the premier vibration effect is produced. It may be executed at a high rate.

Further, in the case of FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit having the highest advantage. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4), the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is not assigned to the second hit and the third hit. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the route or changes in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit. A common decision rate is assigned regardless of the variable display content. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about pulling back when the player falls from the time-saving state to the normal state and to improve the game entertainment. On the contrary, in the case shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), the premier vibration effect is applied to any of the variable display contents of the first hit to the third hit. Allocate a decision ratio, and in the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot or changes in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction, the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the premiere only for the hit with the highest advantage. A decision ratio for the vibration effect may be assigned. Further, in the normal state, the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and in the time saving state, the variable display content is the first hit, that is, the advantage is the highest. The decision ratio for the premier vibration effect may be assigned only to the hit.

When the set setting mode is the premier up mode, the type of the premier effect to be executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 35 (C). When the premier up mode is set, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), the determination ratio is set so that the premier effect of the premier effect A is executed at a higher rate than when the other setting modes are set. Is assigned.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to 35 (C), the variation of the remaining hold (the variation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and the special feature after the end of the ceiling time reduction). Except for the case (variation corresponding to FIG. 2) (FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4)), the premier effect B is common regardless of which setting mode is used. The decision rate of is assigned. On the other hand, for the premier vibration effect and the premier effect A, since the execution rate differs depending on the setting mode, the execution rate can be appropriately changed according to the type of the premier effect, and the game entertainment can be improved. Can be done. In this embodiment, when the premier vibration mode is set, whether or not the ceiling time is shortened, whether it is the change in Special Figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot, or after the end of the ceiling time reduction. As shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), an example is shown in which the determination ratio of the premier vibration effect differs depending on whether the variation is in the special figure 2, but the determination rate is not limited to the premier vibration effect. It may be a premier production A. For example, similar to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) to 35 (B-4), when the premier up mode is set, whether or not the ceiling time is shortened and the time reduction via the jackpot are used. The determination ratio of the premier effect A may be different depending on whether it is the change of the special figure 2 after the end or the change of the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In addition, in the case of the change of the remaining hold (the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the big hit and the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction) (FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (FIG. 35). Regarding B-4)), the premier production B may have a common decision ratio regardless of which setting mode the setting mode is, and in that case, the premier vibration production should also be executed. It should be. That is, the premier effect B and the premier vibration effect may be executed in combination, and in that case, the premier vibration effect may be executed first.

Returning to FIG. 29, after the type of the premier effect is determined by 013AKS056, the effect control CPU 101 determines the execution timing of the premier effect according to the set setting mode according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 36 (013AKS057). ), End the setting process such as premier production.

Specifically, if the determined type of premier effect is premier vibration effect, it depends on whether or not the ceiling time is shortened, the state of the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation, and whether or not the opening exercise is executed. The execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined according to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (C), and when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier effect A or the premier effect B, FIG. 36 (D) shows. The execution timing of the premier effect A and the premier effect B is determined according to the determination ratio shown. Although an example is shown in which the execution timing determination ratio is common depending on whether the premier effect A or the premier effect B is used, the execution timing determination rate is different between the premier effect A and the premier effect B. You may do it. Further, even when the determined types of premier productions are premier production A and premier production B, the determination ratio of the execution timing differs depending on whether or not the ceiling time is shortened and whether or not the opening exercise is executed. May be good. In this embodiment, the execution timing of the premier effect is the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect, the timing T3 which is the timing during normal reach, and the timing when the SP reach develops. Six timings are provided: a certain timing T4, a timing T5 which is a timing during the promotion suggestion effect, and a timing T6 which is a timing at the time of the relief effect. For example, more timings may be provided. In the case of normal reach (normal reach (big hit) or normal reach (small hit)), the execution timing may be determined according to the fluctuation pattern, such as being determined at any timing of timing T1 to timing T3. Further, in addition to these timings, for example, it may be possible to execute the timing of the fanfare of the big hit, the timing of the final round in the big hit with a small number of rounds, the timing of the ending, the timing of the right-handed notification, and the like. In this case, in the premier vibration effect at the relevant timing, it suffices to notify that the player is promoted to a more advantageous state such as an increase in the number of rounds. Further, for example, it may be notified that there is a winning hold in the stored hold information. Further, the premier vibration effect may be executed at the display timing of the probability change or the time saving rush screen, and the probability change or the time saving rush may be notified. That is, the content to be notified may differ depending on the timing of execution. In this embodiment, an example in which the timing is determined at any one of the timing T1 to the timing T6 is shown, but a plurality of timings may be determined. In that case, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the number of executions is larger than that in the other setting modes (for example, only once in the setting mode other than the premier vibration mode), and the timing is determined to be multiple. It suffices if the ratio is high.

FIG. 36 (A) shows the execution of the premier vibration effect when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier vibration effect and the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation is off when the ceiling time is not shortened. An example of timing determination is shown. As shown in the figure, when the premier vibration effect restriction flag at the start of fluctuation is off, that is, when the number of holdings at the time of winning is 2 or more, a determination ratio is assigned to the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of fluctuation. There is.

On the other hand, when the opening effect is executed, as shown in the figure, the determination ratio is not assigned to the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation. That is, when the opening effect is executed, the determination ratio is assigned to the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect, while when the opening effect is not executed, the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation is assigned. Decision ratios are assigned (as well as FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (D)). Therefore, when the opening effect is executed, the premier vibration effect is not executed at the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, and the premier vibration effect is executed at the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the premier vibration effect from being executed before the opening effect is performed, and the effect of the opening effect is reduced. Similarly, when the opening effect is executed for the premier effect A and the premier effect B, it is not executed at the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, and the premiere is performed at the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect. The effect is executed (see FIG. 36 (D)). The timing T2 is a timing that is executed only when the opening effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), in this embodiment, the timing of the timing T1, the timing T2, and the timing T5 is higher when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode than when the setting mode is the normal mode. The percentage to be decided is high. (The same applies to FIG. 36 (B)). Further, when the setting mode is changed from the normal mode to the premier vibration mode, the ratio determined for the timings of the timing T1, the timing T2, and the timing T5 is the timing T4 (predetermined) which is the timing at the time of SP reach development. It is designed to increase more than the determination rate of (timing) (the same applies to FIG. 36 (B)). Since the timing T1 and the timing T2 are the timings in the early stage after the fluctuation is started, the player can be given a special feeling when the premier vibration effect is executed. Further, the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestion production, is the timing when the player's expectation is rising because the timing is the timing when the excitement reaches the climax at the end of the fluctuation. Therefore, even if you change to the premier vibration mode where the execution rate of the premier vibration effect is high, instead of increasing the execution rate uniformly, you can increase the execution rate at the timing when the premier vibration effect can be effectively executed. , You can effectively perform the premier vibration effect. The timing T2 does not necessarily have to be synchronized with the opening effect end timing, and may be, for example, the timing after the opening effect ends and the effect symbol changes start. Further, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the ratio of the premier vibration effect being executed at the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestion effect, is the highest as compared with the case where the setting mode is the normal mode. , The determination ratio at the timing T5 is increased most (the same applies to FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C)). As mentioned above, the timing T5 is the timing when the end of the fluctuation is approaching and the excitement is at its peak. Therefore, according to this, the premier vibration effect is performed at a high ratio at the timing when the player's expectation is rising. It is possible to execute the premier vibration effect at an appropriate timing, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the ratio determined to the timing of the timing T3, which is the timing during the normal reach, is lower than that in the case of the normal mode. (The same applies to FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C)). Therefore, the premier vibration effect executed in the premier vibration mode has a higher ratio of being executed at the start timing of the effect, such as when the SP reach develops or when the fluctuation starts, than in the normal mode. Therefore, by executing the premier vibration effect at the start of another effect, the premier vibration effect can be effectively executed and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, as shown in the figure, the premier vibration effect executed when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode is at the timing T6 (timing at the time of the relief effect), which is a timing (special timing) that is not determined in the other setting modes. On the other hand, a decision ratio is assigned (the same applies to FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C)). Therefore, it is possible to give a special feeling to the player, promote the premier vibration mode, and improve the game entertainment. It should be noted that the relief effect is an effect in which the so-called determined effect is notified that the effect is out of order, and then the resurrection is notified that the item is a hit. The relief effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 3%) in the case of SP reach (big hit), and the timing T6 may be determined when the relief effect is executed. good.

FIG. 36B shows the execution timing of the premier vibration effect when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier vibration effect and the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation is off when the ceiling time is shortened. The decision example of is shown. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the determination ratio of the execution timing is different between the case where the ceiling time is shortened and the case where the ceiling time is not shortened (FIG. 36 (A)). Specifically, when the ceiling time is shortened, it is determined to be the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation (when the opening effect is executed, the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect) than when it is not. The percentage is high. Therefore, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is different between the state before entering the ceiling time reduction and the state after entering the ceiling time reduction, and the premier vibration effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation. It is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is different depending on whether the time is shortened via the big hit or the ceiling time is shortened, and the premier vibration effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation. You can improve your interest. Further, FIG. 34 shows an example in which the determination ratio of the premier vibration effect is different as the type of the premier effect to be executed between the case of the ceiling time reduction and the case of the time reduction state via the jackpot. If the determination ratio of the premier vibration effect is the same for the case of the time reduction state of the ceiling time reduction, the execution ratio of the premier vibration effect is the same for the case of the time reduction state via the big hit and the case of the time reduction state of the ceiling time reduction. However, the determination ratio of the execution timing can be different, the range of the production can be expanded, and the premier vibration production can be appropriately executed according to the situation.

FIG. 36C shows an example of determining the execution timing of the premier vibration effect when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier vibration effect and the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of fluctuation is on. In this example, the decision ratio is common regardless of whether or not the ceiling time is shortened, but as in the examples shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), whether or not the ceiling time is shortened. The decision ratio at each timing may be different depending on the situation. As shown in FIG. 36 (C), when the premier vibration effect limiting flag at the start of fluctuation is on, that is, when the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, it is determined for the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of fluctuation. No percentage has been assigned. Therefore, if the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the premier vibration effect is not executed at the timing T1. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered due to the sudden execution of the premier vibration effect. If the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the premier vibration effect at timing T1 is not executed. Therefore, for example, a customer waiting demo designation command is received and the customer waiting demo screen is displayed. Similarly, the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 is not executed even in the variable display corresponding to the hold. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect due to the sudden execution of the premier vibration effect. If the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the execution of the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 is restricted, but the execution of the premier vibration effect at other timings is not restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the premier vibration effect from being excessively restricted and to secure the execution frequency of the premier vibration effect. In this embodiment, when the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the execution of the premier vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is restricted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of holdings is 3. It may be limited to less than. In this case, the execution of the premier vibration effect is not uniformly restricted. For example, even if the number of reserved storages is 2, the fluctuation corresponding to the first stored hold has a long fluctuation time such as SP reach. In the case of fluctuation, the execution of the premier vibration effect may not be restricted. Further, for example, in the case where the shortening fluctuation is performed if a predetermined number or more of the holdings are stored, the number of holdings for which the shortening fluctuation is performed and the number of holdings for which the premier vibration effect can be executed at the start of the fluctuation are the same. It may be a number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36C, in this embodiment, the execution ratio of the premier vibration effect at other timings is high because the execution of the premier vibration effect at the start of fluctuation is restricted. Further, when the setting mode is the normal mode and the premier vibration mode, the determination ratio for the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestion effect, is the same regardless of whether or not the opening effect is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the red up mode or the premier up mode, the determination ratio for the timing T3 to the timing T4 differs depending on whether or not the opening effect is executed. Therefore, there is a timing in which the determination ratio changes depending on whether or not the opening effect is executed, and a timing in which the determination ratio does not change, and the timing differs depending on the setting mode. Therefore, the premier vibration effect can be executed at an appropriate timing. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

FIG. 36 (D) shows an example of determining the execution timing of the premier vibration effect when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier effect A or the premier effect B. In this example, the decision ratio is common to the premier production A and the premier production B, but the determination ratio at each timing is different depending on whether the premier production A or the premier production B is used. May be good. Further, the determination ratio at each timing may be different depending on whether or not the ceiling time is shortened. As shown in the figure, when the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed, when the setting mode is the premier up mode, a large determination ratio is assigned to the timing T4 which is the timing at the time of SP reach development. There is. Therefore, when the setting mode is set to the premier up mode, the ratio of the premier effect A and the premier effect B being executed increases at the timing when the SP reach is developed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect because the timing at which the premier effect is likely to be executed differs depending on the setting mode and the type of the premier effect.

