JP5235385B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays symbols in a varying manner during the display of symbols for displaying a lottery result, and more particularly to a selection process for the content of the effects in which the possibility of winning is announced before the symbols are stopped and displayed. It is.

  Conventionally, pachinko machines that are an example of this type of gaming machine, when an internal lottery is executed in response to the occurrence of a winning at the start opening, after the symbols are variably displayed, the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the lottery result . When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the winning, it becomes a “hit”, and the player is given an opportunity for a big win game or the like to which conditions more advantageous than usual are applied.

  However, during the symbol variation display, it is impossible to know whether the result of the lottery is winning or not, and the player needs to wait until the symbol is stopped and displayed. By performing a variable display effect using an effect symbol expressed by a rotating body, a liquid crystal image, or the like during this time, it is possible to provide a player with a visually appealing interest. In addition, for example, if the effect display effect is performed using 3 (or 3 rows) effect symbols, and the effect is performed in the flow of “hit” if the event is finally stopped in a row, By generating a state (so-called reach state) in which up to two production symbols of the same type are arranged during the display production, an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation for a big hit is obtained. In addition, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit at various timings during the variable display effect by executing the notice effect in the middle of the variable display effect (after the start of the variable effect or after the reach state occurs). The effect of re-recognizing and sustaining expectations is obtained.

  As a general example of a notice effect, there is a high possibility of reach or a big hit by displaying a notice image separately from the effect symbol at the timing before the reach state occurs or outputting a sound of the notice There is something that will notify the player. For example, by making a notice image appear on the screen while three effect symbols are variably displayed, the player tries to inform the player that there is a possibility that a reach state will occur or a big hit will occur. A technique is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In the above prior art, two types of images, for example, a small helicopter image and a large jet airliner image are prepared as images for the notice effect, and in principle when the probability of a big hit (expected value) is low If a helicopter image is selected and a notice effect is performed, on the contrary, if the possibility of a big hit is high, a jet passenger image is generally selected and a notice effect is performed. However, if the notice effect is performed only by the principle selection method as described above, the player will eventually learn that “the expected value of the jackpot is low even if the image of the helicopter appears”. In this case, there is a risk that the expectation with respect to the image of the helicopter will be diminished and it will not be possible to have a particular expectation with respect to the precautionary effect.

Therefore, according to the prior art, helicopter images appear to some extent continuously from the history so far, and if this is a big hit this time, in principle, the image of a jet passenger aircraft with a high expected value is selected. As a matter of course, the notice effect is executed by forcibly selecting the same helicopter image as before. As a result, it can be considered that the player can have an impression that if a notice effect with the same content appears to some extent continuously, the possibility of a big hit is high.
JP 2002-272978 A (page 3, FIG. 11)

  However, the exceptional selection method in the prior art is not adopted unless the lottery result is a win (big hit) after all, and as long as the non-winning (out) is continuous, Only the selection method is used. For this reason, from a player's point of view, the phenomenon of “always being out of sync with the same content announcement” is not improved at all. Can only give a negative impression. Not only that, but a big hit after a low-expected announcement effect (helicopter image), the player is given a high-expected announcement effect (jet passenger image). It would be a disappointing feeling that “it did not appear”, which in turn caused a decline in interest.

  Therefore, the present invention is intended to prevent the same notice effect from appearing repeatedly in the variable display effect while the lottery results of non-winning are continuous.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: In the present invention, when a lottery opportunity occurs during a game, a lottery executing means for executing an internal lottery related to a player's profit, and when the internal lottery is performed, the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. After that, when the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, and when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner by the symbol display means, Special game opportunity granting means for granting a player a special game opportunity to which a special condition different from that of the game is applied, and a variable display effect corresponding to the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means within at least the variable time After the execution, the symbol effect execution means for executing the stop display effect corresponding to the symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, and during the execution of the variable display effect by the symbol effect execution means, the diagram is displayed in a specific manner. A notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect of the content for notifying that there is a possibility of being stopped and displayed, a notice type defining means for prescribing a plurality of types of the notice effect in advance, and at least based on the result of the internal lottery The notice selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types defined for the notice effect by the notice type defining means, and control for causing the notice effect executing means to execute the kind of notice effect selected by the notice selection means A plurality of types of production control means and a plurality of types of announcements are defined in advance, and the plurality of types of announcement productions are divided into a notice selection table including a specific type as an option and a notice selection table not including a specific type as an option. notice the warning type defining means for defining in advance the selection table, based on the results of at least the inner lottery, notice types Thereby select one of the plurality of preview selection table defined for informational display by the constant unit, a warning selecting means for selecting one from among the type of announcement attraction included as an option in the notification selection table selected , Effect control means for controlling the notice effect execution means to execute the type of notice effect selected from the options using the notice selection table selected by the notice selection means, and when the result of the internal lottery is not won When a notice selection table including a specific type as an option is selected by the notice selection means , and when a specific kind of notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means as a result of selecting a specific type from the options , the internal Separate from the specific post-notification counting means that counts the number of times the lottery results have been continuously non-winning and the specific post-notification counting means When the power is turned on, the result of the internal lottery is continuously unwinned after the power is turned on, or when the special game opportunity is given by the special game opportunity grant means, after the special game is over. The non-winning counting means that counts the number of times that the event has occurred and the prior notice selecting means can be selected on the basis of the number of non-winnings counted by the non-winning counting means before the notice effect execution means executes the specific type of notice effect. While restricting the notice selection table to the notice selection table that does not include a specific type as an option, the notice effect executing means cancels the restriction based on the number of non-winnings counted by the non-winning counting means. after but was executed, notice selected tape warning selection means selectable until a predetermined number of times is counted by a particular notice after counting means Notice selection means by regulating the notice selection table does not include a specific type as an option Le is a game machine that includes a selection restriction means for restricting the kinds of selectable prediction effect.

  The gaming machine of the present invention performs a variation display effect within the variation time of the symbol, and expresses the variation of the symbol corresponding to the internal lottery. Thereby, even if the change of a pattern is expressed by lighting / flashing using, for example, a light emitting element (LED or the like), the visual appeal can be enhanced by the change display effect. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has a possibility of winning (the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner) before the symbol is stopped and displayed by executing the announcement effect together with the variable display effect. To the player in advance, making it difficult to exhaust interest in the variable display effect until the end.

  Regarding the contents of the notice effect, a plurality of types are specified in advance, and a plurality of kinds of contents (patterns) are specified for each type. Whether or not the presentation is executed depends on the type selected by the notice selection means. The notice effect itself is an abstract thing to inform the player of the possibility of winning and to make it feel like it is, so the content of the notice effect has a great impression and expectation on the player depending on the type. A difference will appear.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention counts the number of consecutive winnings in the internal lottery during the game, and when a certain type of notice effect is executed at the time of a certain winning, Until a predetermined number of times continues, the types that can be selected as the notice effect are restricted to prevent the same specific type from being selected twice. This suppresses the phenomenon that the same kind of notice effect occurs frequently at the time of non-winning (the same notice effect is repeated several times), and prevents the player from holding a negative impression or preconception about the notice effect. be able to.

In addition , it is possible to avoid a phenomenon that “the same kind of notice effect is always deviated from the viewpoint of the player” from the viewpoint of the player, and to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation.
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the same kind (same content) of the notice effect is not won many times in a short period of time, and the player feels distrustful of the notice effect. Make sure to prevent it. Moreover, even if the non-winnings are continuous, various types of notice effects can be generated, and the player's eyes can be prevented from getting bored.

  In addition, according to the present invention, after a specific type of notice effect is performed, even if non-winning is continued for a predetermined number of times, another type of notice effect is likely to appear in the variable display effect during that time. A different impression can be given to the person, and the fall of interest can be suppressed.

  In the present invention, the number of “specific types” is not limited to one. That is, two or more of the whole (plural types) may be subject to selection restriction as “specific types”. For example, if there are 100 types as a whole, two or more types among them may be “specific types”. In this case, the counting means after the specific notice counts the number of non-wins for each type, thereby preventing the phenomenon that “the fluctuation after a certain notice effect is executed and the same notice effect is continuously deviated”. It is valid.

  Solution 2: In Solution 1, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variation pattern determination unit that selects one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance for variation display of symbols by the symbol display unit, and variation When the variation pattern selected by the pattern determining means satisfies a predetermined reach occurrence condition, the reach state in which the stop display effect corresponding to the symbol of the specific mode is partially configured during the execution of the variable display effect by the symbol effect executing means And a reach state generating means for generating. The notice effect executing means is for executing the notice effect before and after the occurrence of the reach state during the execution of the variable display effect by the symbol effect executing means, and the selection restricting means is a specific type after the occurrence of the reach state. When the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice effect execution means, a type that the advance notice selection means can select for the advance notice effect that is executed after the reach state is generated until the predetermined number of times is counted by the post-specific notice count means. It is something to regulate.

  Usually, the effect performed at the time of winning is most likely to reach the stop display effect at the time of winning through the reach effect by generating a reach state in the variable display effect. For this reason, at the beginning of the start of the variable display effect, whether or not the player reaches the reach state is the center of the player's interest. In order to meet such an interest, the present invention provides a notice effect before the reach state occurs. Done. Further, by appropriately generating a reach state even when not winning, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning and to attract the player's interest in the development of the subsequent effects (reach effects).

  After the reach state occurs, the player's center of interest shifts to whether or not the final stop display effect at the time of winning will be reached. Even after the reach state has occurred, by executing the advance notice effect during the reach effect, the player can imagine the possibility of winning variously and guess the flow of the design variation effect (reach effect). It can be enjoyed and the effect of making it difficult to lower the player's expectation until the end is obtained.

  However, even if a notice effect was performed after the occurrence of the reach condition, if it was not won as a result (because it was an outreach effect), it would also deny that it would give the player a disappointing impression. Can not. In particular, if all of the notice effects appear after the reach state has occurred with the same kind of content many times in a short period of time, but all of them are finally out of play, the notice effect is repeatedly executed with the same kind of contents. However, there is a risk that the player's expectation will be lowered.

  Therefore, in the present invention, after performing the announcement effect after the occurrence of the reach state with a specific type of content at the time of non-winning, if the non-winning has continued for a predetermined number of times, the type that can be selected as the announcement effect after the occurrence of the reach state is selected In this way, it is possible to prevent the announcement effect after the reach state has been generated repeatedly with a specific type of content within a short period of time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an undesired phenomenon that “the same kind of notice effect has occurred after the occurrence of the reach and has deviated many times” from the viewpoint of the player, and to avoid giving the player a disappointing impression as much as possible. it can.

  Solving means 3: In the solving means 1 or 2, the notice type defining means is at least whether the expected value representing the degree of possibility that the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner for each of the plurality of kinds of the notice effect. Are classified and classified as having a high expectation value for a specific type, and the selection restricting means, when a specific type of notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means, Until the predetermined count is counted by the post-counting unit, the types that can be selected by the notice selection unit are limited to those other than the specific type.

  The “expected value” here indicates “the degree of possibility that the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner”, and further, “the degree of possibility that the result of the internal lottery corresponds to the winning”, and “ It also indicates the “degree of possibility that a special game opportunity will be granted”. In any case, the type of notice effect specified as having a high expectation value is a notice that the possibility of a special game opportunity (a big hit) is relatively high, and conversely The kind of notice effect specified as having a low expected value is prescribed as a notice that the possibility of a special game opportunity is not so high. In addition to this, there may be a type with a medium expected value, a type with an extremely low expected value, a type with an extremely high value, or the like.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which all of the preliminary announcements corresponding to the types with relatively high expected values frequently occur, but in the end, they were not selected. As a result, it is possible to continue to suppress a decrease in the game motivation without giving the player a negative impression that “only the highly anticipated performance was shown even though it was not won”.

  In addition, after executing a specific type of notice effect at the time of non-winning, if the number of non-winnings exceeds a predetermined number of times continuously, the restriction of selection by the notice selection means is once removed and the specific type can be selected. In this case, a specific type of notice effect may be executed at the time of non-winning, but since it has already passed a predetermined number of times of symbol variation at this time, it does not give a negative impression to the player. Absent.

  Solving means 4: In any one of the solving means 1 to 3, the selection restricting means is a period from when a specific type of notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means until a predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means after specific notice. Even so, when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, the restriction of the type that can be selected by the notice selection means is canceled.

  Up to now, we have described the case of non-winning. However, it is effective to maintain a player's expectation until the end by executing a highly anticipated notice effect at the time of winning. Therefore, in the present invention, even if it is within a predetermined number of times after executing a specific type of notice effect at the time of non-winning, by releasing the restriction at the time of winning, more diverse options are secured and the width of the notice effect is increased. Can be expanded. As a result, even if a specific type of notice effect has a relatively high expectation value, the specific type of notice effect can be executed without any problem at the time of winning, thereby enhancing the player's expectation. .

  Note that the selection method as described above is usually internal information (selection processing method on the control program) that cannot be noticed by the player, but when such internal information is made public, The following advantages arise when the player comes into contact. In other words, (1) a player has a specific type of notice effect in a certain variable display effect, but if the player is ultimately not winning, the same until the non-winning continues until a predetermined number of times. Know that a certain type of notice effect does not appear (not selected). (2) In such a situation, after a specific type of notice effect is actually generated and is not won, if a specific type of notice effect occurs before the non-win is reached a predetermined number of times, The player can know that it is “confirmed”. In this case, since the substantial “winning confirmation” can be announced in advance during the variable display effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction and security before the final stop display effect is executed. it can.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from having distrust in the notice effect. In addition, to generate a prediction effect of various types, it is possible to prevent tired of the player to come.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame unit 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a gaming machine frame (not shown) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame unit 2 is fixed to an island facility (not shown) in the game hall using a fastener such as a screw. The other glass frame unit 4, the tray unit 6, and a gaming machine frame (not shown) are attached to the island facility via the outer frame unit 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  A locking unit (not shown) is provided on the inner side (back side) of the right edge of the gaming machine frame, and correspondingly, the right edge of the glass frame unit 4 and the outer frame unit 2 are not shown. Locking tool is provided. As shown in FIG. 1, in a state where the glass frame unit 4 and the gaming machine frame are closed with respect to the outer frame unit 2, the locking unit together with the locking device disables the opening of the glass frame unit 4 and the gaming machine frame. Yes.

  A cylinder lock 6 c with a key hole is provided on the right edge of the tray unit 6. For example, when an administrator of a game hall inserts a dedicated key into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 6c clockwise, the locking unit is activated and the glass frame unit 4 and the tray unit 6 can be opened together with the gaming machine frame. Become. When these are opened from the outer frame unit 2 to the front side (moved like a door), the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is exposed. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a not-shown dispensing device unit and launching device unit are installed, as well as various electronic devices (including a control computer) that make up the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, connection Terminals are installed. The electronic devices will be further described later based on another block diagram (FIG. 2).

