JP5838251B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which, when a symbol variation game is a big hit, a jackpot game is given after the symbol variation game is finished, and various effects are performed on a display device when the big hit game is given. Is.

  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 big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol. Further, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game is finished, a big winning game that can win a prize ball by opening the big prize opening is given.

  Among such pachinko gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that performs various effects during a big hit game in order to improve the interest of the game (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, three types of jackpot promotion effects can be executed as effects during the jackpot game, and the jackpot promotion to be executed from among the three types of jackpot promotion effects by operating the effect selection switch. The type of production is determined. In addition, since the player can operate the effect selection switch, it is possible to select the type of jackpot promotion effect that the player wants to experience.

JP 2009-60951 A (paragraph [727], paragraphs [876] to [879])

  By the way, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the big hit game is given and the big winning opening is opened, the jackpot promotion effect is notified and the type of the big hit promotion effect is notified. Is determined. At this time, the player must select one of the three types of jackpot promotion effects together with the operation of winning the game ball in the big winning opening. Therefore, some players cannot select the type of jackpot promotion effect that they want to select. In other words, when the jackpot game is given, the time for selecting the type of jackpot promotion effect is limited, so there are some players who feel that the time for selecting the contents of the jackpot promotion effect is short.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving sufficient time for selecting the contents of effects produced during a big hit game.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is an operation means that can be operated by the player, and an effect during the big hit game that is executed while the big hit game that is given after the end of the symbol variation game that has been a big hit is given directing the contents, and effect determination means for determining in response to operation of the operation means from among a plurality of types of effect contents, through the big hit game effects in effect what the effect determination unit has determined when the jackpot gaming is granted An effect control means to be executed by the execution means, and in a game machine in which the jackpot game is performed with the special winning means open, a notice effect for executing the notice effect with an effect content that can suggest the degree of expectation for the jackpot An execution means, and during execution of the symbol variation game, the announcement effect is executed by the operation of the operation means with an effect content that can suggest an expectation degree that the symbol variation game will be a big hit. And a second period in which the contents of the effect of the big hit game when the big hit game is given can be selected by operating the operating means. The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect with the effect contents that can suggest the degree of expectation to the big hit triggered by the operation of the operation means in the first period. effect contents of the jackpot gaming later turned or after the jackpot gaming termination is based on the selection, which is selected according to the operation of the operating means in the second period during the period until the grant of the effect in the jackpot gaming When performing the notice effect in the symbol variation game as an effect content, when the first period is set, the second period is not set, and the second period is Above Even when the handle change game is not being executed may be set.

A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes an operation means that can be operated by the player, and an effect content of the effect during the hit gaming state that is executed in the hit gaming state that is given when a specific result is obtained in the symbol variation game. includes a presentation determining means for determining in response to operation of the operation means from among a plurality of types of effect contents, and in viable gaming machine an effect in per game status in effect what the effect determination unit has determined , When executing the notice effect execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect performed with the effect contents capable of suggesting the degree of expectation that the winning game state is given, And a notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect by operating the operation means. During the symbol variation game, the notice effect can be executed by the operation of the operation means. And a second period during which the contents of the effect during the winning gaming state can be selected by operation of the operation means. The notice effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation means in the period 1, and the effect determining means is the second during the period from when the power is turned on or after the winning gaming state is finished until the winning gaming state is given. effect contents of the period based on the selected content selected in accordance with the operation of the operating means the effect contents of the effect in the per game state, the first period and the second period is set in duplicate First, the notice effect execution determining means is more likely to determine the execution of the notice effect when the winning game state is given in the symbol variation game than when the winning game state is not given.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give sufficient time for selecting the contents of the effects performed during the big hit game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition aspect of effect mode. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a notice content determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining determination of the decoration design displayed on a fixed stop display. Explanatory drawing explaining determination of the production content of a danger alerting | reporting effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the enemy character which appears by a promotion effect. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the next promotion effect content selection image. The flowchart which shows a selection enemy group process. Explanatory drawing which shows the enemy group corresponding to a selection specific value and an achievement flag, and the next promotion effect content selection image. Explanatory drawing which shows the provision opportunity of a privilege image and each privilege image. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part when a symbol change game is performed during the probability change confirmation mode stay. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an image display part when a symbol change game is performed during the probability change confirmation mode stay. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the image display part when a symbol change game is performed during staying in the probability change confirmation mode.

