JP5113513B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having different rendering modes.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has been provided with a display device (display means) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. A game effect (a display effect related to symbol variation, also referred to as a symbol combination game) in which a symbol combination is derived by being varied is executed. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol variation game and finally stopped and displayed. The game effect is executed based on an effect pattern (also referred to as a variation pattern) that specifies at least the game effect time that is the base of the game effect, and the effect pattern is selected by the main control means that controls the entire pachinko machine. It is determined.

  That is, the main control means normally stores and manages a plurality of types of effect patterns individually corresponding to a plurality of types of game effects having different game effect times and effects contents. The control means determines any one effect pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination triggered by the establishment of the start condition (winning of the game ball at the start port). Then, when a control signal for designating the determined production pattern is input to the display control means (sub control means) for controlling the display contents on the display device, the determination is made based on the control of the display control means A game effect (symbol combination game) corresponding to the effect pattern is executed on the display device.

By the way, the jackpot has a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the probability of winning the jackpot from a low probability to a high probability as a gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and a probability variation state. There is a non-probable big hit that is not granted. In recent years, there is a pachinko machine that recognizes a big hit or miss from a symbol combination that is finally stopped and displayed, but does not recognize a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit (for example, Patent Document 1). .
JP 2007-98047 A

  When concealing (not recognizing) the probabilistic state in this way, it is recognized that the probabilistic state is concealed and different from the normal state, and in order to improve the interest of the player, the content of the performance is different from that in the normal state An effect mode in which a symbol variation game is played may be set.

  In this case, in the pachinko machine having the control configuration as described above, as a result of increasing the variation of the game effect according to the increase of the effect mode in order to realize various game effects, Since the types of effect patterns also increase, the storage capacity of the effect patterns stored and managed by the main control means inevitably increases. However, since the main control means stores and manages a large-capacity control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine, it is necessary to increase the storage capacity of the production pattern in response to an increase in the variation of the game production. Has its own limitations. Further, when the storage capacity of the production pattern increases, there is a problem that the control processing load of the main control means becomes excessive due to the increase in the capacity.

  On the other hand, when the production pattern is shared regardless of the production mode, the storage capacity of the production pattern and the control processing load are not increased. However, when a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern to be shared is played, even if the effect mode is different, the game effect with the same effect time is completed in a single symbol variation game, so the player feels uncomfortable. There was a problem of giving. These problems have become more prominent when a plurality of special modes (secret modes) are provided in order to increase variations in game effects.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to use a common variation pattern when multiple types of special modes that conceal the probability variation state are provided, while at the same time improving the interest of the game by executing different game effects and sharing the common It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a variation pattern from being used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control for executing various controls relating to game effects based on a control signal output by the main control means. Means, a manipulation operating means operated by a player, a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a symbol change game for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of winning of a game ball by the winning detection means In the gaming machine to which a big hit game is given when a predetermined big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the main control means is a game by the winning detection means. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for determination upon the detection of a winning of a ball, and a random number acquisition means for acquiring the random number for determination and the random number for determination of hit obtained by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game The jackpot determining means for comparing the determined jackpot determination value and determining whether or not the jackpot is determined and the jackpot game in which the special winning opening is opened after the end of the symbol variation game when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative If the determination result of the jackpot game granting means for granting and the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the determination result of the variation pattern determination means for determining the variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-line effect and the determination result of the jackpot determination means In this case, the probability change determination means for determining whether or not to provide a probability change state for changing the probability that the jackpot determination means makes an affirmative determination from a low probability to a high probability; When the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, it includes a probability change giving means for giving the probability change state after the jackpot game is over, and the sub-control means is different from the normal mode in the normal mode and the probability change giving means It is a special mode in which it is concealed whether or not the state is given, and depending on whether or not the notice means that moves step by step every predetermined notice period moves to a predetermined big hit position indicating that it is a big hit A first special mode in which a first notice effect that suggests the possibility of being executed is executed, and the special mode, each time the effect operation means is operated during the operation valid period set for each notice period. In addition, mode setting means for setting any one of the second special modes in which the second notice effect suggesting the possibility of a big hit is executed as the effect mode, and the set effect mode are determined. Mode determining means, and when the mode determining means determines that the first special mode or the second special mode is set as the effect mode, the notice effect of the one time in the symbol variation game If the number of times of notice is determined based on the variation pattern and the mode determining means determines that the first special mode is set as the effect mode, before the start of the first notice effect, The first notice content determining means for specifying the position at the start of the notice means and determining the movement mode of the notice means, and the mode determining means determining that the second special mode is set as the effect mode Includes a selection table in which one or more notice patterns for specifying the contents of the second notice effect are assigned to the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. Second notice content determining means for determining the notice pattern for the number of executions of the notice effect determined by the notice number determining means during one symbol variation game based on the selection table. The notice pattern storage means for storing the notice pattern determined by the second notice content determination means in one symbol change game, and the effect of executing the symbol change game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means The first notice content determination means includes a control means, and permits the notice means to move to a predetermined big hit position when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, When the determination result is negative, the advancement means is restricted from moving to a predetermined big hit position, and the second advancement content determination unit is controlled. Is based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the notice pattern specifying the first effect content is determined with higher probability than the notice pattern specifying the second effect content. On the other hand, when based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the off-stage effect, the notice pattern for specifying the second effect content is higher than the notice pattern for specifying the first effect content. When the mode determining unit determines that the normal mode is selected, the effect control unit is configured to perform one symbol variation based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining unit. The game effect of the effect content completed in the game is executed for each symbol variation game, and the mode determination means determines that the first special mode is set. In this case, based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, the movement mode determined by the first notification content determination unit is equal to the number of executions determined by the notification number determination unit in one symbol variation game. When the first notice effect for moving the notice means is executed and the mode determining means determines that the second special mode is selected, in one symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. For each notice pattern determined by the second notice content determining means and stored in the notice pattern storage means, an operation effective period of the effect operating means is set, and the effect operating means is set during the operation effective period. When operated, the gist is to execute the second notice effect based on the notice pattern.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means and a predetermined small hit determination If the determination result of the small hit determination means and the small hit determination means are affirmative, a small hit game that opens the special winning opening is given after the symbol variation game is over. A small hit game granting means, and a reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect when the determination results of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means are negative. When the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern for the small hit effect determined by the variation pattern determination means is included, and the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern for the small hit effect is included. The content and performance time of the game are the same as the content and performance time of the symbol variation game specified by the special variation pattern among the variation patterns for the jackpot performance, and the jackpot game granting means has the special variation pattern When determined by the variation pattern determining means, it is configured to give a big hit game with the same effect content as the effect content in the small hit game given by the small hit game giving means, the change pattern determining means, When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it becomes easier to determine the variation pattern including the first reach effect in the effect content than the change pattern including the second reach effect in the effect content, and the jackpot determination When the determination result of the means and the small hit determination means is negative and the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative, If the variation pattern including the first effect is included in the production content is easier to determine than the variation pattern including the first reach production in the production content, and the determination result of the jackpot determination unit and the probability variation determination unit is affirmative, It is easier to determine the special variation pattern including the reach effect in the production content than the special variation pattern including the second reach production in the production content, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative and the small If the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern for the small hit effect including the second reach effect in the effect content is determined more than the variation pattern for the small hit effect including the first reach effect in the effect content. The gist is that it is configured to be easy.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of special modes for concealing the probability variation state are provided, while using a common variation pattern, it is possible to execute a game effect that is visually different to improve the interest of the game and It can be ensured that a common variation pattern is not used.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a special symbol display (special symbol display) H1 as a seven-segment type effect execution means and a variable display (effect symbol) as a liquid crystal display type effect execution means. A center accessory 20 having an indicator H2 is disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure indicator H <b> 1 is provided at the lower part of the center accessory 20, and the variable indicator H <b> 2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effects related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display decorations for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, numbers from [0] to [9] are displayed as special figures on the special figure display H1. When the symbol finally displayed (determined stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [1] [2] [3], the big hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this jackpot is the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) in the special figure. Further, when the symbol finally displayed (definite stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [0], it is possible to recognize a small hit different from the big hit from the symbol. The symbol which can recognize this small hit becomes the small hit symbol (small hit display result) in the special drawing. On the other hand, when the symbols fixedly displayed on the special symbol display H1 are [4] to [9], a deviation from the symbols can be recognized. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a missing symbol (outlier display result) in the special diagram.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . Therefore, in principle, the player can recognize a big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is awarded with a bonus game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized in principle. This symbol combination becomes an outlier symbol combination (outlier display result) by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (decoration of each column starts to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination of the variable display H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol [2] is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the variable indicator H2. It has become. Further, when the symbol [4] is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, the combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. It has become. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one column of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display H1 is changed (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol variation game that displays a combination of symbols is displayed.

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 provided with a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 so that the game ball can be won. There is a case. Note that the special prize opening door 24 and the special prize opening 23 of the present embodiment constitute a special prize winning device (large winning mouth device). The start opening sensor SE1 and the start winning opening 22 constitute a winning detection means.

  The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 22 and stores the number of the reserved game balls in the machine (main storage number) It is stored in the RAM 30c) of the control board 30. The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). As shown in FIG. 2, a reserved memory number display portion R for notifying the player of the number of symbol variation games being held based on the number of reserved memories is arranged in the lower right part of the center accessory 20. ing.

  The reserved memory number display portion R is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp R1, a hold lamp R2, a hold lamp R3, and a hold lamp R4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps R1 to R4. For example, when only the holding lamp R1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the retention lamps R1 to R4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (2/631 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (10/631 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, the probability variation pattern is defined as two types of special figures [1] and [3]. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop is a predetermined non-probable variable symbol, after the jackpot game ends, the probability of winning the jackpot will not change and the normal probability will be maintained. Yes. In the present embodiment, the uncertain variable pattern is defined as one type of special figure [2].

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs.

  A jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, the opening effect of the big hit game is first performed for a predetermined production time (in this embodiment, the specified round number is 15 seconds, 10 seconds, and the specified round number is 2 times, 0.4 seconds). After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening 23 is opened until it is closed, and during one round game, the big prize opening 23 has a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls. Until a prize is received, or until a specified time (in this embodiment, 25 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 15 or 0.3 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 2) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, the ending effect of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined performance time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds when the prescribed round number is 15 and 0.4 seconds when the prescribed round number is 2), and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a 15R jackpot game (15 round jackpot game) that defines the round number of round games in the jackpot game as 15 jackpots as a jackpot, and a 2R jackpot game (2 Round jackpot game). In the present embodiment, when the type of the jackpot symbol (special chart) that is confirmed and stopped is special chart [1] [2], the specified number of rounds during the jackpot game is 15 and the fixed stop is displayed. When the type of jackpot symbol is special figure [3], the prescribed number of rounds in the jackpot game is two. When a 15-round jackpot game is awarded to a player, a jackpot game with a prescribed number of rounds of 15 is given, and when a 2-round jackpot game is awarded to a player, the prescribed number of rounds is 2 A jackpot game determined as follows.

