JP5778610B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, various game effects are performed during a symbol variation game in order to improve the interest of the game. As such a game effect, for example, a jackpot expectation that suggests whether or not a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed at a predetermined time of the symbol variation game (at the start of variation, after reach formation, etc.) There is a notice effect that suggests the degree. As this type of notice effect, there is known a step effect (also referred to as “step-up notice”) in which notice images are displayed step by step in a predetermined order on the display means (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-290294 A

  However, Patent Document 1 suggests that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high or low depending on the type (ie, the number of steps) of the displayed preview image. For this reason, when the big hit expectation degree is low, there is a problem that the player's interest in the notice image is lost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a player with a stage effect even if there is no effect that is likely to be a big hit. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the interest of the player and can motivate the player to continue playing.

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention, includes display means for displaying the FIG pattern change games, the jackpot determination means for determining whether the symbol variation game becomes big hit, the In the case where the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, in the gaming machine that executes the big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game, when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative , and judgment result probability variation state providing means capable of imparting a probability variation state probability of affirmative varies from the normal probability high probability, to run at a plurality of stages in accordance with a predetermined order a plurality of types of game effects stage comprising the step prediction effect execution means for executing the floor informational display, the step prediction effect execution means, whether the probability variation state granted, looks on, when not visible to the player, before Together they are configured to be able to execute the steps informational display, the step announcement attraction executing means when executing the steps informational display, after the start symbol variation game, during the first period to a predetermined phase A game effect for notifying the jackpot expectation degree indicating the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit, and whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit in the state where the probability variation state is given. to perform any of the game effects for informing probability variation state expectation shown, if the reach demonstration is not performed after the lapse of the first period, during the first period, by executing the game effects of notifying the probability variable state expectations, while terminating the step informational display, if the reach demonstration is executed after lapse of the first period, at the stage in the second period with the reach demonstration, Yu for notifying the jackpot expectations And summarized in that to execute the effect.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the stage notice effect executing means executes the stage notice effect, the re-variation effect is executed after the second period has elapsed. In this case, in the stage during the third period associated with the re-variation effect, the gist is to execute either the game effect for notifying the jackpot expectation or the game effect for notifying the probability variation state expectation .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, a numerical value is associated with each game effect constituting the step notice effect, and the step notice effect executing means When the reach effect is executed, the first number in which the total number corresponding to the game effect executed stepwise in the step advance notice effect is determined in advance until the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column. The stage notice effect is executed so that it falls within the range, and the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column, and then the stage notice effect is continued so that the total number fluctuates within the first range. If the effect is not executed , the gist is to execute the stage notice effect so that the total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effects executed in the stage notice effect falls within a predetermined second range .

  According to the present invention, even if an effect that is highly likely to be a big hit is not performed in the stage effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being less interested and to have a willingness to continue the game.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a stage notice effect setting process. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining distribution of a stage production pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production content and numerical value which are specified by the stage production pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production content and numerical value which are specified by the stage production pattern. The flowchart which shows a stage notice effect execution process. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage notice effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage notice effect. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage notice effect. The flowchart which shows a stage notice effect setting process. The flowchart which shows a stage notice effect setting process. The flowchart which shows a stage notice effect execution process. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage notice effect. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage notice effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a stage notice effect.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment special drawing display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment), and the selected special figure is selected. The special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missed symbols that are symbols that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Also, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the deviated symbols (out of symbol combinations) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. When the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 16 from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  Also, below the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening 19 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  In addition, a start winning opening 19 having a winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start opening switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the start winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the start-up switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) detects the game ball that has won the start-up winning port 19 to thereby detect the start condition of the symbol variation game and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 Game balls as payout balls can be given.

  Also, below the start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 is provided as a special winning means provided with a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. . A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. When the probability variation state is given in this way, the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 is until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from two types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified into symbol A and symbol B. Specifically, 70 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A, and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is allocated to the symbol B. Of these, 30 types of jackpot symbols are distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “15” as the specified number of rounds. Is a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as “15R probability variation jackpot”) to which a probability variation state is imparted. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol B is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”. It is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “15R non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given).

  In the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probable big hit, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “11 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Further, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) at 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”, respectively.

  And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that it cannot judge (or it is difficult to judge) whether the probable change state is given or not from the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game after the big hit game. In other words, other than the jackpot display result, the effect content of the jackpot game, the effect content of the symbol variation game after the end of the jackpot game, etc. are shared after any jackpot game is given, and the probability change state is given. Whether or not it is concealed.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 and SW2 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special figure display device 12 and a special figure hold storage display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Generation process). The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time).

  The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (big hit, off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Note that the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is given (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state) includes at least the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not imparted (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not given) It is prescribed as follows. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the start winning port 19 and the detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that detects the game ball is input to the main control CPU 30a, the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c is increased. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not a big hit game is being executed while the symbol variation game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in a symbol variation game and not a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a is acquired in a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not various random numbers are set. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the jackpot determination value at the probability variation state, when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot determination value at the non-probability variation state, and the acquired random number for hit judgment A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the symbols A and B based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the read value of the random number for variation pattern distribution and the type of the big hit game to be given. Further, in the present embodiment, the number and value of variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to each variation pattern are not varied depending on the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not a certain variation state is given). For this reason, there is no variation pattern in which the selectivity varies depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated. As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a probability change state giving means.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. The variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the number and value of the random numbers for distribution of the variation pattern distributed to each variation pattern are different depending on the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the probability variation state is given). I have not let it. For this reason, there is no variation pattern in which the selectivity varies depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. A variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for normal production. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the number and value of the random numbers for distribution of the variation pattern distributed to each variation pattern are different depending on the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the probability variation state is given). I have not let it. For this reason, there is no variation pattern in which the selectivity varies depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  As described above, in this embodiment, only the probability of winning the jackpot determination is changed depending on the presence / absence of the probability variation state, and the contents of the design variation game and the performance contents are distributed depending on the presence / absence of the probability variation state. It is not changed. For this reason, it is not possible to determine the presence / absence of the probable change state based on the effect contents of the symbol variation game and the distribution of the effect contents, and the probability change state is concealed.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the values of various main control setting flags stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. The main control setting flag includes a main control certainty change flag for specifying a certain manner of giving the certainty change state. When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the probability change state is given to the main control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “1”). ) Is set. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag for main control after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “0”). )). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the outlier symbol is determined. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the main control probability change flag during the big hit game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current state of the probability change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state, the type of jackpot game, the contents of the effect, and the apparent effect content after the end of the jackpot game are not changed. For this reason, the presence or absence of the probability variation state cannot be determined from the appearance of the game effect, and the probability variation state is concealed.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  Regardless of whether design A or design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is a jackpot symbol combination ([111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [555] [Numeric design]. 666] [777] [888]), the decorative design to be confirmed and stopped is determined. For this reason, the presence or absence of a probable variation state (that is, which special symbol is designated) cannot be determined from the combination of jackpots based on decorative symbols. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets the values of various effect control setting flags stored in the effect control RAM 31c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. The effect control setting flag includes an effect control probability variation flag for specifying a certain aspect of the probability variation state. Then, when the design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the probability change state is given to the effect control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the design (in this embodiment, “1”). )). On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a has a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “ 0 ”). Further, the effect control CPU 31a does not set a new value in the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol is designated. The effect control CPU 31a can specify the current state of the probability change state by referring to the effect control probability change flag.

  And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the step announcement effect which alert | reports either a jackpot expectation degree or a probability change state expectation degree in steps can be performed. The stage notice effect is an effect of executing a game effect of a predetermined effect content (in this embodiment, an effect of displaying a display image) in a plurality of stages (up to four stages in the present embodiment). . Further, at each stage, a plurality of types of game effects can be executed, and one determined type of game effect is executed. Note that the types of game effects vary from stage to stage. In the present embodiment, each time a game effect is executed, a numerical value corresponding to the game effect is displayed, and the numerical values are added together. Then, according to the total value displayed at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, before symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific column or before symbols in all columns are stopped and displayed), the jackpot expectation degree or probability variation state expectation degree Is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize which expectation is displayed between the jackpot expectation degree and the probability variation state expectation degree by the range of the total value displayed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, when a total value equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value (50) is displayed, it indicates the jackpot expectation of the symbol variation game in which the stage notice effect is being executed. On the other hand, when the total value smaller than the predetermined threshold (50) is displayed, it indicates the probability change state expectation level at the time of executing the stage notice effect.