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.

  A special symbol display device 12 composed of seven LEDs is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) configured by turning on and off each LED are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery of whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery). In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, a big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative symbols for each column. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (combination symbol combination) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

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

  The “variable display” is a state in which the 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 14 of the game board 10.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an operation means (shown in FIG. 3). 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.

  In addition, on the lower right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold memory display device 13 notifies the player of the number of start reserved memories for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved memories”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) the upper start winning slot 19 or the lower start winning slot 21 provided on the game board 10, while 1 is subtracted by starting the symbol variation game. Is done. Therefore, when a game ball enters the upper start winning port 19 or the lower start winning port 21 during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Accumulated. And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off. When the number of reserved memories is “1”, the lower special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on and The special figure holding light emitting unit is turned off. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the lower special figure holding light emitting unit blinks, and the upper special figure The on-hold light emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 17 is disposed on the lower right side of the special figure hold storage display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 17, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general symbols") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In the normal symbol display device 17, when the lottery per common symbol is won, the normal symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is won is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (non-winning), the normal symbol display device 17 displays a normal off-set symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is not won.

  Further, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning opening 19 having an upper winning opening 18 as a entrance for a game ball is arranged. Also, below the upper start winning opening 19, a lower start winning opening 21 having a lower winning opening 20 as a winning opening for a game ball is arranged. The lower start winning opening 21 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 22 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The lower start winning opening 21 is opened to open the opening and closing blades 22 so that the game balls can be easily won. On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 22 does not expand the entrance and the game balls are won. Not closed. That is, the opening / closing blade 22 changes the lower winning opening 20 of the lower start winning opening 21 from a closed state where the game ball does not enter to an open state where the game ball can easily enter. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper start winning port 19 and the lower start winning port 21. In the present embodiment, the start opening switch SW1 detects a game ball that has won a prize at each of the start winning openings 19, 21 to thereby start a symbol variation game and a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of award balls. Can be granted.

  Further, a gate 16 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed at the back of the gate 16. The gate 16 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW2. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close blades 22 of the lower start winning opening 21 are opened. When a lottery per common figure is won (when a normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), a game per universal figure that opens the opening / closing blade 22 is awarded. In addition, by opening the opening / closing blade 22 in the game per game, it becomes easier to win the game ball in the lower start winning opening 21, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game and the prize ball. Can do.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 21, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Yes. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, there may be a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state that is advantageous to the player is given. When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 16 is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability. (Improve. Further, when the variable state is given, the open / close blade 22 is opened for a longer time when the lottery per common figure is won as compared with the case where the variable state is not given. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 22 per unit time increases. That is, when the variable state is given, the rate of entering the game balls into the lower start winning opening 21 per unit time is improved, which is advantageous for the player. The variable state is given until the next big hit game is given or until the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the execution of the symbol variation game is completed.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variable game is over in the symbol variable game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). During one round game, the big winning opening 24 passes until the upper limit number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or the round time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Until it is released. 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 pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from two types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol jackpot symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state is classified into symbol A and symbol B. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 has a specified number of rounds set to “16”, and a probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variation jackpot”). In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “16 times” as the specified number of rounds, and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. This is a jackpot game that is not given (hereinafter referred to as “16R non-probable big hit”). In addition, after the 16R probability variable big hit is over, the variable state is given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, after the 16R uncertain variable big hit is over, the variable state is given until the execution of the “100 times” symbol variation game is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the present embodiment is configured such that the effect display device 11 can execute a “probability change confirmation mode” for notifying the player that the game state is a probability change state. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to execute a “probability change suggestion mode” for notifying the player that the game state can be expected to be a probability change state. Further, when neither the probability change confirmation mode nor the probability change suggestion mode is used, the effect display device 11 can execute the “normal effect mode” that is executed when the game state is not the probability change state and notifies the player that the state is not the probability change state. It is configured.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player can grasp the type of the production mode currently staying at the player from the type of the background image displayed on the production display device 11 and is in a probable state. It is notified whether or not it can have an expectation, and it is notified that it is in a probable change state. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the symbols displayed in the symbol variation game.