  The 15-round big hit game includes a probable big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game is completed, and a non-probable big hit that is not given a probable state after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, the 2-round jackpot game has only a probability change jackpot to which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the probability variation state is always given after the end of the two round big hit game. Note that the 2 round jackpot game is much shorter in the opening, round and ending productions than the 15 round jackpot game. It has become difficult to recognize that has been done. Further, in the case of winning two rounds (when the special figure [3] is displayed), a specific symbol combination ([151]) is displayed among the off symbol combinations.

  In the present embodiment, a small hit determined separately from the big hit (15 round big hit and 2 round big hit) is provided by internal lottery. The small hit is determined by the internal lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit lottery is won, [0] is displayed as a special symbol, and a small hit game is given. The small hit game based on the special symbol [0] is a big prize during the small hit game by setting the specified number of rounds to “1” and opening the big prize opening door 24 “twice” during one round game. It is a small hit game in which the door 24 is opened “twice”. In addition, in the small hit game, “0.4 seconds” as the opening effect time, “0.3 seconds” as the opening time of the grand prize winning door 24 once, “0.4 seconds” as the ending effect time Is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the small hit game is set to “10”.

  As described above, the time for the opening effect in the big hit game for two rounds, the opening time for the big winning door 24 and the time for the ending effect are the time for the opening effect for the small winning game and the big winning door 24, respectively. Is the same as the opening time and the ending production time. Further, the effect content in the big hit game of 2 rounds is the same as the effect content in the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the small hit game from the appearance of the variable display H2.

  And after the end of the small hit game, the game state continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit. That is, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, after the small hit game is over, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal state in which the winning probability of the big hit is a low probability, the game does not shift to the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probability variation state in which the winning probability of winning the jackpot is high, the probability variation state is continued.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is made, a specific symbol combination (for example, [151]) is displayed among the out-of-order symbol combinations. This specific symbol combination is also displayed when a big hit of two rounds (when special symbol [3] is displayed). For this reason, when a specific symbol combination is displayed in the normal state, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability change state has been established. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to conceal whether or not a certain variation state is to be given.

  Further, on the front side of the upper ball tray 15 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a push button type effect button 25 is provided as an operation means for effect that allows the player to operate during the game ( (See FIG. 1). When the effect button 25 is pressed (operated), the effect button 25 outputs a detection signal indicating that the effect button 25 has been operated to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the display area of the variable display H2 of the center accessory 20, there is an effect movable body 26 as a notice means for executing a game effect (movable effect) by a mechanical operation. Is provided. The effect movable body 26 is formed to imitate a “star”. A drive motor MT (shown in FIG. 3) is connected to the effect movable body 26 via a power transmission mechanism (not shown), and moves in stages in response to power from the drive motor MT. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the stop positions of the effect movable body 26 are arranged at five locations along the vertical direction of the variable display H2, and the effect movable body 26 moves in five stages along the vertical direction. Be able to.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. In the present embodiment, the main control board 30 is the main control means. The overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 serve as sub-control means.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected with a reserved storage number display section R. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns are roughly divided into variation patterns P1 to P5 for big hit effects, variation patterns P6 to P8 for small hit effects, and variation patterns P9 and P10 for outlier reach effects. And can be classified into variation patterns P11 and P12 for off-line effects. Also, the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the jackpot effect can be classified into the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15 round jackpot effect and the variation patterns (special variation patterns) P3 to P5 for the two round jackpot effect.

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (hit hit reliability or the big hit expectation degree) to which the big hit game is given is varied according to the change time (effect time) of the symbol change game. More specifically, the ratio of jackpot games to be given according to the change time until the decorative drawing is temporarily displayed in two rows (right column and left column) of the three symbol columns (big hit reliability or big hit) The degree of expectation) is different. In other words, the symbol variation game with a longer variation time is set to have a higher ratio of winning the big hit game than the symbol variation game. This indicates that the longer the variation time is, the higher the degree of expectation (possibility) that the big hit game is given. The ratio at which the jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the distribution mode when the variation pattern is allocated to the reach effect instead of the jackpot effect. In other words, in order to increase the rate at which the jackpot game of the symbol variation game with a long variation time is given, the rate at which the symbol variation game with a long variation time appears in the case of a big hit is increased and the variation time is short in the case of a big hit. What is necessary is just to distribute a variation pattern so that the rate at which a symbol variation game appears may be reduced (or either one is performed). Similarly, in order to increase the rate at which the big hit game of the symbol variation game having a long variation time is given, the proportion of the symbol variation game having a long variation time is reduced in the case of a loss and the variation time in the case of a loss. What is necessary is just to distribute a variation pattern so that the ratio that a short symbol variation game appears may be increased (or one is performed). In this way, by changing the rate at which the jackpot game is given, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be changed according to the length of the fluctuation time.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern P12 <the fluctuation pattern P11 <the fluctuation pattern P5, P8 <the fluctuation patterns P3, P6, P9 <the fluctuation pattern P1 <the fluctuation patterns P4, P7, P10 <the fluctuation pattern. In the order of P2, the variation time becomes longer, and the jackpot reliability is increased accordingly.

  In this embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect, the variation patterns P6 and P7 for the small hit effect, and the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the outlier reach effect, two types of reach effects are provided. One of N and S can be performed. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game by the decorative symbol of the center actor 20 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. is there. For example, the reach effect N is such that after the reach symbol combination by the decoration diagram is displayed, the reach effect is performed with the effect of deriving the decoration diagram by changing the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column). (Also called normal reach production). In addition, the reach effect S is changed (development) to, for example, a specific character appears and is called by the name of the appearing character after the remaining one row of decorative drawings is changing or temporarily stopped. Reach production is performed with the production content that derives the decorative design (also called super reach production). In this embodiment, reach production N (normal reach production) becomes normal reach production (second reach production), and reach production S (super reach production) develops in stages (first reach production). Become.

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (hit hit reliability or expectation degree of jackpot) to which a jackpot game is given is varied according to the type of reach production. More specifically, the reach effect S is set to be higher in the ratio of the big hit game than the reach effect N. This indicates that the reach effect S is more likely to be given the jackpot game than the reach effect N. The ratio at which the jackpot game is given is determined in accordance with the distribution mode when the variation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is distributed to the reach effect instead of the jackpot effect. In other words, in order to increase the percentage that the jackpot game of the reach effect is given, the ratio that the reach effect appears in the symbol variation game (the overall ratio that appears in the case of reach out of the case of the jackpot), The variation pattern may be distributed so that the ratio of occurrence of the reach effect in the case of a big hit is increased and the ratio of appearance of the reach effect in the case of outlier reach is decreased (or one of them is performed). In this way, by changing the ratio of winning jackpot games, the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when a reach effect is performed, the player's expectation for the jackpot according to the type of reach effect The feeling can be changed. In this embodiment, the reach effect N is executed in a symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1, P3, P6, and P9, and the reach effect S is based on the variation patterns P2, P4, P7, and P10. It is designed to run in a symbol variation game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game is a two-round probability variation big hit or a small hit, the proportion of probability variation state (probability variation expectation) is varied according to the type of reach effect. More specifically, the reach effect S is set to be more likely to be a two-round probability variation big hit than the reach effect N. This indicates that the reach effect S is more likely than the reach effect N to reach the probability variation state. The ratio of the 2-round probability variation jackpot is determined according to the distribution mode when the variation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is divided into the 2-round probability variation jackpot effect and the small hit effect. In other words, in order to increase the ratio of the reach effect S to the 2-round probability variation big hit, the ratio of the reach effect S appearing in the symbol variation game (the overall proportion of the 2-round probability variation big hit or small hit), The variation pattern may be distributed so as to increase the rate at which the reach effect S appears in the case of two rounds probable big hit and to decrease (or to perform one of them) the rate at which the reach effect S appears in the case of a small hit. . Similarly, in order to increase the ratio of reaching the reach of the reach effect N, the reach effect N appears when the reach effect N appears in the symbol variation game in the case of 2 rounds probable big hit. It is only necessary to distribute the variation pattern so as to reduce the ratio of performing and increase the ratio of occurrence of the reach effect N in the case of a small hit (or perform one of them). In this way, the reach effect is performed by changing the ratio of the two round probability change big hit, and when the specific symbol combination is displayed, the probability change expectation that the player has depending on the type of the reach effect is displayed. Can be changed.

Next, each variation pattern will be described in detail.
When the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15 round jackpot effect is performed, the reach effects N and S are performed on the variable display H2, and the special display display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively. The jackpot symbol ([1] [2]) that can recognize the jackpot and the jackpot symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot of 15 rounds are displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3 to P5 for the 2-round probability variable big hit effect is performed, the big hit symbol [3] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display H1. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the 2-round probability variation jackpot effect is performed, the variable display H2 cannot recognize that it is the 15th round big hit, and what is the jackpot symbol combination in the 15th round big hit? Different specific off-set symbol combinations ([151]) are displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the small hit effect is performed, the small hit symbol [0] is displayed on the special symbol display H1 in a fixed stop manner. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the small hit effect is performed, the variable display device H2 has a specific symbol combination ([151]) as in the case of the two round probability variation big hit. Is displayed with a fixed stop. And the variation pattern P6 for the small hit effect has the same variation time as the variation time of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P3 for the two round probability variation big hit effect. Similarly, the variation pattern P7 for the small hit effect has the same variation time as the variation time of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P4 for the two round probability variation big hit effect. Similarly, the variation pattern P8 for the small hit effect has the same variation time as the variation time of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P5 for the two round probability variable big hit effect.