  Hereinafter, processing for executing the stage notice effect will be described. First, the stage notice effect setting process for determining the contents of the stage notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. The stage notice effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 31a when a change pattern designation command is input.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the stage notice effect by lottery (step S100). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the stage notice effect setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S100 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the reach effect is executed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S101). When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines to suggest the jackpot expectation and determines the total value (final total value) at the fourth stage in the stage notice effect based on the variation pattern ( Step S102). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the total value in the fourth stage so as to be within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold “50”). Specifically, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the CPU 31a for production control increases the total value with a high probability as compared with the case where the variation pattern for the loss reach production is designated. Thus, the total value at the end of the fourth stage is determined. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 50, 60, 70, 80, and 100 as the total value in the fourth stage. Note that “100” is determined only when the big hit determination is affirmative. In other words, when the total value is “100” at the end of the stage notice effect, it is always a big hit.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the determined total value, displays the total value (hereinafter, the first half total value) displayed before the reach effect is started (before the reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific column). (Shown) is determined (step S103). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a is within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold value “50”) and a value indicating that the big hit game is confirmed (in this embodiment, “100”). ) To determine the total value. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of 50, 60, 70, and 80 as the first half total value. In the present embodiment, the first half total value is the total value at the end of the third stage.

  Next, when the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the jackpot expectation degree based on the determined total value and first half total value in the fourth stage, a stage effect pattern (first combination pattern) for determining a game effect in each stage. P1 to P28 are determined (step S104). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is executed, and sets “1” to the stage flag indicating the stage of the stage notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined stage effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the stage notice effect setting process. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, a plurality of stage effect patterns P1 to P28 are associated with each total value. Further, the stage effect patterns P1 to P28 associated with each total value are further classified for each first half total value. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a first specifies the stage effect patterns P1 to P28 corresponding to the determined total value in the fourth stage, and then selects the first half total value from the specified stage effect patterns P1 to P28. Corresponding stage effect patterns P1 to P28 are specified. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines one stage effect pattern P1 to P28 by lottery from the stage effect patterns corresponding to the total value and the first half total value in the specified fourth stage.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the stage effect patterns P1 to P28 for notifying the jackpot expectation degree can specify the numerical values in the respective stages up to the first to fourth stages and the effect contents of the game effects corresponding to the numerical values. It has become. That is, the numerical value “100” corresponding to the game effect in the first step is associated with the first step effect D11, and the numerical value “0” corresponding to the game effect in the first step is the first step effect. D12 is associated. Also, the second stage stage D21 is associated with the numerical values “20”, “30”, “40”, “50”, “80”, “90”, and “100” corresponding to the game stage in the second stage. The second stage effect D22 is associated with the numerical values “0”, “−10”, “−20”, “−30”, “−40”, “−50”, “−80”, and “−100” corresponding to the game effects in the eyes. It has been. In addition, the third stage stage D31 is associated with the numerical values “10”, “20”, “30”, “40”, “50”, “60”, and “80” corresponding to the game stage in the third stage. The third stage effect D32 is associated with the numerical values “0”, “−20”, “−30”, “−40”, and “−50” corresponding to the game effects in the eyes. Also, the numerical values “20”, “30”, “40”, and “50” corresponding to the game effects in the fourth stage are associated with the fourth stage effects D41, and the numerical values “ The fourth stage effect D42 is associated with “0” and “10”.

  Returning to the description of the stage notice effect setting process in FIG. When the determination result of step S101 is negative (when the reach effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines to suggest the probability variation state expectation, and the total value (finally in the fourth step in the step notice effect) (Total value shown) is determined based on the presence or absence of the probability variation state (step S105). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the total value in the fourth stage so as to be within a predetermined second range (a value smaller than the threshold value “50”). Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control has a total in the fourth stage so that the total value increases with a high probability when the probability variation state is assigned, compared to the case where the probability variation state is not imparted. Determine the value. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 0, 20, 30, and 40 as the total value in the fourth stage.

  Next, when the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the probability variation state expectation based on the determined total value in the fourth step, step effect patterns (second combination patterns) P31 to P39 for determining the game effect in each step. , P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 are determined (step S106). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is executed, and sets “1” to the stage flag indicating the stage of the stage notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined stage effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the stage notice effect setting process. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, a plurality of stage effect patterns P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 are associated with each total value in the fourth stage. . Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a first identifies the stage effect patterns P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 corresponding to the determined total values in the fourth stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines one step effect pattern by lottery from among the specified step effect patterns P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the stage effect pattern for notifying the probability variation state expectation level can specify the numerical value at each stage from the first to the third stage and the contents of the game effect corresponding to the numerical value. ing. That is, the numerical value “100” corresponding to the game effect in the first step is associated with the first step effect D11, and the numerical value “0” corresponding to the game effect in the first step is the first step effect. D12 is associated. Also, the second stage stage D21 is associated with the numerical values “20”, “30”, “40”, “50”, “80”, “90”, and “100” corresponding to the game stage in the second stage. The second stage effect D22 is associated with the numerical values “0”, “−10”, “−20”, “−30”, “−40”, “−50”, “−80”, and “−100” corresponding to the game effects in the eyes. It has been. In addition, the third stage stage D31 is associated with the numerical values “10”, “20”, “30”, “40”, “50”, “60”, and “80” corresponding to the game stage in the third stage. The third stage effect D32 is associated with the numerical values “0”, “−20”, “−30”, “−40”, and “−50” corresponding to the game effects in the eyes.

  Then, when the symbol variation game is started based on the variation pattern, a step announcement effect execution process for executing the step announcement effect is executed at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is executed (step S201). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the stage notice effect execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the value set in the stage flag (step S202). In the stage flag, a value indicating the number of stages to be executed is set. That is, by referring to the stage flag, it is possible to specify the stage of the game effect to be executed. When “1” is set in the stage flag, it is possible to specify that the first stage game effect is executed (that is, the first stage game effect is not executed). Similarly, when “2” is set in the stage flag, it is possible to specify that the second stage game effect is executed (that is, the second stage game effect is not executed). Further, when “3” is set in the stage flag, it is possible to specify that the third stage game effect is executed (that is, the third stage game effect is not executed). Further, when “4” is set in the stage flag, it is possible to specify that the fourth stage game effect is executed (that is, the fourth stage game effect is not executed).

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines based on the stage effect pattern that is set as to whether or not it is the timing for executing the game effect according to the specified number of stages (step S203). In the stage effect pattern, the timing for executing the game effects at each stage is set in advance. In this embodiment, the timing at which the first stage game effect is executed is immediately after the start of the symbol variation game. The timing at which the second stage game effect is executed is after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after two seconds) from the timing at which the first stage game effect is executed. The timing at which the third stage game effect is executed is before the reach effect is started, more specifically, before the reach symbol is displayed in the specific column (before the symbol is temporarily stopped in the right column). Yes. The timing at which the fourth stage of the game effect is executed is before the symbols in all the rows are temporarily stopped (before the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row). When the determination result in step S203 is negative (when it is not time to execute the game effect according to the specified number of stages), the effect control CPU 31a ends the stage notice effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S203 is affirmative (when it is the timing to execute the game effect according to the specified number of stages), the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect contents of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, Along with the numerical value corresponding to the game effect, it is specified based on the set stage effect pattern (step S204). For example, when the stage number is “1” and the stage effect pattern P4 is set, the first stage effect D11 is specified as the effect content of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, and a numerical value corresponding to the stage. As “100”. Similarly, when the stage number is “2” and the stage effect pattern P14 is set, the second stage effect D21 is specified as the effect content of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, and corresponds to the stage. Specify “50” as a numerical value. Similarly, when the number of stages is “3” and the stage effect pattern P34 is set, the third stage effect D32 is specified as the effect contents of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, and corresponds to the stage. Specify “−80” as a numerical value. Similarly, when the stage number is “4” and the stage effect pattern P25 is set, the fourth stage effect D41 is specified as the content of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, and the stage is handled. Specify “30” as a numerical value. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the numerical value corresponding to the stage together with the effect contents of the game effect according to the specified number of stages based on the set stage notice effect pattern. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays the specified numerical value and causes the game effect to be executed (step S205). Further, the effect control CPU 31a adds (or subtracts) the numerical value specified according to the stage to the total value, and displays the total value by the end of the game effect according to the stage (step S206). When the first stage game effect is executed, a total value is calculated by adding (or subtracting) a numerical value corresponding to the first stage game effect to the initial value “0”. The calculated total value is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the stage notice effect has ended based on the set stage effect pattern (step S207). That is, when stage effect patterns P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 that are executed only up to the third stage are set, the third stage effect is executed (“ 3 ”), the effect control CPU 31a determines that the stage notice effect has ended. Similarly, when stage effect patterns P1 to P28 that are executed only up to the fourth stage are set, when the fourth stage effect is executed (when "4" is set in the stage flag), the effect The control CPU 31a determines that the stage notice effect has ended.

  When the determination result in step S207 is affirmative (when the stage notice effect ends), the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” for the execution flag and “0” for the step flag (step S208). The stage notice effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S207 is negative (when the stage notice effect continues), the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the stage flag (step S209) and ends the stage notice effect execution process.