  On the other hand, when the cylinder lock 6c is twisted counterclockwise, the glass frame unit 4 is unlocked while the gaming machine frame is locked, and the glass frame unit 4 can be opened. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened to the front side, the game board 8 is exposed directly, and in this state, the manager of the game hall can remove obstacles such as ball clogging in the board surface. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened, the lock mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 6 is exposed. When the lock mechanism is released in this state, the tray unit 6 can be opened to the front side with respect to the gaming machine frame.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by a game machine frame (not shown) behind the glass frame unit 4. The gaming board 8 can be attached to and detached from the gaming machine frame with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4a formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4a. The glass unit is a combination of, for example, two transparent plates (glass plates) cut in accordance with the shape of the window 4a. The glass unit is attached to the back side of the glass frame unit 4 in an openable / closable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). A game area 8a (board surface) is formed on the front surface of the game board 8, and the game area 8a is visible to the player from the front side through the window 4a. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the game board surface.

  An upper plate 6 a is formed on the upper surface of the tray unit 6. The upper plate 6a can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and the game balls borrowed by the player are received from the payout unit 6 separately from the prize balls (mainly the upper plate 6a). To be paid out. Further, the tray unit 6 is formed with a lower plate 6b at a lower position than the upper plate 6a. The lower tray 6b can store game balls that do not fit into the upper tray 6a or game balls discharged from the upper tray 6a.

  An operation panel unit 9 is installed on the upper surface of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the operation panel unit 9. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, an IC memory built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), it corresponds to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 times). A number of game balls (for example, 125) are lent out. A frequency display unit (not shown) is arranged on the upper surface of the operation panel unit 9, and the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Further, the operation panel unit 9 is provided with a production push button 14 and up / down / left / right direction keys 15, and these push buttons 14 and direction keys 15 can be appropriately operated by the player during the game. .

  An upper dish ball removal lever 6d is installed on the upper left part of the tray unit 6, and a lower dish ball removal lever 6e is installed on the front surface of the wall portion surrounding the lower dish 6b. The player can cause the game balls stored in the upper plate 6a to flow down to the lower plate 6b by operating the upper plate ball removing lever 6d. In addition, the player can operate the lower tray ball removal lever 6e to drop the gaming balls stored in the lower tray 6b downward and discharge them. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate a launching device unit (not shown) and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a. The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board 8, is guided by an outer band (not shown), and is thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails and windmills (not shown in the figure) are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided by the obstacle nails and windmills.

[Configuration of the board]
In the game area 8a, a gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, an upper starting winning port 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a variable winning device 30, and the like are installed. The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the gate 20 in the process of flowing down, or win (inflow) into the normal winning ports 22, 24 and the upper start winning port 26. The variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 are in a state in which a game ball can flow in during each operation. The game balls that have passed through the gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8 a, but the winning game balls are collected to the back side through through holes formed in the game board 8.

  The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner), and allows a winning to the lower start winning port 28a ( Ordinary electric accessory). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with the tip facing upward, and at this time, winning to the lower start winning opening 28a is impossible (there is no gap through which game balls can flow). . When the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width of the lower start winning port 28a is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and generates a win to the lower start winning port 28a. The arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is a mode in which it is easy to guide the flow of the game ball toward the variable start winning device 28.

  The variable winning device 30 operates when a specific condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner), and allows a winning to a big winning opening (no reference sign). (Special electric accessory). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the drawing, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position along the board surface, and at this time, it is impossible to win a prize winning opening (the prize winning opening is closed). When the variable winning device 30 is activated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge as the center, thereby opening the large winning opening. During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state where a game ball can flow in, and generates a winning in the big winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the special winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls join a supply route for an island facility (not shown).

  The game board 8 is provided with a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a at the upper right position in the window 4a, for example, as well as a first special symbol display device 34, a second special symbol display device 36, A first operation memory lamp 34a, a second operation memory lamp 36a, and a game state display device 38 are provided. Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs).

  The first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 36 can respectively display the variation state and the stopped state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, by, for example, a 7-segment LED (with dots). it can. In addition, the first operation memory lamp 34a and the second operation memory lamp 36a display 0 to 4 memory numbers, for example, by combinations of extinguishing or lighting and blinking of two lamps (LEDs). For example, when all the lamps are turned off, the memory number 0 is displayed. When one lamp is lit, one memory number is displayed. When the same one lamp blinks, two memory numbers are displayed. For example, when one lamp is lit, 3 stored numbers are displayed, and when both lamps blink, 4 stored numbers are displayed. In the present embodiment, one working memory lamp 34a represents the number of working memories of the first special symbol, and the other working memory lamp 36a represents the number of working memories of the second special symbol.

  The game state display device 38 includes, for example, four lamps (LEDs) corresponding to a jackpot type display lamp (2 rounds or 15 rounds), a probability variation state display lamp, and a time shortening state display lamp.

  In the present embodiment, most of the game board 8 is formed of a transparent member, and the normal symbol display device 33, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 36, etc. are all transparent. It is installed behind the other member (a position that can be easily seen by the player). Further, a relatively large liquid crystal display 40 is installed on the rear side of the game board 8, and the liquid crystal display 40 includes a first design symbol corresponding to the first or second special symbol, and the first design symbol. In addition to displaying the memory number display markers M1 and M2 linked to the display of the operation memory lamp 34a and the second operation memory lamp 36a, various effect images are displayed. The display screen of the liquid crystal display 40 can be seen well from the front side through the transparent game board 8.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a partition member 42 along its upper edge. The partition member 42 functions as a guide member whose upper surface changes the flow-down direction of the game ball, and the game ball thrown into the game area 8 a is distributed to the left or right along the upper surface of the partition member 42. A warp inlet 44 is installed at the left edge of the game area 8a, and a ball guide passage 46 leading to the warp inlet 44 is formed on the back side of the transparent game board 8. Since the ball guide passage 46 is also made of a transparent member, the visibility of the liquid crystal display 40 is not hindered by this, and the game ball passing through the ball guide passage 46 is clearly visible from the player. Is possible.

  Furthermore, a rolling stage 48 is formed on the game board 8 at a position slightly lower than its approximate center. The warp inlet 44 is opened upward in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the warp inlet 44, the game ball rolls through the ball guide passage 46. Released onto the moving stage 48. The upper surface of the rolling stage 48 has a smooth curved surface. Here, the game ball can roll in the left-right direction. An opening is formed in the game board 8 so as to open the front side of the rolling stage 48, and the game ball rolling on the rolling stage 48 eventually flows down into the lower game area 8a through the opening. A ball discharge path 50 is formed at the center position of the rolling stage 48. The ball discharge path 50 extends downward from the upper surface of the rolling stage 48 behind the game board 8, and is further bent forward. Open at the front of the game board 8. The game ball that has flowed down from the rolling stage 48 into the ball discharge path 50 is discharged from the opening on the front surface. And it becomes easy to win | release the released game ball to the upper start winning opening 26 just under it. In addition, since the members constituting the rolling stage 48 and the ball discharge path 50 are also transparent, the visibility of the liquid crystal display 40 is not hindered, and the game passing through the rolling stage 48 and the ball discharge path 50 is not affected. The ball is clearly visible to the player.

[Configuration of the front of the frame]
The glass frame unit 4 is provided with a glass frame upper lamp 52, a glass frame left lamp 54, and a glass frame right lamp 56 as components for production. These lamps 52, 54, and 56 execute, for example, effects by light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, and the like) of built-in LEDs. A pair of left and right upper speakers 58 are built in the upper part of the glass frame unit 4, and a lower speaker 60 is built in a position slightly to the right of the center of the tray unit 6. These speakers 58 and 60 output effects sound, BGM, sound, etc. (overall sound) and execute effects.

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 serving as the center of the control operation, and the main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main control device 70 is equipped with a circuit board on which a main control CPU 72 which is a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 is a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) 76 together with a CPU core and a register (not shown). Is configured as an LSI.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a random number generator 75 and a sampling circuit 77. Among these, the random number generator 75 generates a hardware random number (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) for determining the big hit, and the generated random number is input to the main control CPU 72 through the sampling circuit 77. The In the present embodiment, since the two symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are used for the big hit determination, a random number generator 75 may be provided for each of these symbols. In addition, the main controller 70 is provided with peripheral ICs such as a clock generation circuit, an input / output driver (PIO), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc. (not shown), which are mounted on the circuit board together with the main control CPU 72. Has been implemented. On the circuit board, signal transmission paths, power supply paths, control buses, and the like are formed as wiring patterns.

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. Further, the game board 8 is provided with an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82 and a large winning port switch 84 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. ing. The start winning port switches 80 and 82 are for detecting winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a), respectively. The big prize opening switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable prize winning device 30 (large prize opening). Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning openings 22 and 24. Detection signals from these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown).

  The normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first and second special symbol display devices 34 and 36, the first and second operation memory lamps 34a and 36a, and the game state display device 38 described above are the main control CPU 72. The display operation is controlled on the basis of the control signal from. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 34, 36, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a, 36a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a lower start opening solenoid 88 and a large winning opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open and close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively.

  The pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a prize ball payout control device 92. The prize ball payout control device 92 (prize ball payout control computer) controls the operation of the above-described payout device unit. The prize ball payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board on which a payout control CPU (not shown) is mounted, and this payout control CPU is also configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as ROM and RAM is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). Has been. The prize ball payout control device 92 (payout control CPU) controls the operation of the payout control unit on the basis of the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the requested number of game balls to be paid out.

  Apart from the main controller 70, the pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 94 (effect control means) as a control structure. This effect control device 94 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 94 is also equipped with a circuit board on which an effect control CPU 96 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 96 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 98 and a RAM 100 as a main memory.

  The effect control device 94 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 102 and an acoustic driving circuit 104. The effect control CPU 96 controls the effect based on the command for the effect transmitted from the main control CPU 72, gives commands to the lamp drive circuit 102 and the acoustic drive circuit 104, and causes various lamps to emit light, and the speakers 58, 60. To actually output sound effects, voices, and the like.

  The lamp driving circuit 102 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 102 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) And manage the operation such as light emission and flashing. In addition to the above-mentioned glass frame upper lamp 52, glass frame left lamp 54, and glass frame right lamp 56, the various lamps include decoration / production lamps (without reference numerals) installed on the game board 8. .

  The acoustic drive circuit 104 is, for example, a sound generator including a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC (DSP), an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 104 drives the upper speaker 58 and the lower speaker 60 to output sound. I do.

  The liquid crystal display 40 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, but is separate from the game board 8, and the liquid crystal display 40 is exchanged when the game board 8 is replaced (so-called board change). do not have to. A display control device 114 is installed on the back side of the gaming machine frame, and the display operation by the liquid crystal display 40 is controlled by the display control device 114. The display control device 114 is provided with a circuit board on which a display controller CPU 116 which is a general-purpose central processing unit and a VDP 122 which is a display processor are mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 116 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 118 and a RAM 120 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 122 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 124 and a VRAM 126 is integrated together with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 126 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 98 of the effect control CPU 96 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 96 executes effect control according to this program. Production control includes production control using various lamps and speakers 58 and 60 as described above, and production control by image display using the liquid crystal display 40. The effect control CPU 96 transmits basic information (for example, effect pattern number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 116, and the display control CPU 116 that has received the information specifically outputs the image for effect based on the basic information. Control to display.

  The display control CPU 116 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 122. The VDP 122 that has received this accesses the image ROM 124 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 126. Further, the VDP 122 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 126, and individually handles each pixel (full color pixel) of the liquid crystal display 40 based on the buffered image data. To drive.

  In addition, although not shown, a power supply control unit is provided on the back side of the gaming machine frame. This power supply control unit takes in external power (for example, AC 24 V) from the island facility, and generates necessary power (for example, DC +34 V, +12 V, etc.) therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit is supplied to various places of the pachinko machine 1 including the main control device 70, the effect control device 94, the prize ball payout control device 92, and the display control device 114.

  In addition, the main control CPU 72 provides external information (special symbol variation start information, prize ball payout request information, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation, etc.) to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through an external terminal board (not shown). (Game status information) can be output. The signals output from the external terminal board are collected by, for example, a hall computer in a game hall.

  The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

[Reset start (main) processing]
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control CPU 72 starts a reset start process. The reset start process restores the gaming state based on the backup information saved at the previous power shutdown (so-called power recovery) or conversely clears the backup information, thereby adjusting the initial state of the pachinko machine 1 Process. The reset start process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for guaranteeing a stable gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 after adjusting the initial state.

  3 and 4 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets the vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.
Step S103: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the mask register.

  Step S104: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), next, Step S105 is executed.

  Step S105: The main control CPU 72 checks whether backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup ends normally in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S106.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. If the check result is normal (Yes), the backup validity determination flag is reset (for example, “0000H”), and then the main control CPU 72 executes step S107.

  Step S107: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 transmits a return command to the effect control device 94. In response to this, the effect control device 94 restores the effect state (for example, the display mode of the effect symbol, the sound output content, the light emission state of various lamps, etc.) that was being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this processing, based on the backup information, the main control CPU 72 is a game state that was being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown (for example, special symbol display mode, internal probability state, operation memory content, various flag states, random number update state) Etc.). Then, the backed up PC register value is restored, and the processing is continued from the program address.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S104: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S105: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S106: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S109.

  Step S109: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents of the RAM 76. Thereby, even if the backup information is stored in the RAM 76, the contents are deleted.

  Step S110: The main control CPU 72 also clears the command transmission request buffer secured in the buffer area of the RAM 76.

  Step S111: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 94 after reset (command necessary for effect control).

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes a CTC initialization process, and initializes a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. Then, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 4 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S113, Step S114: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, for example, a signal input from a power supply monitoring IC that is a peripheral device is referenced to monitor the occurrence of power interruption (decrease in supply voltage). When the power is cut off, the main control CPU 72 saves the register, backs up the entire contents of the RAM 76, and stops the processing (NOP). If the power is not shut off, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S115. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In this embodiment, various random numbers are generated on the program in addition to the big hit decision random number. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 5). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter is changed every time the random number value makes one round. doing. The initial value update random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S115, the initial value update random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S115 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S113 is that the same process is executed in another interrupt process (step S202 in FIG. 5), and therefore overlap (conflict) with this. It is for preventing.

  Step S116, Step S117: The main control CPU 72 permits interruption and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this process are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not involved in the determination of the jackpot type among software random numbers. This process is performed during the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and an interrupt management process described later is executed.

  Step S118: Next, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the interrupt counter, and determines whether or not the interrupt processing executed so far has exceeded a predetermined number (for example, twice). If the value of the interrupt counter does not exceed the predetermined value (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to step S113. On the other hand, if the value of the interrupt counter exceeds a predetermined value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S119. As a result, at least two timer interrupts are generated during execution of the main loop, and the interrupt management process described later is executed. Further, the main control CPU 72 shuts off the power at the remaining time when the timer interrupt occurs. Generation check processing (step S114) and initial value update random number update processing (step S115) are executed.