  For this reason, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3 to P5 for the 2-round probability variable jackpot effect is performed, the big symbol symbol is displayed on the special symbol display H1, but the specific symbol combination is displayed on the variable indicator H2. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize from the display result of the variable display H2 whether or not the current symbol variation game is a big hit. That is, in the variation patterns P3 to P5 for the 2-round probability variable jackpot effect, the two-round probability variable jackpot is determined internally (the big hit symbol by the special figure is confirmed and stopped), but it appears to the player ( A specific symbol combination that is displayed even at the small hit (with variable display H2) is a pattern for definite display. And since the effect content of the symbol variation game is the same as the effect content of the symbol variation game which is a small hit, it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the probability variation state is given. When the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5 for the 2-round probability variation big hit effect or the variation pattern P8 for the small hit effect is played, the variable display H2 conceals the probability variation state described later (provided the probability variation state is given). It is clearly informed that the mode will shift to the special mode.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the outlier reach effect is performed, the reach effects N and S are performed on the variable display H2, and the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively. In FIG. 5, the off symbol ([4] to [9]) and the off symbol combination that can recognize the off are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when a symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P11 and P12 for the offending effect is performed, the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 can recognize the disengagement symbols without passing through the reach effect. [4] to [9]) and out-of-order symbol combinations are displayed to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the ROM 30b stores the effect patterns in the 15 round jackpot game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The round effect is an effect indicating how many rounds are being executed. In addition, the ROM 30b stores the effect patterns in the 2-round probability variation big hit game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. Further, the effect patterns in the small hit game are classified and stored for the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The number of jackpot judgment values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot judgment values in the probability variation state is greater than the number of jackpot judgment values in the normal state (non-probability variation state). There are also many settings. Similarly, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for hit determination.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure ([1] to [3] in the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. This special figure distribution random number is a random number that is sequentially updated at predetermined intervals by the main CPU 30a, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c to rewrite the value before the update. . Further, a predetermined number of special figure distribution random numbers are distributed to each jackpot symbol.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not winning of a game ball is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the start winning device constituted by the start winning port 22 and the start port sensor SE1 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the hit determination random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step). S14). Further, the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the special figure distribution random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number ( Step S14). The hit determination random number and the special figure allocation random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 30a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are being variably displayed and whether or not a special game (big hit game) is in progress (step S21). If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game is being played or special game is being performed), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played and the special game is not being played), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at a predetermined time interval ( Step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, so the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored storages in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value coincides with the jackpot determination value (step S23). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (low probability), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (hit probability) is 2/631, and in the probability variation state (high probability), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 10/631. Further, the main CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved storage number (−1), and then acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols according to the special symbol, based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution (step S24). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is any one of [1] to [3], and the main CPU 30a determines the special figure from these. At that time, the jackpot symbol (special figure [2]) to which the 15-round non-probable big hit game is awarded is determined with a probability of 4/10, and the jackpot symbol (special chart [ 1]) is determined with a probability of 5/10, and the jackpot symbol (special chart [3]) to which the probabilistic jackpot of two rounds is given is determined with a probability of 1/10.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the jackpot effect based on the determined jackpot symbol (step S25). Specifically, when the special chart [1] [2] to which a 15-round jackpot game is given as the final stop symbol is determined, the main CPU 30a determines from the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15-round jackpot effect. Determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern from the variation patterns P3 to P5 for the two-round probability variation big hit effect when the special figure [3] to which the two round big hit game is given is determined as the final stop symbol. .

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (sub CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the fluctuation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the display content of the special-figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern. To control. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not a big hit), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value matches, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S27). In this embodiment, the probability of winning the small lottery is 5/631.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the special figure [0] indicating the small hit as the final stop symbol (step S28). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P6 to P8 for small hitting effects (step S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is negative (not a small hit), a reach determination is performed to determine whether or not a reach effect is to be performed (step S30). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is equal to or less than a predetermined value (2 in the present embodiment) If it is larger than the predetermined value, it is 1/30. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is large (when there are many symbol variation games on hold), the probability that a reach effect that causes the symbol variation game to be out of play will be low, and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect will be relatively low. The degree becomes higher.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines any one of the special drawings [4] to [9] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S31). ). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P9 and P10 for shift reach production as the variation pattern (step S32). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines any one of the special drawings [4] to [9] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol. (Step S33). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern as a variation pattern from the variation patterns P11 and P12 for off-stage effects (step S34). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the decided variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game when the big hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect according to the displayed jackpot symbol. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in each round effect at the start of each round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the grand prize winning door 24 for each round game. The main CPU 30a repeatedly executes this round game for the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol. In other words, the main CPU 30a repeatedly executes a round game of 15 rounds when the jackpot symbol is a special figure “1” or “2”, and repeats a round game of two rounds when the jackpot symbol is a special figure “3”. Let it run. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect according to the displayed jackpot symbol, and ends the jackpot game.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets various flags based on the special figure (final stop symbol) displayed at the end of the symbol variation game. Specifically, the main CPU 30a sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state when the special figure [1] [3] is displayed as the final stop symbol. Further, when displaying the special figure [2] as the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag to indicate that the gaming state is the normal state. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the small hit, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game when the small hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) On the other hand, a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect for the small hit game. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in one round effect at the start of one round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the special prize opening door 24 twice during the round game. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect for the small hit game, and ends the big hit game. The main CPU 30a maintains various flags even when the small hit game is executed (a new value is not set). As a result, the gaming state before the small hit game is maintained even after the small hit game ends.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a random number acquisition means for extracting (acquiring) a hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that selects a variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change giving means for giving a probability variation state. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability variation determining unit that determines whether or not to apply a probability variation state. The main CPU 30a serves as reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute reach production. The main CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game. The main CPU 30a serves as a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game. The main CPU 30a serves as a small hit determination means for determining whether or not the small hit is made.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. Connected to the overall CPU 31a are a ROM 31b for storing an overall control program of the overall CPU 31a and a RAM 31c capable of writing and reading necessary data. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. In addition, an effect button 25 is connected to the overall CPU 31a, and it is possible to detect that the effect button 25 has been operated by inputting a detection signal from the effect button 25. Further, the production movable body 26 is connected to the general CPU 31a via the drive motor MT, and the production movable body 26 can be moved in the vertical direction by outputting a control signal. Yes.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Finally, the symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped is determined.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol [1] corresponding to a 15-round probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a gives a probability round jackpot of 15 rounds as a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed. A recognizable symbol combination (in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of odd symbols) is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol [2] corresponding to the 15-round non-probable variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a can recognize the non-probable big hit as a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed. A symbol combination (in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of an even number of symbols) is determined.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is the big hit symbol [3] corresponding to the two-round probability variation big hit game or the small hit symbol [0] corresponding to the small hit game, the general CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. As a symbol combination, a specific outlier symbol combination [151] is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the variation pattern P9, P10 for the outlier reach effect is designated, the general CPU 31a determines the outlier reach as a symbol combination of the ornament symbols to be confirmed and displayed. Determine the symbol combination. Further, the overall CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and when the variation pattern P11, P12 for the offending effect is designated, the symbol symbol combination of the off symbol is used as the symbol symbol combination to be confirmed and displayed. To decide. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. Further, when the main CPU 30a inputs an all symbols stop command, the main CPU 30a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The sub CPU 32a is connected to a ROM 32b that stores a display control program of the sub CPU 32a and a RAM 32c that can write and read necessary data. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.).

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a shifts to a special mode different from the normal mode, triggered by the execution of a big hit game or a small hit game with a promiscuous big hit of two rounds. More specifically, the general CPU 31a shifts to the first special mode when a symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P8 is performed and a big hit game or a small hit game with a two-round probability change big hit is executed. ing. Further, the general CPU 31a shifts to the second special mode when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3, P4, P6, and P7 is performed and the big hit game or the small hit game of the two rounds probable big change is executed. It has become.

  When the symbol variation game is performed during the normal mode, the decorative symbols in all the rows are displayed in a variable manner on the variable display H2 at the start of the symbol variation game, and is completed from the start to the end of one symbol variation game. The game effect of the content is performed, and the decorative symbols of all the rows are displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, for each symbol variation game in the first special mode, the first notice effect indicating whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit is executed for the number of executions determined based on the variation pattern. Yes. Each time the first notice effect is executed, the effect movable body 26 moves upward or downward by the number of steps determined by the overall CPU 31a, or stops at the stop position at the start of the first notice effect. (Present status quo). Then, when the effect movable body 26 stops at the uppermost stop position (uppermost stage), it is suggested that the symbol variation game is a big hit.

  Further, in the variable display H2, a display effect that is one continuous effect content is performed over a predetermined number of times of the first notice effect, and each time the first notice effect is performed a predetermined number of times, a new effect is provided. A display effect of the effect content is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, each time the first notice effect is executed a predetermined number of times (6 times in the present embodiment), as a display effect indicating that one continuous effect content starts, An effect in which the question is presented (displayed) is executed. The problem of this embodiment is a problem in which there are a plurality of correct answers such as “What is the name of a prefecture in Kyushu?”. Then, after the question is given, every time the first notice effect is executed, an effect for displaying an answer to the question that has been given is executed on the variable display H2 in accordance with the operation of the effect movable body 26. It is like that.

  In addition, for each symbol variation game in the second special mode, the operation effective period of the effect button 25 is set for the number of executions determined based on the variation pattern, and when the effect button 25 is operated during the operation effective period, A second notice effect suggesting whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit is executed. When the second notice effect is executed, a predetermined character image is displayed on the variable display H2. There are a plurality of types of character images that appear in the second notice effect, and the jackpot reliability indicating the possibility of a big hit varies depending on the type of the character image. Thus, by executing the second notice effect, it is suggested whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the operation effective period is started, a character string or an image such as “Push” or the like is displayed on the variable display H2 during the operation effective period, and the operation of the effect button 25 is prompted. . When the effect button 25 is operated during the operation valid period, a character image (such as a star or a heart mark) appears from the upper part of the screen, and is displayed so as to fall at the lower part of the screen.

  Further, the variable display H2 reduces the display of all the decorative symbols in the upper left of the display area during the first special mode and the second special mode, and displays the decoration every time the first notice effect and the second notice effect are started. The variable display of the symbol is started, and the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped every time the first notice effect and the second notice effect are finished. Further, in the first special mode and the second special mode, whether or not the probability variation state is given is kept secret, so that the player enjoys the game while expecting that the probability variation state is given. It has become. Further, the first special mode and the second special mode of the present embodiment are set by the overall CPU 31a until a big hit or until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed.

  Hereinafter, the first notice execution process for executing the first notice effect during the first special mode will be described with reference to FIG. The first notice execution process is executed every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) when the notice effect is not executed.

  When executing the first notice execution process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” indicating that the first special mode is being set is set in the mode flag indicating the set effect mode (step) S101). The mode flag is stored in the RAM 31c. When “0” is set, the normal mode is indicated. When “1” is set, the first special mode is set. If “2” is set, it indicates that the second special mode is in progress. The general CPU 31a sets “1” to the mode flag when the variation patterns P5 and P8 are designated, and sets “2” to the mode flag when the variation patterns P3, P4, P6 and P7 are designated. It is supposed to be.

