JP5788690B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a symbol variation game being a big hit is executed.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the jackpot if it is a jackpot symbol that has been finally stopped.

  Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes a notice effect that suggests in advance that the symbol variation game may be a big hit (for example, Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured such that a “fish school” effect can be executed as a notice effect (implicit effect) (see paragraph [0029], etc. of Patent Document 1). When the production of the school of fish is executed, after the start of the variable display, the production of a plurality of schools of fish (fish school) progressing from the right to the left of the screen within 4 to 6 seconds after reaching the reach state. Done. When this effect is performed, the display result after the change is a big hit with a probability of approximately 50%. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit expectation is higher when the production of the school of fish is executed than when the other notice effect is executed.

JP 2003-265731 A

  By the way, in such a pachinko machine, the appearance rate of the school of fish production is low according to the jackpot probability, but if the fish school does not appear, the expectation for the jackpot could not be increased. . For this reason, the player first came to pay attention only to whether or not the production of the school of fish appears. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is lowered.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is increasing the variation of the appearance aspect of a notice effect, and can improve the interest of a game Is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to win a jackpot, and a symbol variation game for deriving a special symbol indicating a determination result of the jackpot determining means. and a special symbol display means for displaying, when the symbol variable jackpot display result predetermined by the game is displayed, the game machine jackpot gaming that special pay means is opened and closed is applied, the symbol When a variable game is executed, an effect execution means for executing an effect associated with the symbol variable game, and a notice effect suggesting the possibility of the symbol variable game being a big hit based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means a notice determination unit determines whether to, based on a determination result of the jackpot determination means, and effect determining means for determining the effect content associated with symbol variation game, A presentation control means for serial effect determining means controls the presentation execution section-out based on the effect content determined, wherein the notice determination unit, when the determination result is affirmative in the jackpot determination means, when the negative The effect content determining means is configured to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect as the effect content associated with the symbol variation game. and Starring unloading, announcement attraction are determinable configure the second Starring unloading suggesting the possibility of running on multiple rendering step, the effect determining means, when determining the first Starring unloading , if the judgment result of the notice determination unit is affirmative, while determining the first notification effect Description of prediction effect is executed to notify Rukoto, if the determination result of the notice determination means is negative , that the announcement attraction is not executed Determine a first not notification effect Description of notifying, when determining the second Starring unloading, determine the likelihood that the informational display is performed to indicate at any rendition stage of the plurality of presentation step and, while in its decision, wherein when notice determination means a determination result is positive, not easy to determine as the second effect contents suggesting directing step that is likely to notice effect is executed, wherein when notice determination means the determination result is negative, the easier to determine as a second effect contents suggesting directing step that is less likely to notice effect is performed, the effect determining means, once When the pseudo-continuous production is executed in which the variation cycle from the display of the decorative design to the temporary stop is executed a plurality of times as the production content accompanying the design variation game of 1 Starring and out Determinable in is configured, when determining the first effect, one determination result before Symbol warning judging means If yes, for determining the first notification effect contents as effect content of the last variation cycle When the determination result of the advance notice determining means is negative, it is configured to determine the content of the first rejection notification effect as the effect content of the last variation cycle, and in the variation cycle other than the last variation cycle, The gist of the present invention is that the contents of the first rejection notification effect can be determined.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing the variation of the appearance mode of the notice effect.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of notice effect execution lottery. Explanatory drawing which shows the display content at the time of 1st suggestion production execution. Explanatory drawing which shows the determination aspect of the production content of the 2nd suggestion production. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of the symbol variation game which performs a 1st suggestion production. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of the symbol variation game which performs a 2nd suggestion production.

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 an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the 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 the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative symbols for each column. Then, when the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 in the present embodiment are the same, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 are different, or when the decorative symbols of one row are different from the decorative symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122 ] [767] etc.) can be recognized. Hereinafter, the symbol combination that can recognize the big hit is referred to as “hit symbol combination”, and the symbol combination that can recognize the loss is referred to as “out of symbol combination”.

  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.

  A 7-segment special symbol 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 are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a definite stop display (outlier display result), a combination of outlier symbols (outlier display result) is also confirmed and stopped. The The “variable display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display devices 11 and 12 for displaying symbols is changing, while the “pause display” This is a state where the symbols are displayed in a 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 in the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 are started simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol at the same time). 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. Then, when the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 13 of the game board 10.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an effect operating means (shown in FIG. 2). In the pachinko gaming machine, the effect button BT is arranged at an operable position while the player is playing a game (operating the launch handle), such as the upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. It is installed.

  A start winning opening 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 is provided as a special winning means provided with a large winning opening door 17 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 game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 14) of prize balls by detecting the game balls entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the display devices 11 and 12 in the symbol variation game, and the 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 is completed, a round game in which the grand prize opening 18 (the big prize opening door 17) is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. In addition, during a single round game, the special winning opening 18 receives a predetermined number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) or a specified time (round game time (this embodiment)). Then, it is released until 25 (seconds)) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the normal effect mode and the special effect mode can be executed. In addition, the normal effect mode and the special effect mode in the present embodiment have different background image types, and the effect mode being executed (during stay) can be specified from the types of background images. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, when the transition lottery is won, the mode is shifted to the special effect mode. In addition, at the time of transition to the special effect mode, the number of stays (stay period) in the special effect mode is determined by lottery. Then, after the execution of the special effect mode is started, the transition to the normal effect mode is made when the execution of the symbol variation game with the number of stays determined by the lottery is completed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in one symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which the variation from the start of the variation of the displayed decorations of all the rows to the temporary stop display of the ornamentation symbols of all the rows is performed once. It is configured to be able to execute a quasi-continuous effect that is continuously executed a plurality of times. The pseudo-continuous effect is expressed as an effect only by the symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 during one symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game starts when the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts, and ends when the symbol is confirmed and stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is played when one game ball enters the start winning opening 15. In other words, a single symbol variation game accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is a pseudo-realistic representation of a symbol variation game in internal control as if a plurality of symbol variation games were continuously performed. It is done.