  Step S119, Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 94 (command necessary for effect control). The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer secured in the buffer area of the RAM 76.

  Step S121: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, a prize ball is awarded to the prize ball payout control device 92 based on the winning detection signals input from the various prize opening switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in another interruption process (step S203 in FIG. 5). A prize ball instruction command for instructing the number is output.

  Step S122, Step S123: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process in the main loop. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the special symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the first and second special symbol display devices 34 and 36 described above, or the variable winning device 30 of the variable winning device 30 according to the display result. Control the operation. In the normal symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in another interrupt management process (FIG. 5). Then, the main control CPU 72 reads out the random number value in the normal symbol game process and determines whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range. When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and displays the stop of the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, and then the main control CPU 72 excites the lower start port solenoid 88. Then, the variable start winning device 28 is operated. On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S124: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs the above external information to the hall computer in the game hall through the external terminal board.

  Step S125: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing in the main loop. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a test signal indicating its own internal state (for example, during a big hit, when the probability variation function is activated, when the time shortening function is activated, or when an error is occurring), and this is output to the outside of the main controller 70. Output to. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S126: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an output management process. In this process, the port output request buffer secured in the buffer area of the RAM 76 is referred to, and the excitation states (ON or OFF) of various solenoids (the lower start opening solenoid 88 and the big winning opening solenoid 90) are output to the output port. .

  In this embodiment, an example in which the processes of steps S119 to S126 are incorporated in the main loop is given, but there is a known programming example in which the CPU executes the processes as a timer interrupt process.

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several milliseconds) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value is written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved during the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, jackpot symbol random numbers, normal symbol random numbers determined, and the like. Of these, the jackpot symbol random number is numerical data that is sequentially updated in the range of 0 to 99, for example. In this embodiment, since the two symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are used, a big hit symbol random number may be generated for each of these symbols. In this case, an initial value update random number may be prepared for each symbol.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output driver (PIO). Specifically, the passage detection signal from the gate switch 78, and the input state (ON / OFF) of the winning detection signal from the upper starting winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the large winning port switch 84, and the winning port switch 86 are displayed. OFF).

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, an event occurring during the game is determined based on detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning port switch 80, and the lower starting winning port switch 82. Depending on the event that has occurred, further processing is executed.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80, the main control CPU 72 generates an event (first event) that triggers an internal lottery corresponding to the first special symbol. Is determined. The main control CPU 72 determines that an event (second event) that triggers an internal lottery corresponding to the second special symbol has occurred when the winning detection signal (ON) is input from the lower start winning a prize opening switch 82. . When the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the first special symbol display device 34, the second special symbol display device 36, the first operation memory lamp 34a, and the second operation memory lamp 36a. The lighting state of the game state display device 38 and the like is controlled. Specifically, a drive signal (byte data) to be applied to each LED is generated and output from the output port. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S206: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 updates the interrupt counter. This counter is referred to in step S118 in the main loop described above.

  Steps S207 and S208: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Start-up winning process]
Next, processing that is further executed in the switch input event processing (step S204) will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the start winning process. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 corresponding to the first special symbol. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the next step S12.

  Step S12: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter to check whether the working memory number is less than four. The working memory number counter represents the number of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers (number of sets) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes each) for each symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol), and each section contains a big hit decision random number and a big hit symbol random number. Each can be stored as a set. At this time, if the number of stored jackpot determined random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers corresponding to the first special symbol does not reach four, the value of the first special symbol working memory number counter is less than 4 (Yes), In this case, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S14.

  Step S14: The main control CPU 72 adds one first special symbol working memory number. The first special symbol operation memory number counter is stored, for example, in a counting area of the RAM 76, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the first operation memory lamp 34a is controlled in the display output management process (step S205 in FIG. 5).

  Step S <b> 16: The main control CPU 72 acquires the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the first special symbol from the random number generator 75 through the sampling circuit 77. The random value is acquired by specifying the pin address of the random number generator 75. In the case where the main control CPU 72 performs 8-bit processing, the address designation is performed twice for each upper byte and lower byte. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, it saves it as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol at the transfer source address.

  Step S17: Next, the main control CPU 72 obtains a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol from the counter area of the RAM 76. In this case, the random value is acquired by designating the address of the RAM 76. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, it saves it as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the first special symbol at the transfer source address.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot decision random number and the jackpot symbol random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the first special symbol, and stores these random numbers as a set in an empty section in the area. The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section.

  Step S20: The main control CPU 72 sets a first special symbol start opening prize flag. When the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop, it refers to the value of the flag set here and transmits a start opening winning tone control command to the effect control device 94, and also gives a prize ball instruction to the prize ball payout control device 92. Send a command.

  When the above procedure is completed, or when no winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 (step S10: No), or when the first special symbol operating memory number has reached 4 (step S12). : No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from the lower start winning opening switch 82 corresponding to the second special symbol. If the input of the winning detection signal is not confirmed (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process. On the other hand, when the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the next step S24.

  Step S24: The main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the second special symbol working memory number counter to check whether the working memory number is less than four. Similarly to the above, the second special symbol operation memory number counter represents the jackpot determination random number and the number of jackpot symbol random numbers (the number of sets) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. At this time, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter reaches 4 (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process. On the other hand, if the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter is still less than 4 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S26.

  Step S26: The main control CPU 72 increments the second special symbol operation memory number by one (increments the value of the second special symbol operation memory number counter).

  Step S28: Then, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the second special symbol from the random number generator 75. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S16 described above.

  Step S29: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the second special symbol from the counter area of the RAM 76. The method for acquiring the random value is the same as that in step S17 described above.

  Step S30: The main control CPU 72 transfers both the saved jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number to the random number storage area corresponding to the second special symbol, and stores them in a free section in the area as a set. The storage method is the same as step S18 described above.

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 sets a second special symbol start opening prize flag. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process.

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed during the main loop will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a big hit game process (step S5000) subroutine group. Here, first, the basic flow of the special game management process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects a jump destination of a process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000). For example, the main control CPU 72 designates the program address of the process to be executed next, and sets the end of the special symbol game process in the “jump table” as the jump destination and return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if both the first special symbol and the second special symbol have not yet started to be changed, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol change pre-process (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol change pre-processing has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and if the special symbol changing process has been completed, For example, the special symbol stop display processing (step S4000) is selected as the jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed by referring to the flag one by one. However, in the selection method of this embodiment, the main control There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 36 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the driving signal changes with the passage of time, and thereby, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 performs drive control of the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 36. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED, but the drive signal pattern is constant, thereby stopping the display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Is done.

  Step S5000: The jackpot game process is selected when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit manner in the previous special symbol stop display process. When either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped in the big hit display mode, the normal state is changed to the big hit gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player). During the big hit game, the big prize opening solenoid 90 is energized a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or until nine winnings are counted) in the big hit game processing, thereby the variable winning device 30 is Open operation with a fixed pattern (continuous operation of special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win game balls in a concentrated manner, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls (special game opportunity giving means). The opening operation of the variable winning device 30 is referred to as “round”, and if the prescribed number of times is 15 in total, this may be collectively referred to as “15 round”.

  When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 72 sets a game state flag indicating the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state). When the “high probability state” is reached, the probability variation function is activated, and the probability that the next big hit will occur is higher (approximately 10 times) than the normal state. Further, when the “high probability state” is reached, the time shortening function is activated, and the variation time of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is shortened as a whole as compared with the normal state. The “time shortening state” is a state in which only the time shortening function is activated without operating the probability variation function. When this “time shortening state” is reached, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is compared with the normal state. The variation time of the symbol is shortened as a whole.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided as symbols relating to the big winning internal lottery in order to provide the following gaming characteristics, for example. That is, in this embodiment, the magnitude of the profit given to the player is different between the case where the first special symbol is stopped in the jackpot display mode and the case where the second special symbol is stopped in the jackpot display mode. Cases are provided. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  First, in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the ratio that the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot”, that is, the probability variation ratio is the same (for example, about 50% is “probability variation jackpot”). However, for the first special symbol, “probability variation jackpot” is set to be a jackpot of “2 rounds” (for example, about 10% of 50%). The big hit of “2 rounds” is a relatively short opening time per time (for example, about 0.3 seconds), and after a single opening operation, a predetermined interval (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) is set. The second opening operation is performed, and the process ends only by that. For this reason, even if it becomes a big hit of “2 rounds”, the winning in the big winning opening does not occur or the winning of one game ball is barely generated, and the player can be won during the big hit. It can be said that there are almost no prize balls.

  On the other hand, for the second special symbol, all “probability variation jackpots” are jackpots of “15 rounds”. In this case, the opening time per time is relatively long (until 30 seconds or 9 winnings are counted as described above), and when a single opening operation ends, a predetermined interval (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) ), And after performing the opening operation for 15 times, the big hit game ends. For this reason, when the “15 round” is a big hit, the winning prizes are intensively generated, so that the player receives a relatively large number of winning balls in a short time (for example, 14 payouts per winning prize). Can be earned.

  For this reason, from the player's point of view, the overall profit is greater for the second special symbol than for the first special symbol. Of course, for the first special symbol, the “probability variation jackpot” may be a jackpot of “15 rounds” (for example, about 40% of 50%), but may be a jackpot of “2 rounds”. For some reason, it is easier to feel a sense of security for a big hit with the second special symbol than a big hit with the first special symbol. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment realizes a game property that “it is an important strategy for advancing the game to launch the game ball with the aim of winning the game ball in the lower start opening 28a as much as possible”. doing.

  However, the setting of the number of rounds as described above is merely an example, and the playability by the pachinko machine 1 is the type of winning symbol (winning type, winning type) for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. It depends on what ratio is allocated. For example, conversely to the above example, if the first special symbol does not have a “two rounds” jackpot, and the second special symbol has only a “two rounds” jackpot, this time the reverse The pachinko machine 1 will have a completely different game characteristic that “it is advantageous to avoid winning the lower start opening 28a as much as possible”.

  In the present embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are assumed on the assumption that the example of the gaming specification given first (example in which only the first special symbol has a “2 round” jackpot) is adopted. When there is a working memory, the appeal of the player is enhanced by variably displaying the second special symbol in preference to the first special symbol. Hereinafter, a control method that prioritizes the variable display of the second special symbol will be described. Note that such control is not essential for the implementation of the present invention, and it is possible to adopt a control for evenly varying display of either symbol, or conversely, the first special symbol may be preferentially varied and displayed. Good.

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the first special symbol working memory number or the second special symbol working memory number remains (greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the number of working memories of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes a demonstration setting process in step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 94 in the effect control output process (step S119 in FIG. 4). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

  On the other hand, if the value of any of the working memory number counters is greater than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes special symbol storage shift processing after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 preferentially reads out the lottery random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76, which corresponds to the second special symbol. At this time, if random numbers are stored in two or more sections, the main control CPU 72 sequentially reads the random numbers from the first section, and moves (shifts) the remaining random numbers one by one to the previous section. Only when the random number corresponding to the second special symbol is not stored, the random number corresponding to the first special symbol is read and stored in another common storage area. Each random number stored in the common storage area is used for internal lottery in the next jackpot determination process. As a result, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the first special symbol.

  Step S2250: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol operating memory number subtraction process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter (which corresponds to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) stored in the RAM 76, and obtains the value after the subtraction. Set to “Number of working memories at start of change”. At this time, the working memory number counter to be subtracted corresponds to the one on which the random number stored in the previous step S2200 has been shifted. As a result, the display mode of the number stored by the first operation memory lamp 34a or the second operation memory lamp 36a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S205 in FIG. 5). When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal state and the high probability state (probability variation state). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal state. At this time, if the read random number value is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400. In this embodiment, the jackpot value is determined by setting a range of the jackpot value on the program. However, the jackpot determination table is written in the ROM 74 in advance, and the jackpot determination is performed by reading this and comparing it with the random number value. There are also programming examples.

  Here, as described above, since the big hit determination random number value is read separately for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the big hit determination process (internal lottery) is performed for each symbol. For example, if the random number value corresponding to the first special symbol is read in the previous step S2200, the jackpot determination is performed corresponding to the first special symbol. On the other hand, if the random number value corresponding to the second special symbol is read, the jackpot determination is performed corresponding to the second special symbol. Here, in order to prioritize the variation of the second special symbol, it is assumed that the random number value corresponding to the second special symbol is read in step S2200.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether the current fluctuation display corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and sets the stop symbol number data at the time of the loss for the corresponding special symbol. To do. Specifically, if the big hit determination random number corresponding to the second special symbol and the big hit symbol random number have been preferentially shifted in the previous special symbol memory shift process, the main control CPU 72 displays the second special symbol display here. Stop symbol number data by the device 36 is set. On the other hand, if the memory of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the first special symbol is shifted, the main control CPU 72 sets the stop symbol number data by the first special symbol display device 34 here. The main control CPU 72 also generates a stop symbol number command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 94. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 94 in the effect control output process (step S119 in FIG. 4).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for each of the first special symbol display device 34 and the second special symbol display device 36, for example, the display mode of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to one segment (the center It is possible to fix the stop symbol number data to a common value (for example, 64H) for both symbols by only turning on the bar “-”). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2406: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern determination process at the time of deviation (variation pattern determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number of the special symbol at the time of detachment for the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Except when the reach variation is performed, the variation time at the time of losing is determined based on, for example, “variable display start operation memory number (0 to 3)” set in step S2250.

  The above steps S2404 and S2406 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of order, but when the determination result is big hit (step S2400: Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol (hit-stopping symbol number) for the first special symbol or the second special symbol that is won in the current internal lottery, based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol for each symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table. For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of winning symbol for each symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number based on the stored content by referring to the special symbol determination table in the symbol determination process for big hit.

  Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a hit variation pattern determination process (variation pattern determination means). In this process, when the main control CPU 72 obtains the variation pattern determination random number from the counter area of the RAM 76, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the value. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer. Basically, since the hit hit fluctuation is performed at the time of hitting, if the reach determining random number is not used in this process, the acquisition of the reach determining random number may be omitted. In general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of losing is determined.

  Step S2413: The main control CPU 72 determines the type of “probability variation symbol” or “non-probability variation (normal) symbol” based on the winning symbol type (big hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410, In the case of “probable variation”, a value (01H) is set in the probability variation flag. Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of rounds (2, 5, 15) during the big hit based on the type of winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of big hit). The number of rounds set here is used in the big hit game process (step S5000 in FIG. 7).

  In step S2413, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the first special symbol display device 34 or the second special symbol display device 36 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. The main control CPU 72 also generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a big hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 94. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 94 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit), and sets the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation timer. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets the variation start flag of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 94. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 94 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[Figure 7: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
When returning to the special symbol game process, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination. In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the variation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then decrements the value of the timer counter as time elapses (clock pulse count). . The main control CPU 72 controls the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol as described above until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (steps S2404 and S2410 in FIG. 8). To do. The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 94. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 94 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag.