As shown in the figure, when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier effect A or the premier effect B, the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation and the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect are set. While the decision ratio is common regardless of the type of setting mode, the other timings have different decision ratios depending on the setting mode. Therefore, when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier effect A or the premier effect B, the timing is different from the case of the premier vibration effect and the determination ratio is common regardless of the setting mode. Therefore, the timing at which the decision ratio is different depending on the setting mode and the timing at which the decision ratio is common regardless of the setting mode differ depending on the type of premier production, so that the range of production is widened and the game is enjoyed. Can be improved.

Further, when the determined type of the premier effect is the premier effect A or the premier effect B, the timing at the start of the change is set regardless of whether or not the premier vibration effect limit flag at the start of the change is set to the ON state. A determination ratio is assigned to the timing T1. Therefore, when the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 is not executed, but the premier effect A and the premier effect B can be executed. Therefore, the premier effect can be executed at an appropriate timing according to the type of the premier effect, and the game entertainment can be improved. In this embodiment, the timings T1 to T5, which are the same as those of the premier vibration effect, are also used for the premier effect A and the premier effect B (for timing T6, the premier vibration effect is performed when the premier vibration mode is set. Although it shows an example of (which is a dedicated timing when it is executed), the execution timing of the premier effect A and the premier effect B may be executed at a timing different from that of the premier vibration effect. It should be noted that it may be determined from a plurality of timings having the same timing as the premier vibration effect and different timings.

Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the process of 013AKS02, the effect control CPU 101 also makes settings for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the effect symbol (013AKS03). In the process of 013AKS03, a setting for executing a variable advance notice effect other than the premier effect may be made. The variable notice effect is a notice effect that announces the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" during the variable display of the effect symbol executed in response to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. good.

Next, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (AKS014). The effect control pattern includes control data for controlling the effect by various effect devices according to the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol (during the variable display). Just do it. When the effect control pattern is determined, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 103 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command (AKS015). In addition, a setting is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to start the variation of the effect symbol or the like (AKS016). At this time, by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern to the VDP109, the effect symbol changes in the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and the small symbol display area 9K. It suffices to make it possible to start the fluctuation of the small symbol in. After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (AKS017), and the process ends.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing in S803, which is the processing performed in the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing in S803 of FIG. 23. In the process in S803 shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the time reduction via the jackpot has ended (013AKS071). In 013AKS071, it is determined whether or not the time reduction via the jackpot has ended by confirming the effect control command that specifies the game state transmitted from the main board 31. It should be noted that the number of fluctuations performed during the time reduction state may be counted, and it may be determined whether or not the time reduction via the jackpot has been completed depending on whether or not the set time reduction number of fluctuations has been performed. Regarding the set number of time reductions, it is assumed that the main board 31 transmits an effect control command indicating the number of times.

When it is determined that the time reduction via the jackpot has been completed, the effect control CPU 101 sets the setting mode to the premier vibration mode (013AKS072), and ends the processing in S803. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction via the big hit has not been completed, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special condition, which is the condition controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, is satisfied (013AKS073). In 013AKS073, it may be determined whether or not the special condition is satisfied depending on whether or not the ceiling special state designation command is received from the main board 31. It should be noted that the number of fluctuations may be counted, and it may be determined whether or not the special condition is satisfied depending on whether or not the set number of fluctuations has been performed in the normal state.

If it is determined that the special condition is not satisfied, the processing in S803 is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the special condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 101 notifies the pattern 1 of the selection notification that displays three modes of the normal mode, the premier vibration mode, and the red up mode as selectable setting modes. It is performed in the embodiment (013AKS074), and the processing in S803 is terminated. In 013AKS074, as the selection notification, a notification for selecting whether or not to set the normal mode may be performed. In this way, the selection notification that enables the setting to the normal mode at the timing controlled by the ceiling time reduction state is performed, so that the player can suitably select which setting mode to use.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing in S807, which is the processing performed in the jackpot end effect processing in S807 of FIG. 23. In the process in S807 shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 101 first sets the setting mode to the normal mode (013AKS076). As a result, the setting mode becomes the normal mode after the end of the big hit game state, that is, at the timing of shifting to the time saving state via the big hit. The process of 013AKS076 may be executed only when the setting mode is set to the premier vibration mode. In the time saving state via the big hit, the special state start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9, and the right-handed promotion notification is also performed. Therefore, it is possible for other players to easily recognize what kind of gaming state the pachinko gaming machine 1 is currently in. Therefore, in such a situation, the effect of preventing the type of the premier effect to be executed from attracting the attention of other players as the premier vibration effect is reduced. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game state in 013AKS076, that is, at the timing of shifting to the time saving state via the big hit, the setting mode is set to the normal mode, and the effect of the premier effect is different so that the type of the premier effect executed according to the game state is different. We are adjusting to have the right kind of premiere production during the growing season. Since the premier vibration mode can be set again with 013AKS077, which will be described later, it is also possible to set the setting mode according to the player's wishes. If the setting mode is set to the premier vibration mode, the premier vibration mode may be taken over as it is even in the time saving state via the big hit. In that case, even if the time saving state via the jackpot ends and the normal state is controlled after that, the premier vibration mode may be taken over.

After executing the process of 013AKS076, the effect control CPU 101 sets the notification mode of the pattern 2 to the selection notification that displays three modes, a normal mode, a premier vibration mode, and a premier up mode, as selectable setting modes. (013AKS077). For example, instead of executing the process of 013AKS076, the 013AKS077 may be notified to select whether or not to set the normal mode as the selection notification. Further, in the selection notification in 013AKS077, two modes, a normal mode and a premier up mode, may be selectable, and the premier vibration mode may not be selectable. In this case, the premier vibration mode may be set after the end of the time saving state via the jackpot.

After executing the process of 013AKS077, the effect control CPU 101 sets the selected mode as the setting mode (013AKS078), and ends the process in S807.

As described above, at the end of the big hit game state, that is, at the timing controlled to the time saving state via the big hit, the selection notification is performed in the notification mode of the pattern 2. Further, when the special condition as a condition for shifting to the ceiling time reduction state is satisfied, the selection notification is performed in the notification mode of the pattern 1 in 013AKS074 in FIG. 37. Then, when it is determined in 013AKS023 of FIG. 24 that the ceiling time is shortened or in the normal state, the selective notification is performed in the notification mode of pattern 1, and in the case of the time saving state via the big hit, the notification mode of pattern 2 is used. The selection notification is performed. Therefore, since the notification mode of the selection notification differs according to the game state, it is possible to widen the range of the production and improve the game entertainment. In addition, the notification mode of the selection notification performed when the time is controlled to the ceiling time reduction state is different from the notification mode of the selection notification performed when the time reduction state is controlled via the jackpot. Since the notification mode of the selection notification is different depending on the case where it is not, the effect of the effect can be improved. Specifically, as described above, the notification mode of pattern 2 is a pattern of a display mode (inconspicuous mode) that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the notification mode of pattern 1. Therefore, although the selection notification of the inconspicuous mode is performed during the consecutive villas, it is not during the consecutive villas, and when the ceiling time is controlled as a special state advantageous to the player due to the establishment of the special condition. Will be notified of the selection in a conspicuous manner. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the seat even though the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of various effects such as the opening effect and the premier effect. The fluctuations shown in the figure indicate changes in the special symbol (special symbol), and in the case of the opening effect, the variation starts after the opening effect is completed, and the opening effect is performed. If not, it will be done in synchronization with the change of the special symbol. Although the premier effect in this embodiment shows an example in which the premier effect is executed at any timing of timing T1 to timing T6 (only the premier vibration effect is performed for timing T6), the premier effect is executed at these plurality of timings. May be good.

As described above, when the opening effect is executed, the premier effect is not executed at the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation, and the premier effect is executed at the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect. Therefore, when the opening effect is not executed and the execution timing of the premier effect is determined at the timing T1, the determined type of premier effect is executed at the timing T1 shown in the figure. As described above, if the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 is not executed. On the other hand, when the opening effect is executed, if the execution timing of the premier effect is determined at the timing T2, the determined type of premier effect is executed at the timing T2 shown in the figure. As shown in the figure, the timing T2 is synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect, but as described above, it does not necessarily have to be synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect. It may be the timing after the fluctuation of the symbol starts. In the illustrated example, the execution timing of the ceiling suggestion effect is omitted, but for example, the ceiling suggestion effect may be executed during the execution period of the opening effect, and the ceiling suggestion effect may be executed when the opening effect is executed. In other cases, that is, the execution mode of the ceiling suggestion effect may be different depending on whether the ceiling suggestion effect is executed together with the opening effect or only the ceiling suggestion effect is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (B-1), the opening effect is an effect in which the character displays the lines of "Let's Go !!", but the opening effect and the ceiling suggestion effect are performed together. In this case, while the character displays the line of "Let's Go !!" and the line of "Maybe it's a short time !?", when only the ceiling suggestion effect is executed, FIG. 46 (B). As shown in, only the display of "maybe the time is shortened !?" may be displayed.

Then, when the timing of the normal reach comes, the reach state is set and the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. When the pseudo-variation is performed, the pseudo-variation is performed before the reach state is reached. When the execution timing of the premier effect is determined at the timing T3 after the reach state is reached, the determined type of premier effect is executed at the timing T3 shown in the figure. After that, when it develops into SP reach, the reach production of SP reach is executed. In line with this, when the execution timing of the premier effect is determined at the timing T4, the determined type of premier effect is executed at the timing T4 shown in the figure, that is, at the timing when the SP reach is developed. As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the ratio determined to the timing of the timing T3, which is the timing during normal reach, is lower than that in the normal mode. The ratio of execution is high at the start timing of the production, such as when the SP reach develops or when the fluctuation starts. Therefore, when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, the ratio at which the premier vibration effect is executed at the timing T4 is higher than the ratio at which the premier vibration effect is executed at the timing T3.

Subsequently, when the execution timing of the promotion suggestion effect comes, the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the promotion effect is executed is performed. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the execution period of the promotion suggestion effect is constant for simplification, as described above, the promotion suggestion effect promotes the operation of the trigger button 125. A promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the effect (promotion effect of aspect 1) is executed, and a promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the promotion effect (promotion effect of aspect 2) for promoting the operation of the stick controller 122 is executed. Therefore, the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the stick controller 122 has a longer effect period than the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125. Therefore, the execution period of the promotion suggestion effect is different between the case where the promotion effect of the first aspect is performed and the case where the promotion effect of the second aspect is performed. If the execution timing of the premier effect is determined at the timing T5 after the promotion suggestion effect is started, the determined type of premier effect is executed at the timing T5 shown in the figure, but the promotion to assemble the trigger button 125 is performed. It is sufficient that the period from the start of the promotion suggestion effect to the execution of the premier effect is different between the case of the suggestion effect and the case of the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the stick controller 122. In the case of the suggestion effect, the period may be longer than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125. That is, the timing T5 may be later in the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the stick controller 122 than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the trigger button 125. On the contrary, the timing T5 may be earlier in the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the stick controller 122 than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect of assembling the trigger button 125. Further, the period may be shorter in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled.

When the promotion suggestion effect is completed and the promotion effect period is reached, the promotion effect of aspect 1 or 2 is executed, and the operation of the trigger button 125 provided on the stick controller 122 or the operation of the stick controller 122 is promoted. Then, when the operation by the player is performed or the valid period has elapsed, the so-called determined effect is executed, and the result of the variable display (variable display) is notified. As shown in the figure, the promotion effect ends when the operation by the player is performed or the valid period has elapsed, and the SP reach also ends. Then, when the relief effect is executed, as the relief effect, it is notified that it will be out of order once, and then it will be revived and it will be notified that it will be a hit. When the execution timing of the premier effect is determined at the timing T6, the premier vibration effect is executed (at the timing T6) in accordance with the execution timing of the relief effect. As described above, the timing T6 (timing at the time of the relief effect) is the timing of the premier vibration effect that can be executed only when the setting mode is the premier vibration mode.