  Through the above processing, the stage notice effect is executed, and the jackpot expectation degree or the probability variation state expectation degree is notified step by step. If the reach effect is not executed, the stage notice effect ends at the third stage, and a total value smaller than the threshold value is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the probability variation state expectation is notified. Further, when the reach effect is executed, the stage notice effect is executed up to the fourth stage, and the total value larger than the threshold value is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit expectation was notified. In addition, until the third stage of the game effect is performed, there is a possibility that a total value equal to or greater than the threshold may be displayed, regardless of whether the jackpot expectation degree or the probability variation state expectation degree is notified. It is impossible to recognize which degree of expectation is notified. In addition, during the reach production, the fourth stage of the game production is executed, and at that time, the total value fluctuates by a value equal to or greater than the threshold value (that is, is not subtracted), The player can reliably recognize that the expected degree of jackpot is notified. With the above configuration, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a serves as a stage notice effect executing means for executing a stage notice effect.

Next, an effect aspect of the stage notice effect will be described based on FIGS.
FIG. 8 shows the stage notice effect when the big hit expectation is notified. In the following description, it is assumed that a stage notice effect is executed based on the stage effect pattern P23. Further, the description will be made assuming that the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a starts the first stage as the contents of the first stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P23 set on the premise at the execution timing of the first stage game effect after the start of the symbol variation game. The effect D11 is specified, and “100” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the first stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first stage game effect based on the identified first stage effect D11 and displays the numerical value “100” in the first stage. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8A, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the first stage effect D11 and displays the numerical value “100” below the center of the display area. In the present embodiment, the first stage effect D11 is an effect in which one character image appears.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “100” of the first step to the initial value “0”, calculates the total value up to the first step, stores it in the effect control RAM 31c, and calculates the calculated total value. Is displayed by the end of the first stage game effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8B, the image display unit GH displays the total value “100” up to the first stage on the upper left of the display area. Hereafter, the image display unit GH continues to display the total value until the stage notice effect ends.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the second stage effect D22 as the effect contents of the second stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P23 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the second stage game effect. Specify “−100” as the numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the second stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the second stage game effect to be executed based on the specified second stage effect D22, and displays the numerical value “−100” in the second stage. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8C, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the second stage effect D22 and displays the numerical value “−100” below the center of the display area. In the present embodiment, the second stage effect D22 is an effect in which one star image appears.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “−100” of the second step to the total value “100” up to the first step to calculate the total value “0” up to the second step, and produces the effect control RAM 31c. And the calculated total value “0” is displayed by the end of the second stage game effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8D, the image display unit GH displays the total value “0” on the upper left of the display area. Although the total value at the second stage is “0”, the game effect at the third stage is still executed, and there is a possibility that the jackpot expectation will be notified when it reaches 50 or more. We will pay attention to the game performance and numerical values of the eyes. Further, even when the big hit expectation is not notified, the player may have a third stage game effect and a numerical value because the probability change state expectation may be high by executing the third stage game effect. Will pay attention to.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the third stage effect D31 as the effect contents of the third stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P23 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the third stage game effect. In particular, “60” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the third stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the third stage game effect to be executed based on the identified third stage effect D31, and displays the numerical value “60” in the third stage. Thereby, as shown in FIG.8 (e), while the image display part GH displays the game effect based on the 3rd step effect D31, it displays the numerical value "60" below the display area center. In the present embodiment, the third stage effect D31 is an effect in which three character images appear.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the value “60” of the third step to the total value “0” up to the second step to calculate the total value “60” up to the third step, and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. The calculated total value “60” is displayed by the end of the third stage of the game effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 8F, the image display unit GH displays the total value “60” on the upper left of the display area. Since the total value in the third stage is “60” and is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the player can recognize that the big hit expectation is reported in the stage notice effect. It can also be recognized that the reach effect is executed. In addition, the total value is “60”, which indicates that the big hit expectation is low at present, but there is a possibility that the big hit expectation may be high because there is a fourth stage game effect, Attention can be paid to the game effects and numerical values in the fourth stage. On the other hand, since the total value is not subtracted and does not result in a jackpot expectation lower than the current level, the player can have an expectation higher than the current level of the jackpot expectation.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a causes the reach effect to be executed. Thereby, as shown to Fig.9 (a), the image display part GH displays the design combination of reach in a specific column, and starts reach production. Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the fourth stage effect D41 as the effect contents of the fourth stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P23 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the fourth stage game effect. In particular, “40” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the fourth stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the fourth stage game effect based on the identified fourth stage effect D41, and displays the numerical value “40” in the fourth stage. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9B, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the fourth stage effect D41 during the reach effect, and displays the numerical value “40” below the center of the display area. To do. In the present embodiment, the fourth stage effect D41 is an effect in which a smiling character image appears.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “40” of the fourth step to the total value “60” up to the third step to calculate the total value “100” up to the fourth step, and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. The calculated total value “100” is displayed by the end of the fourth stage of the game effect. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 9C, the image display unit GH displays the total value “100” on the upper left of the display area. In the symbol variation game, at least the fourth stage of the game effect is finished before the game display result is displayed. In addition, when the total value is “100” at the end of the fourth stage of the game effect, it is determined that the jackpot display result is displayed. Therefore, at the end of the fourth stage of the game effect, the player can recognize that the big hit game is awarded. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the jackpot symbol combination and ends the symbol variation game. Thereby, as shown in FIG.9 (d), the image display part GH displays the jackpot symbol combination.

  Next, based on FIG. 10, the stage aspect of the stage notice effect will be described. FIG. 10 shows the stage notice effect when the probability variation state expectation is notified. In the following description, it is assumed that the stage notice effect is executed based on the stage effect pattern P55. Further, the description will be made assuming that the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the offending effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a starts the first stage as the contents of the first stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P55 set on the premise at the execution timing of the first stage game effect after the start of the symbol variation game. The effect D12 is specified, and “0” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the first stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first stage game effect based on the identified first stage effect D12 and displays the numerical value “0” in the first stage. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10A, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the first stage effect D12 and displays the numerical value “0” below the center of the display area. In the present embodiment, a crescent moon image appears as the first stage effect D12.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “0” of the first step to the initial value “0” to calculate the total value up to the first step, stores it in the effect control RAM 31c, and calculates the calculated total value. Is displayed by the end of the first stage game effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, the image display unit GH displays the total value “0” up to the first stage on the upper left of the display area. At this point in time, the total value is “0”, but the game effects of the second and third stages are still executed, and there is a possibility that the jackpot expectation will be notified when it reaches 50 or more. Will pay attention to the game effects and values in the second and third stages. Even if the big hit expectation is not notified, the player may be in the third stage because the second stage and third stage game effects are executed, and the probability variation state expectation may be high. Attention will be paid to game effects and numerical values.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the second stage effect D21 as the effect contents of the second stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P55 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the second stage game effect. Specify “50” as the numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the second stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the second stage game effect to be executed based on the identified second stage effect D21, and displays the numerical value “50” in the second stage. Thereby, as shown in FIG.10 (c), the image display part GH displays the game effect based on the 2nd step effect D21, and displays numerical value "50" below the display area center. In the present embodiment, the second stage effect D21 is an effect in which two character images appear.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “50” of the second step to the total value “0” up to the first step to calculate the total value “50” up to the second step, and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. The calculated total value “50” is displayed before the end of the second stage game effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 10D, the image display unit GH displays the total value “50” on the upper left of the display area. At this time, since the total value is “50”, it is possible to notify the player that the degree of expectation of jackpot is expected and a reach effect may be executed. On the other hand, since the big hit expectation is a low value, in the third stage, more numerical values are added and a high big hit expectation is desired to be notified, or the numerical value is slightly subtracted and the high probability change state expectation is You can make them want you to be informed. Therefore, the player pays attention to the third stage of the game effect and the numerical value.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the third stage effect D32 as the effect contents of the third stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P55 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the third stage game effect. Specify “−20” as the numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the third stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the third stage game effect to be executed based on the identified third stage effect D32, and displays the numerical value “−20” at the third stage. Thereby, as shown in FIG.10 (e), the image display part GH displays the game effect based on the 3rd step effect D32, and displays numerical value "-20" below the display area center. In the present embodiment, the third stage effect D32 is an effect in which a sun image appears.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a calculates the total value “30” up to the third stage by adding the numerical value “−20” of the third stage to the total value “50” up to the second stage, and the effect control RAM 31c. And the calculated total value “30” is displayed by the end of the third stage of the game effect. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 10F, the image display unit GH displays the total value “30” on the upper left of the display area. Since the total value in the third stage is “30”, which is less than the threshold value, the player can recognize that the probability change state expectation is reported in the stage notice effect. It can also be recognized that the reach effect is not executed. On the other hand, since the total value is “30” and the total value is “0” to “20”, it is highly likely that the probability variation state expectation is given as the probability variation state expectation. The player can be motivated to continue the game. After that, the effect control CPU 31a displays the symbol combination of losing without executing the reach effect based on the variation pattern for the losing effect, and ends the symbol varying game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The effect control CPU 31a is a jackpot expectation degree indicating that the symbol variation game in which the stage notice effect is executed may be a big hit, or a probability change state indicating a possibility that a probability change state is given during the stage notice effect. A stage notice effect for informing one of the expectations in a stepwise manner is executed. In the stage notice effect, a plurality of types of game effects are executed in a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order, so that either the big hit expectation degree or the probability change state expectation degree is notified step by step. In other words, until a predetermined stage is reached, a stage notice effect is executed so that it is not possible to recognize which degree of expectation is notified depending on the stage. Thus, in order to suggest either the jackpot expectation degree or the probability variation state expectation degree, the player pays attention to which one is suggested until the stage notice effect is executed up to a predetermined stage. In addition, even if it is not suggested that the expectation of jackpot is high at a certain stage, it may be suggested that the expected degree of probabilistic state is high, or vice versa. Can be motivated to continue. Moreover, even when the symbol variation game is lost, there are cases in which the level of probability variation state expectation can be recognized from the result of the stage notice effect. For this reason, even if it is suggested that the degree of big hit expectation is low, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the result of the stage notice effect.