  As described above, when the big hit internal lottery is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined under the control of the main control CPU 72, and the variation display by the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. (Design display means). However, as described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol itself are lighted and blinked by 7-segment LEDs, so that they have poor appeal. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the variable display effect using the effect symbol is performed as described above.

  The effect designs include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the liquid crystal display 40 (see FIG. 1). ). Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a character attached together with the numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Among these, for the left effect symbol, a symbol row is arranged in ascending order of “1” to “9”, and for the middle effect symbol and the right effect symbol, the numbers are “9” to “1”. ”Are arranged in descending order. In addition, each symbol row is configured by alternately arranging symbols of a picture card with numbers and relatively small blank symbols (for example, figures, symbols, crests, etc.). Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen.

[Variation production example]
FIG. 9 is a continuous diagram showing, as an example, the flow of a fluctuating effect using effect symbols. The “fluctuation effect” referred to here corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts the variable display until the stop display (including the fixed stop). Here, first, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the flow of the fluctuating effects adopted in the present embodiment will be explained. In FIG. 9, the form of the screen (display area) of the liquid crystal display 40 is simplified (the actual display area is not rectangular).

[Variable display effects]
In FIG. 9, (A): In synchronization with the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the liquid crystal display 40 (for example, The variable display effect is started by scrolling from top to bottom (design effect execution means). Although not shown here, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 40, an image (background image) serving as the background of the effect design is displayed. In the figure, the change display of the effect symbol is simply indicated by a downward arrow.

[Pre-warning effect (1)]
(B) in FIG. 9: Next, in the relatively early stage of the variable display effect (before the reach state occurs), the pre-occurrence notice effect (1) using the character image is performed (notice effect executing means). The effect design image is positioned in front of the effect design that is variably displayed on the screen, and is displayed so as to appear suddenly from the left end of the screen (other appearance modes may also be used). The “pre-occurrence notice effect” is positioned as a notice of the possibility of reach and the possibility of a big hit before the left and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed (before it is determined whether or not reach is reached). By executing such a “pre-occurrence notice effect”, it is possible to obtain an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may develop into a reach = the possibility of a big hit is increased”.

[Pre-warning effect (2)]
In FIG. 9, (C): Further, as a pre-occurrence notice effect (2), an effect using a picture image of a character different from the previous one is performed (notice effect executing means). Specifically, another pattern image appears additionally from the left end of the screen, and the two image images are displayed side by side on the screen by shifting the position of the previously displayed pattern image to the right side. This is a mode of production. Such a pre-occurrence notice effect (2) using the second picture image is an advanced type further advanced from the pre-occurrence notice effect (1) performed in FIG. 9B. The aspect of the “pre-occurrence notice effect” that develops in this way may be expressed as “step-up notice” or the like. Here, an example is shown in which the second picture image appears in the pre-occurrence notice effect (2), but the third, fourth, and fifth design images appear and appear one after another. An aspect may be sufficient. Even at this stage, the variation display of the effect symbols is continued.

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 9 (D): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and the variable display of the left effect symbol is eventually stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the upper left position of the screen, and the effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the lower left position. And the blank symbol which does not have a number has stopped in the left middle stage position.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
In FIG. 9, (E): Following the left effect symbol, for example, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the lower right position, and the effect symbol representing the number “8” is stopped at the upper right position of the screen. Two combinations of numbers "7"-"Fluctuating"-"7" and "8"-"Fluctuating"-"8" are partially displayed on the diagonal (on two diagonal lines). That's right. In general, when three productions of the same type are stopped in the production, the game is “big hit”. Here, only one of the medium production symbols remaining until “big hit” is left. In this way, it is possible to generate a “reach state” during the variable display effect by stopping up to two of the same type of effect symbols (reach state generating means). Further, the occurrence of the “reach state” and the combination of two numbers is referred to as “tempering”. At this time, in order to tell the player that the “reach state” has occurred, character information such as “reach!” Is displayed on the screen, and a sound is output together. Furthermore, in this example, since there are two candidates for the medium effect symbol, “7” and “8” (so-called double reach and double template), it is a highly anticipated reach state. Also, in this case, if the number “7” is aligned, it is a probability variation jackpot, and if the number “8” is aligned, it is a non-probable variation jackpot. It is possible to make players feel various tensions.

  After the “reach state” has occurred, if it develops to some sort of reach production pattern, only the production symbols corresponding to the tempered numbers (here “7” and “8”) are displayed on the screen, and the others are not displayed. . At this time, the effect symbols may be displayed in a reduced state at the four corners of the screen. On the other hand, in the case of normal reach production (normal reach), the left and right production symbols corresponding to the tempered numbers remain in the state shown in FIG. 9E, for example, only the middle production symbols scroll slowly. Thus, the reach effect is displayed in a variable manner.

[Preliminary notice after occurrence (1)]
In FIG. 9, (F): After the occurrence of the “reach state”, for example, a post-occurrence notice effect (1) is performed in which images representing “heart marks” form a group and pass diagonally on the screen. (Notification effect execution means). Until then, if the medium effect symbol was simply scrolled, the image of the “heart group” will suddenly appear on the screen, which can increase the visual appeal to the player. it can. “Post-occurrence notice effect” is for notifying that the reach state may eventually become a “hit” after the reach state occurs. By executing such a post-occurrence notice effect (1), it is possible to obtain an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “this notice can be expected to be a big hit”.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 9 (G): Following the post-occurrence notice effect (1), for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “9” are displayed in a three-dimensional column on the screen, and the head of the column There is an effect in which numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of “2”, “3”, “4”. This kind of performance is for the purpose of suggesting (impliciting) or reminding the player that the number “7” or “8” is left as it is without being erased. Done. If the number “6” is erased and “7” remains in front of the screen, it is “probable big hit”, but if the number “7” is also erased and “8” remains in front of the screen, “normal (non- "Probable change" is a big hit, and the number "8" is also erased, and when "9" finally remains, it means "out of place". Therefore, during this time, the numbers “2”, “3”, “4”,... Are erased in order, and as the number “6” approaches, the player's tension and expectations The feeling will also increase. After this, for example, if up to the number “5” is erased on the screen, the next time the number “6” is finally erased, then “probable big hit” or “normal (non-probable big) big hit” is possible. Because of the increased nature, the player's tension will increase at once.

[Preliminary notice after occurrence (2)]
In FIG. 9, (H): When the reach production is approaching the final stage, the image of the character is suddenly split and displayed (cut-in) on the screen, and the character generates some dialogue. A subsequent notice effect (2) is performed (notice effect executing means). At this time, for example, the content of the production is a development that “if the number“ 6 ”is erased, then the possibility of a big hit of“ 7 ”-“ 7 ”-“ 7 ”increases” ”. In addition, even if the number “7” is deleted in the subsequent reach production, there is still a possibility of an uncertain change big hit of “8”-“8”-“8”. Therefore, by causing the image of the character to appear at this timing, it is possible to obtain an effect of giving the player a sense of expectation that “it may finally be a big hit”.

  As a reach production different from the above, for example, if “numbers“ 2 ”to“ 7 ”are erased and the last remaining number“ 8 ”remains without being erased,“ 8 ”-“ 8 There is also a development that “There is a possibility of a non-probable big hit of“ 8 ””. When the image of the character appears at such a timing, an effect can be obtained in which the player has the desire that “even if the probable big hit is missed, it may somehow become a non-probable big hit”.

[Stop display effect]
In FIG. 9, (I): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the stop display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At this time, if the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as an outlier symbol, the effect symbol is similarly displayed as a stop display effect in the same manner (design effect execution means). In the example shown in the figure, the number “6” remains on the screen without being erased, so unfortunately this change did not reach either “probable big hit” or “normal (non-probable big) big hit”. Is expressed in a stunning manner. Here, although the case of non-winning is taken as an example, if the result of the internal lottery is winning, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the winning type at that time (winning symbol). That is, if the winning symbol corresponds to the “probable variation”, in this example, the production symbol representing the odd number “7” is stopped and displayed at the center of the screen to indicate that it is “probable big hit”. Production to teach the person is performed. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is “non-probable variation”, the effect symbol representing “even” “8” is stopped and displayed in the center of the screen to indicate that it is “normal (non-probable variation) big hit”. Production to teach the person is performed. In addition, even in the case of “probable big hit”, there is a case where an even number of effect symbols are stopped and displayed, and an effect of promoting to “probable change” during the big hit game is performed. Further, in the case of “2 round probability variation big hit”, not the odd number of three but a production symbol of an odd number combination such as “1”-“3”-“5” is displayed.

  The above is the basic flow of the fluctuating effects (fluctuating display effects, pre-occurrence notice effects, reach effects, post-occurrence notice effects, stop display effects). Production patterns are available.

[Other production examples]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another effect example performed with respect to the variable effect. Each example will be described below.

[Mission production]
In FIG. 10, (A): “Mission production”, for example, suddenly displays a page labeled “command sheet” on the screen, and displays the command content such as “Start change and start!” This is an effect, which is referred to as a “mission effect” in the present embodiment. The mission effect is usually performed with a deadline such as “within 20 fluctuations” or “within 3 minutes”. The timing for starting the mission effect is, for example, when the variable display effect is started ((A) in FIG. 9). During the execution of the mission effect, the background image is changed to a special content, or the music that is being displayed is changed.

  Such a mission effect teaches (implies) to the player that if the condition written in the content of the command is satisfied, the game will be a “hit”. Of course, in an actual game, the content of the command cannot be satisfied by the player's own intention, so this is only performed as an effect. In other words, when winning in the internal lottery during execution of the mission effect, the effect with the content that satisfies the content of the command is executed on the effect. For example, it is assumed that the content of “XXOOSEYO” is “Make a character notice appear”. At this time, if the condition of “execution of mission effect and receiving winning command” is satisfied on the control, the effect of “make the character notice appear at the start of change” is executed on the control. In this case, it is possible to give the player the impression that the player has achieved the “big hit” as a result of achieving the contents of the command.

  Mission production has the effect of giving players a chance to change their mood and changing their consciousness, and prevent a decline in gaming motivation. Then, when the mission is actually cleared, the player is given a certain level of satisfaction and achievement.

[Special production mode]
In FIG. 10, (B): “special effect mode” is the one in which the background image displayed on the screen changes to an image with special contents, and the music being displayed in a variable manner is different from the normal one. Change. For example, if a normal background image displayed at a relatively high frequency represents “outdoor scenery”, this special effect changes to a special background image representing “indoor pattern”. In the present embodiment, a case where a normal background image is displayed and a variation effect is performed is referred to as a “normal effect mode”, and a case where a special background image is displayed and a variation effect is performed is referred to as a “special effect mode”. Unless the above mission effect is in effect, a variable effect is performed by selecting one of the modes.

  In addition, since the selection ratio of the “special performance mode” is lower than that of the “normal performance mode”, switching from the “normal performance mode” to the “special performance mode” can change the player's mood and consciousness. It can provide an opportunity for change. In the “special effect mode”, a notice effect and a reach effect that appear only in that mode are prepared. For this reason, the “special effect mode” for the player is an opportunity to be able to come into contact with an effect with special contents, so that a decrease in game willingness is suppressed.

[Various notice effects]
Although not specifically shown, regarding the notice effect executed in the variable display effect, in this embodiment, the character notice effect of (B) and (C) in FIG. 9 and the heart of (F) in FIG. For example, the following multiple types of notice effects are prepared including the group notice effect and the character cut-in notice effect shown in FIG.

(1) Subtitle notice effect: This notice effect is performed as part of the above-mentioned "pre-occurrence notice effect". For example, the screen is darkened (blacked out) at the beginning of the start of the variable display effect, and an effect is displayed in which the subtitles such as “Fast Eat Confrontation!” And “Chiaki Raku no Ichiban!” Are displayed large.

(2) Push button notice effect: This notice effect is also performed as part of the “pre-occurrence notice effect”. For example, at the beginning of the start of the variable display effect, a message “Please press the button” is displayed on the screen, and in response to this, the player presses the push button 14 (provided on the operation panel unit 9). When pressed, an effect is displayed to display a special image or message (such as “Become Reach!”) As a “pre-occurrence notice effect”.

(3) Symbol animation notice effect: This notice effect is performed as part of the above-mentioned “post-announcement notice effect”. For example, when the reach state occurs, an effect is performed in which the character of the effect symbol corresponding to the number that was tempered at that time moves or emits some dialogue. Alternatively, an effect is produced in which an effect symbol (picture card) corresponding to the number that has been tempered rotates three-dimensionally (on the fly) on the screen.

(4) Movable body notice effect: This notice effect can correspond to both “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “post-occurrence notice effect”. For example, when the game board 8 is provided with a movable body for production (decorations such as a character's figure or prop), an effect is produced in which the movable body is operated by a motor, a solenoid, or the like. The effect using the movable body is accompanied by the motion of an object having a presence, and therefore has an effect of increasing the visual appeal to the player rather than a planar image.

(5) Luminous body announcement effect: This announcement effect can also correspond to both “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “post-occurrence notice effect”. For example, with respect to the glass frame upper lamp 52, the glass frame left lamp 54, the glass frame right lamp 56, etc., an effect of emitting light in a special pattern is performed. The effect using the illuminant can be enhanced in a wide range extending outside the game area 8a, so that the visual appeal to the player can be increased accordingly.

  In addition to the above, a plurality of types are defined regarding the contents of the “pre-occurrence notice effect” and the “pre-occurrence notice effect”. In addition, an expected value indicating the degree of possibility of a big hit is set in advance in the content of each effect, and in this embodiment, there is a classification of “high” or “low” as an expected value. The “expected value” here is represented by a ratio at which the effect is selected when winning in the internal lottery. For example, if there is a “pre-occurrence notice effect A” selected at a rate of 60% at the time of winning the internal lottery, the expected value of the “pre-occurrence notice effect A” is 40 %, But there is a possibility of a big hit at 60% ", so this is a" notice production with high expected value ". On the other hand, if there is a “pre-occurrence notice effect B” selected at a rate of 80% when the internal lottery is not won, the expected value of the “pre-occurrence notice effect B” is “the possibility of a big hit is Since it is “only 20%”, this means “notice effect with low expected value”.

  In this way, by setting the expected values of “High” and “Low” for each content of the notice effect, when the notice effect of each content appears, the player has various high and low expectations. The effect to hold is obtained. Generally, when a notice effect with a high expectation value appears, the player's expectation increases accordingly, but when a notice effect with a low expectation value appears, the player's expectation does not tend to increase so much. For this reason, from the player's standpoint, a high-expected announcement effect is a reliable entity that brings me profits, and there is a “strong” image, but a low-expected announcement effect. Is not very reliable and has only a “weak” image. Therefore, in this embodiment, in comparison with such a player's sense of confidence “strong and weak”, the high expectation value of the notice effect is “strong” and the low expectation value is intuitively “weak”. It shall be expressed in Accordingly, in the following description, “strong” and “weak” mean “high” and “low”, respectively, of the expected values (the same notation in the drawings).