  If the determination result of step S101 is negative (in the normal mode), the overall CPU 31a ends the first notice execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (when the first special mode is being performed), the overall CPU 31a has a first execution remaining number indicating the remaining number of executions of the first notice effect in one symbol variation game. It is determined whether it is “0” (step S102). If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (if the remaining execution number is “0”), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input (step S103). When the determination result of step S103 is negative (when the variation pattern designation command is not input), the overall CPU 31a ends the first notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a determines the number of executions of the first notice effect based on the designated variation pattern, and determines the determined number of executions. It is set as the first remaining execution number (step S104). As shown in FIG. 4, the number of executions of the first notice effect is predetermined for each variation pattern, and the overall CPU 31a determines the number of executions of the first notice effect according to the designated variation pattern.

  The effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game is likely to be longer in the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the big hit effect than in the variation patterns P6 to P12 other than the big hit effect. More specifically, in the variation patterns P1 to P12, the effect time until the two symbol rows (the right column and the left column) are temporarily stopped is recognized as a big hit by the symbol combination displayed on the variable display H2. The possibility that the variation pattern P1 to P5 for the big hit effect that can be performed is longer than the variation patterns P6 to P12 other than that.

  The effect time (notice cycle) of each notice effect is 6 seconds, and the two symbol rows (right column and left column) specified by the variation patterns P1 to P12 are temporarily stopped and displayed. The number of times the production time is divided by 6 seconds is the number of executions of the first notice production specified by each variation pattern. By the way, the remaining number of seconds divided by 6 seconds is added to the last notice effect time in each symbol variation game. As described above, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the first notice effect is larger than that in which the number of executions of the first notice effect is small. . On the contrary, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine the variation pattern in which the number of executions of the first notice effect is smaller than the variation pattern in which the number of executions of the first notice effect is large. . In addition, even if in the first special mode or the second special mode, if the symbol variation game is played based on the variation patterns P1 to P4, P6, P7, P9, P10, after the end of the last notice effect. The reach effect is executed after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  If the determination result in step S102 is negative (if the first execution remaining number of the first notice effect is not “0”) or after the process in step S104 is completed, the overall CPU 31a stops the effect movable body 26. The position is specified (step S105). In addition, in order to specify the stop position of the production movable body 26, a sensor may be provided at each stop position, or the production movable body 26 is moved by a stepping motor or the like to rotate the rotation position of the axis of the stepping motor. Alternatively, the stop position may be stored in the RAM 31c each time it is moved, and may be specified by reading the stop position. Further, in the present embodiment, the lowest stop position is indicated as 0 stage (zero stage), and every time it is raised, it is indicated as 1 stage, 2 stages, 3 stages, 4 stages (top stage). In the present embodiment, the stop position at the fourth stage becomes a big hit position when the effect movable body 26 is stopped in the symbol variation game, and is therefore a big hit position.

  Next, based on the designated variation pattern, the general CPU 31a moves the destination of the production movable body 26, that is, the direction in which the production movable body 26 is moved from the stop position at the start of the first announcement production in the vertical direction. , And the number of movement stages are determined (step S106). More specifically, when the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 to P5 for the jackpot effect, the overall CPU 31a refers to the movement table T1 for the jackpot effect, and based on the movement random number value read from the RAM 31c, Determine the stop position of the destination. In addition, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P6 to P12 for the outlier effect, the outreach reach effect or the small hit effect (in the case of a variation pattern other than the big hit effect), the general CPU 31a With reference to the movement table T2, the stop position of the movement destination is determined based on the movement random number value read from the RAM 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the big hit effect moving table T1 is associated with a stop position of the destination for each stop position of the effect movable body 26 at the start of the first notice effect. The moving random numbers are assigned to the stop positions of the respective movement destinations. For example, when the current stop position is the first stage, the movement destination is the 0 (zero) stage (indicating that the first level is lowered downward), the first stage (indicating that the current state is maintained), and the second stage Eyes (indicating a step up in the upward direction) are related. Then, 1666 moving random numbers are assigned to the 0th stage as the movement destination, and 3333 moving random numbers are assigned to the 1st stage as the movement destination, and the 0th stage as the movement destination. , 5008 moving random numbers are assigned. The moving random number value is a total of 10007 integers ranging from “0 to 10006”, and is a random number that is sequentially updated by the overall CPU 31a at predetermined intervals. The updated value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 31c. It is remembered.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the movement table T2 for the offending effect is moved at each stop position of the effect movable body 26 at the start of the first notice effect, as shown in FIG. 10B. The previous stop positions are associated with each other, and moving random numbers are assigned to the respective stop positions. Note that, in the movement table T2 for the offending effect, unlike the movement table T1 for the big hit effect, when the stop position at the start of the first notice effect is the third stage, there is no fourth stage as the movement destination. That is, in the movement table T2 for the offending effect, the moving random number value is not assigned to the fourth stage, and the fourth stage is restricted. Thereby, only when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the effect movable body 26 moves to the stop position of the fourth stage.

  When comparing the movement tables T1 and T2, when the stop position is the second stage or the third stage and the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the big hit effect are designated, the general CPU 31a As a stop position of the movement destination, it is moved in the direction approaching the fourth stage (upward) with a higher probability than moving in the direction away from the fourth stage (downward). On the other hand, when the stop position is the second stage or the third stage and the variation patterns P6 to P12 other than those for the big hit effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a sets the fourth stage as the stop position of the movement destination. Rather than moving in the direction approaching (upward), it is moved in the direction away from the fourth stage (downward) with high probability. Further, when the stop position at the start of the first notice effect of the effect movable body 26 is the fourth stage, the moving random number value is not assigned, and the effect movable body 26 does not move to another stop position. It has become.

  When the process of step S106 is completed, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the first notice effect after the first special mode is started is a predetermined number (step S107). In other words, in this embodiment, every time the first notice effect is executed six times, the display effect of the new effect content is executed by the variable display H2, so that the general CPU 31a produces the display effect in step S107. It is determined whether or not the content is switched to new production content. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the first notice effect that has been measured since the first special mode is started is a multiple of 0 or 6.

  If the determination result in step S107 is negative (if the number of times of execution of the first notice effect is not a predetermined number), the overall CPU 31a controls to move the effect movable body 26 to the destination determined in step S106. (Step S108). The overall CPU 31a outputs a control command for designating the content of the display effect based on the stop position at the start of execution of the first notice effect and the destination determined in step S106 (step S109). Specifically, when the movement direction determined in step S106 is upward, the overall CPU 31a outputs a correct answer designation command instructing execution of an effect for displaying the correct answer, and when it is downward. Then, an incorrect answer designation command for instructing execution of an effect for displaying an incorrect answer is output. If the overall CPU 31a determines in step S106 that the production movable body 26 is not to be moved, the overall CPU 31a outputs a no answer designation command for instructing the production not to be answered. Along with them, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the value of the first remaining execution number by subtracting “1” from the first remaining execution number, and “1” is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect during the first special mode. "Is added and the number of executions is rewritten. Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the first notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S107 is affirmative (when the number of executions of the first notice effect is a predetermined number), the overall CPU 31a starts the effect movable body 26 regardless of the process of step S106. It stops at the stop position (step S110). Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a question designation command for instructing an effect for giving a question (step S111). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the value of the first remaining execution number by subtracting “1” from the first remaining execution number, and also sets “1” as the number of executions of the first notice effect in the first special mode. Add and rewrite the number of executions. Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the first notice execution process.

  Next, the second notice execution process for executing the second notice effect during the second special mode will be described with reference to FIGS. The second notice execution process is executed every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are not executed by the overall CPU 31a.

  When executing the second notice execution process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “2” indicating that the second special mode is being set is set in the mode flag indicating the set effect mode (step) S201). When the determination result of step S201 is negative (when not in the second special mode), the overall CPU 31a ends the second notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S201 is affirmative (when the second special mode is being performed), the overall CPU 31a has a second execution remaining number indicating the remaining number of executions of the second notice effect in one symbol variation game. It is determined whether it is “0” (step S202). If the determination result in step S202 is affirmative (if the second execution remaining number is “0”), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input (step S203). When the determination result of step S203 is negative (when the variation pattern designation command is not input), the overall CPU 31a ends the second notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S203 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a determines the number of executions of the second notice effect based on the designated variation pattern, and determines the determined number of executions. This is set as the second execution remaining number (step S204). As in the first special mode, even during the second special mode, as shown in FIG. 4, the number of executions of the second notice effect is predetermined for each variation pattern, and the general CPU 31 a determines the designated variation pattern. The number of executions of the second notice effect is determined accordingly. In addition, since the production time of the second notice effect (the notice period (including the operation effective period)) is also the same as the effect time of the first notice effect (6 seconds), the general CPU 31a is in the first special mode. The same value is determined based on each variation pattern.

  When the process of step S204 ends, the overall CPU 31a determines a notice pattern that specifies the type of character image to be displayed when the second notice effect is executed, based on the designated variation pattern for the number of executions determined in step S204. (Step S205). More specifically, the general CPU 31a refers to the jackpot effect image determination table T10 when the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 to P5 for the jackpot effect, and specifies the character image to appear. Determine the pattern. When determining the notice pattern with reference to the image determination table T10 for the big hit effect, the overall CPU 31a sets the notice pattern Y3 with a probability of 30/100 for the notice pattern Y1, and with a probability of 50/100 for the notice pattern Y2. The notice pattern Y4 is determined with a probability of 10/100 with a probability of 10/100.

  In addition, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P6 to P12 for the outlier effect, the outreach reach effect or the small hit effect (in the case of a variation pattern other than the big hit effect), the general CPU 31a With reference to the image determination table T20, the notice pattern for specifying the character image to appear is determined. When determining the advance notice pattern with reference to the image determination table T20 for the offending effect, the overall CPU 31a sets the advance notice pattern Y4 to the advance notice pattern Y1 with a probability of 10/100 and the advance notice pattern Y2 with a probability of 10/100. Determine with a probability of 80/100. When determining the advance notice pattern with reference to the image determination table T20 for off-line effects, the overall CPU 31a does not determine the advance notice pattern Y3.

  The notice patterns Y1 to Y3 of this embodiment are classified as a first notice pattern that specifies the first effect contents, and the notice pattern Y4 is classified as a second notice pattern that specifies the second effect contents. It has become. The notice patterns Y1 to Y3 classified as the first notice pattern are easy to be selected when the big hit determination is a win, but are difficult to be determined when they are off. Accordingly, the notice patterns Y1 to Y3 classified as the first notice pattern are notice patterns that specify the contents of the performance with high jackpot reliability indicating the degree of possibility of being a big hit. Incidentally, the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 is a notice effect for determining the big hit.