  (2) When the effect control CPU 31a notifies the jackpot expectation degree, the game effects executed at each stage and the numbers to be displayed are preliminarily determined stage effect patterns (first combination patterns) P1 to P28. The determined game effects and numerical values are displayed step by step. On the other hand, when the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the expected degree of probability change state, the game effect executed at each stage and the numbers to be displayed are set to predetermined stage effect patterns (second combination patterns) P31 to P31. It is determined from P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, P61 to P63, the determined game effect is executed, and numbers are displayed. On the other hand, there is a case where the execution order of the game effects and the displayed numerical values are common until an intermediate stage. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to whether it is the first combination pattern or the second combination pattern in addition to the level of jackpot expectation or probability variation state expectation. That is, in the stage notice effect, the player displays what game effect and number are displayed until the last stage game effect and number are displayed, that is, out of the jackpot expectation and the probability variation state expectation It is impossible to predict which will be notified. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what game effects and numbers are displayed until the stage notice effect ends. Similarly, attention can be paid to the level of expectation of jackpot or probability of expected state change.

  In addition, since the type of game effect at each stage is determined by the stage effect pattern, the game effect and value for each stage are not determined in consideration of the final total value and the first half total value, and control is simple. Become.

  (3) When the jackpot expectation degree is notified, that is, when the stage notice effect is executed in the stage effect patterns P1 to P28, the total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effects in each stage is determined in advance. It is set to be within the range of 1, that is, the threshold value (50) or more. On the other hand, when the probability change state expectation is notified, that is, when the stage notice effect is executed in the stage effect patterns P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63, The total number of the corresponding numerical values is set within a predetermined second range, that is, less than the threshold value (50). Thus, by determining whether the total number is included in the first range or the second range, which pattern is the result, that is, the jackpot expectation degree and the probability variation state expectation degree You can easily recognize which of them suggests.

  (4) When it is a big hit, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the total value is higher than that in the case of loss. For this reason, the larger the total value, the higher the probability of jackpot expectation with higher probability. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the total value is higher when the probability variation state is given compared to the case where the probability change state is not given. For this reason, the greater the total value, the higher the probability variation state expectation with high probability. As described above, the player can recognize that the probability variation state expectation degree or the jackpot expectation degree is high as the total value increases. That is, it is configured in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

  (5) When notifying the probability variation state expectation, the stage notice effect is terminated before the reach effect is executed. That is, it is recognized that the expected probability of change is notified before the reach effect is executed. On the other hand, when notifying the jackpot expectation degree, a total value equal to or greater than the threshold value is displayed before the reach effect is executed. That is, it is made to recognize that the big hit expectation is notified. Thus, the player can determine whether the degree of big hit expectation or the probability variation state expectation is reached before the reach effect is started. Therefore, when the jackpot expectation level is suggested and the reach effect is executed, the attention level of the reach effect can be changed according to the suggested jackpot expectation level. In other words, when it is suggested that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high, the interest of reach production can be improved. Similarly, when the probability variation state expectation level is suggested and the reach production is executed, the attention level of the reach production can be changed according to the suggested probability variation state expectation level. . That is, when it is suggested that the probability variation state expectation level is high, the interest of reach production can be improved. Moreover, even if it deviates from reach production, the willingness to continue the game after it can be given.

  (6) A plurality of stage effect patterns (first combination patterns) P1 to P28 are prepared, and the jackpot expectation varies depending on the stage effect patterns P1 to P28. In other words, the big hit expectation varies depending on the type of game effect executed in the stage notice effect and the displayed numerical value, and the big hit expectation can be known depending on what game effect is executed and the number is displayed. it can. Therefore, when it is executed with the first combination pattern, it is possible to focus more on what stage effect pattern the stage notice effect is executed.

  (7) A plurality of stage effect patterns (second combination patterns) P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 are prepared, and the probability variation state expectation differs depending on the second combination pattern. In other words, the probability variation state expectation differs depending on the type of game effect executed in the stage notice effect and the displayed numerical value, and the probability variation state expectation is known depending on what game effect is executed and the number is displayed. be able to. Therefore, when executed with the second combination pattern, it is possible to pay more attention to the combination pattern.

  (8) The total number of numerical values corresponding to the executed game effects is displayed for each stage. Thereby, the player can recognize the total number for each number of stages, and can easily predict (understand) which of the jackpot expectation and the probability variation state expectation is likely to be suggested.

  (9) When the reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation may be changed thereafter. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the stage notice effect even during the reach effect. The total number fluctuates within the first range (greater than or equal to the threshold) when the total number (that is, the big hit expectation) is high during the reach performance. For this reason, it is possible to easily recognize that the big hit expectation degree is informed even during reach production. In other words, there is no doubt that the probability variation state expectation level is notified when the total number fluctuates.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, there are at least two types of variation patterns for the big hit effect. More specifically, in the variation pattern for the big hit effect, after the reach effect, the temporary off-set symbol combination is temporarily stopped (that is, the middle row symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a different type from the left and right row symbols). Thereafter, there is a variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect including the re-variation effect in which the middle row of symbols is re-variably displayed and the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. In addition, the variation pattern for the jackpot effect includes a variation pattern for the normal jackpot effect in which after the reach effect, the symbol combination for the jackpot is temporarily stopped (that is, the re-variation effect is not executed). The main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the revival jackpot effect or the normal jackpot effect when determining the variation pattern when the big hit determination is won. In the second embodiment, the re-variation effect is also executed on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. In other words, in the outlier reach production, after the reach production, the temporary outlier symbol combination is temporarily stopped, and then the middle row of symbols is re-variably displayed and the out-of-line symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. To be included. In this embodiment, the symbol indicating the numerical value obtained by adding 1 to the number indicated by the symbol (reach symbol) displayed in the specific column (“1” when the reach symbol is “8”) is temporarily stopped in the middle column. The displayed symbol combination is a temporary off-set symbol combination. This temporary off-set symbol combination is determined by the effect control CPU 31a.

  In the stage notice effect of the second embodiment, when the re-variation effect is executed, the fifth stage game effect is executed. Also, in the stage announcement effect of the second embodiment, when the outlier symbol combination is displayed after the reach effect is performed, the probability change state expectation degree is notified in the fifth stage game effect. Yes. More specifically, after the jackpot expectation is once suggested during the reach performance, the outlier combination is displayed and the probability variation state expectation is notified during the re-variation production. Further, in the stage notice effect of the second embodiment, when the revival jackpot is made, the game effect of the fifth stage is executed during the re-changing effect, and the jackpot expectation degree indicating that the jackpot is awarded is notified. It has become. In each stage, a plurality of types of game effects can be executed.

  Hereinafter, the process for performing the stage notice effect of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. First, the stage notice effect setting process for determining the contents of the stage notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. The stage notice effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 31a when a change pattern designation command is input.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the stage notice effect by lottery (step S300). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the stage notice effect setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S300 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the reach effect is executed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S301).