  On the other hand, since a plurality of types of notice effects are prepared as described above, how to select and execute the plurality of kinds of notice effects is important for effect control. For example, if a certain kind of notice effect is repeatedly selected at the time of non-winning, a phenomenon that “always with the same notice effect will occur” will occur from the viewpoint of the player, and the player will eventually see that kind of notice effect. Will start to feel distrust and discomfort. In particular, if the type of the notice effect is classified as “strong”, the player is given a disappointing impression that “the strong notice effect has been shifted continuously”. Of course, the types of announcements with a high selection ratio (weak announcements) are usually selected more often, and the types of announcements with a low selection rate (strong announcements) should not be selected so much. If selected randomly, it does not mean that there will be no duplication of notice effects at the time of non-winning as described above.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following control method is adopted for the selection process of the notice effect, and the same kind of notice effect is prevented from being continuously selected at the time of non-winning. Hereinafter, the control method of the fluctuation effect will be specifically described.

[Variation production processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the changing effect process executed by the effect control CPU 96. This variation effect process is executed in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) (not shown). The effect control CPU 96 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt period (for example, a period of several milliseconds) separately from the effect control main process, and executes the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process (not shown), the effect control CPU 96 executes a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control CPU 72 and an effect random number update process, as well as the display control device 114 and the lamp driving circuit 102. The signal output processing for the acoustic drive circuit 104 and the like is executed. Hereinafter, the variation effect process will be described along each procedure.

  Step S500: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not a lottery result command, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command or a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Of these, the lottery result command indicates the result of the big hit lottery, and the stop symbol command specifies the display mode when the symbol is stopped, and indicates the type (probability variable or non-probable variable symbol) in the case of the big win It is. The demonstration effect command represents that the working memory counter of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 0 (no symbol variation).

  Step S502: When it is determined that the command is received from the main control CPU 72 in the previous step S500 (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 determines whether or not the command corresponds to the demonstration effect command. If the commands received from the main control CPU 72 are a lottery result command, a stop symbol command, and a variation pattern command and are not a demonstration effect command (No), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S504.

  Step S504: The effect control CPU 96 executes effect lottery table selection processing. In this process, the condition is judged based on the current state (internal state, production mode, number of fluctuations, etc.), and the production lottery table (including various first tables) having contents according to the state at that time is selected. To do. In the present embodiment, in the effect lottery table selection process, the same kind of notice effect is prevented from being selected at the time of non-winning. Note that specific contents of the effect lottery table and an example of processing procedures will be described later with reference to different drawings.

  Step S506: Next, the effect control CPU 96 executes a notice classification determination process. In this process, based on the effect lottery table (various first tables) selected in the previous step S504, the expected values of “strong” and “weak” are respectively obtained for the “pre-occurrence notice effect” and the “pre-occurrence notice effect”. Determine the combination. The specific contents of the process will be described later while showing an example of an effect lottery table in another drawing.

  Step S507: Subsequently, the production control CPU 96 executes a notice selection table selection process. In this process, the corresponding notice selection table (second table) is selected from the combination of “strong” and “weak” for the “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “pre-occurrence notice effect” determined in the previous step S506. To do. The notice selection table is prepared for each of “strong” and “weak” for “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” and “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)”. , “Post-occurrence notice effect (2)” is also prepared for each “strong” and “weak”. The specific contents of the notice selection table and the processing procedure examples will be described later with reference to different drawings.

  Step S508: Next, the effect control CPU 96 executes a variation pattern advance notice selection process. In this process, specific contents of “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “post-occurrence notice effect” are selected using the notice selection table selected in the previous step S507. Each notice selection table defines specific contents of "pre-occurrence notice effect" and "post-occurrence notice effect" for each variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 96 is based on the change pattern command received from the main control CPU 72. Specific contents of “pre-occurrence notice effects (1), (2)” and “post-occurrence notice effects (1), (2)” are selected from the table. The specific contents of the processing will be described later while showing an example of the notice selection table in another drawing.

  Step S510: The effect control CPU 96 executes effect display processing. In this process, the effect control CPU 96 instructs the display control device 114 about the effect contents (variable effect pattern number, notice effect number, etc.) and outputs a control signal to the lamp drive circuit 102. Thereby, the display control apparatus 114 controls the display operation by the liquid crystal display 40 based on the instructed contents of the effect. The lamp driving circuit 102 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes the luminance gradation, etc.) various lamps based on the control signal.

  Step S512: In the next sound output process, the effect control CPU 96 instructs the sound driving circuit 104 on the effect contents (for example, changing BGM, audio data, etc.). Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speakers 58 and 60.

  Step S514: If it is determined in step S502 that a demonstration effect command has been received from the main control CPU 72 (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 executes a demonstration selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 96 selects a demo effect pattern. The demonstration effect pattern defines the contents of the effect indicating that the pachinko machine 1 is in a so-called customer waiting state.

  Since the lottery result command, the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, etc. are not received during the variation effect (step S500: No), the effect control CPU 96 outputs the effect image currently being executed in steps S510 and S512. And continue sound output. If the demonstration effect pattern has been selected in the previous step S514, the effect control CPU 96 instructs the execution of the demonstration effect in steps S510 and S512. When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 96 returns to the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process).

[Other timer interrupt processing]
Apart from the above-described variation effect process, the effect control CPU 96 executes the following process in the timer interrupt process.

[Count-up process]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the count-up process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

  Step S800: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the main control CPU 72. In particular, if the variation pattern command has not been received (No), the effect control CPU 96 returns to the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process).

Step S802: When the variation pattern command is received (step S800: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 increments the following counter.
(1) Deviation fluctuation counter: A counter that accumulates the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations.
(2) Counter after specific notice: A counter that accumulates the number of fluctuations after selecting (executing) a specific notice (a specific type of notice effect).
(3) Power ON counter: A counter that accumulates the number of fluctuations since the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

  The counter values (1) to (3) are updated in the counter area of the RAM 100, for example. When the above procedure is executed, the effect control CPU 96 returns to the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process).

[Count clear processing]
Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the count clear process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

  Step S900: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not a big hit command has been received from the main control CPU 72. The big hit command is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 to the effect control CPU 96 when the big hit game process (step S5000 in FIG. 7) is executed in the main control CPU 72. When the jackpot command has been received (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 executes the next step S902.

  Step S902: The effect control CPU 96 clears (= 0) the (1) deviation fluctuation counter and (2) the counter after specific notice. Then, the effect control CPU 96 returns to the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process).

  Step S904: When the jackpot command has not been received (step S900: No), the effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not a specific notice (a specific type of notice effect) has been selected. The “specific notice” here refers to, for example, a type with a low selection ratio at the time of selection of the deviation variation pattern, for example, “post-announcement effect after occurrence”, and an example thereof is a heart group notice shown in FIG. There is a production. Note that the selection of the specific notice is performed in the above-described change pattern notice selection process (step S508 in FIG. 11). When the specific notice is actually selected during this process (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 executes the next step S906.

  Step S906: The effect control CPU 96 clears (= 0) the above-mentioned (2) counter after specific notice. If the above procedure is executed or if it is determined in step S904 that the specific notice is not selected (No), the effect control CPU 96 returns to the timer interrupt process (interrupt management process).

[Direction lottery table selection process]
14 and 15 are flowcharts showing a procedure example of the effect lottery table selection process (step S504 in FIG. 11) executed in the above-described variation effect process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S700: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the current state (internal state of the main control CPU 72) is highly probable. This confirmation can be performed based on a gaming state command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. As described above, when the jackpot type corresponds to a probability variation symbol, a value (01H) is set in the probability variation flag, and the internal state of the main control CPU 72 shifts to a high probability after the jackpot game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 72 transmits a high probability state command to the effect control CPU 96 in the effect control output process (step S119 in FIG. 4), and notifies the effect control CPU 96 that the current internal state is highly probable. To do. If it is confirmed that the current state is in a high probability based on the high probability state command (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S702.

  Step S702: Next, the effect control CPU 96 confirms whether or not the winning in the probability variation symbol (= per odd number) is met. This confirmation can be performed based on the lottery result command and the stop symbol command. If it is confirmed that “per odd number”, the effect control CPU 96 executes the next step S704.

  Step S704: The effect control CPU 96 selects “odd per odd odd number table” as the effect lottery table (including the first table). Specifically, a table number (table address) corresponding to “table per odd number at high probability” is acquired, and the value is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the winning state is other than “per odd number” in the high probability state, that is, the winning in the non-winning or non-probable (normal) symbol (step S702: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S706. To do.

  Step S706: The effect control CPU 96 selects “non-corresponding table per odd number at high probability” as the effect lottery table. Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  If it is confirmed that the current state is not a high probability (step S700: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S708.

  Step S708: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the current state is being shortened. This confirmation can also be performed based on the gaming state command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. As described above, when the big hit type corresponds to a non-probable change (normal) symbol, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 shifts to a time shortened state after the big hit game ends, for example, until the fluctuation reaches 100 times. To do. In this case, the main control CPU 72 transmits a time reduction state command to the effect control CPU 96, and notifies the effect control CPU 96 that the current internal state is in time reduction. If it is confirmed based on the short state command that the current state is short (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S710.

  Step S710: The effect control CPU 96 selects the “time reduction table” as the effect lottery table. The effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the current state is not too short (that is, the normal state) (step S708: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S712.

  Step S712: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the mission effect (see (A) in FIG. 10) is currently being executed. If the mission effect is being performed (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S714.

  Step S714: When the “mission effect table” is selected as the effect lottery table, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the mission effect is not being executed in the normal state (step S712: No), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S716 (connection symbol 1 → 1).

[See FIG. 15: Production lottery table selection process (2/2)]
Step S716: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the value of the counter after specific notice is 50 or less. The value of the counter after specific notice is incremented for each change in the count-up process (FIG. 12), and is cleared when it is determined that the specific notice is selected in the count clear process (FIG. 13). The effect control CPU 96 acquires the value of the counter after the specific notice from the counter area of the RAM 100, and if this value is 50 or less (Yes), next, executes step S718.

  Step S718: The effect control CPU 96 confirms whether or not the special effect ((B) in FIG. 10) using the special background image is currently being executed. When it is confirmed that the special effect is being performed (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S720.

  Step S720: The effect control CPU 96 selects the “low type special table” as the effect lottery table (first table). Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the special effect is not being performed (step S718: No), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S722.

  Step S722: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether the value of the power ON counter is 100 or less or whether the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is 1001 or more. The value of the power ON counter is incremented for each change in the count-up process (FIG. 12). This counter is cleared in an initialization process (not shown) when the power is turned on after the power is turned off (or cleared when the power is turned off). The effect control CPU 96 acquires the value of the power ON counter from the counter area of the RAM 100, and if this value is 100 or less (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S724. On the other hand, if the value of the power ON counter exceeds 100, the effect control CPU 96 next acquires the value of the deviation variation counter from the counter area of the RAM 100 and checks whether the value is 1001 or more. The value of the deviation fluctuation counter is incremented for each fluctuation in the count-up process (FIG. 12), and is cleared at the big hit in the count clear process (FIG. 13). If the current deviation fluctuation counter value is 1001 or more (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S724.

  Step S724: In this case, the effect control CPU 96 selects the “low type / premium highly accurate table” as the effect lottery table (first table). Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power ON counter is 101 or more and the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is 1000 or less (step S722: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S726.

  Step S726: In this case, the effect control CPU 96 selects “low type normal table” as the effect lottery table. Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  The above procedure (steps S718 to S726) is executed when the value of the counter after specific notice is 50 or less in the normal state, but when the value of the counter after specific notice is 51 or more (step S716: No) ), The following procedure is executed.

  Step S728: Here again, the effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the special effect (B in FIG. 10) using the special background image is currently being executed. When it is confirmed that the special effect is being performed (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S730.

  Step S730: In this case, the effect control CPU 96 selects “standard type special table” as the effect lottery table. Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the special effect is not being performed (step S728: No), the effect control CPU 96 next executes step S732.

  Step S732: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the value of the power ON counter is 100 or less, or whether or not the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is 1001 or more. The specific processing content is the same as in step S722 described above. If the value of the power ON counter is 100 or less, or if the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is 1001 or more (Yes), then the effect control CPU 96 executes step S734.

  Step S734: The effect control CPU 96 selects “standard type / premier high accuracy table” as the effect lottery table. Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power ON counter is 101 or more and the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is 1000 or less (step S732: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S736.

  Step S736: In this case, the effect control CPU 96 selects “standard type normal table” as the effect lottery table. Then, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the corresponding table number (table address) and saves the value in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  When one of the effect lottery tables (including the first table) is selected through the above procedure, the effect control CPU 96 returns to the variable effect process.

[List of production lottery tables]
FIG. 16 is a table listing which effect lottery table is finally selected for each condition (state, count, effect, etc.) determined in the effect lottery table selection process. That is, the leftmost column in FIG. 16 indicates conditions according to the states of “high probability”, “short time”, and “normal”, and the second column from the left is a condition based on the value of the counter after the specific notice. Is shown. The third column from the left indicates the condition for each effect or the condition based on the values of various counters. In FIG. 16, when each condition is viewed in the horizontal direction sequentially from the left column, the final table is finally reached with the same logic as the effect lottery table selection process.

  Here, the characteristics of the first table included in the effect lottery table will be mentioned. This first table is for managing how to set “strong” and “weak” for “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “pre-occurrence notice effect”, respectively. Directionality (seasoning) differs depending on the type of table as follows.

(1) High odd probability per odd table: This table is selected when the conditions of “high probability” and “per odd number” are satisfied. In this case, since it is in a very advantageous state for the player of “high probability”, and because it actually corresponds to the winning of the probable variation pattern in the internal lottery, the expected value is also high for the notice effect. It is appropriate to make things appear. In addition, a notice effect (premier notice) in which the selection ratio is set extremely low may be set as an effect for “determining a probable big hit”. The premier notice is a notice effect that is performed by displaying a special image (for example, a special character or a special background), and is defined as a different kind of notice effect than the specific notice. If the “specific notice” is a kind of notice effect with a relatively high expectation value, the premier notice is a kind of notice effect meaning “big hit confirmed = 100% expected value”. Such a premier notice has the effect of significantly increasing the player's expectation just by appearing (convincing the jackpot). Therefore, the direction of strength management of the “first table” included in the odd per odd number table is “strong” for both “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “pre-occurrence notice effect”. The “strong” classification preferably includes a pre-warning notice or the like for teaching “confirmed probable jackpot”.