  The normal effect mode is an effect mode that is executed (stays) when the variable state is not given. When the performance mode being executed (during stay) is the normal performance mode, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded, the game proceeds to the probability variation confirmation mode or the probability variation suggestion mode after execution of the jackpot game. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, if a 16R non-probable change big hit is given, the mode shifts to the probable change suggestion mode after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, the probability change confirmation mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given and can recognize that the probability change state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the probability change confirmation mode, when the 16R probability variation big hit game is given, the game shifts to the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change confirmation mode, when the 16R non-probability change big hit is given, the game shifts to the probability change suggestion mode after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the probability variation suggestion mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variation state is given. If the effect mode being executed is the probability change suggestion mode, when the 16R probability change jackpot is awarded, the game shifts to the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode after the jackpot game ends. Further, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change suggestion mode, if the 16R non-probability change big hit is given, the probability change suggestion mode is continuously executed even after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change suggestion mode, the transition to the normal effect mode is made when the provision of the variable state is completed. In the probability variation suggestion mode, there are both gaming states when the probability variation state is granted and when the probability variation state is not granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the symbol variation game, a button notice effect that suggests an expectation that the symbol variation game will be a big hit is configured to be executable. In the button notice effect, when the effect button BT is operated, the effect contents of the button notice effect are displayed (derived) on the effect display device 11. And according to the effect content derived | led-out in the button notice effect, the sense of expectation that the running symbol fluctuation game will be a big hit is suggested. The content of the effect derived when the effect button BT is operated in the button notice effect in this embodiment includes a low expectation effect content and a high expectation effect content. And in this embodiment, when the production content derived when the production button BT is operated in the button announcement production is the high expectation production content, compared to the case of the low expectation production content, The expectation that the running symbol variation game will be a big hit is increasing.

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 so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. A special symbol display device 12 and a normal symbol display device 17 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a regular pattern determination random number at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won (in the case of a loss). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In addition, the random number for determination per common figure is a random number used in the lottery per common figure (determination per common figure). The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, 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 addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (the jackpot or off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, it is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. In addition, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed, and finally, the symbol combination of the disparity is developed so as to be confirmed and stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the game is developed so that the symbol combination of the big hit is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the time point at which the reach effect is started (the time point when the reach effect is started) is determined in advance in the change pattern for the reach effect that is different from the change pattern for the jackpot effect that includes the reach effect in the effect content. .

  The big control 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. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not it is per common figure, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for determination per general figure.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 3 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 performs a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the values of various random numbers (for example, a notice content determination random number for determining the effect contents to be derived in the button notice effect) at predetermined intervals. Run. 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, a special symbol start process, and a general game process executed by the main control CPU 30a 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, a special symbol start process, and a normal game process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a, when a game ball enters the start winning ports 19, 21 and receives a detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that has detected the game ball, holds the storage memory stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c, and associates the values with the hold storage number. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and the special symbol input process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative, 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 not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is “1” or more. . When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the reserved storage number by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number, and also determines the value of the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is read.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, if the probability variation state is given, the jackpot judgment value in the probability variation state, if not, the jackpot judgment value in the non-probability state, and the acquired value of the jackpot judgment random number A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the symbols A and B based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, Select and determine the variation pattern for the big hit effect from a plurality of types. 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 reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach when the reach effect is performed. 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. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. Then, a variation pattern for normal production is selected and determined from a plurality of types. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the values of various main control setting flags and main control count limiters stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the big hit game ends. In the main control number limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the main control setting flag includes a main control probability change flag for specifying the probability change state assignment state, a main control operation flag for specifying the change state assignment state, and a main control frequency limiter. And a subtraction flag for main control for specifying whether to subtract the value of. When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the probability change state is given to the main control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “1”). ) Is set. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag for main control after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “0”). )). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the outlier symbol is determined.