  If this determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a then determines whether or not a variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect is specified (step S302). When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines to suggest the degree of jackpot expectation, and determines the total value shown at the end of the fourth stage in the stage notice effect based on the variation pattern (step S303). . At that time, the effect control CPU 31a is within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold value “50”), and other than the total value (“100” in the present embodiment) indicating that the big hit has been established. The total value in the fourth stage is determined so as to be the value of. In addition, when the variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a reduces the total value at the fourth stage with a high probability as compared with the case where the variation pattern for the normal jackpot effect is designated. At the same time, the total value at the fourth stage is determined so as to increase the total value at the fourth stage with a high probability as compared with the case where the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 50, 60, 70, and 80 as the total value in the fourth stage.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the determined total value in the fourth stage, the end point of the third stage displayed before the reach effect is started (before the reach symbol is temporarily stopped in the specific column). Is determined (hereinafter referred to as the first half total value) (step S304). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a is within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold value “50”) and a value indicating that the big hit game is confirmed (in this embodiment, “100”). ) The first half total value is determined so that it does not. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of 50, 60, 70, and 80 as the first half total value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines the stage effect pattern for determining the game effect at each stage when notifying the big hit expectation degree based on the determined total value and first half total value in the fourth stage (step S305). . At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines a stage effect pattern from the stage effect patterns (first combination patterns) P1 to P20 in which the total value in the fourth stage is not “100”. Note that the process of determining the stage effect pattern based on the total value and the first half total value in the fourth stage is the same as the process (step S104) in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. In step S305, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is executed, and sets “1” to the stage flag indicating the stage of the stage notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined stage effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a total value (total value at the fifth stage) according to the expected degree of jackpot to be notified finally based on the variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect (step S306). In the present embodiment, a value (“100” in the present embodiment) indicating that the big hit game is fixed is determined as the total value in the fifth stage.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a numerical value to be displayed in the fifth stage by subtracting the total value in the fourth stage from the final total value (total value in the fifth stage) (step S307). For example, when the final total value is “100” and the total value up to the fourth level is “80”, “20” is determined as a numerical value to be displayed in the five levels. Similarly, when the final total value is “100” and the total value up to the fourth level is “70”, “30” is determined as a numerical value to be displayed in the five levels. Further, the content of the game effect at the fifth stage is determined. When the jackpot display result is displayed, the contents of the game effect executed at the fifth stage are the contents of the effect for the revival jackpot determined in advance (fifth stage effect D51). Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the game effect and the numerical value to be displayed in the determined fifth stage, and ends the stage notice effect setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S302 is negative (not the revival big hit), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit effect is executed based on the change pattern (that is, the change pattern for the normal big hit effect). Whether or not) (step S308). When this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines to suggest the jackpot expectation, and determines the total value (final value shown finally) in the fourth stage in the stage notice effect based on the variation pattern. (Step S309). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the total value in the fourth stage so as to be within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold “50”). Specifically, when the variation pattern for the normal jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a has a total value in the fourth stage as compared with the case where the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect is designated. The total value in the fourth stage is determined so as to increase with a high probability. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 50, 60, 70, 80, and 100 as the total value in the fourth stage.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines the first half total value based on the determined total value in the fourth stage (step S310). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a is within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold value “50”) and a value indicating that the big hit game is confirmed (in this embodiment, “100”). ) The first half total value is determined so that it does not. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of 50, 60, 70, and 80 as the first half total value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines the stage effect from the stage effect patterns (first combination patterns) P1 to P28 for determining the game effect at each stage based on the determined total value and the first half total value in the fourth stage. A pattern is determined (step S311). Note that the process of determining the stage effect pattern based on the total value and the first half total value in the fourth stage is the same as the process in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. In step S311, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is to be executed, and sets “1” to the stage flag indicating the stage of the stage notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined stage effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the stage notice effect setting process.

  If the determination result in step S308 is negative (in the case of a missed reach production), the production control CPU 31a once suggests the jackpot expectation degree, and finally decides to notify the probability variation state expectation level. In the notice effect, the total value in the fourth stage is determined based on the variation pattern (step S312). At that time, the production control CPU 31a is in a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold value “50”) so as to notify the expected degree of jackpot, and the total indicating that the jackpot has been determined. A total value at the fourth stage is determined from values other than the value (“100” in the present embodiment). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a increases the total value at the fourth stage when the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect is designated, compared with the case where the change pattern for the jackpot effect is designated. Decide to decrease with probability. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 50, 60, 70, and 80 as the total value in the fourth stage.

  Next, the production control CPU 31a determines the first half total value based on the determined total value in the fourth stage (step S313). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a is within a predetermined first range (a value equal to or greater than the threshold value “50”) and a value indicating that the big hit game is confirmed (in this embodiment, “100”). ) The first half total value is determined so that it does not. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of 50, 60, 70, and 80 as the first half total value.

  Next, when the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the jackpot expectation degree based on the determined total value up to the fourth stage and the first half total value, the stage effect pattern (first combination) for determining the game effect at each stage Pattern) P1 to P28 are determined (step S314). Note that the process of determining the stage effect pattern based on the total value and the first half total value in the fourth stage is the same as the process in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. In step S314, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is to be executed, and sets “1” to the stage flag indicating the stage of the stage notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined stage effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the probability variation state is given based on the value set in the effect control probability variation flag, and finally predicts the probability variation state expectation according to the presence or absence of the probability variation state. A total value corresponding to the degree (total value in the fifth stage) is determined (step S315). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the total value in the fifth stage so as to be within a predetermined second range (a value smaller than the threshold value “50”). Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control 5 increases the total value of the fifth stage with a high probability when the probability variation state is assigned, compared with the case where the probability variation state is not imparted. Determine the total value at the stage. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 0, 20, 30, and 40 as the total value in the fifth stage.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a numerical value to be displayed in the fifth stage by subtracting the total value in the fourth stage from the final total value (total value in the fifth stage) (step S316). For example, when the final total value is “40” and the total value up to the fourth level is “80”, “−40” is determined as a numerical value to be displayed in the five levels. Similarly, when the final total value is “20” and the total value up to the fourth level is “70”, “−50” is determined as a numerical value to be displayed in the five levels. Further, the content of the game effect at the fifth stage is determined. In the case where the result of display of the outlier is displayed, the content of the game effect executed in the fifth stage is the content of the effect for the outlier effect (fifth stage effect D52). Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the game effect and the numerical value to be displayed in the determined fifth stage, and ends the stage notice effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S301 is negative (when the reach effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines to suggest the probability variation state expectation, and finally shows the total value (3 The total value at the stage) is determined based on the presence or absence of the probability variation state (step S315). At that time, the effect control CPU 31a determines a total value (total value in the third stage) so as to be within a predetermined second range (a value smaller than the threshold value “50”). Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control has a total in the third stage so that the total value increases with a high probability when the probability variation state is given compared to the case where the probability variation state is not given. Determine the value. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines any value of 0, 20, 30, and 40 as the total value in the third stage.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 31a notifies the probability variation state expectation based on the determined total value (total value in the third stage), a stage effect pattern (second combination pattern) for determining a game effect in each stage. ) P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 are determined (step S316). In addition, since the process which determines a stage production pattern based on the total value in the 3rd stage is the same as the process (step S106) in 1st Embodiment, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. At that time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is executed, and sets “1” to the stage flag indicating the stage of the stage notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined stage effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the stage notice effect setting process.

  When the symbol variation game is started based on the variation pattern, a stage announcement effect execution process for executing a stage announcement effect is executed at predetermined intervals. Hereinafter, the stage notice effect execution process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the execution flag indicating that the stage notice effect is executed (step S401). When this determination result is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the stage notice effect execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S401 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the value set in the stage flag (step S402). When “5” is set in the stage flag, it is possible to specify that the fifth stage of the game effect is executed (that is, the fifth stage of the game effect is not executed).