(2) Non-corresponding table per odd number at high probability: This table is selected when the condition of “high probability” but “other than odd number” is satisfied. In this case, since “high probability” is in a very advantageous state for the player, it is appropriate that a lot of content with a high expected value appears as a notice effect as well. However, in the case of non-winning (missing), it is meaningless for the player to make a notice effect with a high expected value every time, so it is appropriate to set the expected value to “weak” when not winning. Therefore, the direction of strength management of “first table” included in the non-corresponding table per odd number at high probability is set to “strong” for both “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “pre-occurrence notice effect” when winning. However, it is better to set “Weak” for both “Pre-occurrence notice effect” and “Post-occurrence notice effect” when not winning. In addition, it is preferable that a premium notice or the like for teaching “determined probability big hit decision” is not included in the options as the notice effect.

(3) Time reduction table: This table is selected when the condition of “time reduction medium” is satisfied. In this case, although it is not as high as “high probability”, the player is in a time efficient state, and therefore it is appropriate that a notice effect with a high expected value appears as it is when winning. Also, in the case of non-winning (off), the fluctuation time is extremely shortened (for example, the usual 12 seconds is shortened to 1.5 seconds), and it is not necessary to dare to make a notice effect appear. It is appropriate to set the expected value to “weak” when winning. Therefore, for the direction of strength management of the “first table” included in the time reduction table, “strong” is suitable for both “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “pre-occurrence notice effect” when winning, but when not winning A setting of “Weak” is suitable for both “Pre-occurrence notice effect” and “Post-occurrence notice effect”.

  Since the following table is based on the condition of “normal state”, the direction of strength management of the “first table” cannot be generally described. In other words, in the “normal state”, it may be appropriate to set “strong” for both the “pre-occurrence notice effect” and the “pre-occurrence notice effect”, or the “pre-occurrence notice effect” and the “pre-occurrence notice effect”. In some cases, it is suitable to set “weak” for both. In addition, it may be appropriate to set “Strong / Weak” for “Pre-occurrence notice effect” and “Post-occurrence notice effect”. In some cases. Based on the above assumptions, the characteristics of each table are shown below.

(4) Mission production table: This table is selected when the condition of “during mission production” is satisfied in “normal time”. In this case, since a special effect “during mission effect” is in progress, it is appropriate to make a notice effect with content suitable for such an effect appear frequently. In addition, “Mission production” has the effect of giving the player a temporary sense of tension and expectation, and therefore avoids the frequent occurrence of “Strong” notice productions when not winning Is good. Therefore, it is desirable not to set the selection ratio so high in this table for the notice effect that the expected value is classified as “strong”.

(5) Low type special table: This table is selected when the condition of “counter value after specific notice is 50 or less” and “during special effect (special effect mode)” is satisfied except for (4) above. Is done. In this case, since the number of fluctuations has not passed so much since the specific notice was selected last time, it is desirable that the specific notice is not repeatedly selected at the time of non-winning. Instead, when the specific notice is selected, it is preferable that the expected value is extremely “strong” and seasoned such as “confirm big hit”.

(6) Low type / premium high accuracy table: This table is other than (4) above, “the counter value after specific notice is 50 or less” and “the power ON counter value is 100 or less, or the deviation fluctuates. It is selected when the condition that the counter value is 1001 or more is satisfied. Similarly, in this case, since the number of fluctuations has not passed so much since the specific notice is selected last time, it is desirable that the specific notice is not repeatedly selected when not winning. However, paying attention to the condition that the value of the power ON counter is 100 or less, it is considered that this is the time zone (the morning of the business day) that the amusement hall has just started business on the 1st. In the sense of appealing to the player (inspiring motivation to start the game), it is preferable to set the selection ratio of the premium notice higher. Also, in view of the condition of “the deviation fluctuation counter value is 1001 or more”, even if the number of fluctuations has not passed so much since the previous specific notice was selected, the fluctuation fluctuation is more than 1000 times from the previous big hit. Therefore, it is preferable to set the selection ratio of the premier notice at the time of winning the positive change in the sense of appealing to the player (maintaining the willingness to continue the game).

(7) Low type normal table: This table, contrary to the above (6), is that “the value of the counter after the specific notice is 50 or less” and “the value of the power ON counter is 101 or more or the deviation fluctuation counter Is selected when the condition of “the value of 1000 or less” is satisfied. In this case, since it is considered that the number of fluctuations has not passed since the specific notice was selected last time, it is desirable that the specific notice is not repeatedly selected at the time of non-winning. In addition, since the “power ON counter value is 101 or more” is considered that a certain amount of time has passed since the start of the game hall operations, the selection ratio of the premier notice is low even at the time of the chance to win (originally low) The ratio is preferably set. In addition, the fact that the value of the outlier fluctuation counter is 1000 or less has not digested so many outlier fluctuations since the previous big hit, so it means the appeal to the player (maintains the willingness to continue the game) There is no need to set the selection ratio higher.

(8) Standard type special table: This table is selected when the condition of “the counter value after specific notice is 51 or more” and the condition “during special effect” are satisfied, except for the above (4). In this case, since a certain number of fluctuations have been digested since the specific notice was selected last time, it is desirable to set the selection ratio of the specific notice as a standard even when the winning combination is not won.

(9) Standard type / premium high accuracy table: This table is other than the above (4), “the counter value after specific notice is 51 or more” and “the power ON counter value is 100 or less, or fluctuations in the deviation. It is selected when the condition that the counter value is 1001 or more is satisfied. In this case as well, it is desirable to set the selection ratio of the specific notice as a standard even in the case of non-winning since a certain number of changes have been made since the specific notice was selected last time. In addition, the selection ratio for the premier notice is preferably set in the same manner as (6) above.

(10) Standard type normal table: Contrary to the above (9), this table indicates that “the value of the counter after specific notice is 51 or more” and “the value of the power ON counter is 101 or more or a deviation fluctuation counter. Is selected when the condition of “the value of 1000 or less” is satisfied. In this case as well, it is desirable to set the selection ratio of the specific notice as a standard even in the case of non-winning since a certain number of changes have been made since the specific notice was selected last time. In addition, the selection ratio for the premier notice is preferably set in the same manner as (7) above.

[Details of production lottery table]
FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of each of the effect lottery tables (1) to (10). For example, as shown in the upper position in FIG. 17, the high probability odd number per table (reference symbol T0) in the above (1) is “high probability odd number per first (notice management) table (FIG. In this configuration, “first table (T01)”) and “temporary table before (T02 in the figure)” and “tempered table (T03 in the figure)” are included as a set. Further, as shown in the middle position in FIG. 17, the low type special table (reference numeral T4 in the figure) of the above (5) is the “low type special first (notice management) table (in the figure“ The first table (noted as “T41”) ”and“ the pre-tempe table (reference T42 in the figure) ”and“ the post-tempe table (reference T43 in the figure) ”are included in the set. Similarly, the standard type normal table (10 in the figure, T9) shown at the lower position in FIG. 17 is “standard type normal first (notice management) table (“ first table in the figure ”). (T91) ”) and“ Tempai pre-table (T92 in the figure) ”and“ Tempai table (T93 in the figure) ”are included in the set. The other tables that are not shown have the same configuration.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a “first (notice management) table”, a “table before tempai”, and a “table after tempai” included in each table as a set. In the figure, the “first table” is the above “first table for odd numbers at high probability (T01)”,..., “Low type special table (T41)”,. These are generalized representations of various types such as the first normal table (T91). Each will be described below.

[First table]
In FIG. 18, (A): The “first table” is for managing “strong” and “weak” of “pre-occurrence notice effect” and “pre-occurrence notice effect” as described above. The top row in the table shows “strong” and “weak” for “pre-occurrence notice effect (indicated as“ before tempering ”in the figure)” and “post-announcement notice effect (indicated in the figure as after tempering)”. The management content (management pattern that combines strength and weakness) is shown. Here, “Pre-occurrence notice effect” and “Post-occurrence notice effect” are “weak / weak”, “weak / strong”, and “strong / weak”, respectively. , Four management patterns of “strong / strong” are set. The second row from the top in the table shows the selection ratio (numerator value) of each management pattern at the time of deviation fluctuation (non-winning). This means that the “weak” management pattern is selected, the “weak / strong” management pattern is selected in 15/41, and the “strong / weak” management pattern is selected in 15/41. Yes. In the first table, the “strong / strong” management pattern is not selected (0/41) when the deviation fluctuation (non-winning) is selected.

  Next, the third row from the top in the table shows the selection ratio (numerator value) of each management pattern at the time of hit variation (winning). In this example, the management pattern “weak / weak” is selected at 6/41 at the time of hit fluctuation, the management pattern “weak / strong” is selected at 15/41, and “15/41” This means that the management pattern “strong / weak” is selected, and the management pattern “strong / strong” is selected at 5/41.

  The bottom row in the table shows the overall expected value (winning ratio) when each management pattern is selected. For example, when the “weak / weak” management pattern is selected in the first table, the winning ratio is 6/17, so the expected value is 35.29%. Further, when the “weak / strong” management pattern is selected, the winning ratio is 15/30 in total, so the expected value is 50.00%. Similarly, when the “strong / weak” management pattern is selected, the winning ratio is 15/30 in total, and the expected value is 50.00%. In this first table, since the “strong / strong” management pattern is not selected at the time of deviation fluctuation (non-winning), the expected value is 100% when the “strong / strong” management pattern is selected. (Big hit is confirmed).

  In addition, even if the “pre-occurrence notice production (before tempering)” is classified as the same “weak”, the latter expectation of the “weak / weak” management pattern and the “weak / strong” management pattern The value is about 1.4 times the former. Therefore, if “post-occurrence notice effect (after tempering)” is classified as “strong”, a setting is made such that the expected value is increased by 1.4 times that of “weak”.

[Table before Tempe]
In FIG. 18, (B): “Tempai pre-table” further subdivides the above management pattern, and the above “occurrence” occurs in a combination of “none” and “weak” or a combination of “none” and “strong”. The detailed management pattern of “pre-notice effect (1)” and “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set. In the figure, “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is abbreviated as “pre-notice notice 1”, and “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is abbreviated as “pre-notice notice 2” (the same applies to the subsequent figures). ).

  In order to correspond to each of the management patterns “weak” and “strong”, the “tempe pre-temple table” is composed of “pre-tempe (weak) table” and “pre-tempe (strong) table”. Among these, the “pre-tempe (weak) table” is used when the “pre-occurrence notice effect” selected in the “first table” corresponds to “weak”. On the other hand, the “pre-tempered (strong) table” is used when the “pre-occurrence notice effect” selected in the “first table” corresponds to “strong”. For example, if the above management pattern is “Weak / Weak” or “Weak / Strong”, since “Pre-occurrence notice effect” corresponds to “Weak”, in this case, the “Pre-tempe (weak) table” The detailed management pattern of “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” and “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is determined. On the other hand, when the “pre-occurrence notice effect” corresponds to “strong”, the “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” and the “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” are referred to with reference to the “pre-tempe (strong) table”. The detailed management pattern is determined.

  Next, the top row in the “Pre-temple (weak) table” shows the detailed management pattern of “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” and “Pre-occurrence notice effect (2)”. Four detailed management patterns are set for “notice effect (1)” and “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)”: “no / no”, “no / weak”, “weak / no”, and “weak / weak” respectively. Has been. Also, the second row from the top in the table shows the selection ratio (numerator value) of each detailed management pattern at the time of deviation fluctuation (non-winning). In this example, the detail management pattern “None / None” is selected at 10/31 at the time of fluctuation, and the detail management pattern “None / Weak” is selected at 15/31, and at 5/31 This means that the detailed management pattern “weak / nothing” is selected, and the detailed management pattern “weak / weak” is selected in 1/31.

  The third row from the top in the “Pre-tempe (weak) table” shows the selection ratio (numerator value) of each detailed management pattern at the time of hit variation (winning). In this example, the detail management pattern of “None / None” is selected at 1/32 of the hit fluctuation, and the detail management pattern of “None / Weak” is selected at 10/32, and at 15/32 This means that the detailed management pattern “weak / nothing” is selected, and the detailed management pattern “weak / weak” is selected in 6/32.

  The bottom row in the table shows the overall expected value (winning ratio) when each detailed management pattern is selected. The concept of the expected value is the same as that described in the first table.

  In addition, for the “Tempai Pre-Strength (Strong) Table”, the detailed management pattern is set to “None / None”, “None / Strong”, “Strong / None”, and “Strong / Strong”. This is the same as “Pre-tempe (weak) table”.

[Table after Tempe]
In FIG. 18 (C): “post-tempe table” also subdivides the above-described management pattern into the combination of “none” / “weak” or the combination of “none” / “strong”. The detailed management pattern of “post-announcement notice effect (1)” and “post-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set. In the drawing, “post-notice notice effect (1)” is simply shown as “post-notice notice 1” and “post-notice notice effect (2)” is simply shown as “post-notice notice 2”.

  The “post-tempe table” is also composed of “post-tempe (weak) table” and “post-tempe (strong) table”. Among these, the “post-tempered (weak) table” is used when the “post-occurrence notice effect” selected in the “first table” corresponds to “weak”. On the other hand, the “post-tempered (strong) table” is used when “post-occurrence notice effect” selected in the “first table” corresponds to “strong”. The contents of the “post-tempe (weak) table” and “post-tempe (strong) table” given here are the same as the “pre-tempe (weak) table” and “post-tempe (weak) table”, respectively.

[Details of the notice classification decision process]
Next, the contents of the notice classification determination process (step S506 in FIG. 11) executed in the above-described variation effect process will be described.

  First, the effect control CPU 96 refers to the table number (table address) selected in the previous effect lottery table selection process, and acquires the table data of the “first table” from the table storage area of the ROM 98.

  Next, the effect control CPU 96 acquires a strength management random number (one of the effect random numbers), and based on the “first table”, the strength management pattern (depending on the deviation fluctuation (non-winning) or the hit fluctuation (winning)) ( “Weak / weak”, “weak / strong”, “strong / weak”, or “strong / strong”) is determined (notification classification setting means). The strength management random number is acquired (extracted) from the counter area of the RAM 100 when a stop symbol command is received from the main control CPU 72.

  When the management pattern is determined, the production control CPU 96 selects “pre-tempered (weak) table” or “pre-tempe (strong) table” from the table storage area of the ROM 98 according to “strong” / “weak” of the “pre-occurrence notice effect”. Get table data.

  Further, the effect control CPU 96 acquires a detailed management random number (one of the effect random numbers), and at the time of deviation fluctuation (non-winning) or based on the “pre-tempe (weak) table” or “pre-tempe (strong) table” or Detailed management pattern of “Pre-occurrence notice effect” according to the hit fluctuation (winning) (“No / No”, “No / Weak”, “Weak / No”, “Weak / Weak”, or “No / No” ”,“ None / Strong ”,“ Strong / None ”, or“ Strong / Strong ”). The detailed management random number is also obtained (extracted) from the counter area of the RAM 100 when the stop symbol command is received from the main control CPU 72.