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. A special symbol display device 12 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). 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 and various determination values (such as big hit determination values). For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is successful, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. 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.

  The main control ROM 30b stores 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, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. 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. Further, the variation pattern for the offense 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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern for a loss normal effect, the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP5 are fluctuation patterns for a loss reach effect, and the fluctuation patterns HP6 to HP10 are fluctuation patterns for a jackpot effect. Is stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  In addition, the reach effect is a period between the formation of the reach symbol combination and the final symbol combination (hit or miss symbol combination) in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11. It is a production to be performed. Note that in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern HP1, the symbol combinations that are out of place are expanded so as to be finally displayed in a fixed stop manner without reaching reach. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP2 to HP5, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combinations that are out of place are developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP6 to HP9, after reaching the reach effect, the jackpot symbol combination is finally developed so as to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern HP10, after the bumping effect, the symbol combination of the big hit is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally displayed in a stopped manner. The hit effect is an effect in which three rows of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, three rows of decorative symbols that form a jackpot symbol combination are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously. .

  In addition, in the variation patterns HP2 to HP9 in which the reach effect is executed, the reach effect to be executed is different. Specifically, the normal reach effect is executed in the symbol change game executed based on the change patterns HP2 and HP6, and the super reach effect is executed in the symbol change game executed based on the change patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9. . The normal reach production and the super reach production indicate the types of reach production. The normal reach effect is a reach of effect contents in which the design of the reach is derived after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped on the effect display device 11 and then the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is changed. Production. In addition, the super reach production is composed of the production contents of the reach production in two stages. After the normal reach production is executed and all the decorative designs are temporarily stopped or displayed, the decorative design of the middle row is displayed. During the variable display, for example, it is a reach effect of the effect content in which a character appears and shifts (develops) to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearing character and a decorative symbol is derived. In the super reach production, the normal reach production is the first stage, and the content is developed from the normal reach production.

  In the variation pattern, the number of variation cycles when the pseudo continuous effect is executed is defined. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3, HP6, and HP7 do not define the number of fluctuation cycles (the pseudo-continuous production is not included in the production content). In the variation patterns HP4 and HP8, “twice” is defined as the number of variation cycles. In the variation patterns HP5 and HP9, “3 times” is defined as the number of variation cycles. In the variation pattern HP10, “4 times” is defined as the number of variation cycles.

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. In addition, an effect button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that the effect button BT has been operated by inputting an operation signal output when the effect button BT is pressed. 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.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values (in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the fluctuation pattern distribution random value) from the main control RAM 30c. The obtained value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit 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 the symbol variation game and in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit determination stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Read the random number value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. 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. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads out the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and selects a plurality of types based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is selected and determined. At this time, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects any one of the variation patterns HP6 to HP10.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment is easier to determine the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 including the super reach effect in the effect content than the change pattern HP6 including only the normal reach effect in the effect content at the time of the big hit. . Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP9 having the largest number of variation cycles defined in the variation pattern among the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 for the jackpot effect including the super reach effect in the production contents at the time of the big hit. It is easier to determine the variation pattern HP7 that is easier to perform and has a smaller number of defined variation cycles. In the present embodiment, only the variation pattern for the big hit effect is provided with a variation pattern (variation pattern HP10) in which “4 times” is defined as the number of variation cycles. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP10 in which the number of variation cycles “4 times” capable of recognizing the big hit is determined, among the variation patterns HP6 to HP10 for the big hit presentation when the big hit. It has become difficult. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  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 big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, and determines whether or not the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. 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. Then, a variation pattern for reach production is selected from a plurality of types and determined. At this time, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns HP2 to HP5.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment, when out of place, is easier to determine the variation pattern HP2 including only the normal reach effect in the effect content and the change patterns HP3 to HP5 including the super reach effect in the effect content. . Further, when the main control CPU 30a is out of the range, the variation pattern HP3 having the least number of variation cycles defined in the variation pattern among the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 for the outlier reach production including the super reach production in the production content is the most. It is easy to determine and it is most difficult to determine the variation pattern HP5 having a large number of defined variation cycles. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the expectation for the big hit is increased when the super reach effect is executed, compared with the case where only the normal reach effect is executed. Even when the super reach production is executed, the greater the number of variable cycles in the executed pseudo-continuous production, the higher the expectation for the big hit.

  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. Then, a variation pattern for normal production is selected and determined from a plurality of types. At this time, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP1. 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 a special symbol. 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. The main control CPU 30a that determines the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect by determining the variation pattern in this way functions as effect content determining means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a big hit determination unit and a reach determination unit.

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 pattern 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 (design combination) to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop according to the instruction content of the command. . Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a selects a jackpot symbol combination from [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888]. To decide.

  In addition, when the outlier design and the variation pattern for outlier reach production are designated, the effect control CPU 31a deviates from the out of symbol combinations including the reach symbol combinations (for example, [343] [656]). Determine the symbol combination. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a deviates from the out of symbol combinations (eg, [234] [566], etc.) that do not include the reach symbol combination when the out of symbol pattern and the variation pattern for the outlier normal effect are designated. Determine the symbol combination.

  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.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes the pseudo-continuous effect when the number of change cycles is defined in the designated change pattern (when the pseudo-continuous effect is included in the effect content).