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines based on the stage effect pattern that is set as to whether or not it is the timing for executing the game effect according to the specified number of stages (step S403). In this embodiment, the timing at which the fifth stage of the game effect is executed is any time after the out-of-order symbol combination is temporarily stopped, until the middle row of symbols is variably displayed again and before the temporary stop display. It is the period. In addition, the fifth stage game effect is executed only when the variation pattern for the revival hit effect or the outreach reach effect is determined. When the determination result of step S403 is negative (when it is not time to execute the game effect according to the specified number of stages), the effect control CPU 31a ends the stage notice effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S403 is affirmative (when it is the timing to execute a game effect according to the specified number of stages), the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect contents of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, It is specified together with a numerical value corresponding to the game effect (step S404). In step S404, when the specified stage is the first to fourth stages, the effect control CPU 31a and the effect contents of the game effect according to the specified number of stages, as well as the process of step S204 in the first embodiment. A numerical value corresponding to the game effect is specified based on the set stage effect pattern. On the other hand, when the specified stage is the fifth stage, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the fifth stage game effect stored in the effect control RAM 31c and the numerical value to be displayed. In addition, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the predetermined fifth stage effect D51 as the effect contents and the stage notice effect. The numerical value set in step S307 of the setting process is specified as a numerical value to be displayed in the fifth stage. In the case where the specified stage is the fifth stage and the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the effect control CPU 31a performs the predetermined fifth. The stage effect D52 is specified as the contents of the effect, and the numerical value set in step S316 of the stage announcement effect setting process is specified as the numerical value to be displayed in the fifth stage.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays the specified numerical value and causes the game effect to be executed with the specified effect content (step S405). Further, the effect control CPU 31a adds (or subtracts) the displayed numerical value to the total value, and displays the total value at the end of the game effect corresponding to the stage (step S406). When the first stage game effect is executed, a total value is calculated by adding (or subtracting) a numerical value corresponding to the first stage game effect to the initial value “0”. The calculated total value is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the stage notice effect has ended based on the set stage effect pattern and variation pattern (step S407). That is, when stage effect patterns P31 to P39, P41 to P49, P51 to P56, and P61 to P63 that are executed only up to the third stage are set, the third stage effect is executed (“ 3 ”), the effect control CPU 31a determines that the stage notice effect has ended. Similarly, when stage effect patterns P1 to P28 that are executed only up to the fourth stage are set and the variation pattern for the normal jackpot effect is designated, the fourth stage effect is executed. In the case (when “4” is set in the stage flag), the effect control CPU 31a determines that the stage notice effect has ended. Then, when stage effect patterns P1 to P28 that can specify the contents of the effect up to the fourth stage are set, and the variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect or the outlier reach effect is specified, the fifth stage When the stage effect is executed (when “5” is set in the stage flag), the stage control CPU 31a determines that the stage notice effect has ended.

  When the determination result in step S407 is affirmative (when the stage notice effect ends), the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” for the execution flag and “0” for the step flag (step S408). The stage notice effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S407 is negative (when the stage notice effect continues), the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the stage flag (step S409) and ends the stage notice effect execution process.

  Through the above processing, when the rebirth big hit or outlier reach effect is executed, after the reach effect, after the outlier symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the re-variation effect is executed and the stage notice effect continues. When the fifth stage of the game effect is executed and the total value in the fifth stage becomes the value “100” for notifying that the big hit is fixed, it becomes a return big hit. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the total value at the fifth stage is “100” in the stage notice effect. On the other hand, when the total value in the fifth stage is less than the threshold value “50”, the probability variation state expectation degree is notified although it is out of place. For this reason, even if it is out of date, there is a possibility that the probability change state expectation is high (there is a possibility that the total value is large), and the player can be motivated to continue the game. From the above, attention can be paid to the stage notice effect until the end.

  In addition, during the reach production, the fourth stage of the game production is executed, and at that time, the total value fluctuates by a value equal to or greater than the threshold value (that is, is not subtracted), The player can reliably recognize that the expected degree of jackpot is notified. Further, in the fifth stage, since it is clearly known whether or not the big hit expectation is notified depending on whether or not it is equal to or greater than the threshold value, it is easy for the player to understand which is notified.

Next, an effect aspect of the stage notice effect in the second embodiment will be described based on FIGS.
In FIG. 14, the stage notice effect in the revival hit is shown. In the following description, it is assumed that the stage notice effect is executed based on the stage effect pattern P9. Further, it is assumed that the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the revival jackpot effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a starts the first stage as the contents of the first stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P9 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the first stage game effect after the start of the symbol variation game. The effect D11 is specified, and “100” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the first stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first stage game effect based on the identified first stage effect D11 and displays the numerical value “100” in the first stage. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14A, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the first stage effect D11 and displays the numerical value “100” below the center of the display area.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control adds the numerical value “100” at the first step to the initial value “0”, calculates the total value up to the first step, stores it in the RAM 31c for effect control, and calculates the calculated one step. The total value of the eyes is displayed by the end of the first stage game effect. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14B, the image display unit GH displays the total value “100” up to the first stage on the upper left of the display area. Hereafter, the image display unit GH continues to display the total value until the stage notice effect ends.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the second stage effect D22 as the effect contents of the second stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P9 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the second stage game effect. Specify “−10” as the numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the second stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the second stage game effect to be executed based on the specified second stage effect D22, and displays the numerical value “−10” in the second stage. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14C, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the second stage effect D22 and displays the numerical value “−10” below the center of the display area.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control adds the numerical value “−10” of the second step to the total value “100” up to the first step to calculate the total value “90” up to the second step, and the effect control RAM 31c. And the calculated total value “90” is displayed by the end of the second stage game effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 14D, the image display unit GH displays the total value “90” on the upper left of the display area.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the third stage effect D32 as the effect contents of the third stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P9 set based on the premise at the execution timing of the third stage game effect. In particular, “−30” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the third stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the third stage game effect to be executed based on the identified third stage effect D32, and displays the numerical value “−30” in the third stage. Thereby, as shown in FIG.14 (e), the image display part GH displays the game effect based on the 3rd step effect D32, and displays numerical value "-30" below the display area center.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a calculates the total value “60” up to the third step by adding the numerical value “−30” of the third step to the total value “90” up to the second step, and the effect control RAM 31c. And the calculated total value “60” is displayed by the end of the third stage of the game effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 14F, the image display unit GH displays the total value “60” on the upper left of the display area. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a causes the reach effect to be executed. Thereby, as shown to Fig.15 (a), the image display part GH displays the design combination of reach in a specific column, and performs reach production.

  Next, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the fourth stage effect D42 as the effect contents of the fourth stage game effect based on the stage effect pattern P9 set on the premise at the execution timing of the fourth stage game effect. Specify “10” as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the fourth stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the fourth stage game effect to be executed based on the identified fourth stage effect D42 and displays the numerical value “10” in the fourth stage. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 15B, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the fourth stage effect D42 during the reach effect, and displays the numerical value “10” below the center of the display area. To do. In the present embodiment, the fourth stage effect D42 is an effect of displaying a character image with a troubled expression as shown in FIG.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “10” of the fourth step to the total value “60” up to the third step to calculate the total value “70” up to the fourth step, and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. The calculated total value “70” is displayed by the end of the fourth stage of the game effect. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 15C, the image display unit GH displays the total value “70” on the upper left of the display area. In the symbol variation game, at least the fourth stage of the game effect is completed before the temporary off-set symbol combination displayed before the re-variation effect is executed.

  After that, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the middle row of symbols, and temporarily displays the temporary off-set symbols. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15D, the image display unit GH stops and displays the temporary off-set symbol combination [787].

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a displays the middle row of the symbol [8] in a variable manner again. Thereby, as shown in FIG.15 (e), the image display part GH carries out the variable display of the symbol of a middle row | line | column. Then, at the execution timing of the fifth stage game effect, the symbol variation game is executed based on the fluctuation pattern for the revival jackpot effect on the premise. D51 is specified. Also, a value “30” that is a difference for setting the total value to “100” is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the fifth stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the fifth stage game effect to be executed based on the identified fifth stage effect D51, and displays the numerical value “30” in the fifth stage. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15E, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the fifth stage effect D51 and displays the numerical value “30” in the display area during the re-variation of the symbols in the middle row. Display below in the center. In the present embodiment, the fifth stage effect D51 is an effect of displaying a heart image.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “30” of the fifth step to the total value “70” up to the fourth step to calculate the total value “100” up to the fifth step, and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. The calculated total value “100” is displayed by the end of the fifth stage of the game effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15F, the image display unit GH displays the total value “100” on the upper left of the display area. Note that, in the symbol variation game, at least the fifth stage of the game effect is completed before the jackpot symbol combination is displayed. Further, when the total value is “100” at the end of the fifth stage of the game effect, it is determined that the jackpot display result is displayed. Therefore, at the end of the fifth stage of the game effect, the player can recognize that the big hit game is awarded. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the middle row of symbols, and temporarily stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination, which is the final symbol combination. As a result, the image display unit GH stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination.

  Next, based on FIG. 16, the stage notice effect in the outlier reach effect is shown. In the following description, it is assumed that the stage notice effect is executed based on the stage effect pattern P9. Further, the description will be made assuming that the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. The final total value will be described as “30”. Further, until the temporary off-set symbol combination is displayed, the process is the same as that shown in FIGS. 14 to 15C. Therefore, detailed description is omitted, and the flow after the temporary off-set symbol combination is displayed. explain.