  Similarly, the effect control CPU 96 sets the table data of “post-tempered (weak) table” or “post-tempered (strong) table” from the table storage area of the ROM 98 in accordance with “strong” / “weak” of “post-announcement effect”. To get.

  Then, based on the “after tempering (weak) table” or “after tempering (strong) table”, the effect control CPU 96 details the “post-occurrence notice effect” at the time of deviation fluctuation (non-winning) or hit fluctuation (winning). Management pattern ("None / None", "None / Weak", "Weak / None", "Weak / Weak" or "None / None", "None / Strong", "Strong / None", " “Strong / Strong”).

  As described above, if the basic management pattern is determined from the “first table” selected according to the conditions and the detailed management pattern is determined from the “table before the tempai” and the “table after the tempai”, Expected values for all of “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)”, “Pre-occurrence notice effect (2)”, “Post-occurrence notice effect (1)”, and “Post-occurrence notice effect (2)” to be executed during the production (Strong / Weak) setting is completed in advance. Thereafter, specific contents of the effects are determined for each notice effect, and the execution (output) of the effects is controlled according to the respective time schedules.

[Details of notice selection table selection processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the notice selection table selection process (step S507 in FIG. 11) executed in the above-described variation effect process. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

  Step S300: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the “pre-occurrence notice effect (n)” is set to “weak”. In the figure, “preliminary notice n” indicates that if the value of variable n is set to the default “0”, it is recognized as “pre-announcement notice effect (1)”, and the value of variable n is If it is set to “1”, it means that “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is recognized. Therefore, at the start of the process, the effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” determined in the previous notice classification determination process is set to “weak”.

  Step S302: If “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is set to “Weak” (Step S300: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 sets “Pre-advance notice” as the notice selection table of “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)”. “1 (weak) table” is selected. Specifically, a table number (table address) corresponding to “preliminary notice 1 (weak) table” is acquired, and the value is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  Step S304: On the other hand, if “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is set to “strong” (step S300: No), the effect control CPU 96 provides the “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” notice selection table. "Previous notice 1 (strong) table" is selected. Specifically, a table number (table address) corresponding to “preliminary notice 1 (strong) table” is acquired, and the value is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

Step S306: When either step S302 or step S304 is executed, the effect control CPU 96 then increments the variable n by 1.
Step S308: Then, the effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the value of the variable n has exceeded 1. At this time, since the value of the variable n is incremented by 1 from the initial value “0” and set to “1” (No), the effect control CPU 96 returns to step S300.

  Returning to step S300, the effect control CPU 96 confirms the strength of the “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” determined in the previous notice classification determination process. If “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set to “weak” (step S300: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 sets “pre-notice notice 2” as the notice selection table of “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)”. (Weak) table ”is selected, and the table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100 (step S302). On the other hand, if “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set to “strong” (step S300: No), the effect control CPU 96 sets “previous notice effect table (2)” as the notice selection table. “Notice 2 (strong) table” is selected, and the table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 96 increments the variable n by 1 and the value exceeds 1 (step S308: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 proceeds to step S310.

  Step S310: The effect control CPU 96 determines whether or not “post-occurrence notice effect (n)” is set to “weak” this time, that is, “post-occurrence notice effect (1)” determined in the previous notice classification determination process. ”Is set to“ Weak ”.

  Step S312: If “post-warning effect (1)” is set to “weak” (step S310: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 sets “post-warning effect” as the notice selection table of “post-warning effect (1)”. “1 (weak) table” is selected, and the table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  Step S314: On the other hand, if “post-occurrence notice effect (1)” is set to “strong” (step S310: No), the effect control CPU 96 further executes a post-notice (strong) table selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 96 refers to the value of the above-mentioned deviation fluctuation counter, determines whether or not a specific type of notice effect after the occurrence is selected, and then selects an appropriate “post notice 1 (strong) table”. . The details of the specific process will be described later using another flowchart.

Step S316: When either step S312 or step S314 is executed, the effect control CPU 96 then increments the variable n by 1.
Step S318: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the value of the variable n has exceeded 1. At this time, since the value of the variable n is incremented by 1 from the initial value “0” and set to “1” (No), the effect control CPU 96 returns to step S310.

  Returning to step S310, the effect control CPU 96 confirms the strength of the “post-warning effect (2)”. As a result, if “post-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set to “weak” (step S300: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 sets “post-notice notice effect as post-occurrence notice effect (2)” as the notice selection table. “2 (weak) table” is selected, and the table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100 (step S312). On the other hand, when “post-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set to “strong” (step S310: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes a notice (strong) table selection process after step S314.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 96 increments the variable n by 1 and the value exceeds 1 (step S318: Yes), the effect control CPU 96 returns to the above-described variable effect process (FIG. 11).

[After-notice (strong) table selection processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the post-notice (strong) table selection process executed by the effect control CPU 96 in the previous step S314. Hereinafter, each procedure will be described.

  Step S400: The effect control CPU 96 checks whether or not the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is 400 or less. When the value of the deviation variation counter is 400 or less (Yes), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S402.

  Step S402: The production control CPU 96 confirms whether or not the current lottery result corresponds to winning in the probability variation symbol (= per odd number). This confirmation can be performed based on the lottery result command and the stop symbol command. When it is confirmed that “per odd number”, the effect control CPU 96 executes step S404.

  Step S404: Here, when the value of the variable n is 0, the effect control CPU 96 uses the “post-notice 1 (strong) table including the specific notice and the premier notice as the notice selection table of the“ pre-occurrence notice effect (1) ”. And the table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100. When the value of the variable n is 1, the effect control CPU 96 selects the “post-notice 2 (strong) table including the specific notice and the premier notice” as the notice selection table of the “notice after-occurrence effect (2)”, The table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the winning is other than “per odd number”, that is, winning in a non-winning or non-probable (normal) symbol (step S402: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S406.

  Step S406: When the value of the variable n is 0, the effect control CPU 96 selects “after notice 1 (strong) table not including specific notice” as the notice selection table of “after notice occurrence effect (1)”. The table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100. When the value of the variable n is 1, the effect control CPU 96 selects “post-notice 2 (strong) table not including specific notice” as the notice selection table for “post-notice notice effect (2)”, and the table. The number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  On the other hand, when the value of the deviation fluctuation counter exceeds 400 (step S400: No), the effect control CPU 96 executes step S408.

  Step S408: When the value of the variable n is 0, the effect control CPU 96 selects the “after notice 1 (strong) table including specific notice” as the notice selection table of the “notice after notice effect (1)”, The table number (table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100. When the value of the variable n is 1, the effect control CPU 96 selects “post-notice 2 (strong) table including specific notice” as the notice selection table of “post-notice notice effect (2)”, and its table number. (Table address) is saved in the buffer area of the RAM 100.

  When any of the above steps S404, S406, and S408 is executed, the effect control CPU 96 returns to the notice selection table selection process (FIG. 19).

  In this embodiment, the value of the deviation fluctuation counter is referred to in the above-described step S400. In this embodiment, the deviation fluctuation is basically the predetermined number of times (in this example, 400 times) after the big hit is finished or the power is turned on (operation start). This is because the specific notice is not selected (executed) when the deviation fluctuates unless it exceeds. Instead, when a specific notice (such as a heart group notice in (F) in FIG. 9) appears when the deviation fluctuation is 400 times or less, it becomes a notice effect meaning “fixed per odd number (probable big hit) confirmed”. Therefore, when the player knows such internal information through some route (magazine, Internet, etc.), the specific notice can be used as a “big hit announcement effect”.

[Details of notice selection process by variation pattern]
Next, the contents of the change pattern notice selection process (step S508 in FIG. 11) executed in the above-described change effect process will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect pattern selection table. This table is used to determine the variation effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern commands (“A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The variation pattern command is, for example, 2-byte data transmitted in the format of “MODE value−EVENT value”, and the presentation control CPU 96 determines the “MODE value” and “EVENT value” based on the received variation pattern command. The variation production pattern number corresponding to is selected. For example, when the variation pattern command (variation pattern number) is described as “A0H00H”, the effect control CPU 96 selects “160000” as the corresponding variable effect pattern number from the uppermost section of the table. In the illustrated example, the variable effect pattern number is set with a value obtained by converting the command value into a decimal number, but other settings may be adopted. In other words, the command value from the main control CPU 72 is discontinuous for each MODE value (by state) (a state in which skips are skipped), but there is no gap between the numbers regarding the variable effect pattern numbers. You may set a serial number in In this case, it is possible to reduce the capacity necessary for storing the variation effect pattern selection table in the ROM 98.

  Fluctuation effect pattern numbers are individually assigned classifications such as “normal fluctuation”, “short-time fluctuation”, “outlier reach fluctuation”, “per reach fluctuation”, etc., and “outlier reach fluctuation” and “per reach fluctuation”. ”Defines a fine reach variation pattern. Therefore, if the variation effect pattern number selected in the current variation falls under the category of “out of reach reach variation” or “per-reach variation”, the “reach state” in the present variation effect is controlled by the effect control CPU 96. "Occurs (reach state generating means).

  When the change effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 96 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect design change schedule corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, reach in the case of reach occurrence) Type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“5”-“3”, etc.).

  The effect control CPU 96 refers to the various notice selection tables (second table) selected in the notice selection table selection process described above, and specifically determines the content of each notice effect corresponding to the variable effect pattern number at that time. To do.

[Configuration of the second table: notice type defining means]
FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the second table. In the second table, the previous notice selection table (the previous notice 1 (weak) table), the previous notice 1 (strong) table, the previous notice 2 (weak) table, the previous notice 2 (strong) Tables, “following notice 1 (weak) table”, “following notice 1 (strong) table”, “following notice 2 (weak) table”, “following notice 2 (strong) table”, etc. are included (all Is not shown). In addition, although not specifically shown, the “post-notice 1 (strong) table” and the “post-notice 2 (strong) table” have “special notice and premier notice”, “special notice” as described above, respectively. “Not included” and “Include specific notice” are specified separately.

[Selection of notice effect: notice selection means]
The effect control CPU 96 refers to the corresponding notice selection table when selecting specific contents of each notice effect. In other words, when “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is set to “Weak”, the effect control CPU 96 selects “Previous notice 1 (Weak)” selected in the previous notice selection table selection process (step S302 in FIG. 19). ) "Table" to determine the content of "pre-occurrence notice effect (1)". When “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is set to “strong”, the effect control CPU 96 selects the “pre-notice notice 1 (strong) table selected in the notice selection table selection process (step S304 in FIG. 19). ”To determine the content of the“ pre-occurrence notice effect (1) ”. Similarly, when the “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set to “weak”, the effect control CPU 96 selects “pre-notice 2 (selected in the previous notice selection table selection process (step S302 in FIG. 19)”. “Weak) Table” is used to determine the content of “Pre-occurrence notice effect (2)”. On the other hand, when the “pre-occurrence notice effect (2)” is set to “strong”, the effect control CPU 96 selects “pre-notice notice 2 (strong) selected in the previous notice selection table selection process (step S304 in FIG. 19). ) "Table" to determine the content of "pre-occurrence notice effect (2)". The same applies to “post-announcement notice effect (1)” and “post-occurrence notice effect (2)”. However, if “post-occurrence notice effect (1)” or “post-occurrence notice effect (2)” is “strong”, the one selected in the post-notice (strong) table selection process (FIG. 20) is referred to.

  The selection of the notice effect is performed by a random number lottery method. That is, the effect control CPU 96 acquires the notice selection random number (one of the effect random numbers) and selects the contents of the notice effect based on each table. For example, looking at the previous notice 1 (weak) table shown at the top in FIG. 22, this table is classified into “weak” of “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” for each variable effect pattern number. Contents (“None”, “Previous notice 1-1”, “Previous notice 1-2”, “Previous notice 1-3”, etc.) are specifically defined. Here, for simplification, the variable effect pattern number is represented by a one-digit numerical value (“1”, “2”, “4”, “5”). At this time, if the current variation effect pattern number is “1 (out)”, “None” is selected for “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” at 126/126. In this case, the current variation effect that corresponds to “weak” of “pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is not executed. The above notice selection random number is acquired (extracted) from the counter area of the RAM 100 when the stop symbol command is received from the main control CPU 72. In addition, when information on the stop symbol is included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, the notice selection random number may be acquired (extracted) based on the variation pattern command instead of the stop symbol command. .

  Also, if the current variation pattern number is “2 (out of line)”, “None” is selected for “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” with a selection ratio of 50/126, but it is also 126 minutes. “Preliminary notice 1-1” is selected at a selection ratio of 50, and “preliminary notice 1-2” is selected at a selection ratio of 26/126. When “None” is selected, the current variation effect corresponding to “Weak” of “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” is not executed, but “Preliminary notice 1-1” or “Previous notice 1-2” is not executed. When "" is selected, the contents corresponding to "Weak" of "Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)" are executed for each content.

  On the other hand, if the current variation pattern number is, for example, “4 (per)”, “None” is not selected in “Pre-occurrence notice effect (1)” (0/126) and 30/126 is selected. “Previous notice 1-1” is selected as the ratio, and “Preliminary notice 1-2” is selected at the selection ratio of 90/126. As a result, the player's expectation can be gradually increased before the occurrence of the reach state by always executing some pre-occurrence notice effect at the time of the big hit.

  Other “Previous notice 1 (strong) table”, “Previous notice 2 (weak) table”, “Previous notice 2 (strong) table”,..., “After notice 1 (weak) table”, “After notice 1” The same applies to “(strong) table”, “following notice 1 (weak) table”, “following notice 2 (strong) table”, and so on.

  In any case, the effect control CPU 96 in the change selection notice selection process by variation pattern, each of the expected values “strong” of “pre-occurrence notice effect (1), (2)” and “pre-occurrence notice effect (1), (2)”. The contents of the notice effect to be executed are selected on the basis of the current fluctuation effect pattern number with reference to the notice selection tables selected separately for "" and "weak". The effect control CPU 96 performs control to actually execute the notice effect of the content selected here in the display output process (step S510 in FIG. 11) (effect control means). If there is a notice effect for which “None” is set in the detailed management pattern, the effect control CPU 96 does not refer to the table for the notice effect. In this case, the notice effect with “None” set is not executed during the current fluctuating effect.

  In addition, each of the “preliminary notice 1 (strong) table”, “preliminary notice 2 (strong) table”, etc. has a specific notice or a premier notice as an option. Is selected at a relatively high ratio. In addition, since there are “post-notice 1 (strong) table” and “post-notice 2 (strong) table” as described above, “not including specific notice”, this table specifies specific notice as an option. It has not been.

[Selection regulations for specific notice]
The above describes the overall flow of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 96. In the present embodiment, in particular, the counter after specific notice is set in the effect lottery table selection process (FIGS. 14 and 15). Since the effect lottery table is distributed by using this, there is an advantage that “the specific notice is not repeatedly generated at the time of deviation fluctuation”. Hereinafter, this point will be described in detail.