  When the variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles is defined (including the pseudo-continuous representation in the production content) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a uses the variation cycle number defined in the variation pattern as the pseudo-continuous number. Until the end of the variable game, it is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a reads the pseudo-continuous number every time the execution of the change cycle is executed, subtracts 1 and stores the value after the subtraction in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol change game ends. To do. Further, each time the execution of the variation cycle is started, the effect control CPU 31a reads the variation cycle execution count from the effect control RAM 31c, adds one, and then adds the variable cycle execution count after the addition until the symbol variation game ends. Is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the number of remaining fluctuation cycles to be executed with reference to the value of the pseudo continuous number stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a can identify the number of change cycles to be executed by referring to the value of the number of executions of the change cycle stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, when a variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles is determined is specified, the effect control CPU 31a determines the final combination other than the symbol combination to be displayed in the final variation cycle according to the identified number of variation cycles. The combination of symbols to be temporarily stopped is determined for each fluctuation cycle other than the number of cycles.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control determines to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination of the pseudo continuous information that the pseudo continuous notification symbol is temporarily displayed in the middle row in a variable cycle other than the last time. In the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous notification symbol is a star symbol imitating a star ([☆]).

  In the variation cycle other than the final round, the effect control CPU 31a has a different variation in the left row and the right row in the first (first) variation cycle in the symbol variation game, and the pseudo-continuous notification in the middle row It is decided to temporarily stop and display a pseudo-ream symbol combination (for example, [1 * 5] [6 * 3] etc.) in which the symbols are temporarily stopped. On the other hand, the CPU 31a for effect control has the same decorative pattern in the left column and the decorative symbol in the right column in the second and subsequent variation cycles in the symbol variation game among the variation cycles other than the final round, and the simulated pattern is in the middle column. It is determined to temporarily stop and display a pseudo-ream symbol combination (for example, [1 * 1] [4 * 4], etc.) in which the continuous notification symbols are temporarily stopped.

  In addition, in the variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles is determined, the execution start time and the execution end time of each variation cycle are determined in advance, and the production control CPU 31 a The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the decorative design in a variable manner. In addition, when the execution of the fluctuation cycle is a fluctuation cycle other than the final one at the end of execution of the fluctuation cycle, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the previously determined pseudo-continuous symbol combination. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Further, when the execution of the fluctuation cycle is the last fluctuation cycle at the end of the execution of the fluctuation cycle, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the previously determined symbol combination to be displayed in a fixed stop state. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the notice effect which makes a player expect that a symbol change game will be a big hit is executable. The notice effect in the present embodiment is executed by the effect display device 11 three seconds after the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed. Further, in the notice effect in the present embodiment, an image of “cigarette” is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, it performs a notice effect execution lottery that determines whether or not to execute the notice effect. The effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the notice effect when the notice effect execution lottery is won, and determines not to execute the notice effect when the notice effect execution lottery is not won. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect control CPU 31a changes the winning probability of the notice effect execution lottery for each specified variation pattern type, that is, for each jackpot expectation of the symbol variation game. Yes. Specifically, if a variation pattern is specified that directs the execution of a symbol variation game with a high jackpot expectation level for the performance contents (reach performance or number of variation cycles), the symbol variation game with a low jackpot expectation rate is executed. The execution of the notice effect is determined with a high probability as compared with the case where the variation pattern instructing is designated. For example, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern HP8 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs a notice effect execution lottery with a winning probability of 40%.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big win lottery, the selection rate of the variation pattern, and the winning probability of the preliminary announcement execution lottery are such that when the notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game, it is a big hit with a probability of about 50%. It has been established. Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute an expected effect that makes the player expect that the symbol variation game will be a big hit in addition to the notice effect. And in this embodiment, when it compares with the expectation effect except the expectation effect which can recognize that it becomes a big hit, the winning effect of the notice effect execution lottery is such that the effect that can expect the biggest hit is the notice effect. Probability is defined.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect is executed regardless of the type of the effect mode being executed. Further, the notice effect is executed regardless of the contents of the super reach effect even when the contents of the effect of the super reach effect are different (in this embodiment, the appearing characters are different). Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, no matter which effect mode is being executed, and even when a super reach effect is being executed with any effect content, there is a notice effect. It can be expected to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern HP1 and the variation pattern HP10 for designating the contents of the effect that do not temporarily display the reach symbol combination when deriving the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped are designated, the effect control CPU 31a is designated. Performs a notice effect execution lottery with a winning probability of 0%, and decides not to execute the notice effect.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a is won in the notice effect execution lottery, the notice flag indicating whether or not the notice effect execution is decided is a value indicating that the notice effect execution is decided (in the present embodiment, , “1”). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value ("0" in the present embodiment) indicating that execution of the notice effect has not been determined in the notice flag when the notice effect execution lottery is not won. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that execution of the notice effect has not been determined in the notice flag when the symbol variation game ends.

  In addition, 3 seconds after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed (when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, only the last variation cycle), the effect control CPU 31a sets the value set in the notice flag to “1”. It is determined whether or not there is. Then, when the notice flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the notice effect. On the other hand, when the notice flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a does not control the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the notice effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that determines whether or not to execute the notice effect and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect functions as the notice determination unit.

Next, control related to the setting of the effect mode performed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode when the symbol variation game is started (when the normal effect mode is set), the effect control CPU 31a performs a transition lottery. When this transition lottery is not won, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to continue to execute the normal effect mode. On the other hand, when the transition lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a sets the special effect mode and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the special effect mode. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the transfer lottery is set to 3/200 (1.5%).

  When winning the transition lottery, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of stays in the special effect mode. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines “15 times” with a probability of 30%, “20 times” with a probability of 40%, and “25 times” with a probability of 30% as the number of stays. The effect control CPU 31a that has determined the number of stays stores the number of stays in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the special effect mode when the symbol variation game is started, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the stay count stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, when the number of stays after the subtraction is “0 (zero)”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the normal effect mode and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the normal effect mode. On the other hand, when the number of stays after subtraction is not “0” (“1” or more), the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to continue to execute the special effect mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a for setting the normal effect mode or the special effect mode functions as the effect mode setting means.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, while staying in the special effect mode, until the symbol combination of the reach is temporarily displayed after the start of the symbol variation game (when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, every variation cycle). ), The suggestion effect that suggests (or informs) that the announcement effect is executed is executed. The suggestion effects include a first suggestion effect (first effect content) and a second suggestion effect (second effect content). In the present embodiment, after the symbol variation game is started (when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the variation cycle is started), the execution timing at which the execution of the first suggestion effect is started, and the symbol variation game The execution timing at which the execution of the second suggestion effect is started is set to be the same after the start of (the pseudo continuous effect is executed, after the fluctuation cycle is started).