  Further, when determining the symbols A and B, the main control CPU 30a has a value ("1" in the present embodiment) indicating that the main control operation flag has been changed after the big hit game has ended. ) Is set. When the symbol A is designated, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the value of the main control number limiter is not subtracted from the main control subtraction flag after the big hit game is finished (in this embodiment, “ 1)) is set. On the other hand, when the symbol B is determined, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the value of the main control number limiter is subtracted from the main control subtraction flag after the big hit game ends (in this embodiment, “0”). ) And “100” is set in the main control frequency limiter.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol, and the main control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a is set as the main control number limiter at the end of the out symbol changing game. Subtract 1 from the value. When the value set in the main control number limiter is subtracted and the value after the subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the main control subtraction flag. The main control operation flag is set to a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the variable state is not given. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol, if the main control subtraction flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a sets new values for the main control frequency limiter and the main control operation flag. do not do. Further, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a can identify the current status of the probability change state and the change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag. Also, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values set in the main control subtraction flag and the main control number limiter, so that the provision of the variable state is completed when the remaining number of symbol variation games are executed. Can be specified.

Next, the ordinary game process will be described.
First, in the normal game process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 16 and a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW2 that has detected the game ball has been input. . When the determination result of execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game or a game per normal game. When it is determined that the game is in the ordinary game or the game is in the ordinary game, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary game process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game and is not in the game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determination per normal game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired universal figure determination random number matches the universal figure determination value. At this time, when the variable state is given, the judgment value per normal figure in the variable state, and when the variable state is not given, the standard figure judgment value in the non-variable state, It is determined whether or not the acquired universal random number for determining common maps matches. It should be noted that the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state is set to be larger than the number of determination values per general figure in the non-variable state. If the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 17 to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the normal symbol game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal off symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 17, and ends the normal symbol game process.

  When the normal game process is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 17 so that the normal graphic is variably displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 17 to display the fixed symbol determined in the general game processing on the normal symbol display device 17 when the fluctuation time of the normal game has elapsed. The main control CPU 30a sets the fluctuation time of the normal game to “1.1 seconds” when the variable state is given at the start of the normal game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets the fluctuation time of the normal game to “5 seconds” when the variable state is not given at the start of the normal game. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game and the regular game can be executed simultaneously.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to a game per base map executed by the main control CPU 30a when a lottery per base map is won.
The main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 22 three times when the normal game per normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state) and the variable state is given. At the same time, the opening and closing blades 22 are controlled so that the opened state is maintained until “1.8 (seconds)” elapses after opening each time. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22 once when the normal game per normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), and when the variable state is not given. The opening and closing blades 22 are controlled to be kept open until “0.2 (second)” elapses after the opening.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Specifically, when the design A is designated, that is, when the 16R probability variation big hit is given, the effect control CPU 31a has a jackpot symbol combination (for example, [111]) composed of an odd number of symbols and an even number. A decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped is determined from the jackpot symbol combinations (for example, [222]) constituted by the symbols. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination constituted by an odd number of symbols from the jackpot symbol combinations as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped with a probability of 50%. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination constituted by an even number of symbols from the jackpot symbol combinations as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped with a probability of 50%. On the other hand, when the design B is designated, that is, when the 16R non-probable big hit is given, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decorative design for fixed stop display from among the jackpot symbol combinations composed of an even number of symbols. decide. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination as a symbol pattern to be confirmed and stopped, decorative symbol information that can identify a symbol (an odd symbol or an even symbol) that constitutes the jackpot symbol combination, Until the big hit game ends, the effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a includes outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323] [676]). A combination of symbols out of the range is determined. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [234] [566] or the like). ) To determine the pattern combination that is out of the range.

  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. In addition, when the variation pattern including the reach effect in the effect content is designated, the effect control CPU 31a selects a specific column (left column) among the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped at the start point of the reach effect determined in the variation pattern. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled so as to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols in the right column) and start the reach effect. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination of the determined decorative symbols is confirmed and stopped and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  Further, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the button notice effect in the symbol change game. At this time, when the variation pattern for the off-normal effect is specified, the effect control CPU 31a affirms the determination result of the notice execution determination with a probability of 20% (the determination of the notice execution determination with an probability of 80%). Negative result). In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect or the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a affirms the determination result of the notice execution determination with a probability of 80% (a probability of 20%). , The result of the notice execution judgment is negative).