  On the other hand, the notice pattern Y4 classified as the second notice pattern is less likely to be selected when the big hit determination is a win, but is more likely to be determined when it is off. Therefore, the notice pattern Y4 classified as the second notice pattern is a notice pattern for specifying the content of the performance having low jackpot reliability indicating the magnitude of the possibility of winning. The notice pattern Y3 specifies a character image to be displayed in a notice effect (final notice effect) that is executed last in one symbol variation game.

  When the process of step S205 ends, the overall CPU 31a stores the determined notice pattern in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c in the determined order (step S206). Then, if the determination result in step S202 is negative (if the second remaining execution number of the second notice effect is not “0”) or after the process in step S206 is terminated, the overall CPU 31a operates the effective period of the effect button 25. Is set (step S207). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effective period start command for notifying the start of the operation effective period, and starts measuring time from the start of the operation effective period.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the effect button 25 (step S208). If the determination result of step S208 is negative (when no detection signal is input), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation valid period has elapsed (finished) (step S209). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time (2 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the operation valid period. When the determination result of step S209 is negative, the overall CPU 31a repeatedly executes the process of step S208 after a predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) has elapsed.

  If the determination result in step S208 is affirmative (when a detection signal is input), the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern from the RAM 31c based on the order in which the notice pattern is determined (step S210). In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a reads the earliest notice pattern (stored earliest) among the notice patterns stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. After reading, the general CPU 31a deletes the read notice pattern from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (the area used when storing in the step S206).

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the read notice pattern is the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the effect content of the final notice effect (step S211). If the determination result in step S211 is affirmative (if the notification pattern is Y3), the overall CPU 31a sets a final flag indicating that the notification pattern Y3 has been determined (step S212). The final flag is stored in the RAM 31c. Further, the overall CPU 31a stores the read notice pattern Y3 as a notice pattern that specifies the content of the effect of the last notice effect in relation to the last flag.

  When the determination result of step S211 is negative (not the notice pattern Y3) or after the process of step S212 is completed, the overall CPU 31a executes the second notice effect to be executed this time last in one symbol variation game. It is determined whether or not it is the final notice effect (step S213). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the second execution remaining number is “1”. When the determination result of step S213 is affirmative (when it is the final notice effect), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the final flag is set (step S214). If the determination result in step S214 is affirmative (if the final flag is set), the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y3 stored in association with the last flag, specifies the notice pattern Y3, and An effect designation command for instructing start of execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 is output (step S215). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the value of the remaining execution number by subtracting 1 from the second remaining execution number (step S216), and ends the second notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S214 is negative (when the final flag is not set), the overall CPU 31a specifies a predetermined initial setting pattern Y0 and a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 ( An effect designation command for instructing start of execution of the initial setting effect) is output (step S217). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S216, subtracts 1 from the second execution remaining number, rewrites the value of the second execution remaining number, and ends the second notice execution process.

  If the determination result in step S213 is negative (not the final notice effect), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the read notice pattern is the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the effect content of the final notice effect (step). S218). When the determination result of step S218 is affirmative (when the notification pattern is Y3), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S217 and outputs an effect designation command that instructs the execution start of the game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0. To do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S218 is negative (not the notice pattern Y3), the overall CPU 31a designates the notice pattern read in step S210 and instructs the start of execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern. An effect designation command is output (step S219). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S216 and ends the second notice execution process. If the determination result in step S209 is affirmative (when the operation valid period has elapsed), the overall CPU 31a is stored the earliest (of the earliest storage) of the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. After the notice pattern is erased from the storage area, the process of step S217 is executed.

  Next, processing in the display control board 32 will be described. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs a question assignment command from the overall control board 31, it determines one effect from effects that are displayed in advance and displays the determined effect on the variable display H2. Control to display on the screen. The effect for displaying the problem is an effect in which the problem is displayed at the top as shown in FIG. And sub CPU32a memorize | stores the production content of the production which displays the determined problem in RAM32c until the production which displays the next problem is determined.

  Then, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a correct answer designation command from the overall control board 31, the sub CPU 32a determines an effect that becomes a correct answer related to the effect contents of the effect for displaying the stored problem, and displays the determined correct answer. Control is performed so that the effect is displayed on the variable display H2. The sub CPU 32a stores the effect contents of the effect for displaying the determined correct answer in the RAM 32c, and does not determine the effect with the same correct answer until the effect for displaying the problem is executed next time. That is, when the sub CPU 32a determines the effect to be correct, if the effect content of the effect for displaying the correct answer is already stored in the RAM 32c, the effect is determined again.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an incorrect answer designation command, the sub CPU 32a determines an effect that becomes an incorrect answer related to the stored problem effect, and displays the incorrect answer. Note that the sub CPU 32a stores the effect contents of the determined incorrect answer, and does not determine the same incorrect answer until the effect for displaying the next problem is executed. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a no answer designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a predetermined no answer effect.

  Further, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs an effective period start command from the overall control board 31, an image (for example, a character image such as “Push”) that prompts the operation of the effect button 25 stored in advance is changed. Control is performed to display on the display H2. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect designation command from the overall control board 31, the character image is displayed on the variable display H2 based on the notice pattern (or the initial setting pattern Y0) designated by the effect designation command. Control. The sub CPU 32a controls the variable display H2 so as to delete the image prompting the operation of the effect button 25 when the effect designation command is input.

  In addition, during the first special mode and the second special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays all rows of decorative symbols on the upper left of the display area, and sets the operation valid period of the second notice effect or whenever the first notice effect is executed. Every time a question specification command, correct answer specification command, incorrect answer specification command, no answer specification command, and valid period start command are input, the decorations in all columns are displayed in a variable manner. Then, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops the display of all rows of decorations at every notification cycle (every 6 seconds) of the first and second announcement effects, and when all symbols stop command is input, The figure is displayed with a fixed stop. When the first execution remaining number or the second execution remaining number is “1”, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative design designated by the decorative design designation command input from the overall control board 31. In response to the input of all symbol stop commands, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop manner. Further, when the first execution remaining number or the second execution remaining number is other than “1”, the sub CPU 32a temporarily displays the out-of-design combination.

  As described above, during the normal mode, a game effect with the effect content that is completed in one symbol variation game is performed. On the other hand, even if the same variation pattern as in the normal mode is specified, in the first special mode, there is a possibility that a big hit will be obtained by moving the effect movable body 26 in one symbol variation game. The first notice effect that suggests is executed one or more times. In addition, during the first special mode, the variable display H2 temporarily displays the decorative symbols in all rows for each first notice effect, and one variable over the six first notice effects. A display effect of continuous effect contents (contents in which a question is given and an answer is made) is performed. As a result, even if the symbol variation game is played based on the common variation pattern in the normal mode and the first special mode, the effect mode is different, so that the player can see one game effect in appearance. The production contents and production time are different, and it can be shown as if it has another game characteristic.

  Even if the same variation pattern as in the normal mode is specified, in the second special mode, one or a plurality of operation valid periods are set in one symbol variation game, and during the operation valid period When the effect button 25 is operated, the second notice effect of the effect content determined by the overall CPU 31a is executed every time the effect button 25 is operated. In the variable display H2, the decorative symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped for each second notice effect. As described above, the content of the second notice effect executed in response to the operation of the overall CPU 31a is determined for each second notice effect, and the effect contents of each second notice effect are uniquely determined by the variation pattern. Not. For this reason, even when the symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern is performed, the contents of the effects of each second notice effect performed during the symbol variation game may be different. Therefore, even if the variation pattern is commonly used in different effect modes, the player does not feel uncomfortable that the variation pattern is commonly used.

  Further, when the first notice effect in the first special mode is compared with the second notice effect in the second special mode, the first notice effect can be obtained even if the effect movable body 26 does not operate the effect button 25 in the first notice effect. On the other hand, the effect movable body 26 moves from the stop position, while in the second notice effect, when the effect button 25 is operated, a game effect having contents completed by one notice effect is executed. Further, in the first notice effect, a display effect of one continuous effect content is performed over six notice effects. For this reason, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are visually different from the player, and it can be seen as if it has a different game characteristic.

  Therefore, even if a symbol variation game is performed based on a common variation pattern, the content and performance time of a single game effect will be apparently different for the player due to the difference in the effect mode. , It can appear as if it has another game. For this reason, even when a common variation pattern is used, it is possible to show the player a game effect that looks different, and to improve the interest of the game for the special mode. Further, it is possible to reduce the control burden at the time of determining the variation pattern and the storage amount of the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode setting unit that sets the effect mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode determination unit that determines the effect mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a notice count determining means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern. Further, the overall CPU 31a and the sub CPU 32a serve as effect control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as first notice content determination means for determining the movement mode of the effect movable body 26. The overall CPU 31a serves as second notice content determination means for determining the notice pattern. Further, the RAM 31c of the overall control board 31 serves as a notice pattern storing means for storing the notice pattern. In addition, the RAM 31c of the overall control board 31 serves as a final pattern storage unit that stores the determination of the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the production contents of the final notice effect. Further, the sub CPU 32a serves as display control means for causing the display means to execute a display effect linked to the movement of the effect movable body 26. Moreover, the variable display H2 becomes a display means for executing a display effect. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a measuring unit that measures the number of executions of the notice effect.

  Next, an effect aspect of the first notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. 13 and 14 are time charts showing the execution timing of the first notice effect. In FIG. 13, first, a variation pattern P7 for shift reach production (variation pattern in which the number of executions of the announcement effect is four) is determined, and in FIG. A description will be given on the assumption that the variation pattern of the number of executions is 5). 13 and 14 are based on the premise that the first special mode is being executed and that the first execution remaining number is “0” at the start of FIG. 13. In addition, when the variation pattern P7 for the shift reach effect is specified at the beginning of FIG. 13, the stop position of the effect movable body 26 is assumed to be the third stage, and the first notice after the first special mode is started. It is assumed that the number of executions of the effect is a predetermined number “6” (that is, the effect of changing the effect of the display effect).