  In the first suggestion effect, whether or not the notice effect is executed is notified before the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed. Specifically, when the first suggestion effect is executed, an operation period during which the operation of the effect button BT is validated is set. When the effect button BT is operated during the operation period and the execution of the notice effect is determined, the fact that the notice effect is executed is notified. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is not operated during the operation period, or when the effect button BT is operated and the execution of the notice effect is not decided, the notice effect is not executed. Is done. In this embodiment, when notifying that the notice effect is to be executed, an image of “great success” is displayed on the effect display device 11. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when notifying that the notice effect is not executed, an image of “Major failure” is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  In the second suggestion effect, the possibility that the notice effect is executed after the reach symbol combination is once stopped and displayed is suggested by a plurality of effect contents (effect stages). Specifically, the appearance rate (expected degree of execution) of the notice effect varies depending on the effect content executed in the second suggestion effect. As the contents of the second suggestion effect (production stage) of the present embodiment, three types of effect contents of high expectation effect content, medium expectation effect content, and low expectation effect content are provided. In the present embodiment, when the second suggestion effect is executed with the low expectation effect content, one character appears on the effect display device 11. When the second suggestion effect is executed with the medium expectation effect content, two characters appear on the effect display device 11. Further, when the second suggestion effect is executed with the high expectation effect content, three characters appear on the effect display device 11.

  In the first suggestion effect of the present embodiment, it is notified whether the possibility that the notice effect is executed is “0%” or “100%”. On the other hand, in the second suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the possibility of executing the notice effect is suggested by the content of the effect out of “1% to 99%”. Yes. For this reason, just because the second suggestion effect is executed with the effect content that is unlikely to be executed, the notice effect is not necessarily executed. Also, just because the second suggestion effect is executed with the content of the event that is likely to be executed, the notification effect is not necessarily executed.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of the suggestion effect will be described.
First, the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, determines whether or not to execute the notice effect, and then determines which of the first suggestion effects and the second suggestion effect is to be executed. . The effect control CPU 31a is more likely to execute the first suggestion effect than the second suggestion effect when a change pattern in which the number of change cycles is not defined (a pseudo continuous effect is not included in the effect content) is specified. To decide. On the other hand, when the variation pattern in which the number of variation cycles is defined (including the pseudo-continuous production in the content of the production) is specified, the production control CPU 31a is more likely to execute the second suggested production than the first suggested production. To decide.

First, the control of the CPU 31a for effect control when the execution of the first suggestion effect is determined will be described.
When the execution of the first suggestion effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a operates until the predetermined time (5 seconds before in this embodiment) before the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped after the start of the symbol variation game. Set. The operation of the effect button BT is validated by setting the operation period. In addition, during the operation period, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not an operation signal from the effect button BT has been input.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 31a receives the operation signal from the effect button BT during the operation period, and the pseudo-continuous number is “0” (the last fluctuation cycle or the pseudo-continuous effect). When the game is a symbol variation game that does not execute (), the value set in the notice flag is referred to. When the value “1” indicating that execution of the notice effect is determined is set in the notice flag, the effect control CPU 31a displays the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to notify that the notice effect is executed. Control. Specifically, at this time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of “great success”. On the other hand, when the value “0” indicating that execution of the notice effect has not been determined is set in the notice flag, the effect control CPU 31a informs that the notice effect is not executed. 11 display contents are controlled. Specifically, at this time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of “great failure”.

  In addition, when the operation control CPU 31a receives an operation signal from the effect button BT during the operation period and the pseudo-continuous count is “1” or more (a variable cycle other than the final one), the notice flag Regardless of the value set to, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to notify that the notice effect is not executed.

  Also, when the operation signal from the effect button BT is not input during the operation period, the effect control CPU 31a triggers the notice effect regardless of the value set in the notice flag when the setting of the operation period ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to notify that it is not executed. In this case, when the value set in the notice flag is “1”, the notice effect is actually executed, and therefore, the notice effect is not necessarily executed.

Next, the control of the effect control CPU 31a when the execution of the second suggestion effect is determined will be described.
When the execution of the second suggestion effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the second suggestion effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the contents of the second suggestion effect, three types of effect contents of high expectation effect contents, medium expectation effect contents, and low expectation effect contents are configured to be executable. The contents of the second suggestion effect are determined according to the value set in the notice flag (whether or not the notice effect is executed).

First, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the second suggestion effect to be executed in the symbol variation game when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 31a displays the content of the second suggestion effect when the notice flag is set to “1”, that is, when execution of the notice effect is determined. As described above, it is easy to determine the content of the low expectation effect content → the medium expectation effect content → the high expectation effect content (the highest expectation effect content is most easily determined). On the other hand, when “0” is set in the notice flag, that is, when execution of the notice effect has not been determined, the effect control CPU 31a uses the high expectation effect contents → medium as the effect contents of the second suggestion effect. It is easy to determine the content of the expectation effect → the content of the low expectation effect (the content of the low expectation effect is most easily determined). That is, when the second suggestion effect is executed, if the effect content of the second suggestion effect is a high expectation effect content, the expectation that the notice effect will be executed is increased. .

  When the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the second suggestion effect to be executed in the symbol variation game when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, the effect variation CPU 31a obtains the second effect information that can identify the effect content as the symbol variation game. Is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Next, when the variation pattern including the pseudo-continuous effect in the content of the effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the notice effect suggested by the content content of the second suggestion effect executed in the last variation cycle. The content of the production suggesting the possibility of the following or less is determined as the content of the production of the second suggestion produced in the change cycle other than the last time.