Although not shown, for example, if the player operates before the expiration date, the promotion effect and the SP reach are completed and the so-called determined effect is executed. After the result of the fluctuation display is notified, until the end of the predetermined fluctuation time, if the fluctuation display result is a hit, a congratulatory effect is performed to congratulate the hit. You can do it. In addition, if the player's operation is performed and it is notified that the player is out of order without executing the premier effect, the next fluctuation is expected until the predetermined fluctuation time ends. It is only necessary to perform such a disappointing production.

Further, in the illustrated example, an example is shown in which the effect period of the premier effect executed at each timing of timing T1 to T6 is constant, but for example, the effect period differs depending on the type of premier effect. May be good. Further, even in the case of the same type of premier production, the production period may be different depending on the execution timing. Further, the production period may be different depending on both the type and timing of the premier production. For example, as described above, the premier vibration effect is more difficult to recognize by a player other than the player who is executing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and therefore is more difficult to recognize than the premier effect A and the premier effect B. The production period may be long. Further, since the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestion effect, is the timing at which the excitement reaches the climax at the end of the fluctuation, the premier effect executed at the timing T5 is executed at another timing. The production period may be longer than the premier production. Further, the effect period may be gradually lengthened from the start to the end of the fluctuation. According to this, since the production period of the premier production differs depending on the execution timing, the range of production can be widened and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, when the premier effect is executed at a plurality of timings (when the premier effect is executed a plurality of times), the execution period of the premier effect may be lengthened each time the number of executions increases. In addition, since it is possible that the player does not notice the premier vibration effect, the effect period is lengthened each time the number of executions increases, while the premier effect A and the premier effect B are executed each time the number of executions increases. The production period may be shortened. Further, while the premier vibration effect can be executed a plurality of times, the premier effect A and the premier effect B may be executed only once. When the premier effect is executed a plurality of times in this way, a plurality of execution patterns such as a pattern to be executed at the timing T1 and the timing T5 and a pattern to be executed at the timing T1 and the timing T3 and the timing T5 are defined. , In the process of determining the execution timing of the premier effect (013AKS057 in FIG. 29), the execution pattern may be determined from the plurality of patterns. According to this, it is possible to prevent the premier vibration effect from being executed but not noticed, and since the premier effect is executed multiple times, it is possible to give a special feeling and improve the game entertainment. .. The number of times the premier effect is executed may differ depending on the set value, for example, the higher the set value, the greater the number of times the premier effect is executed. Further, even if the premier effect can be executed a plurality of times, when the premier vibration effect is executed at the timing T6 which is the timing at the time of the relief effect, the premier vibration effect is executed only at the timing T6, and any of the timing T1 to the timing T5. You may limit the timing so that the premier production is not executed. According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of the premier vibration effect at the time of the relief effect and improve the game entertainment.

FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing an execution timing of the premier vibration effect and an example of the vibration timing. In the illustrated example, an example when the premier vibration effect is executed at the timing T3 is shown. The premier vibration effect in this embodiment is an effect that vibrates rhythmically from the timing T3 to the output of the illustrated melody sound (for example, the melody sound of the theme song) during the period of the premier vibration effect. The premier vibration effect is an effect that vibrates according to the melody sound output as a part of the effect being executed. For example, the vibration effect performed as a part of the effect of notifying the fluctuation display result (vibration continues for a certain period of time). The vibration mode is different from that of the effect), and no sound is output from the speaker 27 as the premier vibration effect. The premier vibration effect in this embodiment may be executed for 5 seconds after the execution is started at the timing T3. Similarly, when the premier vibration effect is executed at a timing other than the timing T3, the vibration may be performed in accordance with the melody sound being output, and the vibration may be performed for 5 seconds after the vibration is started. As described above, when the effect period of the premier vibration effect differs depending on the execution timing, the vibration may be performed according to the melody sound for the period according to the effect period.

Subsequently, an example of the effect operation when various effects such as the opening effect and the premier vibration effect are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 43. Note that T1 to T6 in the figure correspond to timings T1 to T6 in FIG. 39. When the variable display of the special symbol is completed, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the variable display of the effect symbol is also completed. Subsequently, when the variation display of a new special symbol is started (when the variation corresponding to the next hold is started), if the execution setting of the opening effect is set, the variation display of the new special symbol is started. Along with the start of, the opening production is performed as shown in FIG. 41 (B-1). In the opening effect, as shown in FIG. 41 (B-1), the character 013AK71 is displayed, and the message display 013AK72 of "Let's Go !!" indicating that the effect pattern is variablely displayed is performed. .. As described above, when the ceiling suggestion effect is performed together with the opening effect, the message display 013AK72 may be displayed together with the line "Maybe it's a short time !?".

On the other hand, when the opening effect is not executed, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the new special symbol, as shown in FIG. 41 (B-2). When the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined at the timing T1, the premier vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally is executed as shown in the figure. In the premier vibration effect, for example, a lamp provided on the trigger button 125 is made to emit light so that the player playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can visually recognize that the premier vibration effect is being executed. You may do so. As described above, since the premier vibration effect vibrates rhythmically according to the melody sound of the music being output, the effect other than the premier vibration effect (the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally). The vibration pattern is different from the vibration pattern in the production other than the premier vibration production). Therefore, even when the lamp provided on the trigger button 125 is made to emit light in the premier vibration effect, the light emission pattern may be different from the light emission pattern in the effects other than the premier vibration effect. For example, when the lamp provided on the trigger button 125 emits light in the rainbow, the effect other than the premier vibration effect (the effect other than the premier vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally) While the rainbow emission is performed by smoothly changing the emission color of the lamp, in the premier vibration production, the rainbow emission is performed by switching the emission color of the lamp more clearly. Although it emits light in a manner similar to that performed in an effect other than the premier vibration effect (an effect other than the premier vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally), it is clarified in the premier vibration effect. Any aspect may be used. Further, unlike this, the lamp provided on the trigger button 125 in the premier vibration effect may also be rhythmically emitted in accordance with the melody sound of the music being output.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, an example in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are integrally provided is shown, but the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are separately provided. The premier vibration effect executed in this case may vibrate the trigger button 125 if the mode of the promotion effect is mode 1, and vibrate the stick controller 122 if the mode of the promotion effect of aspect 2 is executed. In other cases, the trigger button 125 may be vibrated. According to this, the range of premier vibration production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

When the opening effect shown in FIG. 41 (B-1) is completed, the effect symbol is variablely displayed as shown in FIG. 41 (C). When the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined to be the timing T2 which is the timing at the end of the opening effect, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally with the premier vibration effect as shown in the figure. Is executed. After the end of the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 41 (B-2), as shown in FIG. 41 (C), the variation display of the effect symbol is continuously performed, and the premier vibration effect is performed. Is not executed.

Subsequently, in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the combination of the effect symbols constituting the reach is displayed, and the reach effect period of the normal reach is entered. Although not shown, in the case of a fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-variation is performed, the reach state is reached after the pseudo-variation is performed. In the illustrated example, the character 013AK73 of "reach!" Is displayed together with the display frame in the normal reach. The display frame with the characters "reach!" Is prepared in a plurality of colors such as blue, green, and red, and the degree of expectation may be higher in the order of blue <green <red display color. When the setting mode is set to the red up mode, it is sufficient that the reliability when the display frame of the character 013AK73 of the "reach!" Is displayed in red is high.

When the timing T3 is the timing during normal reach, as shown in FIG. 41 (E), when the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined to be the timing T3, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are integrated. A vibrating premier vibration effect is performed. After that, when it develops into SP reach, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), a battle effect in which the ally character 013AK74 and the enemy character 015AK75 battle is executed. The effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol 013AK76 in the upper left portion of the effect display device 9. When the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined to be the timing T4, which is the timing at the time of SP reach development, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally with the premier vibration effect as shown in the figure. Is executed.

After the development of SP reach, as shown in FIGS. 41 (G), 41 (H), and 42 (I), the battle between the ally character 013AK74 and the enemy character 015AK75 continues, and the ally character 013AK74 wins. Whether to do or defeat is fueled.

Then, when it is determined in 013AKS061 of FIG. 31 that the promotion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 42 (J), the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the promotion effect is executed is executed before the promotion effect. Will be done. In the illustrated example, first, the message display 013AK77 such as "It may be settled soon !?" is performed, and the display for preparing the player to execute the promotion effect is shown. As for the color of the display frame of the message display 013AK77, the degree of expectation is higher in the order of blue <green <red display color, as in the display frame of the character "reach!" Shown in FIG. 41 (D). Also, when the setting mode is set to the red up mode, it is sufficient that the reliability when the display frame is displayed in red is high.

Subsequently, a display suggesting to the player whether the promotion effect of the first aspect or the promotion effect of the second aspect is performed is performed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42 (K), an example in which the suggestion display that the promotion effect of the first aspect is performed by executing the effect of assembling each part 013AK78 of the trigger button 125 is performed. Is shown. When the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined to be the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestion effect, the premier vibration effect in which the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 vibrate integrally is performed as shown in the figure. Will be executed.

After that, when the assembly of each part 013AK78 of the trigger button 125 shown in FIG. 42 (K) is completed, the image 013AK79 of the trigger button 125 is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (L), and the operation for the trigger button 125 is performed. It is definitely displayed that the promotion effect of is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (K), each part of the trigger button 125 is 013AK78 at the stage of assembling each part, but at the stage of FIG. 42 (L) when the assembly is completed, the image of the stick controller 122 is displayed. It may be changed so that it is deterministically displayed that the promotion effect of the second aspect of operating the stick controller 122 is performed. According to this, the player's attention can be attracted to the promotion suggestion display, and the game interest can be improved.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 42 (M), the start notification display 013AK80 for notifying that the promotion suggestion effect ends and the promotion effect starts is performed. As described above, in the promotion suggestion effect, first, as shown in FIG. 42 (J), a message display 013AK77 is performed as a preparation display for urging the player to prepare for the promotion effect, and then as shown in FIG. 42 (K). By performing the effect of assembling each part 013AK78 of the trigger button 125, the mode of the suggested effect to be executed, such as whether it is the suggested effect of the first aspect or the suggested effect of the second aspect, is suggested, and FIG. 42 (L) shows. After the mode of the suggestion effect to be executed as shown is confirmed and displayed, the start notification display 013AK80 for notifying that the promotion effect is started is performed. Therefore, the promotion suggestion effect in this embodiment is displayed in a plurality of stages such as a preparation display of the promotion effect, a mode suggestion of the promotion effect, a definite display of the promotion effect mode, and a start notification display of the promotion effect.

After the end of the promotion suggestion effect, the promotion effect is executed as shown in FIG. 42 (N). In the illustrated example, an example when the promotion effect of the first aspect is executed is shown. In the promotion effect of the first aspect, as shown in the figure, the stick controller 122 and the image of the trigger button 125 are integrally displayed, and the operation promotion image 013AK81 for operating the trigger button 125 is displayed. In addition, the operation valid period display 013AK82, which displays the valid period on a meter, is also displayed.

When the trigger button 125 is operated by the player, as shown in FIG. 42 (O), the result notification image 013AK83 for displaying the result of the battle effect is displayed after the promotion effect is completed, and the revival effect is executed. If so, as shown in FIG. 42 (P), the display that the ally character 013AK74 is once defeated is displayed. In this case, the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the detachment is temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (Q), the ally character 013AK74 is revived and gives a final blow to the enemy character 013AK75, and as shown in FIG. 42 (R), the ally character 013AK74 wins and is informed that it is a hit. Will be done. At this time, the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the hit is stopped and displayed. When the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined at the timing T6, which is the timing at the time of the relief effect, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are set at the timing T6 as shown in FIG. 42 (Q). A premier vibration effect that vibrates integrally is executed.

If it is determined in 013AKS061 of FIG. 31 that the promotion effect is not executed, and if the variation display result is a hit after the end of the reach effect period of the SP reach shown in FIG. 42 (I), FIG. 42 (R) is shown. As shown in, the ally character 013AK74 wins, it is notified that it is a hit, and the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the hit is stopped and displayed. Further, when the variation display result is a hit and the revival effect is not executed, after the result notification image 013AK83 shown in FIG. 42 (O) is displayed, the ally character 013AK74 is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (R). It is notified that the player has won and is a hit, and the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the hit is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 42 (R), after the ally character 013AK74 wins and is notified that it is a hit, as shown in FIG. 43 (S), the combination of the effect symbols constituting the hit is stopped and displayed. ..