  In FIG. 13, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P7 for the reach reach effect from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P7, and starts variation of the special figure (time point A1). When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, it executes the first notice execution process because it is in the first special mode from the premise, and based on the variation pattern P7 designated by the variation pattern designation command, “4” is determined as the number of executions of one notice effect, and set as the first remaining execution number. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the first notice effect after the first special mode is started is a multiple of six. Since this determination is affirmative from the premise, the overall CPU 31a does not move the effect movable body 26 when the first notice effect is executed, that is, leaves the third stage (time point A1). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a outputs a problem designation command. Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “3”, and also when the first special mode starts. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “7”. The sub CPU 32a that has input the problem specifying command executes an effect of displaying the problem, and displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point A1). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time A1 (time A2), the central CPU 31a reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the first execution remaining number is not “0”, and then starts from the start of the first special mode. It is confirmed that the number of executions of the first notice effect is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a destination based on the movement table T2 for the offending effect. Here, it is assumed that two stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the second stage and outputs an incorrect answer designation command (time point A2). Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “2”, or when the first special mode starts. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “8”. And sub CPU32a which input the incorrect answer designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays an incorrect answer, and also variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time A2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time A2 (time A3), the overall CPU 31a similarly reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the first execution remaining number is not “0”, and starts the first special mode. It is confirmed that the number of executions of the first notice effect from is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a destination based on the movement table T2 for the offending effect. Here, it is assumed that one stage is selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the first stage and outputs an incorrect answer designation command (time point A3). Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “1”, or at the time of starting the first special mode. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “9”. And sub CPU32a which input the incorrect answer designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays an incorrect answer, and also variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time A3). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time point A3 (time point A4), the central CPU 31a reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the first execution remaining number is not “0”, and determines the first special mode from the start of the first special mode. 1 Confirm that the number of executions of the notice effect is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a movement destination based on the movement table T2 for the offending effect. Here, it is assumed that two stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the second stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point A4). Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “0”, or when the first special mode starts. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “10”. And sub CPU32a which input the correct designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays a correct answer, and variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time A4). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a displays a special symbol (out of symbol) on the basis of the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs a total symbol stop command (time A6). Note that the special figure is continuously displayed in a variable manner until the fixed stop display is made, regardless of whether or not the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped. Further, the sub CPU 32a executes the reach effect N based on the variation pattern P7 (time point A5), and then inputs the all symbol stop command, and then displays the fixed symbols (all symbol combinations) of all rows in a fixed stop display ( Time A6). Thereafter, each time the first notice execution process is executed, the overall CPU 31a waits until the next variation pattern designation command is input in order to determine that the first execution remaining number is “0”.

  Then, in FIG. 14, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 for the big hit effect from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P1, and starts variation of the special figure (time point B1) . When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, the number of times of execution of the first announcement effect is “5” based on the variation pattern P1 for the big hit effect designated by the variation pattern designation command in the first announcement execution processing. Is determined and set as the first remaining execution number.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the first notice effect after the first special mode is started is a multiple of six. Since this determination is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines the movement destination based on the movement table T1 for jackpot presentation. Here, it is assumed that three stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the third stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point B1). Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “4”, and also when the first special mode starts. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “11”. And sub CPU32a which input the correct designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays a correct answer, and variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time B1). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time B1 (time B2), the central CPU 31a reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the first execution remaining number is not “0”, and determines the first special mode from the start of the first special mode. 1 Confirm that the number of executions of the notice effect is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). The overall CPU 31a determines the destination based on the movement table T1 for the big hit effect. Here, it is assumed that two stages are selected as the movement destination. Thus, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the second stage and outputs an incorrect answer designation command (time point B2). Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “3”, and also when the first special mode starts. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “12”. And sub CPU32a which input the incorrect answer designation | designated command performs the production | presentation showing an incorrect answer, and variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time B2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time B2 (time B3), the overall CPU 31a reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c and determines whether or not the first execution remaining number is not “0”. Since the determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether the number of executions of the first notice effect from the start of the first special mode is a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Since this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a does not move the effect movable body 26 at the time of executing the first notice effect (time point B3). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a outputs a problem designation command. Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “2”, and also when the first special mode starts. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “13”. The sub CPU 32a, which has input this problem designation command, newly executes an effect for displaying the problem, and variably displays the decorations in all rows (time point B3). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time point B3 (time point B4), the central CPU 31a reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the first execution remaining number is not “0”, and changes the first execution mode from the start of the first special mode. 1 Confirm that the number of executions of the notice effect is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). The overall CPU 31a determines the destination based on the movement table T1 for the big hit effect. Here, it is assumed that three stages are selected as the movement destination. Thus, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the third stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point B4). Further, when executing the first notice effect, the general CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the first execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the first execution remaining value to “1”, or at the time of starting the first special mode. 1 is added to the number of executions of the first notice effect from and the value of the number of executions is rewritten to “14”. And sub CPU32a which input the correct designation | designated command performs the production | presentation showing a correct answer, and displays the decorative drawing of all the rows variably (time B4). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the first notice effect (6 seconds later).

  After 6 seconds from time B4 (time B5), the overall CPU 31a reads the first execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the first execution remaining number is not “0”, and changes the first execution mode from the start of the first special mode. 1 Confirm that the number of executions of the notice effect is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a destination based on the movement table T1 for the big hit effect. Here, it is assumed that four stages are selected as the movement destination. Thus, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the fourth stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point B5). The sub CPU 32a that has input the correct answer designation command performs an effect of displaying the correct answer, and variably displays the decorative drawings in all rows (time point B5). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a causes the special symbol (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and stopped based on the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point B7). Note that the special figure is continuously displayed in a variable manner until the fixed stop display is made, regardless of whether or not the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped. On the other hand, the sub CPU 32a executes the reach effect N based on the variation pattern (time point B6), and when the all symbols stop command is input, the decorative symbols (hit symbol combinations) of all rows are fixedly stopped and displayed (time point B7). . Thereafter, the main CPU 30a causes a big hit game to be executed.

  Next, an effect mode of the second notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 15 and 16 are time charts showing the execution timing of the second notice effect. In FIG. 15, the variation pattern P7 for the loss reach effect (a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the second notice effect is four) is determined, and in FIG. 16, the change pattern P1 for the jackpot effect (the second notice effect) A description will be given on the assumption that the variation pattern of the number of executions is 5). 15 and 16 are based on the premise that the second special mode is being executed and that the second execution remaining number is “0” at the start. In FIG. 15, the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation effective period set for the second time among the four operation effective periods, and the effect button 25 is operated during the other operation effective periods. It will be described as a thing. Also, FIG. 16 will be described assuming that the effect button 25 is operated during each of the five operation effective periods.

  In FIG. 15, the main CPU 30 a determines a variation pattern P7 for the reach reach effect from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P7, and starts variation of the special figure (time point C1). When the overall CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, the second special mode is set based on the premise, and therefore, in the second notice execution process, the second CPU executes the second prediction mode based on the variation pattern P7 designated by the variation pattern designation command. “4” is determined as the number of executions of the notice effect, and is set as the second execution remaining number.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern for the number of executions (for four times) with reference to the image determination table T20 for the offending effect. At this time, the general CPU 31a first determines the notice pattern Y4, then decides the notice pattern Y4, then decides the notice pattern Y2, and finally decides the notice pattern Y4 and stores them in the RAM 31c in the order of decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point C1).

  The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation effective period determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that the effect button 25 has been operated is input during the operation effective period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y4 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command instructing execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y4, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to set the value of the remaining execution number to “3”. To "". The notice pattern Y4 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y4 (time point C2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time C1 (time C3), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point C3). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since no detection signal is input from the premise, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to execute the second execution. Rewrite the value of the remaining number to “2”. At this time, the general CPU 31a erases the notice pattern Y4 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 (time point C4). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time C3 (time C5), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point C5). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y2 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command instructing execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y2, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to obtain the value of the second execution remaining number. Rewrite to “1”. Note that the notice pattern Y2 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a causes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y2 to be executed (time point C6). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time C5 (time C7), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point C7). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y4 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the final flag has been set next in order to make an affirmative determination in determining whether or not the final notice effect is, that is, whether or not the second execution remaining number is “1”. Determine. Since this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to execute the second execution. Rewrite the value of the remaining number to “0”. The notice pattern Y4 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 (time point C8).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a causes the special symbol (out of symbol) to be confirmed and stopped based on the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point C10). Note that the special figure is continuously displayed in a variable manner until the fixed stop display is made, regardless of whether or not the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped. Further, the sub CPU 32a executes the reach effect N after the final notice effect based on the variation pattern P7 (at time C9), and when the stop command for all symbols is input, all the decorative symbols (combination symbol combinations) are confirmed and stopped. Display (time C10). Thereafter, each time the second notice execution process is executed, the overall CPU 31a waits until the next fluctuation pattern designation command is input in order to determine that the second remaining execution number is “0”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P1 for jackpot effect from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P1, and starts variation of the special figure ( Time D1). When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, “5” is determined as the number of executions of the second notice effect based on the variation pattern P1 designated by the variation pattern designation command, and is set as the second remaining execution number. To do.

  Further, the general CPU 31a refers to the image determination table T10 for the big hit effect and determines the notice pattern for the number of executions (for five times). At this time, the overall CPU 31a first determines the notice pattern Y1, then decides the notice pattern Y1, next decides the notice pattern Y3, then decides the notice pattern Y2, and finally decides the notice pattern Y2, and in the order of decision. It is assumed that it is memorized. Next, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point D1).