  More specifically, the production control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of execution patterns in which the production contents of the second suggestion production executed in each variation cycle are determined in advance. By determining one execution pattern from the execution patterns, the contents of the second suggestion effect to be executed in each variation cycle are determined. The effect control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of execution patterns corresponding to the number of fluctuation cycles. In the execution pattern, there is a possibility that the announcement effect suggested by the content of the second suggestion effect executed in the current variation cycle is executed, and the effect content of the second suggestion effect executed in the next variation cycle is suggested. It is determined to be less than the possibility that the notice effect will be executed.

  In addition, when the notice flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a executes the last fluctuation cycle in the order of low expectation effect content → medium expectation effect content → high expectation effect content. It is easy to determine the execution pattern determined as the production content of the second suggestion production. That is, when the notice flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a uses the execution pattern in which the high expectation effect content is defined as the effect content of the second suggestion effect executed in the last fluctuation cycle. The easiest to decide.

  On the other hand, when “0” is set in the notice flag, the effect control CPU 31a executes the last fluctuation cycle in the order of high expectation effect content → medium expectation effect content → low expectation effect content. It is easy to determine the execution pattern determined as the production content of the second suggestion production. In other words, when the notice flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a uses the execution pattern in which the low expectation effect content is defined as the effect content of the second suggestion effect executed in the last fluctuation cycle. The easiest to decide.

  Further, when the execution control CPU 31a determines the execution pattern, the execution control information that can specify the execution pattern is stored in the presentation control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game ends.

  When the pseudo suggestive effect is not executed, and when the second suggestion effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect so as to execute the second suggestion effect with the effect content that can be specified from the second effect information. The display content of the device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and when the second suggestion effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the number of change cycles in the symbol change game. . At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a executes the second suggestion effect of the effect content defined as the effect content of the second suggestion effect executed in the specified variation cycle in the execution pattern that can be specified from the execution pattern information. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a that determines which of the first suggestion effects and the second suggestion effects is to be executed, and determines the effect contents (or derived contents) of each suggestion effect, Functions as a determination means. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as effect control means.

Here, an effect mode of the symbol variation game in which the first suggestion effect is executed during the special effect mode will be described with reference to FIG.
It is assumed that the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 7 is a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP8 for jackpot effect in which “twice” is defined as the number of variation cycles. In the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the notice effect is to be executed. In the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the first suggestion effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the first suggestion effect is executed in the first (first) fluctuation cycle. When the effect button BT is operated, as shown in FIG. 7B, an image of “Major failure” indicating that the notice effect is not executed is displayed on the image display unit GH. At this time, the player has anxiety that the notice effect will not be executed, but has a sense of expectation that the image of “great failure” is displayed because the next fluctuation cycle is executed. Pay attention to the three symbol combinations that are temporarily held and displayed (especially whether or not the stars are temporarily displayed in the middle row).

  Also, at the end of the first fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 7C, pseudo-symbol symbol combinations with different decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. . As a result, the player recognizes that the previous “big failure” image is a display result derived because it is not the last fluctuation cycle, and the first suggestion effect in the subsequent fluctuation cycles is “great success”. ”Is expected to be displayed.

  When the second (final) variation cycle is executed, the first suggestion effect is executed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. When the effect button BT is operated, as shown in FIG. 7E, an image of “Great success” indicating that the notice effect is executed is displayed on the image display unit GH. At this time, the player recognizes that the notice effect is executed, and recognizes that the fluctuation cycle being executed is the last fluctuation cycle.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7F, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7G, a notice effect is executed on the image display unit GH. At this time, the player increases the sense of expectation that it will be a big hit. Thereafter, a super reach effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the symbol combination of the big hit is finally displayed on the image display unit GH in a fixed stop state.

Next, an effect mode of the symbol variation game in which the second suggestion effect is executed during the special effect mode will be described with reference to FIG.
It is assumed that the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 8 is a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP9 for jackpot effect in which “3 times” is defined as the number of variation cycles. In the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the notice effect is to be executed. In the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the second suggestion effect is executed. In addition, in the first variation cycle of the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 8, the low expectation effect content, in the second variation cycle, the medium expectation effect content, in the third variation cycle, the high expectation effect content, respectively, It is assumed that it is decided to execute the suggestion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the image display unit GH, the first (first) fluctuation cycle is executed, and during the first fluctuation cycle, the second suggestion is made with the content of low expectation effect as the premise. An effect is executed on the image display unit GH. At the end of the first fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the decorative symbol in the left column and the decorative symbol in the right column are different, and the pseudo continuous notification symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. The combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, in the second fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 8C, the second suggestion effect is executed on the image display unit GH with the medium expectation effect content. At the end of the second fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the left row and the right row have the same decorative symbol, and the pseudo continuous notification symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. Are temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. When the decorative symbol in the left column is the same as the decorative symbol in the right column, and the pseudo-continuous notification symbol is temporarily displayed in the middle column, when the combination of pseudo-simultaneous symbols is temporarily stopped, the left column and the right column When the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the player can start to execute the reach effect and temporarily make it seem that it is the last fluctuation cycle. Thereafter, the star symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row, so that the next fluctuation cycle is recognized, and the player can be surprised. At this time, in the next variation cycle, the second suggestion effect is expected to be executed with the effect content that can be expected to be executed than the effect content executed in the current change cycle.

  Thereafter, in the third (final) variation cycle, as shown in FIG. 8E, the second suggestion effect is executed on the image display unit GH with the high expectation effect content. At this time, the player is expected to perform the notice effect after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8F, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8G, a notice effect is executed on the image display unit GH. At this time, the player increases the sense of expectation that it will be a big hit. Thereafter, a super reach effect is executed, and finally, the symbol combination of the big hit is finally displayed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. 8H.