On the other hand, if the variation display result is out of alignment, the revival effect is not executed, the result notification image 013AK83 shown in FIG. 42 (O) is displayed, and then the ally character 013AK74 is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (T). Is displayed to be defeated, and the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the outlier is stopped and displayed accordingly. If it is determined in 013AKS061 of FIG. 31 that the promotion effect is not executed, and the variation display result is off after the end of the reach effect period of the SP reach shown in FIG. 42 (I), FIG. 43 (T). As shown in the above, the display that the ally character 013AK74 is defeated is performed, and the small symbol 013AK76 constituting the outlier is stopped and displayed accordingly.

As shown in FIG. 43 (T), after the ally character 013AK74 is defeated and notified that it is out of place, as shown in FIG. 43 (U), the combination of the effect symbols constituting the out of place is stopped and displayed. ..

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when the promotion effect of the second aspect is performed. When the promotion effect of the second aspect is executed, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), first, the execution period of the promotion suggestion effect is the same as that of the promotion suggestion effect corresponding to the promotion effect of the first aspect (FIG. 42). (Similar to (J)), the message display 013AK77 is performed as a preparation display for urging the player to prepare for the promotion effect.

Subsequently, as a display suggesting to the player whether the promotion effect of the first aspect or the promotion effect of the second aspect is performed (suggestion of the mode of the promotion effect), as shown in FIG. 44 (B), the stick controller 122 By executing the effect of assembling each part 013AK85 of the above, it is suggested that the promotion effect of the second aspect is performed. Although not shown, if the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is determined to be the timing T5, which is the timing during the promotion suggestion effect, the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are set at the timing T5. A premier vibration effect that vibrates integrally is executed. Further, as described above, in the promotion suggestion effect in this embodiment, the assembly process of the promotion suggestion for assembling the stick controller 122 is more complicated than the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125, and the stick controller 122. The promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125 has a longer production period than the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125, and the time until the player can recognize that the promotion suggestion effect corresponds to the stick controller 122. Is getting longer. Therefore, in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the stick controller 122 is assembled, the timing of the timing T5 as the timing for executing the premier vibration effect is later than in the case of the promotion suggestion effect in which the trigger button 125 is assembled.

After that, when the assembly of each part 013AK85 of the stick controller 122 is completed, the image 013AK86 of the stick controller 122 is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (C), and the promotion effect of the second aspect of operating the stick controller 122 is performed. Is definitely displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), the start notification display 013AK80 for notifying that the promotion effect is started is performed. In addition, for example, the start notification display 013AK80 in the case where the promotion effect of aspect 2 is performed may be displayed in a mode different from the mode in which the promotion effect of aspect 1 is performed, for example, the display color is different. Since the promotion suggestion effect is executed in a common mode at the beginning of the execution depending on whether the promotion effect of the first aspect is executed or the promotion effect of the second aspect is executed, it is either the first aspect or the second aspect. It is an effect that the player cannot recognize whether or not there is a mode, and then the mode is such that the mode 1 or the mode 2 can be recognized. Therefore, the degree of attention of the player to which mode of the promotion effect is performed can be increased, and the degree of attention to the promotion suggestion effect can be increased.

After the start notification display 013AK80 shown in FIG. 44 (D) is performed, the promotion suggestion effect ends, and the promotion effect of aspect 2 is executed as shown in FIG. 44 (E). In the promotion effect of the second aspect, as shown in the figure, the stick controller 122 and the image of the trigger button 125 are integrally displayed, and the operation promotion image 013AK87 for operating the stick controller 122 is displayed. Further, the point that the operation valid period display 013AK82 that displays the valid period on the meter is also displayed is the same as in the case of the first aspect, but in the promotion effect of the second aspect, for example, the number displayed instead of the meter display. The validity period may be indicated by performing a countdown display in which the number is decreased with the passage of time, and the validity period may be displayed in a pattern different from that of the promotion effect of the first aspect.

Next, the premier effect A and the premier effect B will be described with reference to FIG. 45. FIG. 45 shows an example of the production operation of the premier effect A and the premier effect B. In the premier production A, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), the game frame lamp 013AK555 installed so as to cover the game area lights in rainbow color (rainbow light is emitted), and a hit confirmation sound is emitted from the speaker 27. It is output. Specifically, the game frame lamp 013AK555 in this embodiment is a light emitting body composed of a plurality of LEDs, and in the rainbow light emission in the premier production A, among the plurality of light emitting bodies included in the game frame lamp 013AK555, for the player. The light emitter on the left lights up in red, and lights up purple as it goes toward the light emitter on the right side. Further, in the premier production A, with the passage of time, the illuminants lit in red are orange and yellow, and the illuminants lit in orange are yellow and green. Switches the lighting color sequentially with the passage of time. Therefore, when the premier effect A is executed, the rainbow light is emitted so as to flow from the left side to the right side for the player, and the effect of the effect can be improved. The illuminant that was lit in purple may be lit in red as the next lighting color.

In the premier effect B, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), a plurality of characters 013AK90 are displayed on the effect display device 9, a musical piece notifying that the plurality of characters 013AK90 is a hit is sung, and the speaker 27 is used. The hit music is output from. Although an example in which different sounds are output between the premier effect A and the premier effect B is shown, a common sound that deterministically notifies that both are hits may be output. As shown in FIG. 45, the premier effect A in this embodiment is an effect in which the game frame lamp 013AK555 lights up in rainbow colors (rainbow light is emitted) and a hit confirmation sound is output from the speaker 27. Since the effect B is an effect in which a plurality of characters 013AK90 singing a song notifying that the hit is a hit are displayed on the effect display device 9 and the hit music is output from the speaker 27, the pachinko game It is a production that can be easily recognized even by a player who has not played the machine 1. As described above, the premier effect may be executed at a plurality of timings. For example, when two types of premier effects such as the premier vibration effect and the premier effect A or the premier effect B are executed, the premier vibration effect is performed at the earlier timing. Is executed, and if the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed at the earlier timing, such as the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed at the later timing, the premier vibration effect is performed at the later timing. You just have to prevent it from being executed. When the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed at the previous timing, since the player who has not already played the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state of being recognized, the premier vibration effect is performed after that. Even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified only to the player who is playing the game to confirm the hit, the effect of the effect is reduced. Therefore, when the premier effect A or the premier effect B is executed at the earlier timing, the premier vibration effect is not executed at the later timing, so that the deterioration of the effect can be prevented.

46 and 47 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation when the ceiling suggestion effect and the selection notification are executed and controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. In the illustrated example, the case where the opening effect is not executed is shown. As shown in FIG. 46 (A), the effect period of the ceiling suggestion effect is set at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), the message display 013AK91 such as "maybe the time is shortened !?" is performed. As described above, when the opening effect is executed, "Let's Go !!" and "Maybe it's a short time !?" are displayed as the dialogue of the character in the opening effect.

If the player subsequently performs a mode selection operation or if a predetermined condition is met (when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command), the ceiling time may be shortened or the normal state may be reached. For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the selective notification 013AK92 of the notification mode of the pattern 1 is performed. As shown in the figure, the effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol 013AK76 in the upper left portion of the effect display device 9. On the other hand, if the time is shortened via the big hit, the selection notification 013AK93 of the notification mode of the pattern 2 is performed as shown in FIG. 46 (D). As described above, the selection notification of the pattern 2 is a display mode (inconspicuous mode) that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the selection notification of the pattern 1. Since selection notifications that are easy for the player to recognize are performed depending on whether or not the game state is a time-saving state via a big hit, that is, whether or not the player is in a so-called consecutive villa, the selection notification according to the situation is performed. It becomes possible and the effect of production can be improved.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (E), when the variable display (variable display) of the predetermined number of times (ceiling time reduction number) in the low accuracy state is completed, the special condition is satisfied in the normal state. It will be controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. In this embodiment, the process of 013AKS074 in FIG. 37 is executed at the timing, so that the selection notification 013AK92 of the notification mode of the pattern 1 is performed as shown in FIG. 47 (F). As described above, in this embodiment, the selection notification is performed at the timing controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. Therefore, it is possible to change the setting mode according to the player's preference at the timing controlled by the ceiling time reduction state. As shown in the figure, the premier vibration effect can be selected even at the timing controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, and unlike the case of the time reduction state via the big hit, the normal mode is not automatically set. Therefore, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the selection notification is performed in a state where the setting mode set before the special condition is satisfied continues as it is. Therefore, the mode is different between the case of the time saving state via the big hit and the case of the ceiling time saving state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, it may be possible to select not to perform the selection notification at the timing controlled to the ceiling time reduction state by the selection operation of the player. In this embodiment, the selection notification is performed at the timing controlled to the ceiling time reduction state and the timing at the end of the big hit game state, that is, the timing controlled to the time reduction state via the big hit. By a selection operation by a person, for example, it may be possible to select so that the selection notification is performed only at the timing controlled to one of the time saving states. Further, at the timing controlled to the time saving state, it is possible to select so that the selection notification is not performed regardless of the time saving state, and the selection notification is executed at the time saving state control according to the player's preference. The presence or absence may be selectable.

When the setting mode is selected in the selection notification 013AK92 shown in FIG. 47 (F), the variation display in the ceiling time reduction state is performed as shown in FIG. 47 (G). During the ceiling time saving state, as in the time saving state via the jackpot, a hitting promotion effect is performed to aim the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14 of the variable winning ball device 15 by hitting right. As a certain right-handed promotion notification, "Right-handed!" Display 013AK95 is performed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (H), when the variation display is performed 100 times without hitting, the ceiling time reduction state ends. When the ceiling time reduction state ends, the setting mode may be set before being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. Specifically, if the setting mode that was set before being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state is the premier vibration mode, the setting mode is stored and set to the premier vibration mode at the timing when the ceiling time reduction state ends. do it.

FIG. 48 shows an example of a cut-in effect. For the cut-in effect, for example, by the process of 013AKS03 in FIG. 26, whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and its execution mode may be determined according to the variable display content and the set setting mode. The cut-in effect can be executed at a predetermined timing during execution of the reach effect, which is the SP reach, after the reach is established in which the variable display of the effect symbol is the reach mode. In the cut-in effect, for example, as shown in the figure, the effect image of the character is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. In the cut-in effect, the variable display result as the variable display content is "hit" at the ratio according to whether or not the reach effect that becomes the SP reach is executed and the ratio according to the effect mode when it is executed. Foretell that. The cut-in effect is the content of the message notified by the character, the type of the character, the size, the shape, the pattern, the color, the type of the outer frame, the size, the shape, the pattern, the color, the type of the effect display, the size, and the shape. , Patterns, colors, and other display modes of any effect image, it may be possible to execute in different effect modes.

As shown in FIGS. 48 (A) to 48 (D), display images of four cut-in modes are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for the cut-in effect. The number of display images that can be used for the cut-in effect is not limited to four, and may be a plurality of images based on an arbitrary design. The first display image shown in FIG. 48 (A) is an effect image of a character on a white background. The second display image shown in FIG. 48B is an effect image of a character with a blue background. The third display image shown in FIG. 48 (C) is an effect image of a character with a green background and a red background. The fourth display image shown in FIG. 48 (D) is an effect image of a red character. The cut-in effect in this embodiment has a higher probability of hitting when executed in the order of white <blue <green <red (the hit expectation is higher). Even if the red cut-in effect is executed, the variable display result may be out of alignment. As described above, when the setting mode is set to the red up mode, the red cut-in effect is applied. The percentage of deviations when is executed is lower than when the other setting modes are set (that is, the percentage of hits when the red cut-in effect is executed is high, and the relevant The reliability of the red cut-in effect is higher than when it is set to other setting modes). Further, when the red up mode is set, the execution frequency of the red cut-in effect may be increased. That is, the execution rate of the red cut-in effect in the case of off is lower than that in the case of being set in other setting modes, and the red cut-in effect in the case of hit is set in the other setting mode. It suffices if the execution rate is higher than in the case of.

FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an execution example of the pull-back effect when the time saving state via the big hit is completed. As shown in FIG. 49 (A), when the jackpot gaming state ends and the fluctuation starts, the right-handed promotion notification is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), when the change in the number of fluctuations according to the hit type ends, the time saving state via the big hit ends. In this state, as shown in the figure, four hold display images 013AK98 are displayed as hold displays corresponding to the special figure 2, and the period during which the variable display corresponding to these hold displays is performed is the remaining hold period. It becomes. As for the remaining hold period, the variable display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure 2 stored in the time saving state or the ceiling time saving state via the big hit ends after the end of the time saving state or the ceiling time saving state via the jackpot. It may be a period up to.

Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (C), when the fluctuation corresponding to one of the four hold display images 013AK98 is started, the remaining hold period is started, and as shown in the figure, "~ pullback mode ~". Is displayed, a pull-back effect is performed. The pull-back effect is an effect that suggests that the time is controlled again by hitting during the remaining hold period, that is, the period of the so-called consecutive villas continues. During the remaining holding period, for example, the fluctuation pattern dedicated to the fluctuation during the remaining holding period may be determined, and the fluctuation time may be longer than the fluctuation display performed during the period other than the remaining holding period. According to this, it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player during the remaining holding period, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect. In addition, for example, when the result display such as the number of balls acquired and the number of consecutive villas is displayed at the timing when the so-called consecutive villa ends, the result display is not performed during the remaining hold period and the remaining hold period ends. The result may be displayed on. In addition, if a hit occurs during the remaining hold period, the hit during the remaining hold period may be included in the result display.

FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of selection notification performed at the end of the jackpot game state. When the round game in the big hit game state is completed, as shown in FIG. 50 (A), a display is displayed to notify that the big hit game state is finished. Then, since the setting mode is changed to the normal mode by the process of 013AKS076 in FIG. 38, "the normal mode is set" is displayed in accordance with this, and the setting mode is displayed. Is notified that it has entered the normal mode. Further, by performing the process of 013AKS077 in FIG. 38, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), three modes, a normal mode, a premier vibration mode, and a premier up mode, can be selected and displayed as selectable setting modes. The selection notification is performed in the notification mode of pattern 2. As described above, as the selection notification, a notification for selecting whether or not to set the normal mode may be performed. It should be noted that such control may be performed only when the premier vibration mode is set. Further, two modes, a normal mode and a premier up mode, may be selectable, and the premier vibration mode may not be selectable. In this case, the premier vibration mode may be set after the end of the time saving state via the jackpot. Then, the setting mode is selected, and as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the fluctuation in the time saving state via the jackpot is started. After the end of the big hit game state, if it is a so-called consecutive villa state, the consecutive villa state will continue, and if not, the consecutive villa state will be started. In this way, since the player can select the setting mode at the timing of switching the game state, the effect in the time-saving state can be performed according to the player's preference, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification example)
The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. The processing content and determination ratio of the flowchart shown in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, and the determination method of various effects are examples, and the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and are shown in the above-described embodiment. It may be arbitrary as long as the effect can be appropriately performed. Further, the effect example shown in the above embodiment is an example, and can be appropriately changed as long as the same effect can be achieved. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above-described embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing.

In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which a setting mode indicating the content of the variable display being executed can be selected, such as a normal mode, a premier vibration mode, a premier up mode, and a red up mode. This is just an example. For example, in addition to this, there may be a setting mode that indicates the contents of future variable display, such as a look-ahead advance notice mode in which the execution rate of the look-ahead effect is increased. In addition to the setting mode that indicates the content of the variable display during execution, a setting mode that indicates the content of the variable display in the future, such as a look-ahead advance notice mode, may be set in a superimposed manner. Specifically, from the menu screen, it suffices that the setting mode for the variable display in the future can be selected in addition to the setting mode for the variable display during execution by the operation of the player. In this case, even in the selection notification performed at each timing shown in the above embodiment, it is sufficient that the setting mode for the future variation display can be selected in addition to the setting mode for the variable display during execution. In addition to the setting mode for the variable display during execution, when the setting mode for the future variable display can be selected and the player selects the normal mode, the currently set and running mode is selected. Both the setting mode for the variable display and the setting mode for the future variable display may be reset and set to the normal mode. According to this, for example, when one player is changed to another player, the setting mode set by the previous player can be reset according to the preference of the player this time. It is possible to preferably perform selection notification. In addition to resetting by selecting the normal mode, a reset operation may be provided separately.

Further, in the above embodiment, the timing when the special condition is satisfied (013AKS016 in FIG. 17), the timing when the big hit is made (S134 in FIG. 17), and the timing when the big hit is made via the small hit (S451 in FIG. 21). An example is shown in which the ceiling counter that counts the number of fluctuations for controlling the ceiling time to be shortened (because of the establishment of a special condition) is cleared to 0 at such a timing, but in addition to this, the ceiling counter is cleared by clearing the RAM area. On the other hand, when the power supply cutoff signal is output and the power supply is turned off, the value of the ceiling counter may not be reset.

Further, when the premier vibration effect according to the above embodiment is executed and the stick controller 122 and the trigger button 125 are vibrating integrally, when the player operates the trigger button 125, the premier vibration effect is produced. The execution may be forcibly terminated. The predetermined period after the start of execution of the premier vibration effect may be a period during which forced termination is not possible, and the period after the predetermined period has elapsed may be defined as a forced termination possible period. The forced termination possible period is from timing T1 to timing. The period may be different depending on which timing of T6 the premier vibration effect is performed. As for the timing T5, which is the timing during the execution of the promotion suggestion effect, the promotion effect is subsequently performed and the player needs to operate the timing T5. Therefore, the premier vibration effect executed at the timing T5 is compulsory. There is no unfinishable period, and forced termination may be possible from the start of execution of the premier vibration effect.

In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the premier effect is executed when the variable display content is a hit, that is, when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, but for example, the variable display content is a hit. However, when the variable display result is a big hit, the rate at which the premier vibration effect is executed as a type of premier effect is higher than that of other types of premier effects, and when the variable display result is a small hit, the premier vibration effect is executed. The advantage of the variable display content may differ depending on the type of premier effect to be executed, such as a lower ratio than other types of premier effect (that is, in the case of a variable display content having a high advantage). May be easier to perform the premier vibration performance). On the contrary, in the case of the variable display content having a high degree of advantage, the execution rate of the premier vibration effect may be low, and the execution rate of the other type of premier effect may be high.

Further, in the above embodiment, in addition to after the end of the big hit game state, even when the variable display (variable display) of a predetermined number of times (the number of times the ceiling time is shortened) is performed in the low probability state, it may be in the normal state. For example, an example of being controlled to a time saving state (controlled to a time saving state when a special condition is satisfied) is shown, but in addition to this, for example, a time saving symbol which is a predetermined effect symbol is stopped and displayed. As a result of this, assuming that the special condition is satisfied, the time may be controlled from the next fluctuation display. In this case, when the time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed, selective notification may be performed in the notification mode of pattern 1 as in FIG. 47 (F) in the above embodiment. Further, there may be a plurality of types of time saving symbols, and the number of times of variable display in which the time saving control is performed may differ depending on the type of the time saving symbol to be stopped and displayed. For example, the time saving control is continued until a hit is achieved. When the time-saving symbol of the type to be performed is stopped and displayed, a premier effect such as a premier vibration effect may be executed during the variable display in which the time-saving symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), an example in which the premier vibration effect is executed at a high rate in the fluctuation display during the remaining hold period is shown. For example, when the remaining hold period is entered, that is, at the end of the time saving state, if there is a hit hold in the stored hold information, the premier vibration effect may be executed. According to this, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the player's expectation that the time saving state will end.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the special condition is satisfied, 100 is set in the total time reduction counter in 013AKS015 in FIG. 17, and the period in which the variation is displayed 100 times is set as the control period in the ceiling time reduction state. An example of setting is shown, but this is an example. For example, when a special condition is satisfied, a period for controlling the ceiling time reduction state may be determined by lottery. Further, for example, it may be controlled to the ceiling time reduction state until it hits, and when it is controlled to such a type of ceiling time reduction state, the premier vibration effect is executed when the special condition is satisfied. You may.

Further, it may be possible to execute a deferred suggestion effect that suggests that the value of the ceiling counter is not cleared. For example, the ceiling counter can display a character (mini character) that is not displayed in the notice effect for the variation display result as a deferred suggestion effect only in a predetermined period from when the power is turned on until the variation display is performed 100 times. It may be suggested that the value is not cleared. In this case, in the 100 fluctuation display, the higher the number of times the mini character appears, the higher the expectation of deferment (the rate at which the value of the ceiling counter is not cleared) may be higher. Further, when a specific mini character appears, the deferred expectation (the rate at which the value of the ceiling counter is not cleared) may be increased.

In addition, in the effect when the SP reach is lost during the period from when the power is turned on to the first hit, or in the effect of displaying the eye-catching image, the effect image or the eye-catching image when the SP reach is off is a specific mode. It may be possible to carry out a deferred suggestion effect.

Further, in the fluctuation display that is performed for the first time after the power is turned on, the accessory for the effect provided in the game area is specifically operated, the trigger button 125 is vibrated, and the trigger button such as the so-called button guckon is used. A deferred suggestion effect may be performed by operating the 125 for a moment. In this case, it may be notified that the deferment is confirmed by the operation, or it may be notified that the degree of expectation of the deferment is high. In addition, for example, in a gaming machine capable of performing a stage transition effect, if the transition stage is a specific stage in the first variable display performed after the power is turned on, the deferment suggestion effect is high. May be done.

Further, if the effect symbols at the time of deviation from the normal reach are a specific combination, a deferred suggestion effect such that the expectation of deferment is high may be performed. Further, for example, a predetermined light emitting body (game frame lamp 013AK555, etc.) emits light every 100 times of variable display, and a specific effect is performed in a specific cycle, so that the expectation of deferment is high. Such a deferred suggestion effect may be performed. In this case, deferment may be suggested when a predetermined light emitting body emits light with a specific light emitting color different from the normal time. It should be noted that the specific effect does not have to be performed every 100 times of variable display, and may be performed, for example, at the time of a small hit.

Further, for example, in a gaming machine provided with a dedicated mode that can be transitioned only for a predetermined period after the power is turned on, the expectation of deferment is high when the number of transitions to the dedicated mode exceeds a specific number of times. Suggestive effects may be performed. Furthermore, when an effect with a higher expectation than other effects is performed in a normal state (excluding the remaining hold period), and the fluctuation display result is out of order, the expectation of deferment is high. A deferred suggestion effect may be performed.

In addition, in a gaming machine that can execute a point acquisition effect that can acquire points and obtain benefits, a deferred suggestion effect that the ratio of the number of points that can be acquired differs depending on whether the expectation of deferment is high or not. May be done.

In addition, even if a deferred suggestion effect is performed such that if the transition rate to a specific stage is high in the normal state (excluding the remaining hold period), the expectation of deferment is high in the gaming machine that can execute the effect of shifting the stage. good. In addition, a deferred suggestion effect may be performed such that the expectation of deferment is high when the mode is different from the usual one at a specific stage. Furthermore, among the advance notice effects performed in the normal state (excluding the remaining hold period), a deferred suggestion effect is performed in which the expectation of deferment is high if the line is a specific line in the line notice in which the line is displayed. You may. It should be noted that the dialogue notice may be given by, for example, a button operation by the player.

Further, in the SP reach performed in the normal state (except during the remaining hold period), the deferment suggestion effect that the expectation of deferment is high when the game frame lamp 013AK555 emits light in a specific emission pattern may be performed. In addition, a deferred suggestion effect may be performed in which the expectation of deferment is high if the effect at the time of SP reach development is a specific mode. Further, a deferred suggestion effect may be performed such that the expectation of deferment is high when the SP reach of a specific type is developed.

The present invention includes the following feature parts such as the feature part 013AK, the feature part 014AK, the feature part 019AK, and the feature part 020AK.