  Once the off symbol combination is stopped and displayed (FIG. 16A), the effect control CPU 31a displays the middle row of symbols again in a variable manner. Thereby, as shown in FIG.16 (b), the image display part GH carries out the variable display of the symbol of a middle row | line | column. Then, at the execution timing of the fifth stage game effect, the symbol variation game is executed on the basis of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. Therefore, the fifth stage effect is provided as the content of the fifth stage game effect. D52 is specified. Further, a value “−40” that is a difference for setting the total value to “30” based on the premise is specified as a numerical value to be added to or subtracted from the total value in the fifth stage. Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the fifth stage game effect based on the identified fifth stage effect D52 and displays the numerical value “−40” in the fifth stage. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16B, the image display unit GH displays the game effect based on the fifth stage effect D52 and the numerical value “−40” during the re-variation of the symbols in the middle row. Display below the center of the area. In the present embodiment, the fifth stage effect D52 is an effect in which an image indicating a cross “X” is displayed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the numerical value “−40” of the fifth step to the total value “70” up to the fourth step to calculate the total value “30” up to the fifth step, and produces the effect control RAM 31c. And the calculated total value “30” is displayed by the end of the fifth stage game effect. As a result, as shown in FIG. 16C, the image display unit GH displays the total value “30” on the upper left of the display area. At the end of the fifth stage of the game effect, if the total value is smaller than the threshold value “50”, it is determined that the jackpot display result is not displayed. Therefore, at the end of the fifth stage of the game effect, the player can recognize that the big hit game is not given. On the other hand, if the total value is a value smaller than the threshold value “50” at the end of the fifth stage of the game effect, the probability variation state expectation is notified. Therefore, at the end of the fifth stage of the game effect, the player can recognize the probability variation state expectation.

  At the same time as the fifth stage of the game effect is completed, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the middle row of symbols, and displays the final symbol combination, which is the final symbol combination, and stops and displays. Thereby, as shown in FIG.16 (c), the image display part GH carries out a fixed stop display of the symbol pattern combination which loses.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (4) and (6) to (8) of the first embodiment.
(10) When a reach effect is executed and an outlier symbol combination is derived, a stage notice effect is started before the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column, and a big hit expectation degree is temporarily notified, and a miss When the symbol combination is derived, the stage announcement effect is further continued to notify the expected degree of probability change state. That is, when a reach effect is executed and an outlier symbol combination is derived, the probability change state expectation degree is changed from the jackpot expectation degree. At that time, it may be suggested that the expected degree of probability change state is high, so that it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating and to have a willingness to continue the game. In addition, even when an out-of-order symbol combination is displayed, attention can be paid to the stage notice effect.

  (11) During reach production, the total value in the fourth stage is all changed above the threshold. Therefore, at the fourth stage, it is possible to easily recognize that the player is informing the big hit expectation degree.

  (12) When performing the fifth stage of the game effect during the re-variation effect, when notifying the probability variation state expectation, a numerical value is set so that the total value is less than the threshold value. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the probability variation state expectation is notified by recognizing that the total value in the fifth stage is less than the threshold value.

  (13) During re-variation production, when the fifth stage game production is executed, the numerical value is set so that the total value becomes “100” when notifying the jackpot expectation degree. For this reason, the player can recognize that the big hit is fixed by the total value in the fifth stage.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, at each stage, one type of game effect is associated with a plurality of numerical values, but two or more types of game effects may be associated with one numerical value. . For example, when the numerical value in the fourth stage is “30”, any of the fourth stage effects D41 and D42 may be executed. In this case, when the final total value is “100” or a big hit, among the fourth stage effects D41 and D42, the fourth stage effect D41 may be executed. Similarly, when the final total value is “100” or a big hit, the fourth stage effect D41 out of the fourth stage effects D41 and D42 may be easily executed.

In the embodiment described above, the variation content and the variation time of the symbol variation game may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind and number of kinds of jackpot games. Further, the number of rounds, the opening time, and the number of opening times may be arbitrarily changed.

  -In the above embodiment, depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state, the content of the symbol variation game, the type of the big hit game, the content of the performance is not changed, and the probability variation state is not apparently visible, but it may be understood good. For example, the number and value of variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to each variation pattern may be varied depending on the manner in which the probability variation state is given when the variation pattern is determined. Further, the contents of the effect of the big hit game may be partially changed. Moreover, the ratio of the probability change state given afterward may be changed according to the type of the big hit game. In this way, it is possible to recognize not only the stage notice effect but also the probable state expectation degree from various effects, and it is possible to pay attention to other effect contents.

  In the above embodiment, the number of stages of the stage announcement effect is not changed depending on whether there is a big hit or whether there is a probable change state, but may be changed. That is, when the big hit is awarded, the number of stage notice effects may be set more easily than in the case of a loss. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree may be grasped by grasping the number of stages. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the number of stages of the stage notice effect may be set more easily than when it is not. Thereby, the probability variation state expectation may be grasped by grasping the number of stages.

  In the above embodiment, when the jackpot expectation is high, the total value is increased, but it may be decreased. Similarly, when the probability variation state expectation is high, the total value may be decreased. Further, the threshold value may be arbitrarily changed. That is, the first range and the second range may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first range may be “0-30” and the second range may be “100-130”.

  In the first embodiment, the stage notice effect is continued even during the reach effect, but it may not be continued. That is, the stage notice effect ends before the reach effect, and either the jackpot expectation level or the probability variation state expectation level may be notified.

  -Although the timing which performs the game effect of each step was preset in the stage effect pattern of the said embodiment, you may set the timing to perform arbitrarily. For example, the timing for executing the game effects at each stage may be set according to the variation pattern. Moreover, the timing which performs the game effect of each step may be determined beforehand.

  In the first embodiment, it is determined which of the jackpot expectation and the probability variation state expectation is to be notified depending on the presence or absence of the reach effect. . For example, the big hit expectation degree may be notified in the case of a big hit, and the probability variation state expectation degree may be notified in the case of a loss. In this case, it is desirable to execute the stage notice effect up to the same number of stages regardless of which of the jackpot expectation degree and the probability variation state expectation degree is notified. As a result, when the symbol variation game is lost, the probability variation state expectation degree is notified, so even if the symbol variation game is lost, the stage notice effect can be noted. Further, in the case of a big hit, a stage notice effect that notifies that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high is executed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  In the first embodiment, it is determined which of the jackpot expectation degree and the probability variation state expectation is to be notified depending on the presence or absence of the reach effect. Also good. For example, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state expectation degree may be notified, and when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot expectation degree may be notified. In this case, it is desirable to execute the stage notice effect up to the same number of stages regardless of which of the jackpot expectation degree and the probability variation state expectation degree is notified. As a result, when the probability change state is given, it is suggested that the probability change state is given in the stage notice effect. Therefore, when the probability change state is given, the stage notice effect gives the game. It can improve interest and motivation to continue. On the other hand, even if the probability variation state is not given, the player can be noticed in order to suggest the possibility of a big hit in the stage notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, when notifying the jackpot expectation degree, in the stage notice effect, when notifying the jackpot expectation degree, a dedicated game effect may be executed at any stage. In this case, a dedicated effect (first game effect) may be executed at any stage by the stage effect pattern selected only when the expected degree of jackpot is notified. Similarly, when notifying the probability variation state expectation level, a dedicated game effect may be executed at any step when notifying the probability variation state expectation level. In this case as well, a dedicated effect (second game effect) may be executed at any stage by a stage effect pattern that is selected only when the probability variation state expectation is notified. Thereby, attention can be paid at each stage as to which of the first game effect and the second game effect appears, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, in each stage, one type of game effect (stage effect) is associated with a plurality of types of numerical values, but one game effect (stage effect) is associated with one numerical value. It may be done. In this way, it is possible to recognize which of the jackpot expectation level or the probability variation state expectation level is reported depending on the type of game effect executed at each stage. At that time, the numerical value and the total value may not be displayed. When configured in this way, the stage effect pattern may be predicted depending on the type and order of the game effects executed in each stage of the stage notice effect, and the first combination pattern or the second combination pattern may be predicted. It can be noted about whether or not.

  As a result, even if it is a situation that indicates a low combination when notifying the jackpot expectation degree, if it is predicted that the stage notice effect will be finally executed with the second combination pattern, the jackpot expectation is expected. Without worrying about the degree, attention can be paid to the level of expectation of the probable change state. Similarly, when the probability variation state expectation degree is notified, even if the situation is likely to be a low combination, if it is predicted that the stage notice effect will be finally executed with the first combination pattern, the probability variation Without worrying about the state expectation, attention can be paid to the level of expectation of jackpot. As described above, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what combination of game effects is executed until the last stage of the game effect is executed. Similarly, attention can be paid to the level of expectation of jackpot or probability of expected state change.

  -Although the total value was displayed in the said embodiment, you may display the image according to the total value. For example, only different character images may be displayed by associating different types of character images with numbers “0” to “100”.

  In the above embodiment, in the stage notice effect, the game effect of each stage was executed at a predetermined execution timing, but the operation of the effect operation means (for example, an effect button) that can be operated by the player is performed. It may be executed as an opportunity. For example, if the effect button is operated at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, the fourth stage game effect is executed, and if it is not operated, the fourth stage game effect is not executed. Also good. For this reason, it is possible to positively operate the operation means for production. In this case, the operation of the effect button may be requested only during the reach effect. In this way, since the operation is required only during the reach production, the player is not frequently requested to operate the operation means for the production, and it does not seem troublesome.