According to the above embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect (first effect content) for notifying whether or not the notice effect is performed and the possibility (probability) that the notice effect is executed are suggested by a plurality of effect contents (effect stages). There is a second suggestion effect (second effect content). According to this, when the first suggestion effect is executed, it can be noted whether or not the player is notified that the notice effect is executed. On the other hand, when the second suggestion effect is executed, attention is paid to whether or not the second suggestion effect is executed with the effect content that is highly likely to be executed. It can be noted whether it is executed or not. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing variations of the appearance mode of the suggestive effect.

  (2) The notice effect is executed regardless of the effect mode, while the suggestion effect is executed only when the special effect mode (specific effect mode) is executed. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention also about what effect mode is performed by the player. In addition, since the notice effect is executed regardless of which effect mode is executed, the appearance rate is high, and it is easy for the player to recognize that the expectation level for jackpot is high. On the other hand, since the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed only when the special effect mode is executed, the player is not bored.

  (3) When the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the second suggestion effect is executed in each fluctuation cycle. Then, in a variation cycle other than the last (last) variation cycle, an effect suggesting the possibility of a notice effect that is suggested by the content of the effect of the second suggestion effect executed in the next change cycle being less than the possibility The second suggestion effect was executed according to the contents. In other words, the effect content of the second suggestion effect in the current cycle is suggested to be more than the possibility that the notice effect suggested by the content content of the second suggestion effect in the previous change cycle is executed. For this reason, in the present variation cycle, the second suggestion effect can be executed with the effect content that suggests the possibility of being more than the effect content of the second suggestion effect executed in the previous change cycle. Thereby, it can be made to make a player think that the appearance rate of a notice effect may become so high that it continues. Therefore, it can be noted how long the pseudo-continuous production continues, that is, how many times the fluctuation cycle is executed.

  In addition, it is possible to make the player think in which fluctuation cycle the notice effect will be executed after the same decorative design is temporarily displayed in the left and right columns. For this reason, the variation of the appearance mode of a notice effect can be increased, a player is not bored, and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

  (4) When the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the first suggestion effect is executed in each fluctuation cycle. Further, when the notice effect is executed in the last fluctuation cycle, the notice effect is executed in the first suggestion effect executed in the last change cycle. On the other hand, even if the notice effect is executed in the last fluctuation cycle, the notice effect is not executed in the first suggestion effect executed in the change cycle other than the last time. As a result, even if it is notified that the notice effect is not executed in the first suggestion effect, it is expected that the next change cycle exists and the notice effect is executed in the next change cycle. Can be made.

  (5) In a variable cycle other than the last round, the left and right decorative symbols are the same, and the star symbol (pseudo-continuous notification symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. I made it. As a result, even if the same decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns, it does not become the last fluctuation cycle, so even if the same decorative design is temporarily displayed in the left and right columns, the next It can be expected that a variable cycle will be executed.

  (6) Even when the notice effect is executed, if the effect button BT is not operated during the operation period, it is notified that the notice effect is not executed. Therefore, a player who wants to look forward to whether the notice effect is executed or not until the time when the notice effect is executed (after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped) is executed. When the production button BT is not operated, the presence / absence of the announcement production can be concealed. That is, by making it possible to execute a game desired by the player, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (7) Even if it is a big win symbol variation game, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and when the number of change cycles of the pseudo-continuous effect is “4 times”, the execution of the notice effect is not determined. For this reason, when the first suggestion effect is executed in each change cycle when the symbol change game with four change cycles is executed, the notice effect is executed even if the effect button BT is operated in all change cycles. Notified that it will not be done. In addition, when the second suggestion effect is executed in each change cycle at the time of execution of the symbol change game with four change cycles, the notice effect suggested by the contents of the second suggestion effect in all the change cycles is displayed. It is likely to be less likely to be executed.

  That is, since the prediction effect may not be executed while the big hit expectation is high, for example, even when it is notified that the notification effect is not executed with the first effect content executed in the third fluctuation cycle, the fourth time It can be expected that a fluctuating cycle will be executed and a big hit. Also, even if the second suggestion effect executed in the third fluctuation cycle is an effect content that is unlikely to be executed in the notice effect, the fourth change cycle is executed and it is expected to be a big hit. be able to. As a result, even if it is suggested (or notified) that the player is disappointed with the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect (the notice effect is not executed), the player's sense of expectation for the big hit It can be prevented from being lowered.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the normal performance mode may not be executed. That is, the symbol variation game may always be executed in the special effect mode.

In the above embodiment, the number of stays may be set to a certain number (for example, 30 times or 10 times).
-In the said embodiment, the probability which determines the frequency | count of stay may be changed and the frequency | count of stay determined by lottery may be changed.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to set the frequency | count of stay. For example, during the special effect mode, a falling lottery may be performed at the start of the symbol variation game, and when the falling lottery is won, the normal effect mode may be entered.

  In the above embodiment, when the transition is made to the special effect mode, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of stays, and the number of stays after the subtraction is “1” or more, and the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated. If it is, the transition to the normal performance mode may be made. In addition, when the number of stays after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a performs a falling lottery, and when the falling lottery is won, whether or not a variation pattern for the offending normal effect is designated. Determine. If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a may shift to the normal effect mode. Even if the determination result is negative, the effect control CPU 31a may be shifted to the normal effect mode when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is specified.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the transition opportunity to special production mode. For example, the transition from the next symbol change game to the special effect mode may be performed when the super reach effect is executed in the shifted symbol change game during the normal effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, the execution timing of the execution of the first suggestion effect after the start of the symbol variation game (after the variation cycle starts when the pseudo continuous effect is performed), and the symbol variation game The execution timing at which the execution of the second suggestion effect is started may not be the same after the start (when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, after the fluctuation cycle is started).

  In the above embodiment, when executing the pseudo-continuous effect, and when executing the second suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 31a performs the following processing without determining the execution pattern. Also good.