(Explanation of means related to feature unit 013AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 013AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, a trigger sensor 121) and
A promotion effect executing means (for example, a promotion effect and a promotion suggestion effect) capable of performing a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player and a promotion suggestion effect that suggests that the promotion effect is executed before the execution of the promotion effect. CPU 101 for production control that can execute) and
When the movement of the player is detected during the execution of the promotion effect, the notification effect execution means (for example, a so-called determined effect can be executed) that can execute the notification effect to notify whether or not the player is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU 101 for production control, etc.) and
The premier vibration effect can be executed at the timing of the special notification effect execution means (for example, timing T1 to timing T6) capable of executing the special notification effect for notifying that the notification effect is controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of timings before the execution of the notification effect. CPU 101 for production control, etc.) and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. A means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that can be set in a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode) is provided, and the special notification effect is executed after the execution of the promotion suggestion effect is started. At least a special timing within the special period until the promotion effect is executed and a predetermined timing different from the special timing are included (for example, the timing T5 and other timings are included).
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). Percentage etc.),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. (Decision rate at timing T5 shown in 36, etc.),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution rate at the special timing, which is an effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution rate of the special notification effect. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
As the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means can execute a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first promotion effect (for example, aspect 1). It is possible to carry out the promotion effect of the above and the promotion effect of the second aspect, etc.),
The promotion suggestion is performed in the case of executing the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the first promotion effect is executed and in the case of executing the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the second promotion effect is executed. The period from the execution of the effect to the execution of the special notification effect is different (for example, at the timing T5, the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the stick controller 122 is better than the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125. Is late timing, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be executed at an appropriate timing according to the type of the promotion effect.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 capable of executing an opening effect) that can execute a specific effect when the variable display is started.
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes a specific timing after a lapse of a specific period from the start of execution of the specific effect (for example, including timing T2).
The predetermined timing is a timing different from the special timing and the specific timing (for example, a timing other than the timing T5 and the timing T2).
When controlled to the second effect state, the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the specific timing is higher than the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing (for example, the determination rate shown in FIG. 36). Determine the execution timing of the premier vibration production according to),
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According to such a configuration, even when the execution ratio of the special notification effect is changed to a high effect state, the execution rate is not uniformly increased, but the execution at the timing when the special notification effect can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The specific timing is the timing at which the specific effect ends (for example, the timing T2 is synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect).
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According to such a configuration, even when the execution ratio of the special notification effect is changed to a high effect state, the execution rate is not uniformly increased, but the execution at the timing when the special notification effect can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
Further equipped with a variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, an effect control CPU 101 for displaying variable effects of an effect symbol).
It is possible to execute a predetermined reach effect in response to the identification information in the variable display becoming a specific mode (for example, it is possible to develop into SP reach and execute the reach effect of SP reach).
The predetermined timing is the timing at which the reach effect is started (for example, timing T4).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by paying attention to the start timing of the reach production.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The special notification effect executing means can execute the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect, which is more recognized by the player than the first special notification effect (as the special notification effect). For example, it is possible to execute the premier vibration production and the premier production of premier production B),
The first special notification effect is executed at a higher rate when it is controlled to the second effect state than when it is controlled to the first effect state, and the second special notification effect is performed. The ratio of execution is the same between the case where the first effect state is controlled and the case where the second effect state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the premier vibration effect is used. The execution rate is high when the premier vibration mode is set, and the decision rate is common to all setting modes for premier production B),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the execution ratio can be suitably changed according to the type of the special notification effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
Further equipped with a sound output means (for example, a speaker 27) capable of outputting sound,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect, which is more recognized by the player than the first special notification effect (as the special notification effect). For example, it is possible to execute the premier vibration production and the premier production of premier production B),
The first special notification effect does not include an effect of outputting sound from the sound output means (for example, a premier vibration effect is an effect of vibrating in accordance with a melody sound output as a part of an effect being executed. No sound is output from the speaker 27, etc.),
The second special notification effect includes an effect of outputting sound from the sound output means (for example, in the premier effect B, a plurality of characters 013AK90 singing a song notifying that a hit is displayed on the effect display device 9. At the same time, the hit music is output from the speaker 27),
It is possible to limit the execution of the first special notification effect after the second special notification effect is executed during one variable display (for example, the premier effect B and the premier vibration effect are executed in combination). In some cases, the premier vibration effect is performed first),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the first special notification effect due to the execution of the first special notification effect after the execution of the second special notification effect, resulting in a decrease in the entertainment interest of the game. Can be prevented.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
As the execution pattern of the special notification effect, the first pattern for executing the special notification effect corresponding to the start timing of another effect different from the special notification effect, and the above-mentioned not corresponding to the start timing of the other effect. A second pattern for executing a special notification effect is included (for example, timings T1 to T6 are included).
When controlled to the second effect state, the special notification effect of the first pattern is executed at a higher rate than when controlled to the first effect state, and the special notification effect of the second pattern is performed. It is executed at a lower rate than when it is controlled to the first effect state (for example, the premier vibration effect executed in the premier vibration mode is at the time of SP reach development or fluctuation start than in the normal mode. Etc., the ratio of execution at the start timing of the production is high),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed and the game entertainment can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
Further equipped with a variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 for displaying variable display of a special symbol).
When the special notification effect execution means is controlled to the first effect state, the special notification effect can be executed at a plurality of timings during variable display, and when the special notification effect is controlled to the second effect state, the special notification effect is executed. The special notification effect can be executed at a special timing not included in a plurality of timings (for example, the execution timing of the timing T6 can be determined only in the premier vibration mode among the timings T1 to T6).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a special feeling in the second effect state, and it is possible to promote control to the second effect state and improve the hobby of the game.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer that stores information related to variable display for which a start condition has not yet been satisfied).
When a new hold storage is generated during the execution of the variable display, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold memory starts (for example, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timing T1). Such),
When a new hold storage is generated while the variable display is not executed, the execution of the special notification effect at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage starts is restricted (for example, it varies in a situation where the number of holds is small). (Prohibiting premier vibration production at the start timing, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special notification from being lowered due to the sudden execution of the special notification effect.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above.
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer that stores information related to variable display for which a start condition has not yet been satisfied).
When a new hold storage is generated in a state where the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined number or more, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage starts. For example, when the number of holdings at the time of winning is 2 or more, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation),
When a new hold storage occurs in a state where the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is less than a predetermined number, the execution of the special notification effect at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage starts is restricted (). For example, if the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the premier vibration effect is not executed at timing T1),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special notification from being lowered due to the sudden execution of the special notification effect.

(12) In the gaming machine described in (11) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a first timing, which is the timing at which the variable display starts, and a second timing different from the first timing (for example, the timing of the timing T1). Other timings T2 to T6 timings, etc.),
When a new hold storage occurs in a state where the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is less than a predetermined number, the special notification effect is executed at the first timing during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage. While limiting the execution of the special notification effect at the second timing (for example, the execution of the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 is restricted, but the execution of the premier vibration effect at other timings is not restricted). ,
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special notification effect from being excessively restricted and to secure the execution frequency of the special notification effect.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12) above.
The advantageous state control means (for example, until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times) that can control the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. A game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled by the first special figure jackpot A that can continue the special state and the first special figure jackpot C that can continue the special state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed three times. etc,
A gaming state control means (for example, a normal state) that can be controlled into a first state and a second state having a higher probability of being controlled by the advantageous state than the first state, which is a gaming state different from the advantageous state. And a game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled to a special state),
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-). As shown in 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit with the highest advantage).
The gaming state control means includes any of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state when the game state control means is controlled to the advantageous state in a predetermined period after being controlled from the second state to the first state. Even when it is controlled to the advantageous state of, it is controlled to the second state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, by hitting during the remaining hold period, it is controlled to the time saving state again, so-called consecutive villas. The period will continue, etc.),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period, it is common to any of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The special notification effect can be executed at a rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), changes in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and the common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(14) In the gaming machine described in (13) above,
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer that stores information related to variable display for which a start condition has not yet been satisfied).
The predetermined period is a period until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the storage means when controlled from the second state to the first state ends (for example, a time saving state via a jackpot). Or, it is the period from the end of the ceiling time reduction state to the end of the variable display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure 2 stored during the time reduction state via the jackpot or the ceiling time reduction state),.
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(15) In the gaming machine described in (13) above,
In the predetermined period, it is possible to execute a special suggestion effect suggesting that the second state is controlled again (for example, a pullback effect can be executed).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player regarding the pulling back to the second state, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (13) above,
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period, the special notification effect is always executed when the special notification effect is controlled to the second effect state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-3)). As shown in, in the case of the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot (the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot), if the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, any variable display content. Even if it hits, the premier vibration production is always executed),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling about pulling back by the special notification effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(17) In the gaming machine described in (12) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect, which is more recognized by the player than the first special notification effect (as the special notification effect). For example, it is possible to execute the premier vibration production and the premier production of premier production B),
The first special notification effect is executed in a mode in which a player who is playing the gaming machine has a high degree of recognition, while a mode in which a player different from the player has a low recognition level (for example, a premiere). The vibration effect is a production that can be recognized by a player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1, but is difficult to be recognized by other players who are not playing the pachinko gaming machine 1. There, etc.),
The second special notification effect is executed in a manner in which the player during the game and a player different from the player have a high degree of recognition (for example, the premier effect A and the premier effect B use the pachinko gaming machine 1). Even players who are not playing can recognize that the premier production has been executed),
The special notification effect executing means executes the first special notification effect at a higher rate than the period other than the predetermined period in the first state during the predetermined period, and the period other than the predetermined period in the first state. When the second special notification effect is executed at a lower rate (for example, when there is a variation in the remaining hold (FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4)), when it is not (FIG. 34 (B)). -1) and FIG. 34 (B-2)), the premier vibration effect is executed at a higher rate, and the premier effect A is executed at a lower rate (the same applies to the premier effect B), etc.
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling about pulling back by the special notification effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Explanation of means related to feature unit 014AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 014AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The advantageous state control means (for example, until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times) that can control the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. A game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled by the first special figure jackpot A that can continue the special state and the first special figure jackpot C that can continue the special state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed three times. etc,
A gaming state control means (for example, a normal state) that can be controlled into a first state and a second state having a higher probability of being controlled by the advantageous state than the first state, which is a gaming state different from the advantageous state. And a game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled to a special state),
It is provided with a special notification effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 capable of executing a premier vibration effect) capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state.
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-). As shown in 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit with the highest advantage).
The gaming state control means includes any of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state when the game state control means is controlled to the advantageous state in a predetermined period after being controlled from the second state to the first state. Even when it is controlled to the advantageous state of, it is controlled to the second state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, by hitting during the remaining hold period, it is controlled to the time saving state again, so-called consecutive villas. The period will continue, etc.),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period, it is common to any of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The special notification effect can be executed at a rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), changes in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and the common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Is assigned, etc.),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer that stores information related to variable display for which a start condition has not yet been satisfied).
The predetermined period is a period until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the storage means when controlled from the second state to the first state ends (for example, a time saving state via a jackpot). Or, it is the period from the end of the ceiling time reduction state to the end of the variable display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure 2 stored during the time reduction state via the jackpot or the ceiling time reduction state),.
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the predetermined period, it is possible to execute a special suggestion effect suggesting that the second state is controlled again (for example, a pullback effect can be executed).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player regarding the pulling back to the second state, and it is possible to improve the effect of the effect.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period, the special notification effect is always executed when the special notification effect is controlled to the second effect state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-3)). As shown in, in the case of the fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot (the fluctuation of the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot), if the setting mode is the premier vibration mode, any variable display content. Even if it hits, the premier vibration production is always executed),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling about pulling back by the special notification effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect, which is more recognized by the player than the first special notification effect (as the special notification effect). For example, it is possible to execute the premier vibration production and the premier production of premier production B),
The first special notification effect is executed in a mode in which a player who is playing the gaming machine has a high degree of recognition, while a mode in which a player different from the player has a low recognition level (for example, a premiere). The vibration effect is a production that can be recognized by a player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1, but is difficult to be recognized by other players who are not playing the pachinko gaming machine 1. There, etc.),
The second special notification effect is executed in a manner in which the player during the game and a player different from the player have a high degree of recognition (for example, the premier effect A and the premier effect B use the pachinko gaming machine 1). Even players who are not playing can recognize that the premier production has been executed),
The special notification effect executing means executes the first special notification effect at a higher rate than the period other than the predetermined period in the first state during the predetermined period, and the period other than the predetermined period in the first state. When the second special notification effect is executed at a lower rate (for example, when there is a variation in the remaining hold (FIG. 34 (B-3) and FIG. 35 (B-4)), when it is not (FIG. 34 (B)). -1) and FIG. 34 (B-2)), the premier vibration effect is executed at a higher rate, and the premier effect A is executed at a lower rate (the same applies to the premier effect B), etc.
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling about pulling back by the special notification effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, a trigger sensor 121) and
A promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player, a promotion suggestion effect that suggests that the promotion effect is executed before the promotion effect is executed, and a promotion effect execution means (for example, a promotion effect and a promotion suggestion effect) that can be executed. CPU 101 for production control that can execute) and
When the movement of the player is detected during the execution of the promotion effect, the notification effect execution means (for example, a so-called determined effect can be executed) that can execute the notification effect to notify whether or not the player is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU 101 for production control, etc.) and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. Further equipped with means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode).
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings before the execution of the notification effect (for example, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timings T1 to T6).
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes at least a special timing within a special period from the start of execution of the promotion suggestion effect to the execution of the promotion effect, and a predetermined timing different from the special timing. (For example, it includes timing T5 and other timings),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). Percentage etc.),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. (Decision rate at timing T5 shown in 36, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution rate at the special timing, which is an effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution rate of the special notification effect. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
As the promotion effect, the promotion effect executing means can execute a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first promotion effect (for example, aspect 1). It is possible to carry out the promotion effect of the above and the promotion effect of the second aspect, etc.),
The promotion suggestion is performed in the case of executing the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the first promotion effect is executed and in the case of executing the promotion suggestion effect suggesting that the second promotion effect is executed. The period from the execution of the effect to the execution of the special notification effect is different (for example, at the timing T5, the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the stick controller 122 is better than the promotion suggestion effect for assembling the trigger button 125. Is late timing, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be executed at an appropriate timing according to the type of the promotion effect.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (6) or (7) above,
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 capable of executing an opening effect) that can execute a specific effect when the variable display is started.
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes a specific timing after a lapse of a specific period from the start of execution of the specific effect (for example, including timing T2).
The predetermined timing is a timing different from the special timing and the specific timing (for example, a timing other than the timing T5 and the timing T2).
When controlled to the second effect state, the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the specific timing is higher than the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing (for example, the determination rate shown in FIG. 36). Determine the execution timing of the premier vibration production according to),
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According to such a configuration, even when the execution ratio of the special notification effect is changed to a high effect state, the execution rate is not uniformly increased, but the execution at the timing when the special notification effect can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(9) In the gaming machine described in (8) above,
The specific timing is the timing at which the specific effect ends (for example, the timing T2 is synchronized with the end timing of the opening effect).
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According to such a configuration, even when the execution ratio of the special notification effect is changed to a high effect state, the execution rate is not uniformly increased, but the execution at the timing when the special notification effect can be effectively executed. By increasing the ratio, it is possible to effectively execute the special notification effect.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (9) above.
Further equipped with a variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, an effect control CPU 101 for displaying variable effects of an effect symbol).
It is possible to execute a predetermined reach effect in response to the identification information in the variable display becoming a specific mode (for example, it is possible to develop into SP reach and execute the reach effect of SP reach).
The predetermined timing is the timing at which the reach effect is started (for example, timing T4).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by paying attention to the start timing of the reach production.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (10) above.
The special notification effect executing means can execute the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect, which is more recognized by the player than the first special notification effect (as the special notification effect). For example, it is possible to execute the premier vibration production and the premier production of premier production B),
The first special notification effect is executed at a higher rate when it is controlled to the second effect state than when it is controlled to the first effect state, and the second special notification effect is performed. The ratio of execution is the same between the case where the first effect state is controlled and the case where the second effect state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the premier vibration effect is used. The execution rate is high when the premier vibration mode is set, and the decision rate is common to all setting modes for premier production B),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the execution ratio can be suitably changed according to the type of the special notification effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (11) above.
Further equipped with a sound output means (for example, a speaker 27) capable of outputting sound,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the first special notification effect and the second special notification effect, which is more recognized by the player than the first special notification effect (as the special notification effect). For example, it is possible to execute the premier vibration production and the premier production of premier production B),
The first special notification effect does not include an effect of outputting sound from the sound output means (for example, a premier vibration effect is an effect of vibrating in accordance with a melody sound output as a part of an effect being executed. No sound is output from the speaker 27, etc.),
The second special notification effect includes an effect of outputting sound from the sound output means (for example, in the premier effect B, a plurality of characters 013AK90 singing a song notifying that a hit is displayed on the effect display device 9. At the same time, the hit music is output from the speaker 27),
It is possible to limit the execution of the first special notification effect after the second special notification effect is executed during one variable display (for example, the premier effect B and the premier vibration effect are executed in combination). In some cases, the premier vibration effect is performed first),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the first special notification effect due to the execution of the first special notification effect after the execution of the second special notification effect, and the deterioration of the entertainment interest of the game can be prevented. Can be prevented.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (12) above.
As the execution pattern of the special notification effect, the first pattern for executing the special notification effect corresponding to the start timing of another effect different from the special notification effect, and the above-mentioned not corresponding to the start timing of the other effect. A second pattern for executing a special notification effect is included (for example, timings T1 to T6 are included).
When controlled to the second effect state, the special notification effect of the first pattern is executed at a higher rate than when controlled to the first effect state, and the special notification effect of the second pattern is performed. It is executed at a lower rate than when it is controlled to the first effect state (for example, the premier vibration effect executed in the premier vibration mode is at the time of SP reach development or fluctuation start than in the normal mode. Etc., the ratio of execution at the start timing of the production is high),
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According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed and the game entertainment can be improved.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (13) above.
Further equipped with a variable display means capable of executing variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 for displaying variable display of a special symbol).
When the special notification effect execution means is controlled to the first effect state, the special notification effect can be executed at a plurality of timings during variable display, and when the special notification effect is controlled to the second effect state, the special notification effect is executed. The special notification effect can be executed at a special timing not included in a plurality of timings (for example, the execution timing of the timing T6 can be determined only in the premier vibration mode among the timings T1 to T6).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a special feeling in the second effect state, and to promote control to the second effect state to improve the game entertainment.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (14) above.
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer that stores information related to variable display for which a start condition has not yet been satisfied).
When a new hold storage is generated during the execution of the variable display, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold memory starts (for example, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timing T1). Such),
When a new hold storage is generated while the variable display is not executed, the execution of the special notification effect at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage starts is restricted (for example, it varies in a situation where the number of holds is small). (Prohibiting premier vibration production at the start timing, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special notification from being lowered due to the sudden execution of the special notification effect.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (15) above.
A variable display means that can execute variable display of identification information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that displays variable display of a special symbol) and
Further equipped with a storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage (for example, a first hold storage buffer or a second hold storage buffer that stores information related to variable display for which a start condition has not yet been satisfied).
When a new hold storage is generated in a state where the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined number or more, the special notification effect can be executed at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage starts. For example, when the number of holdings at the time of winning is 2 or more, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timing T1 which is the timing at the start of the fluctuation),
When a new hold storage occurs in a state where the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is less than a predetermined number, the execution of the special notification effect at the timing when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage starts is restricted (). For example, if the number of holdings at the time of winning is less than 2, the premier vibration effect is not executed at timing T1),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special notification from being lowered due to the sudden execution of the special notification effect.