  The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y1 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to obtain the value of the second execution remaining number. Rewrite to “4”. Note that the notice pattern Y1 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1 (time point D2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time D1 (time D3), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. As a result, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point D3). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y1 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to obtain the value of the second execution remaining number. Rewrite to “3”. Note that the notice pattern Y1 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1 (time point D4). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time D3 (time D5), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings of all the rows in a variable manner (time point D5). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y3 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Next, the general CPU 31a sets a final flag and stores the preliminary notice pattern Y3 in relation to the final flag because the read notice pattern is the preliminary notice pattern Y3 that specifies the content of the final notice effect.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a has read the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the contents of the effect of the final notice effect, even though it is not the final notice effect (the second execution remaining number is not “1”), so instead of the notice pattern Y3. An effect designation command for instructing execution of a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 is output. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the second execution remaining number to “2”. At this time, the overall CPU 31a deletes the earliest notice pattern Y3 stored in the predetermined storage area from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 (time point D6). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time D5 (time D7), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings of all the rows in a variable manner (time point D7). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y2 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command instructing execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y2, and subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number to obtain the value of the second execution remaining number. Rewrite to “1”. Note that the notice pattern Y2 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y2 (time point D8). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all the columns after the notice period of the second notice effect (after six seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time D7 (time D9), the overall CPU 31a reads the second execution remaining number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the second execution remaining number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. As a result, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point D9). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y2 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines that it is the final notice effect (the second execution remaining number is “1”), and determines whether or not the final flag is set. Since this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 stored in association with the final flag. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the second execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the second execution remaining number to “0”. At this time, the overall CPU 31a erases the earliest notice pattern Y2 stored in the predetermined storage area from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 (time point D10).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a displays a special symbol (big hit symbol) on the basis of the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point D12). Note that the special figure is continuously displayed in a variable manner until the fixed stop display is made, regardless of whether or not the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped. Further, the sub CPU 32a executes the reach effect N after the final notice effect based on the variation pattern P1 (time point D11), and when all symbol stop commands are input, determines the decorative symbols (hit symbol combinations) for all rows. Stop display (time point D12). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a causes a big hit game to be executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the normal mode, one game effect that is completed in one symbol variation game is performed. And in the 1st special mode, the 1st notice effect for the number of times of execution determined based on the change pattern in one design change game is performed for every notice cycle, and the production movable body 26 is moved. At this time, the position of the effect movable body 26 is maintained until the next first notice effect is executed. In the second special mode, in one symbol variation game, an operation effective period is set for each notice period for the number of executions determined based on the variation pattern, and the effect button 25 is operated during the operation effective period. Each time, the second notice effect is executed based on the notice pattern determined by the overall CPU 31a. That is, the contents of each notice effect (first notice effect and second notice effect) are determined for each notice effect, and the contents of each notice effect are not uniquely determined by the variation pattern. For this reason, even when the symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern is performed, the content of the effect of each notice effect performed during the symbol variation game may be different. Therefore, even if the variation pattern is commonly used in different effect modes, the player does not feel uncomfortable that the variation pattern is commonly used.

  (2) Also, in any production mode of the first special mode or the second special mode, the notice production is executed every same notice cycle. For this reason, when the variation pattern is commonly used in different special modes, the effect time of the first notice effect is different from the effect time of the second notice effect, so that only the effect time of one of the notice effects becomes longer. The unnatural thing that will end. Therefore, both the first notice effect and the second notice effect can be reliably executed, and the player does not feel uncomfortable that the variation pattern is commonly used. Due to the above, even if a notice effect different from the symbol variation game is performed multiple times, the variation pattern is commonly used, so the variation pattern to be determined is changed for each rendering mode. There is no need to do so, and the control burden on the main control means can be reduced. In addition, since it is not necessary to store the variation pattern for each effect mode, the storage amount of the main control means can be reduced. Further, during the special mode, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given, so that the game can be continued with expectation of the probability variation state.

  (3) When the symbol variation game is a two-round probability change big hit or a small hit, the probability of changing the probability (expected probability of change) is varied according to the type of reach production. That is, when shifting to the special mode, it is set so that the ratio that the reach effect S appears more than the reach effect N is higher in the probability of two rounds. For this reason, when the reach effect S having a higher jackpot reliability appears, if a transition is made to the special mode, there is a high possibility that the probability variation state is given. Therefore, when the reach effect S is performed and the mode is shifted to the special mode, not only the big hit reliability but also the expectation that the probability variation state is given can be increased, and the game effect can be attracted more attention. .

  (4) When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a makes it easier to determine a fluctuation pattern with a longer presentation time than a fluctuation pattern with a shorter presentation time, while the determination result of the big hit determination is negative Is configured to make it easier to determine a variation pattern with a short presentation time than a variation pattern with a long presentation time. The number of executions of each notice effect (first notice effect and second notice effect) in one symbol variation game is determined in proportion to the length of the effect time specified by the variation pattern. Has been. That is, a value obtained by dividing the production time by the notice period is set as the number of times the notice effect is executed. For this reason, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the number of executions of the notice effect increases, so that the greater the number of executions of the notice effect, the more the player can have a degree of expectation for the big hit. . Also, since the number of executions of the notice effect is determined in proportion to the length of the effect time, the effect time of the notice effect does not become extremely short or long for each change pattern, and the change pattern is common. Even if it is used, the feeling of strangeness can be eliminated.

  (5) During the special mode (the first special mode and the second special mode), it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, during the special mode, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given, so that the game can be continued with expectation of the probability variation state. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, in the first special mode, there is a higher possibility that the production movable body 26 will reach the big hit position and win a big hit, so the player has a sense of expectation for the big hit. You can have more. In addition, during the second special mode, the number of executions of the second notice effect in one symbol variation game is likely to increase, and the second notice effect having a high jackpot reliability is likely to be executed. You can have more expectation for the big hit.

  (6) The sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the decorative symbols in all rows are variably displayed for each notice effect (first notice effect and second notice effect), and then temporarily stopped. . In this way, every time the announcement effect is executed, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is displayed, so that it is possible to make the player think that the symbol variation game is being executed for each announcement effect. Therefore, in the symbol variation game executed based on one variation pattern, it is possible to make the player think as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed.

  (7) During the first special mode, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the display effect of one continuous effect content over a plurality of times (six times in the present embodiment) the first notice effect. Is supposed to be executed. That is, in this embodiment, the effect which questions a question and displays the answer with respect to it is performed over six 1st notice effects. For this reason, when the effect of the display effect is halfway at the end of the symbol variation game, that is, when the answer to the question is in the middle, the player can be motivated to execute the next symbol variation game.

  (8) During the first special mode, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is specified), the general CPU 31a uses the effect in the direction away from the big hit position (downward). Rather than moving the movable body 26, the probability of moving the production movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward) is increased. On the other hand, during the first special mode, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the variation pattern for the offense effect is designated), the general CPU 31a performs the effect in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward). Rather than moving the movable body 26, the probability of moving the production movable body 26 in the direction away from the big hit position (downward) is increased. For this reason, when it is a big hit, it is easy to approach the big hit position, and when it is off, it is easy to leave, and for each notice effect, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the production movable body 26 approaches. It is possible to predict whether or not the symbol variation game will be a big hit. In addition, when the big hit determination is affirmative as in the present embodiment, if the variation pattern with a large number of executions of the notice effect is easily determined, the effect movable body 26 can be moved to the big hit position with higher probability. .

  (9) When the number of executions of the first notice effect from the start of the first special mode is a predetermined number, that is, when the general CPU 31a outputs a problem designation command for designating an effect for displaying the problem, the general CPU 31a is movable for the effect Decide not to move the body 26. At this time, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H2 to execute an effect for displaying the problem. Further, the general CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward) when the number of executions of the first notice effect from the start of the first special mode is not a predetermined number. Is determined, it is determined to execute an effect of displaying a correct answer to the question that has been presented. As a result, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H2 to execute an effect of displaying a correct answer to the question that has been presented. Further, during the first special mode, the general CPU 31a is in the direction in which the number of executions of the first notice effect from the start of the first special mode is not a predetermined number, and moves the effect movable body 26 away from the big hit position (downward). If it is decided to move in the direction), it is decided to execute an effect of displaying an incorrect answer to the question that has been asked. As a result, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H2 to execute an effect of displaying an incorrect answer to the question that has been presented. In this way, the overall CPU 31a determines the content of the display effect in accordance with the operation of the effect movable body 26, so that the operation of the effect movable body 26 and the effect content in the display effect can be linked. , The interest of the player can be improved.

  (10) In the second special mode, the general CPU 31a indicates that the final notice pattern has been decided when the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the effect of the final notice effect to be executed last in one symbol variation game is determined. Store the final flag. When the notice pattern Y3 is determined as the notice pattern for specifying the second notice effect that is executed before the final notice effect in one symbol variation game, the overall CPU 31a sets the initial setting pattern Y0. Based on the game effect. Further, when executing the final notice effect during the second special mode, if the final flag is set, the general CPU 31a executes the second notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3, while the final flag is set. If not, a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 is executed. Thus, even when only the final notice effect is executed with special contents, the notice pattern can be determined by the same selection table regardless of whether or not the final notice effect is executed. For this reason, the types of selection tables can be reduced, and the storage amount can be suppressed.

  (11) When referring to the image determination table T10 for jackpot effect during the second special mode, the general CPU 31a can easily determine the notice patterns Y1 to Y3 classified as the first notice pattern, while the second notice It becomes difficult to determine the notice pattern Y4 classified as a pattern. Further, when referring to the image determination table T20 for the offending effect, the general CPU 31a can easily determine the notice pattern Y4 classified as the second notice pattern, while the notice patterns Y1 to Y1 classified as the first notice pattern. It becomes difficult to determine Y3. In addition, when the big hit determination is affirmative, the general CPU 31a can easily determine a variation pattern having a longer presentation time compared to a variation pattern having a shorter presentation time, that is, a variation pattern having a large number of executions of the announcement effect. For this reason, when the big hit determination is affirmative, the notice patterns Y1 to Y3 having a high big hit reliability are easily executed continuously, and the player can have a sense of expectation of the big hit.

  (12) Based on the variation patterns P3, P4, P6 and P7, when the special effects mode N and S are performed and then the special mode is entered, the second special mode is entered while the reach effects N and S are performed. When shifting to the special mode without doing so, the mode shifts to the first special mode. For this reason, when the player shifts to the special mode, the player can immediately know which special mode to shift to.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, during the first special mode, the display effect of one continuous effect content is performed over the six first notice effects. However, the number of the first notice effects is arbitrary. It may be changed. For example, the display effect of one continuous effect content may be performed over four first notice effects, or the display effect of one continuous effect content is performed over seven first notice effects. It may be broken. In addition, the content of the display effect may not be continuous over a plurality of first notice effects.

In the above embodiment, during the special mode, it is concealed whether or not it is a probable change state, but it is not necessary to conceal it.
In the above embodiment, the decorative symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped for each notice effect, but they may be left variably displayed without being temporarily stopped.

  In the above embodiment, when the production movable body 26 is stopped at the second stage or the third stage in the first special mode, the general CPU 31a determines that the big hit position is determined when the big hit determination result is affirmative. The probability of moving the production movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward direction) is higher than the movement of the production movable body 26 in the direction away from the movement (downward direction). As another example, during the first special mode, even when the production movable body 26 is stopped at any of the 0th stage to the 3rd stage, the general CPU 31a determines that the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, Rather than moving the effect movable body 26 in a direction away from the big hit position, the probability of moving the effect movable body 26 in a direction approaching the big hit position may be increased. Similarly, in the first special mode, the general CPU 31a determines whether the big hit position is negative when the result of the big hit determination is negative even when the effect movable body 26 is stopped at any of the 0th stage to the 3rd stage. Rather than moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction approaching the distance, the probability of moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction away from the big hit position may be increased.

  In the above embodiment, when the first notice effect is executed, the effect movable body 26 is moved one step at a time, but it may be moved in a plurality of steps. For example, the effect movable body 26 may be moved in three steps, or may be moved in ten steps.