  First, when a variation pattern in which two or more variation cycles are defined is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays the content of the second suggestion effect to be executed in the last variation cycle at the start of symbol variation, as a notice flag. Determined according to the value set in. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control finalizes the effect content that suggests the possibility that the notice effect indicated by the effect content of the second suggestion effect that is executed in the final fluctuation cycle is executed or less. The content of the second suggestion effect to be executed in the fluctuation cycle one time before the time is determined. In addition, when a variation pattern in which three or more variation cycles are defined is designated, the production control CPU 31a has the production content of the second suggested production determined to be executed in the variation cycle one time before the final round. The content of the performance suggesting the possibility of the implied notice effect being executed or less is determined as the content of the second suggestion effect executed in the fluctuation cycle two times before the last time. In addition, when a variation pattern in which the number of four variation cycles is determined is specified, the effect control CPU 31a suggests the effect content of the second suggestion effect to be executed in the variation cycle two times before the last time. The content of the performance suggesting the possibility of the following or less of the announcement effect being performed is determined as the content of the second suggestion effect executed in the variation cycle three times before the last.

  In the above embodiment, when the first suggestion effect is executed for each change cycle, when the notice effect is executed in the last change cycle, the first suggestion effect executed in a change cycle other than the last time is also used. You may make it alert | report that a notice effect is performed. In addition, when informing that the notice effect is executed in the first suggestion effect in the fluctuation cycle other than the last time, it is possible to notify that the notice effect is executed in the first suggestion effect in the subsequent change cycle. preferable.

  In this case, when it is informed that the notice effect is executed once in the first suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is obtained in a state where the notice effect is executed (the expectation degree of jackpot is high). It can be noted how long the process continues, that is, how many fluctuation cycles are executed.

  In the above embodiment, when execution of the notice effect is determined, the notice effect may be executed in a variable cycle other than the last time. In this case, when the decorative pattern in the left column is the same as the decorative symbol in the right column and the pseudo-continuous notification symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column, when the temporary combination of symbols is temporarily stopped, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns in the variation cycle, the notice effect may be executed before the star symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. In addition, when the notice effect is executed in the fluctuation cycle other than the last time, it is preferable that the notice effect is executed also in the subsequent change cycles.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may provide two or more kinds of notice productions from which big hit expectation degree differs. In this case, the presentation mode of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be determined for the execution of the notice effect with a high jackpot expectation level (excluding 100% jackpot expectation level). .

In the above embodiment, the expected effect may not be executed. That is, the effect that is expected to be a big hit may be only the notice effect.
-In the said embodiment, although multiple types of production contents of the super reach production were provided, one type may be sufficient.

In the above embodiment, the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are configured to be executable, but may be changed to a configuration capable of executing only one type of reach effect.
In the above embodiment, when the notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the big hit is made with a probability of about 50%, but the probability may be changed. For example, when a notice effect is executed in a symbol variation game, the winning probability of the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the variation pattern, and the winning of the notice effect execution lottery so that it becomes a big hit with a probability of 40%, 60% or 80% The probability may be changed.

  -In the above embodiment, when compared to the expected effect except for the expected effect that can be surely recognized as a big hit, the effect that can be expected to win the most is the notice effect, but it is not the most promising effect Also good. For example, an effect that can expect the second big hit may be used as the notice effect compared to the expected effect excluding the expected effect that can be recognized as a big hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is not necessary to display the image of “Major failure” in the first suggestion effect and actively notify that the notice effect is not executed. In other words, at least when the notice effect is not executed, unless a “successful” image (an image indicating that the notice effect is executed) is not displayed, another image is intentionally displayed to notify that the notice effect is not executed. do not have to. For example, the image may not be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the first suggestion effect may be changed. For example, instead of “great success”, “notice effect will be executed” may be displayed, or “notice effect will not be executed” instead of “great failure”. May be. In addition, when the production button BT is not operated during the operation period, the production button BT is not operated, such as “The announcement button BT has not been operated, so the announcement production is not executed”. Therefore, an image as if the notice effect is not executed may be displayed on the image display unit GH.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when "0" is set to the notice flag (when a notice effect is not performed), you may comprise so that a highly anticipated effect content may not be determined as the effect content of a 2nd suggestion effect. . That is, when the second suggestion effect is executed with the high expectation effect content, it may be recognized that the notice effect is executed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when "1" is set to the notice flag (when a notice effect is performed), you may comprise so that a low expectation effect content may not be determined as the effect content of a 2nd suggestion effect. . That is, when the second suggestion effect is executed with the low expectation effect content, it may be recognized that the notice effect is not executed. At this time, in a variable cycle other than the last round, even when the notice flag is set to “1”, it may be configured such that the content of low expectation effect can be determined.

-In the said embodiment, you may change the kind (number) of the production content (production stage) of a 2nd suggestion production. For example, it is good also as 2 types, 5 types, or 10 types.
In the above embodiment, the display mode of the notice effect may be changed. For example, instead of “tobacco”, an image of “fish school” or “character” may be displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In the above embodiment, when the first suggestion effect is executed, if the effect button BT is not operated, the notice effect is not executed even if the notice effect is executed. However, you may make it alert | report that a notice effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the execution time point of the notice effect may be changed. For example, the time point at which the notice effect is executed may be changed to a time point when the decorative symbol in the left column is temporarily displayed, or a time point when the decorative symbol in the right column is temporarily stopped.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform pseudo | simulation continuous production.
-In the said embodiment, when performing pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation, you may change the symbol combination made to stop-display in a fluctuation cycle other than the last time. For example, the star symbol may not be temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row, but the off symbol combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, it is not configured to be able to temporarily stop and display a combination of pseudo-series symbols in which the decorative pattern in the left column is the same as the decorative symbol in the right column and the pseudo-continuous notification symbol is temporarily displayed in the middle column. Also good. Moreover, you may comprise so that a pseudo | simulation continuous alerting | reporting symbol may be stopped and displayed once on the right column (or left column).