(17) In the gaming machine according to (16) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a first timing, which is the timing at which the variable display starts, and a second timing different from the first timing (for example, the timing of the timing T1). Other timings T2 to T6 timings, etc.),
When a new hold storage occurs in a state where the number of hold memories stored in the hold storage means is less than a predetermined number, the special notification effect is executed at the first timing during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage. While limiting the execution of the special notification effect at the second timing (for example, the execution of the premier vibration effect at the timing T1 is restricted, but the execution of the premier vibration effect at other timings is not restricted). ,
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special notification effect from being excessively restricted and to secure the execution frequency of the special notification effect.

(Explanation of means related to feature unit 019AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 019AK is
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game state control means that can control a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that can control a special state (time saving state)).
A special notification effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 capable of executing a premier vibration effect) capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state, and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode) are provided.
The game state control means can control the special state based on the special number of times the variable display is executed and the special condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined number of times in the low probability state (ceiling time reduction number)). When variable display (variable display) is performed, it is controlled to a shorter time state in the normal state),
The effect state control means can continuously control the second effect state in the special state when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled when the second effect state is controlled. (For example, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the setting mode set before the special condition is satisfied continues as it is).
The special notification effect executing means has a different ratio between before the special condition is satisfied when controlled by the second effect state and after the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state. The special notification effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), during the ceiling time reduction, the premier vibration effect is achieved as compared with the case other than the case other than the ceiling time reduction. The percentage of decisions is high),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The gaming state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, it is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state).
When the control is performed in the second effect state, when the control of the special state after the end of the advantageous state is started, the game is controlled to the first effect state and which effect state is controlled. It is possible to execute a selection effect that allows the user to select (for example, when the round game in the big hit game state is completed, the setting mode becomes the normal mode by the process of 013AKS076 in FIG. 38, and as shown in FIG. 50 (B). As selectable setting modes, selection notification is performed to display three modes, normal mode, premier vibration mode, and premier up mode.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player can select the effect state at the timing of switching the game state, so that the effect in the special state can be performed according to the player's preference, and the game entertainment can be improved. Can be done.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The effect state control means is
It is possible to control the first effect state, the third effect state different from the second effect state, and the fourth effect state different from the third effect state (for example, normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up). Mode, can be set to red up mode setting mode, etc.),
Based on the player's selection operation in the normal state, it is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state, and the third effect state (for example, the normal mode and the premier vibration mode by the selection notification of the pattern 1). , Can be set to any setting mode of red up mode, etc.),
Based on the player's selection operation in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state, and the fourth effect state (for example, pattern 2). It can be set to one of the normal mode, premier vibration mode, and premier up mode by the selection notification),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the effect states that can be selected differ depending on the game state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
While the special notification effect can be executed at a common execution rate between the case of being controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition and the case of being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. The timing at which the special notification effect can be executed differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premier vibration effect differs depending on whether the time is shortened via the jackpot or the ceiling time is shortened. Different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a rate different from that before the special condition is satisfied in a special period after the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state (for example,). During the ceiling time reduction, the percentage determined for the premier vibration production is higher than when it is not during the ceiling time reduction),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (6) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings (for example, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timings T1 to T6).
The timing at which the special notification effect is executed is determined at a different ratio between the special period in which the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state and the period before the special condition is satisfied (for example, the ceiling). The determination ratio of the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is different between the state before rushing into the time reduction and the state after rushing into the ceiling time reduction),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the premier vibration effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The advantageous state control means (for example, until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times) that can control the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. A game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled by the first special figure jackpot A that can continue the special state and the first special figure jackpot C that can continue the special state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed three times. Etc.)
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-). As shown in 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit with the highest advantage).
The gaming state control means is controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and then, when controlled from the special state to the normal state, a specific period after being controlled to the normal state. When it is controlled to the advantageous state, it is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, regardless of which of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is controlled. (For example, by hitting during the remaining hold period, the time is controlled again to shorten the time, and the so-called consecutive villa period continues, etc.).
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the specific period, it is common to any of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The special notification effect can be executed at a rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), changes in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and the common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above.
The advantageous state control means (for example, until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times) that can control the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. A game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled by the first special figure jackpot A that can continue the special state and the first special figure jackpot C that can continue the special state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed three times. Etc.)
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-). As shown in 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit with the highest advantage).
When the gaming state control means is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state and then controlled from the special state to the normal state, the advantageous state is controlled in a predetermined period after being controlled to the normal state. When controlled to, regardless of which of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is controlled, the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the remaining). By hitting during the hold period, it will be controlled again to a shorter time state, and the so-called consecutive villa period will continue, etc.),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period, it is common to any of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The special notification effect can be executed at a rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), changes in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and the common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above.
The special notification effect executing means changes from the special state after the end of the advantageous state to the normal state rather than a specific period after being controlled from the special state based on the establishment of the special condition to the normal state. The special notification effect can be executed at a higher rate during a predetermined period after being controlled (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), the time saving end via the jackpot is completed. The fluctuation corresponding to the later special figure 2 (change in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot) is larger than the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction (change in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction). The rate at which premier vibration effects are performed is high),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution pattern of the special notification effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above.
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state).
It is possible to execute a selection notification for selecting whether or not to control the first effect state based on the fact that a predetermined condition different from the selection operation of the player is satisfied when the control is performed in the second effect state. Selection notification execution means (for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving a customer waiting demo designation command, or a detection signal by a touch sensor provided inside the ball striking operation handle 5 is detected for a predetermined period. It is further equipped with a production control CPU 101, etc. that can execute selection notification when it is not done.
The selective notification executing means can execute the selective notification in the normal state, the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and the special state after the special condition is satisfied (for example,). Selection notification can be executed at the timing controlled by the ceiling time saving state, the timing controlled by the time saving state via the jackpot, the timing when the player's operation is performed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player can suitably select whether or not to control from the second effect state to the first effect state by the selection notification.