  In the embodiment described above, the first notice effect is executed by the effect movable body 26 that performs a mechanical operation. However, the first notice effect is similarly displayed by displaying a design such as a character on the variable display H2. It may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern with a long variation time than a variation pattern with a short variation time (effect time). You may change arbitrarily. That is, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a may easily determine a variation pattern with a short variation time. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a may easily determine a variation pattern having a long variation time.

In the above embodiment, the reach effect is executed during the special mode. However, the reach effect may be executed instead of the reach effect.
In the above embodiment, the same initial setting is used when the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation valid period in the second special mode and when the final flag is not set when the final notice effect is executed. Based on the pattern Y0, a game effect (initial setting effect) is executed. As another example, even if the effect content of the game effect is changed between when the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation valid period and when the final flag is not set when the final notice effect is executed. good.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation effective period in the second special mode, the predetermined game effect is executed based on the initial setting pattern Y0. .

  ○ In the above embodiment, during the second special mode, when the notice pattern Y3 for specifying the content of the final notice effect is read before the final notice effect is executed, the fact that the notice pattern Y3 is read is stored. When the final notice effect is executed, it is executed based on the notice pattern Y3. However, it is not necessary to store that the notice pattern Y3 is read. In this case, if the notice pattern read when the final notice effect is executed is not the notice pattern Y3, a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 may be executed.

  In the second special mode, the overall CPU 31a of the above embodiment determines the advance notice pattern for the number of times of execution when the change pattern is specified, but the effect button 25 is operated during the operation effective period. You may decide the notice pattern every time.

In the second special mode of the above embodiment, the notice pattern specifying the content of the final notice effect is only one kind of notice pattern Y3, but a plurality of kinds may be provided.
In the above embodiment, during the special mode, the display is temporarily stopped every notification period (6 seconds) of the notification effect. However, the display may be variably displayed until the fixed stop is displayed.

In the above embodiment, the mode is shifted to the special mode in response to the two round probability change big hit or small hit, but the special mode may be changed at an arbitrary timing.
○ In the above embodiment, when the symbol variation game is a two-round probability change big hit or a small hit, depending on the type of reach production, the probability of the probability change state (probability change expectation) is different, but different It is not necessary.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern determination means makes it easier to determine a variation pattern with a long presentation time than a variation pattern with a short presentation time, while the jackpot determination means If the determination result is negative, it is configured to make it easier to determine a variation pattern with a short presentation time than a variation pattern with a long presentation time, and the notice count determination means is specified by the variation pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of times of performing the notice effect is determined by dividing the number of times of the effect time by the notice period.

  (B) Display a special symbol that displays the special symbol for notifying the determination result of the jackpot determining means for each symbol variation game, and display the effect symbol for the effect determined based on the special symbol and the variation pattern. An effect symbol display is provided, and the effect symbol display displays an effect symbol for an effect every time the first notice effect or the second notice effect is executed. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.

  (D) comprising a measuring means for measuring the number of executions of the first notice effect, and a display control means for causing the display means to execute a display effect linked to the movement of the notice means when the first notice effect is executed, The display control means is configured to execute a display effect of one continuous effect content over a plurality of times of the first notice effect, and each time the number of executions measured by the measuring means reaches a predetermined value, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the contents of the display effect are switched.

  (E) When the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, the first notice content determination means determines that the warning in the direction approaching the big hit position rather than moving the notice means in the direction away from the big hit position. While increasing the probability of moving the means, if the determination result of the big hit determining means is negative, the notice means is moved away from the big hit position rather than moving the notice means in the direction approaching the big hit position. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a probability of movement is increased.

  (F) When the second notice content determining means decides the final notice pattern that specifies the effect contents of the final notice effect to be executed last in one symbol variation game, the fact that the final notice pattern has been decided is stored. Final pattern storage means is provided, and the final notice pattern is also distributed in the selection table, and the effect control means performs a second notice effect executed before the final notice effect in one symbol variation game. When executing, when the second notice content determination means decides the final notice pattern, the initial setting effect is executed, and when the final notice effect is executed, the final notice pattern is decided in the final pattern storage means. If it is stored, a notice effect is executed based on the final notice pattern, while the final pattern storage means stores the final notice. When the pattern is determined is not stored, the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that to execute the initial setting effect that predetermined.

  (G) The mode setting means sets the first special mode when the fluctuation pattern determining means determines the special fluctuation pattern including the reach effect in the effect content or the change pattern for the small hit effect, while the change 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second special mode is set when the pattern determining means determines a special variation pattern that does not include the reach effect in the content of the effect or a variation pattern for the small hit effect.

  (H) The mode setting means sets the second special mode when the fluctuation pattern determination means determines a special fluctuation pattern including a reach effect or a change pattern for a small hit effect, while 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first special mode is set when the pattern determining unit determines a special variation pattern that does not include the reach effect in the effect content or a variation pattern for the small hit effect.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram of the variable display which shows the execution aspect of a 1st announcement effect. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram of the variable display which shows the execution aspect of a 2nd announcement effect. 7 is a flowchart showing first notice execution processing. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a movement table. The flowchart which shows a 2nd notice execution process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd notice execution process. (A)-(d) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the 1st notice effect. (A)-(d) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the 1st notice effect. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the 2nd notice effect. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of the 2nd notice effect.

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  H1 ... Special figure display (production execution means), H2 ... Variable display (production execution means, display means), SE1 ... Start-up sensor (winning detection means), 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Center role , 22 ... Start winning opening (winning detection means), 25 ... Production button (production operation means), 26 ... Production movable body (notification means), 30 ... Main control board (main control means), 30a ... Main CPU (Random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, variation pattern determination means), 30c ... RAM, 31 ... overall control board (sub control means), 31a ... overall CPU (mode setting means, mode determination means, notice content determination means, number of notices) (Determining means, effect control means, measurement means), 31b... ROM, 31c... RAM, 32... Display control board (sub control means), 32a ... sub CPU (effect control means, display control means).

Claims (2)

Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, sub-control means for executing various controls relating to game effects based on control signals output from the main control means, effect operating means operated by the player, and game balls A winning detection means for detecting the winning of the game and an effect executing means for executing a symbol change game for changing a plurality of types of symbols triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means. In the gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given when the jackpot display result is displayed,
The main control means includes
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for determination on the occasion of winning detection of a game ball by the winning detection means,
A jackpot determining means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquiring means with a predetermined jackpot determination value at the start of the symbol variation game, and determining whether or not the jackpot is determined;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game in which a special winning opening is opened after the end of the symbol variation game;
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, while the determination of the jackpot determination means If the result is negative, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for off-line production,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state for changing the probability of the positive determination by the jackpot determination means from a low probability to a high probability;
If the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, it comprises a probability variation imparting means for imparting the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends,
The sub-control means includes
Unlike the normal mode and the normal mode, it is a special mode in which it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is imparted by the probability variation imparting means, and the notice means that moves step by step every predetermined notice period becomes a big hit A first special mode in which a first notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is executed depending on whether or not the vehicle moves to a predetermined big hit position indicating that, and the special mode, which are set for each notice period. A mode in which any one of the second special modes in which the second notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is executed each time the effect operation means is operated during the operation effective period is set as the effect mode. Setting means;
Mode determining means for determining the set production mode;
When the mode determining means determines that the first special mode or the second special mode is set as the effect mode, the number of executions of the notice effect during one symbol variation game is set as the variation pattern. Means for determining the number of notices to be determined based on
When the mode determining means determines that the first special mode is set as the effect mode, the position at the start of the notice means is specified before the start of the first notice effect, and the notice means First notice content determination means for determining a movement mode;
When the mode determination means determines that the second special mode is set as the effect mode, the selection table in which one or a plurality of notice patterns for specifying the contents of the effect of the second notice effect is assigned is used as the variation pattern. A second determining unit for determining the advance notice pattern by the number of executions of the advance notice effect determined by the advance notice number determining means during one symbol change game based on the selection table; Notice content determination means,
Notice pattern storage means for storing the notice pattern determined by the second notice content determination means in one symbol variation game;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, the production control unit for executing the symbol variation game,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the first notice content determination means permits the notice means to move to a predetermined jackpot position, while the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative. In the case, the notice means is restricted from moving to a predetermined big hit position,
The second notice content determination means, when based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, specifies the notice pattern for specifying the first effect content and the second effect content. While determined with a higher probability than the advance notice pattern, when based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the offending effect, the advance effect pattern specifying the second effect content is set as the first effect content. Is configured to be determined with a higher probability than the notice pattern that identifies
The production control means includes
When the mode determining means determines that the normal mode is selected, a game effect having an effect content completed in one symbol variable game is executed for each symbol variable game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. ,
When the mode determining means determines that the first special mode is selected, the number of executions determined by the notice number determining means in one symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. , Causing the first notice effect to move the notice means in the movement mode determined by the first notice content determination means,
When the mode determining means determines that the second special mode is selected, the notice is determined by the second notice content determining means in one symbol change game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determining means. For each notice pattern stored in the pattern storage means, an operation effective period of the effect operating means is set, and when the effect operating means is operated during the operation effective period, the operation is performed based on the notice pattern. 2. A gaming machine characterized by executing a notice effect. When the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the small hit determination means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means with a predetermined small hit determination value to determine whether or not the big hit is determined When,
If the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game that opens a special winning opening after the end of the symbol variation game;
Reach determination means for determining whether to execute a reach effect when the determination results of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means are negative,
The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a small hit effect determined by the variation pattern determination unit when the determination result of the small hit determination unit is affirmative. The content and performance time of the specified symbol variation game are the same as the content and performance time of the symbol variation game specified by the special variation pattern among the variation patterns for the jackpot effect.
When the special variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determining unit, the big hit game granting unit grants a big hit game with the same effect content as the small hit game provided by the small hit game granting unit. Configured,
The variation pattern determining means includes
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it becomes easier to determine a variation pattern including the first reach production in the production content than a variation pattern including the second reach production in the production content,
When the determination results of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means are negative and the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern including the second reach effect in the production content is represented by the first reach. It becomes easier to determine the variation pattern that includes the production in the production content,
When the determination results of the big hit determination means and the probability variation determination means are affirmative, the special variation pattern including the first reach effect in the production content is determined more than the special variation pattern including the second reach production in the production content. Easier to do,
When the determination result of the big hit determining means is negative and the determination result of the small hit determining means is affirmative, the variation pattern for the small hit effect including the second reach effect in the effect content is used as the first reach effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to be easier to determine than a variation pattern for a small hit effect including the effect content.

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