  In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of the probability variation state is configured so that it cannot be recognized from the appearance of the production such as the content of the production, but it may be recognized from the appearance. In this case, the stage notice effect is executed only when the presence or absence of the certain change state cannot be recognized from the appearance.

  In the above-described embodiment, the start winning opening 19 may be provided with an opening / closing blade, and an open rate improving state in which the winning probability of the game ball to the starting winning opening 19 varies by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade may be provided. At that time, the entrance rate improvement state needs to be given so as to conceal the presence or absence of the probability variation state. For example, in the case of giving the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game, it is necessary to consider that the symbol variation game to which the entrance rate improvement state is given the same number of times is executed regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  -In the first embodiment, before the reach effect is executed, it is possible to recognize which one of the probability variation state expectation level and the jackpot expectation level is notified, but until the symbol variation game ends. You may comprise so that it cannot recognize which is alert | reported. In this case, even when the reach effect is executed, the probability variation state expectation degree may be notified (that is, a total value smaller than the threshold value is displayed).

  -In the above embodiment, each stage has a configuration in which a plurality of types of game effects can be executed. However, if each stage has a configuration in which a plurality of types of numerical values can be displayed, only one type of game effects is executed in each stage. You may comprise. The player pays attention to the numerical value instead of the type of game effect.

In the above embodiment, the total value may not be displayed for each stage. For example, the total value may be displayed only in the final stage.
In the above embodiment, the numerical value and the game effect may be combined and regarded as one game effect. That is, a different game effect is executed when the numerical value to be displayed is “20” and the second stage effect D21 is executed, and when the numerical value to be displayed is “80” and the second stage effect D21 is executed. You may consider it.

  In the second embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is such that the re-change effect is performed, but the change pattern in which the re-change effect is performed and the change pattern in which the re-change effect is not performed May exist. In this case, in the outlier reach effect in which the re-variation effect is not performed, the probability change state expectation degree may or may not be finally notified.

  In the second embodiment, the fifth stage of the game effect is executed during the re-variation effect, but when all symbols are temporarily displayed before the re-change effect is executed (that is, FIG. 15D or FIG. 16 (a)), the fifth stage game effect may be executed. Then, if the total value in the fifth stage game effect is 100 (value indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot), after that, the re-variation effect is executed and the symbol combination (or outlier symbol combination) of the jackpot is displayed. Also good. On the other hand, if the total value reaches 30 (value indicating the expected probability of change) in the fifth stage of the game effect, then, without executing the re-variation effect, the out-of-combination symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. Also good.

In the second embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for the normal jackpot effect may be eliminated, and only the fluctuation pattern for the revival jackpot effect may be used.
In the second embodiment, the re-variation effect is executed, but it may not be executed.

In the second embodiment, the total value at the fifth stage is “100” when it is a revival hit, but it may not be “100”.
In the above embodiment, numerical values are added, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be subtracted, multiplied, or divided.

  In the above embodiment, the total value may be subtracted (decreased), but may be always added (increased). In this way, once the total value equal to or greater than the threshold value is reached, it is determined that the jackpot expectation is notified, which is easy for the player to understand.

  In the above embodiment, when the reach effect is executed, the total value is equal to or greater than the threshold value in the third stage before the reach effect, but even when the reach effect is executed, the total value is less than the threshold value (second The total value may be set within the range. Thereby, even if the total value in the third stage is not equal to or greater than the threshold value, it is possible to make the player think that the reach effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the type and numerical value of the game effect at each stage are determined by determining the stage effect pattern in which the game effect at each stage is determined in advance. Good. For example, the types and values of game effects that can be executed at each stage are determined in advance, and the types and values of game effects to be executed at each stage are determined in consideration of the final total value and the first half total value. good. In this way, variations in stage notice effects can be increased.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Each game effect constituting the stage notice effect is associated with a numerical value, and when the stage notice effect execution means executes the reach effect, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column. By the stage notice effect, the stage notice effect is executed so that the total number of the numerical values corresponding to the game effects executed stepwise in the step notice effect falls within the predetermined second range. After the stop display, the stage notice effect is continued so that the total number fluctuates within the first range. On the other hand, if the reach effect is not executed, the numerical value corresponding to the game effect executed in the step notice effect is displayed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stage notice effect is executed so that the total number falls within a predetermined second range.

  (B) In each stage of the stage notice effect, one type of game effect can be executed from among a plurality of types of game effects, and the step notice effect executing means notifies the jackpot expectation degree. When the combination of game effects executed at each stage is determined from the predetermined first combination pattern, the determined game effects are executed in stages, and the special state expectation is notified. Determines a combination of game effects to be executed at each stage from predetermined second combination patterns, causes the determined game effects to be executed step by step, and the first combination pattern and the first The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the two combination patterns are different combination patterns.

(C) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (B), in which a plurality of first combination patterns are prepared, and the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the first combination pattern.
(E) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (B), wherein a plurality of second combination patterns are prepared, and the special state expectation varies depending on the second combination pattern.

  (E) The stage notice effect execution means displays the total number of numerical values corresponding to the executed game effect or an image corresponding to the total number for each stage. The gaming machine described.

  (F) Each game effect is associated with a numerical value, and the stage notice effect execution means executes the step notice effect until the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column when the reach effect is executed. The stage notice effect is executed so that the total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effects executed step by step is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, and the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column, and then the threshold value or greater is reached. While the stage notice effect is continued so that the total number further varies depending on the value, when the reach effect is not executed, the total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effects executed in the stage notice effect is smaller than the threshold value. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a stage notice effect is executed.

  (G) At each stage of the stage notice effect, one type of game effect can be executed from among a plurality of types of game effects, and a numerical value is associated with each game effect constituting the stage notice effect. When the reach effect is executed, the stage notice effect executing means has a total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effects to be executed in the stage notice effect before the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column. The type of game effect to be executed at each stage is determined so that it falls within the determined first range, and the total number varies within the first range after the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column. As described above, the type of game effect to be executed at each stage is determined, and the determined game effect is executed step by step. On the other hand, if the reach effect is not executed, it is executed at the stage notice effect. The type of game effect to be executed at each stage is determined so that the total number of numerical values corresponding to the technique effect falls within a predetermined second range, and the determined game effect is executed in stages. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure reservation storage display device, 14 ... game display unit, 15 ... reserved ball number display unit, 19 ... start winning opening, 24 ... Large winning award 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU, 31b ... production control ROM , 31c: RAM for effect control.

Claims (3)

Display means for displaying the FIG pattern change games, comprising a jackpot determination means for determining whether the symbol variation game becomes big hit, if the determination result is positive the jackpot determination means, after the end symbol variation game In gaming machines that execute jackpot games,
The jackpot when the determination means the determination result is positive, after the end of the jackpot gaming, the jackpot determination means determination result probability variation state applied can impart probability variation state varies to the high probability of the normal probability probability of positive Means,
Comprising the step prediction effect execution means for executing the stage prediction effect to run at a plurality of stages in accordance with a predetermined order a plurality of types of game effects,
The stage notice effect executing means is configured to be able to execute the stage notice effect when the presence or absence of the certain probability change state is visually unrecognizable from the player,
The stage notice effect execution means executes the stage notice effect,
In the stage during the predetermined first period after the start of the symbol variation game, the game effect that notifies the jackpot expectation degree indicating the possibility of the symbol variation game being a big hit, and the probability variation state is given in the state One of the game effects for notifying the probability variation state expectation degree indicating the possibility of determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit,
If not reach demonstration is executed after lapse of the first period, during the first period, by executing the game effects of notifying the probability variable state expectation terminated, whereas stage announcement attraction,
If the reach effect is performed after the first period, at the stage in the second period with the reach demonstration, the gaming machine characterized that you to execute the game effects of notifying the jackpot expectations.   The stage notice effect execution means executes the stage notice effect,
  When the re-variation effect is executed after the second period has elapsed, in the stage during the third period accompanying the re-variation effect, the game effect for notifying the jackpot expectation and the game effect for notifying the probability change state expectation The game machine according to claim 1, wherein any one of them is executed. Each game effect that composes the stage notice effect is associated with a numerical value,
The stage notice effect execution means includes:
When the reach effect is executed, the total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effect executed stepwise in the stage notice effect before the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column is within a predetermined first range. While the stage notice effect is executed so that the total number is within the range, and the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific column, the stage notice effect is continued so that the total number fluctuates within the first range,
When the reach effect is not executed, the stage notice effect is executed so that the total number of numerical values corresponding to the game effects executed in the step notice effect falls within a predetermined second range. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 .