  FIG. 23 is a time chart showing, as an example, the flow of changing the effect lottery table used as the game progresses with the pachinko machine 1. Here, assuming a situation in which only the deviation variation is continuous, the change of the selected effect lottery table will be described in order. In the following description, it is assumed that a special effect (special effect mode) is not executed and a normal variable display effect is executed. In the following description, the count-up process shown in FIG. 12, the count clear process shown in FIG. 13, the effect lottery table selection process shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the table list shown in FIG. Refer to the selection process.

[Extraction fluctuation 1-50 times]
In FIG. 23A, for example, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on at the amusement hall, the values of the “offset fluctuation counter”, “power ON counter” and “counter after specific notice” counted by the effect control CPU 96 are Both are “0”. After that, when the game is started by the player, these three counters are incremented (+1) for each deviation. In this game process, while the variation in the deviation is 50 times or less, the “low type / premium high accuracy table” is selected as the effect lottery table (step S724 in FIG. 15). When this “low type / premium high accuracy table” is selected, the selection ratio of the specific notice at the time of deviation fluctuation is kept low as described above. However, since the deviation fluctuation is basically 400 times or less, even if “post-announcement notice effect” is set to “strong”, “not including specific notice” is selected in the notice selection table. (Step S406 in FIG. 20). Therefore, no specific notice will appear during this period. Instead, if a specific notice appears, the probability change jackpot is confirmed. In addition, since the selection ratio of the premier notice at the time of winning is high, there is a privilege that “premium notice is likely to occur if a big hit is drawn at the beginning of operation”.

[Extraction fluctuation 51-100 times]
(B) in FIG. 23: When the number of deviation fluctuations exceeds 50, the value of the counter after the specific notice also exceeds 50 (step S716: Yes in FIG. 15), so that the deviation fluctuation reaches 100 times. In the meantime, the “standard type / premium high accuracy table” is selected as the production lottery table (step S734 in FIG. 15). When the “standard type / premium high accuracy table” is selected, the selection ratio of the specific notice at the time of deviation fluctuation is set to be higher (standard ratio higher than the low type). However, since the deviation variation is 400 times or less here, the specific notice does not appear basically. Here again, if a specific notice appears, the probability change jackpot is confirmed. In addition, the privilege that “Premier notice is likely to occur if a big hit is caught in the initial stage of operation” continues.

[Excess fluctuation of 101 times or more]
23 (C): When the number of deviation fluctuations exceeds 100, the value of the power ON counter also exceeds 100 (step S732: No in FIG. 15), so “standard type normal table” as the effect lottery table. Is selected (step S736 in FIG. 15). When this “standard type / normal table” is selected, the selection ratio of the specific notice at the time of deviation fluctuation is set higher (standard ratio higher than the low type). After this, when the deviation fluctuation exceeds 400 times, “including a specific notice” is selected as a notice selection table when “post-announcement notice effect” is set to “strong” (step in FIG. 20). S408). In this case, even if a specific notice appears, it is not confirmed that the jackpot is big, and sometimes it is not won. In addition, since a certain number of fluctuations have passed since the operation of the pachinko machine 1, the privilege that “premium notice is likely to occur at the time of a big hit” is lost. Therefore, in this situation, the specific notice appears with a certain degree of probability even when the deviation varies (the first white circle (◯) point in FIG. 23).

[After the specific notice appears: Selection restriction means]
(D) in FIG. 23: When the specific notice is selected, the counter after the specific notice is cleared (0) in the previous count clear process (step S906 in FIG. 13). In this case, since the branching condition is switched in the effect lottery table selection process (step S716 in FIG. 15: No → Yes), the selection target of the effect lottery table is “low type normal” from the “standard type normal table” until then. Table "(step S726 in FIG. 15). When this “low type normal table” is selected, the specific notice is not selected (executed) at the time of deviation fluctuation (selection ratio = 0). In other words, in the notice classification determination process (step S506 in FIG. 11) using the “low type normal table”, “post-occurrence notice effect (1)” or “post-occurrence notice effect (2)” is “weak” at the time of deviation. "Can only be set to". " Therefore, as a result, only the “following notice 1 (weak) table” or the “following notice 2 (weak) table” is selected as the notice selection table, so that the notice selection process for each variation pattern (step in FIG. 11). In S508), the specific notice (strong notice) is not selected. Instead, if a specific notice appears, the probability change jackpot is confirmed. In addition, the benefit that “premium notice is likely to occur at the time of a big hit” is already lost.

[Extraordinary deviation after 51 occurrences of specific notice to total deviation of 1000 times]
(E) in FIG. 23: When the deviation fluctuation exceeds 50 times after the specific notice is selected (executed), the value of the counter after the specific notice becomes 51 or more (step S716 in FIG. 15: No). Thereafter, until the value of the deviation fluctuation counter exceeds 1000, the “standard type normal table” is selected again as the effect lottery table (step S736 in FIG. 15).

[Excess fluctuation 1001 times or more]
(F) in FIG. 23: If the total number of deviation fluctuations exceeds 1000, the deviation fluctuation counter value exceeds 1000 (step S732: Yes in FIG. 15). “Premier high accuracy table” is selected (step S734 in FIG. 15). Thereby, the selection ratio of the specific notice at the time of deviation fluctuation is set higher (standard ratio higher than the low type). In addition, since the deviation fluctuation has already exceeded 400 times, when “post-occurrence notice effect” is set to “strong”, “including a specific notice” is selected as the notice selection table (in FIG. 20). Step S408). Therefore, in this situation, even when the deviation is fluctuating, the specific notice appears with a certain degree of probability (the second white circle (◯) point in FIG. 23). In addition, since a considerable number of deviations have occurred since the operation of the pachinko machine 1, the benefit that “premier notice is likely to occur at big hits” has been revived as an appeal to the player. In this way, by changing to a table with a higher selection ratio of the Premier notice when the deviation fluctuation exceeds 1000 times, the motivation of “You can see the Premier notice if you win here” is given for a long time. The effect of preventing the player's motivation from being reduced is obtained.

[After the specific notice appears: Selection restriction means]
In FIG. 23 (G): When a specific advance notice is selected at the time of deviation change, the counter after the specific advance notice is cleared (0), and the selection target of the production lottery table is changed from the “standard type / premium high accuracy table” to “ It will be changed to "Low type normal table". Thereafter, until the value of the counter after the specific notice exceeds 50, the specific notice (strong notice) is not selected, so that the specific notice does not appear repeatedly within 50 deviations. In addition, since the specific notice has just appeared due to the deviation fluctuation, the selection ratio of the premier notice at the time of the big hit is set to be lower than usual.

[After the specific notice appears, the deviation fluctuation is 51 times or more, and the total deviation fluctuation is over 1000 times.]
In FIG. 23 (H): After the second specific notice is selected (executed), when the deviation fluctuation exceeds 50 times, the value of the counter after the specific notice again becomes 51 or more (step S716 in FIG. 15: No). Since the value of the deviation variation counter has already exceeded 1000 (step S732 in FIG. 15: Yes), this time, the “standard type / premium high accuracy table” is selected as the production lottery table (in FIG. 15). Step S734). Thereby, since the selection ratio of the specific notice at the time of deviation variation is returned to the state set to be higher (standard ratio higher than the low type), the appearance rate of the specific notice is increased.

[Summary of Embodiment]
As described above, in this embodiment, when a specific notice (heart group notice or the like) is selected (executed) during the variable display effect at the time of non-winning, thereafter, the deviation fluctuation reaches a predetermined number (50 times). In the meantime, by changing the effect lottery table to the “low type normal table”, the types of notice effects that can be finally selected by the effect control CPU 96 are limited to those other than the specific notice. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the specific notice from overlapping when the deviation changes, and to make it difficult to give the player a negative impression that “the expected notice has appeared, but has come off many times”.

  Instead, if a specific notice appears within 50 fluctuations after a specific notice appears due to an outlier change, it is positioned as a notice effect for determining a probable big hit. For this reason, if the player knows such internal information (specifications of the production control program), even if the specific notice causes a discrepancy, within 50 subsequent fluctuations, “If a specific notice appears here, Since the expectation of “probable big success” is increased, it is possible to surpass the unfortunate feeling that “the specific notice has appeared,” and to stop the lowering of game motivation.

  In addition, after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, if the number of deviation fluctuations is 1 to 50 times, it is “low type / premium high accuracy table”, 51 to 100 times is “standard type / premium high accuracy table”, and 101 times to 1000 times. By using a production lottery table that matches the situation of the number of deviations, such as “standard type normal table” and “standard type premier high accuracy table” for 1001 times or more, various changes in the appearance pattern of the notice production So that the player can be prevented from getting bored for a long time.

  In the present embodiment, the specific notice is switched by switching between the “low type˜” table and the “standard type˜” table according to the situation of the number of deviation fluctuations (particularly whether the value of the counter after the specific notice is 50 or less). However, when the deviation fluctuation exceeds 50 times after the specific notice appears, both “standard type” and “low type” can be selected, and the deviation fluctuation after the specific notice appears is 50 times. The selection of the specific notice may be restricted by limiting the selectable table to “low type”.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to one embodiment and can be implemented with various modifications. For example, the contents of the various tables listed in the embodiment are merely examples, and the contents can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pre-occurrence notice effect and the post-occurrence notice effect may be prepared not only in (1) and (2), but also after (3), and the numbers of the pre-occurrence notice effect and the post-occurrence notice effect are different. May be different.

  Furthermore, the image for the notice effect given in the embodiment is an example, and the notice effect may be executed using an image of another aspect.

  In one embodiment, a notice effect after the occurrence of the reach state is taken as an example of the specific notice, but the specific notice may be a notice effect before the reach state occurs. In addition, the specific notice is not limited to the heart group notice shown in FIG. 9F, but may be other types, or two or more types (heart group notice and other types) may be used as the specific notice. May be handled. In this case, by providing a separate “post-notification counter” for each type, it is possible to prevent the same type of notification effect from being continuously deviated.

  In one embodiment, the notice effect whose expected value is classified as “strong” is “specific notice”, but the notice effect whose expected value is “low” may be treated as “specific notice”.

  In addition, in one embodiment, an intuitive expression of “strong” and “weak” is used for the degree of expected value related to the notice effect, but the original “high” and “low” expressions including the contents of various tables are used. It is naturally possible to use it.

  In one embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are used as the special symbols, but only one special symbol may be used.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a continuous figure which shows the flow of the fluctuation production using an effect design as an example. It is a figure which shows the other example of an effect performed regarding a change production. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a change production process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a count-up process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a count clear process. It is a flowchart (1/2) which shows the example of a procedure of an effect lottery table selection process. It is a flowchart (2/2) which shows the example of a procedure of an effect lottery table selection process. It is the figure which listed the production | presentation lottery table selected according to various conditions. It is a figure which shows schematically the structure of an effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the "1st table", the "table before tempei", and the "table after tempei" which are contained in the production lottery table as a set. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an advance selection table selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a back notice (strong) table selection process. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern selection table. It is the figure which showed the structure of the 2nd table roughly. It is the time chart which showed the flow of the change of the effect lottery table used as an example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start prize opening 28 Variable start prize device 28a Lower start prize opening 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 First special symbol display device 34a First operation memory Lamp 36 Second special symbol display device 36a Second operation memory lamp 70 Main controller 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
94 Production control device 96 Production control CPU

Claims (4)

A lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery related to the profit of the player when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the internal lottery is performed, after the symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery,
When the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner by the symbol display means, a special game opportunity to which a special condition different from a normal game is applied is given to the player. A special game opportunity grant means to be granted,
After executing a variation display effect corresponding to a symbol variation display by the symbol display means at least within the variation time, a symbol effect execution is performed to execute a stop display effect corresponding to a symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means Means,
During the execution of the variable display effect by the symbol effect executing means, the notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect of the content for notifying that the symbol may be stopped and displayed in the specific mode;
A plurality of advance notices are defined in advance for a plurality of types of the advance notice effects and divided into a notice selection table including a specific type as an option and a notice selection table not including the specific type as an option. Notice type defining means for prescribing the selection table ;
Based on at least the result of the internal lottery, the notice type defining means selects one of the plurality of notice selection tables defined for the notice effect, and is included in the selected notice selection table as an option. Notice selection means for selecting any one of the types of notice effects ;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the notice effect execution means to execute the type of the notice effect selected from the options using the notice selection table selected by the notice selection means;
Wherein said announcement selection table inside lottery results, including the specific types of choices by the announcement selection means when the non-winning is selected and, as a result of the specific type is selected from the options, the announcement attraction execution means When the specific type of the notice effect is executed, the post-specific notice counting means for counting the number of times that the result of the internal lottery is subsequently not won,
Aside from the counting means after the specific notice, after power is turned on when the power is turned on, or after the special game is finished when the special game opportunity is given by the special game opportunity giving means, Non-winning counting means for counting the number of times that the result of the internal lottery is continuously non-winning,
The notice selection table that can be selected by the notice selection means based on the number of non-winnings counted by the non-winning counting means before the specific kind of notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means is specified. While restricting to the notice selection table that does not include the type as an option, the notice effect of the specific type is performed by the notice effect executing means by the release of the restriction based on the number of non-wins counted by the non-winning counting means. After the execution, the notice selection table that can be selected by the notice selection means is restricted to the notice selection table that does not include the specific type as an option until the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means after the specific notice. wherein the warning selecting unit and a selection restriction means for restricting the kinds of selectable the informational display by Gaming machine and features. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
For the variation display of the symbol by the symbol display means, a variation pattern determination means for selecting any of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance,
When the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determining means satisfies a predetermined reach generation condition, a stop display effect corresponding to the symbol of the specific mode is partially executed during execution of the variation display effect by the symbol effect executing means. Further comprising a reach state generating means for generating a configured reach state;
The notice effect execution means includes:
During the execution of the variable display effect by the symbol effect execution means, the notice effect is executed before and after the occurrence of the reach state,
The selection restricting means is
When the specific type of the notice effect is executed by the notice effect execution means after the reach state is generated, the notice effect is executed after the reach state is generated until the predetermined number of times is counted by the specific notice counter. The game machine characterized by restricting the types that can be selected by the notice selection means with respect to the notice effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The notice type defining means is:
The notice effect is classified and defined as an expected value representing the degree of possibility that a symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific mode for each of a plurality of types, and the expected value for the specific type. Stipulate that it falls under a high classification,
The selection restricting means is
When the specific type of the notice effect is executed by the notice effect execution means, a type that can be selected by the notice selection means until the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means after the specific notice other than the specific type. A gaming machine that is limited to those of the above. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The selection restricting means is
The result of the internal lottery corresponds to the winning even after the specific type of the notice effect is executed by the notice effect execution means until the predetermined number of times is counted by the counting means after the specific notice. In such a case, the game machine is characterized in that the type of restriction that can be selected by the notice selection means is canceled.

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