(12) In the gaming machine described in (11) above,
The effect state control means can be controlled to a special effect state different from the first effect state and the second effect state (for example, it can be set to a setting mode indicating the contents of future variation display such as a look-ahead advance notice mode). Etc.),
The special effect state is an effect state that can be controlled at least overlapping with the second effect state (for example, a future variation display such as a look-ahead advance notice mode in addition to a setting mode indicating the content of the variation display being executed. It is possible to set the setting mode that shows the contents of
When the selection notification is executed in a situation controlled by the second effect state and the third effect state, when the player selects to control the first effect state, the second effect state is used. Controlling from the effect state and the third effect state to the first effect state (for example, when the player selects the normal mode, the currently set setting mode for the currently running variation display and future variations Reset both display settings mode to normal mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when the player is changed from one player to another, the production state set by the previous player is reset according to the preference of the player this time. And the selection notification can be suitably performed.

(13) In the gaming machine described in (11) above,
The selective notification execution means is
In the normal state and the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, the selection notification can be executed in the first aspect (for example, during the ceiling time reduction or in the normal state, the selection notification of pattern 1 is executed. It is possible, etc.),
In the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the selection notification can be executed in a second aspect different from the first aspect (for example, in the case of a time saving state via a big hit, the selection notification of the pattern 2). Is feasible, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform selection notification in an appropriate pattern according to the situation, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, a trigger sensor 121) and
A promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player, a promotion suggestion effect that suggests that the promotion effect is executed before the promotion effect is executed, and a promotion effect execution means (for example, a promotion effect and a promotion suggestion effect) that can be executed. CPU 101 for production control that can execute) and
When the movement of the player is detected during the execution of the promotion effect, the notification effect execution means (for example, a so-called determined effect can be executed) that can execute the notification effect to notify whether or not the player is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU 101 for production control, etc.) and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. Further equipped with means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode).
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of timings before the execution of the notification effect (for example, premier vibration at the timings T1 to T6). It is possible to perform production, etc.),
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes at least a special timing within a special period from the start of execution of the promotion suggestion effect to the execution of the promotion effect, and a predetermined timing different from the special timing. (For example, it includes timing T5 and other timings),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). Percentage etc.),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. (Decision rate at timing T5 shown in 36, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution rate at the special timing, which is an effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution rate of the special notification effect. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(Explanation of means related to feature unit 020AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 020AK is
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game state control means that can control a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 that can control a special state (time saving state)).
A special notification effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 capable of executing a premier vibration effect) capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state, and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. Means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set in a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode) and
It is possible to execute a selection notification for selecting whether or not to control the first effect state based on the fact that a predetermined condition different from the selection operation of the player is satisfied when the control is performed in the second effect state. Selection notification execution means (for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving a customer waiting demo designation command, or a detection signal by a touch sensor provided inside the ball striking operation handle 5 is detected for a predetermined period. It is equipped with a production control CPU 101, etc. that can execute selection notification when it is not performed.
The game state control means can control the special state based on at least the end of the advantageous state and the fact that the number of times the variable display is executed becomes a special number and the special condition is satisfied (for example, the jackpot game state). After the end, or when the variable display (variable display) of a predetermined number of times (ceiling time reduction number) is performed in the low accuracy state, it is controlled to the time reduction state in the normal state, etc.),
The selective notification executing means can execute the selective notification in the normal state, the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, and the special state after the special condition is satisfied (for example,). Selection notification can be executed at the timing controlled by the ceiling time saving state, the timing controlled by the time saving state via the jackpot, the timing when the player's operation is performed, etc.),
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the player can suitably select whether or not to control from the second effect state to the first effect state by the selection notification.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect state control means can be controlled to a special effect state different from the first effect state and the second effect state (for example, it can be set to a setting mode indicating the contents of future variation display such as a look-ahead advance notice mode). Etc.),
The special effect state is an effect state that can be controlled at least overlapping with the second effect state (for example, a future variation display such as a look-ahead advance notice mode in addition to a setting mode indicating the content of the variation display being executed. It is possible to set the setting mode that shows the contents of
When the selection notification is executed in a situation controlled by the second effect state and the third effect state, when the player selects to control the first effect state, the second effect state is used. Controlling from the effect state and the third effect state to the first effect state (for example, when the player selects the normal mode, the currently set setting mode for the currently running variation display and future variations Reset both display settings mode to normal mode, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, when the player is changed from one player to another, the production state set by the previous player is reset according to the preference of the player this time. And the selection notification can be suitably performed.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The selective notification execution means is
In the normal state and the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, the selection notification can be executed in the first aspect (for example, during the ceiling time reduction or in the normal state, the selection notification of pattern 1 is executed. It is possible, etc.),
In the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, the selection notification can be executed in a second aspect different from the first aspect (for example, in the case of a time saving state via a big hit, the selection notification of the pattern 2). Is feasible, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform selection notification in an appropriate pattern according to the situation, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The effect state control means can continuously control the second effect state in the special state when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled when the second effect state is controlled. (For example, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the setting mode set before the special condition is satisfied continues as it is).
The special notification effect executing means has a different ratio between before the special condition is satisfied when controlled by the second effect state and after the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state. The special notification effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-1) and 34 (B-2), during the ceiling time reduction, the premier vibration effect is achieved as compared with the case other than the case other than the ceiling time reduction. The percentage of decisions is high),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
The gaming state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, it is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (4) or (5) above,
The game state control means can be controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, is controlled to a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state).
When the control is performed in the second effect state, when the control of the special state after the end of the advantageous state is started, the game is controlled to the first effect state and which effect state is controlled. It is possible to execute a selection effect that allows the user to select (for example, when the round game in the big hit game state is completed, the setting mode becomes the normal mode by the process of 013AKS076 in FIG. 38, and as shown in FIG. 50 (B). As selectable setting modes, selection notification is performed to display three modes, normal mode, premier vibration mode, and premier up mode.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player can select the effect state at the timing of switching the game state, so that the effect in the special state can be performed according to the player's preference, and the game entertainment can be improved. Can be done.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6) above.
The effect state control means is
It is possible to control the first effect state, the third effect state different from the second effect state, and the fourth effect state different from the third effect state (for example, normal mode, premier vibration mode, premier up). Mode, can be set to red up mode setting mode, etc.),
Based on the player's selection operation in the normal state, it is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state, and the third effect state (for example, the normal mode and the premier vibration mode by the selection notification of the pattern 1). , Can be set to any setting mode of red up mode, etc.),
Based on the player's selection operation in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control at least the first effect state, the second effect state, and the fourth effect state (for example, pattern 2). It can be set to one of the normal mode, premier vibration mode, and premier up mode by the selection notification),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the effect states that can be selected differ depending on the game state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (7) above.
While the special notification effect can be executed at a common execution rate between the case of being controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition and the case of being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. The timing at which the special notification effect can be executed differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the premier vibration effect differs depending on whether the time is shortened via the jackpot or the ceiling time is shortened. Different, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (8) above.
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a rate different from that before the special condition is satisfied in a special period after the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state (for example,). During the ceiling time reduction, the percentage determined for the premier vibration production is higher than when it is not during the ceiling time reduction),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the special notification effect is different before and after the special condition is satisfied, the special notification effect can be effectively executed and the game entertainment can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine described in (9) above,
The special notification effect executing means can execute the special notification effect at a plurality of timings (for example, the premier vibration effect can be executed at the timings T1 to T6).
The timing at which the special notification effect is executed is determined at a different ratio between the special period in which the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state and the period before the special condition is satisfied (for example, the ceiling). The determination ratio of the execution timing of the premier vibration effect is different between the state before rushing into the time reduction and the state after rushing into the ceiling time reduction),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the premier vibration effect can be appropriately executed according to the situation, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (10) above.
The advantageous state control means (for example, until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times) that can control the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. A game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled by the first special figure jackpot A that can continue the special state and the first special figure jackpot C that can continue the special state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed three times. Etc.)
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-). As shown in 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit with the highest advantage).
When the gaming state control means is controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition and then controlled from the special state to the normal state, the specific period after being controlled to the normal state. When it is controlled to the advantageous state, it is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, regardless of which of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is controlled. (For example, by hitting during the remaining hold period, the time is controlled again to shorten the time, and the so-called consecutive villa period continues, etc.).
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the specific period, it is common to any of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The special notification effect can be executed at a rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), changes in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and the common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Is assigned, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (11) above.
The advantageous state control means (for example, until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times) that can control the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state as the advantageous state. A game control microcomputer 560 that can be controlled by the first special figure jackpot A that can continue the special state and the first special figure jackpot C that can continue the special state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed three times. Etc.)
The special notification effect executing means executes the special notification effect at a higher rate when controlled to the second advantageous state than when controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 34 (B-). As shown in 1) and FIG. 34 (B-2), the determination ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to the first hit of the variable display content, that is, the hit with the highest advantage).
When the gaming state control means is controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state and then controlled from the special state to the normal state, the advantageous state is controlled in a predetermined period after being controlled to the normal state. When controlled to, regardless of which of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state is controlled, the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the remaining). By hitting during the hold period, it will be controlled again to a shorter time state, and the so-called consecutive villa period will continue, etc.),
When the special notification effect executing means is controlled to the advantageous state in the predetermined period, it is common to any of the advantageous states including the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The special notification effect can be executed at a rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), changes in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot and after the end of the ceiling time reduction. In the case of fluctuations in the remaining hold, the decision ratio for the premier vibration effect is assigned to any of the variable display contents from the first hit to the third hit, and the common decision ratio is assigned regardless of each variable display content. Is assigned, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the special feeling about the pullback when controlled from the second state to the first state and to improve the game entertainment.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (11) or (12) above,
The special notification effect executing means changes from the special state after the end of the advantageous state to the normal state rather than a specific period after being controlled from the special state based on the establishment of the special condition to the normal state. The special notification effect can be executed at a higher rate during a predetermined period after being controlled (for example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B-3) and 35 (B-4), the time saving end via the jackpot is completed. The fluctuation corresponding to the later special figure 2 (change in the remaining hold after the end of the time reduction via the jackpot) is larger than the change corresponding to the special figure 2 after the end of the ceiling time reduction (change in the remaining hold after the end of the ceiling time reduction). The rate at which premier vibration effects are performed is high),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the execution pattern of the special notification effect, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above.
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, a trigger sensor 121) and
A promotion effect executing means (for example, a promotion effect and a promotion suggestion effect) capable of performing a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player and a promotion suggestion effect that suggests that the promotion effect is executed before the execution of the promotion effect. CPU 101 for production control that can execute) and
When the movement of the player is detected during the execution of the promotion effect, the notification effect execution means (for example, a so-called determined effect can be executed) that can execute the notification effect to notify whether or not the player is controlled to the advantageous state. CPU 101 for production control, etc.) and
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. Further equipped with means (for example, a production control CPU 101 that can be set to a plurality of setting modes including a normal mode and a premier vibration mode).
The special notification effect execution means can execute the special notification effect for notifying that the control is controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of timings before the execution of the notification effect (for example, premier vibration at the timings T1 to T6). It is possible to perform production, etc.),
The execution timing of the special notification effect includes at least a special timing within a special period from the start of execution of the promotion suggestion effect to the execution of the promotion effect, and a predetermined timing different from the special timing. (For example, it includes timing T5 and other timings),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the predetermined timing by a predetermined rate (for example, determination at a timing other than timing T5). Percentage etc.),
When controlled from the first effect state to the second effect state, it is possible to increase the rate at which the special notification effect is executed at the special timing by a specific rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, FIG. (Decision rate at timing T5 shown in 36, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, the special notification effect can be effectively executed by increasing the execution rate at the special timing, which is an effective timing, instead of uniformly increasing the execution rate of the special notification effect. , It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A game state control means that can control a special state in which variable display is easier to execute than a normal state,
A special notification effect execution means capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state, and a special notification effect execution means.
The effect state control that can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state in which the special notification effect is more likely to be executed than the first effect state based on the player's selection operation. With means,
The game state control means can control the special state based on the fact that the number of times the variable display is executed becomes a special number and the special condition is satisfied.
The effect state control means can continuously control the second effect state in the special state when the special condition is satisfied and the special state is controlled when the second effect state is controlled. And
The special notification effect executing means has a different ratio between before the special condition is satisfied when controlled to the second effect state and after the special condition is satisfied and controlled to the special state. The special notification effect can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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