  In the above embodiment, when the number of fluctuation cycles is “4 times”, the super reach effect may be executed without executing the bump effect. At this time, the execution of the notice effect may be determined even if the number of fluctuation cycles is “four times”.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform an impact production.
In the above embodiment, in the first (first) variation cycle in the symbol variation game among the variation cycles other than the last round, the left column and the right column are the same, and the middle column is simulated. You may make it stop-display temporarily the symbol combination of the pseudo | simulation series where a continuous alerting | reporting symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the above embodiment, among the variation cycles other than the last round, in the second and subsequent variation cycles in the symbol variation game, the left row decoration symbol and the right row decoration symbol are the same, and the pseudo-continuous notification in the middle row A pseudo-ream symbol combination in which symbols are temporarily stopped may be temporarily stopped.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to be able to specify the result of the big hit lottery or the type of big hit game from the type of special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command, but the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the type of big hit game May be output to the effect control CPU 31a.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) It is provided with effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing a plurality of types of effect symbols, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the special winning means is opened and closed. In a gaming machine to which an operating jackpot game is given, the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot and the determination result of the jackpot determination means A notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility, and if the result of the notice determining means is affirmative, the notice content of the notice effect is determined from a plurality of kinds of notice effects. Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, the effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation game, and the effect content determining means. An announcement control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the effect contents, and executing a notice effect during the symbol variation game when the determination result of the notice determination means is affirmative, Is determined in advance when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the predetermined special notice effect is determined with a higher probability than other notice effects, while when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative The special notice effect is determined with a lower probability than the other notice effects, and the effect content determining means is a first effect for notifying whether or not the special notice effect can be executed as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. The content and the second effect content that suggests the execution probability of the special notice effect in a plurality of effect stages can be determined, and the effect content determination means determines the first effect content. When the notice content determining means decides to execute the special notice effect, the notice content determining means decides to execute the first effect content for notifying that the special notice effect is to be executed, while the notice content determining means determines the special notice effect. If the execution of the first effect is not determined, the execution of the first effect that informs that the special notice effect is not executed is determined. When the second effect is determined, the notice content determining means determines that the special notice effect is determined. If the execution is determined, among the second effect contents having a plurality of effect stages, the second effect contents at the effect stage suggesting that the special notice effect is likely to be executed is more easily determined. On the other hand, if the notice content determining means does not decide to execute the special notice effect, it is less likely that the special notice effect is executed out of the second effect contents having a plurality of effect stages. Suggest A gaming machine characterized in that the second production content at the production stage is more easily determined.

  (B) The special advance notice effect is obtained when the judgment result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative among all the notice effects other than the notice effect produced only when the judgment result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a), which is determined with the lowest probability when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative while being determined with the highest probability.

(C) The effect content determining means is less likely to execute the notice effect among the second effect contents having a plurality of effect stages, even if the determination result of the notice determining means is affirmative. While there is a possibility of determining the second production content at the production stage that suggests, even if the determination result of the notice determination means is negative, the announcement production out of the second production content having a plurality of production stages If is determined the second effect contents of the executed suggesting directing step that likely is there Ru.

(D) When the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is determined, the effect control means temporarily stops the pseudo-continuous notification symbol for notifying that the pseudo-continuous effect continues during the change cycle in the change cycle other than the last time. Ru is displayed.

(E) When the execution of the pseudo-continuous production is determined, the production control means temporarily stops and displays the reach combination during the fluctuation cycle in the fluctuation cycle other than the last time, and then continues the pseudo-continuous production. Ru temporarily stopped displaying the pseudo continuous notification symbol to notify that.

(F) When the effect control means causes the notice effect to be executed during any of the fluctuation cycles when the determination result of the notice determination means is affirmative and execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is determined the, Ru sure to perform the announcement attraction in the subsequent change cycle.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device, 18 ... Grand prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, BT ... button for effect, GH ... image display section.

Claims (1)

A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to win a jackpot; and a special symbol display means for displaying a symbol varying game for deriving a special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determining means, and predetermined in the symbol varying game In the gaming machine to which the jackpot game to which the special winning means is opened and closed is given when the displayed jackpot display result is displayed,
An effect execution means for executing an effect associated with the symbol variation game when the symbol variation game is executed;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect suggesting the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, effect content determining means for determining the effect content accompanying the symbol variation game;
And a presentation control means for controlling the presentation execution section-out based on the effect contents of the effect determining means has determined,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, the advance notice determination unit is configured to determine to execute the notice effect with a high probability as compared to a negative case,
The effect determining means, as effect contents accompanying the symbol variation game, a first Starring unloading for notifying the executability of announcement attraction, leaving the second Starring suggests that prediction effect is executed in multiple effect stages And can be determined,
The production content determination means includes
Upon determining the first Starring unloading, wherein when notice determination means the determination result is positive, while determining the first notification effect Description for notifying Rukoto announcement attraction is performed, the warning judging means the determination if the result is negative, determines a first whether notification effect Description of notifying that the informational display is not executed,
When determining the second Starring unloading, the notice to determine whether to suggest the possibility that effect is performed at any rendition stage of the plurality of presentation stage, in its decision, determination of the notice determination unit If the result is positive, whereas not easy to determine as the second effect contents suggesting directing step that is likely to notice effect is performed, if the determination result of the notice determination means is negative easy to determine as the second effect contents suggesting directing step that is less likely to notice effect is executed,
The production content determination means includes
As effect content associated with one symbol variation game, if the pseudo-continuous production which fluctuation cycles to once stopped displaying it varied display the decorative pattern is performed a plurality of times is performed, as effect contents of each change cycle each being determinable configured first Starring unloading,
Upon determining the first effect, if the determination result of the previous SL notice determination means it is positive, while determining the first notification effect contents as effect content of the last variation cycle, the determination result of the notice determination unit Is negative, the first rejection notification production content is determined as the production content of the last fluctuation cycle,
A gaming machine, wherein the first non-notification effect content can be determined in a variable cycle other than the last variable cycle.

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