  When the determination result of the notice execution determination is affirmative, that is, when the button notice effect is performed, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the notice content determination random number, and displays the notice content determination table YT shown in FIG. Referring to the content of the effect to be derived when the effect button BT is operated in the button notice effect. In the notice content determination table YT, the value of random numbers for determining the notice content (251 random numbers from 0 to 251) is assigned to each effect content derived from the button notice effect for each variation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the notice content determination table YT, when a variation pattern for the off-normal effect is specified, the low expectation effect content is determined as the effect content derived from the button notice effect. The random number for determining the notice content is distributed so that it is determined (with a probability of 100%). Also, in the notice content determination table YT, when a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is specified, the effect content derived from the button notice effect is determined with a probability of 151/251 as the effect content derived from the button notice effect. The value of the random number for determining the notice content is distributed so that the degree effect content is determined with a probability of 100/251. Also, in the notice content determination table YT, when a variation pattern for the big hit effect is specified, the low expectation effect content is determined with a probability of 100/251 as the effect content derived from the button notice effect. The notice content determination random number is distributed so that the effect contents are determined with a probability of 151/251. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game is a big hit (when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated), it is more out of the game (when the variation pattern for the loss effect is designated). ), It is easier to determine the high expectation effect content as the effect content derived from the button notice effect.

  In addition, when executing the button notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a produces an effect for deriving the effect of the button notice effect after a predetermined time (in this embodiment, two seconds later) after the symbol variation game starts. The notice button valid period for validating the operation of the button BT is set. The advance notice button valid period is set after the valid period is set until the effect button BT is operated, or until a predetermined time (6 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an effect prompting the user to operate the effect button BT while the notice button valid period is set. Then, when the operation control CPU 31a receives an operation signal from the effect button BT during the setting of the notice button effective period, the effect control CPU 31a ends the setting of the notice button effective period and executes (derived) the effect of the determined effect contents. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. On the other hand, when the operation signal from the effect button BT is not input during the advance button effective period, the effect control CPU 31a ends the setting of the advance button effective period without executing the effect of the determined effect contents. .

  When the special designating command is input, the production control CPU 31a sets various production control setting flags and production control frequency limiter values stored in the production control RAM 31c. In the performance control frequency limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the production control setting flag includes a production control probability variation flag for specifying the probability variation state provision status, a performance control operation flag for identifying the variation status provision status, and a performance control frequency limiter. There is an effect control subtraction flag for specifying whether or not to subtract this value. Then, when design A is designated by the special symbol designation command, the production control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the probability variation state is given to the production control probability variation flag. To do. On the other hand, when the design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the probability change state is not given to the effect control probability change flag. The effect control CPU 31a does not set a new value for the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol is designated.

  In addition, when design A and design B are designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the variable state is given to the effect control operation flag. . Further, when design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value ("1" in the present embodiment) indicating that the value of the effect control frequency limiter is not subtracted to the effect control subtraction flag. On the other hand, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (“0” in the present embodiment) indicating that the value of the effect control frequency limiter is subtracted to the effect control subtraction flag. At the same time, “100” is set in the production control frequency limiter.

  In addition, when the off symbol is designated and the production control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the production control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the value set in the production control frequency limiter. When the value set in the effect control frequency limiter is subtracted and the value after the subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the effect control subtraction flag. Then, a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the variable state is not given to the effect control operation flag is set.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the current state of the probability change state and the change state (game state) by referring to the effect control probability change flag and the effect control operation flag. Further, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the effect control subtraction flag and the effect control frequency limiter, so that the provision of the variable state is completed when the remaining number of symbol variation games is executed. Can be specified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit game is awarded, a promotion effect is executed by the effect display device 11 during a round effect in the big hit game. In the promotion effect, the effect result is derived, and whether or not the probability change state is given after the end of the given jackpot game is notified according to the effect result derived in the promotion effect. The effect result of the promotion effect in the present embodiment is given with an effect result (hereinafter referred to as “first effect result”) that can be recognized that a certain change state is given after the end of the given jackpot game. There are two types of performance results that cannot be recognized as to whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is over (hereinafter, referred to as “second performance result”). In addition, the promotion effect is an effect content in which an ally character and an enemy character appear and confront each other. In the promotion effect, the effect result that the teammate character attacks the enemy character and “wins” the confrontation becomes the first effect result, and the effect result that the friend character receives the attack of the enemy character and “defeats” the confrontation is the first effect result. 2 production results.

Hereinafter, the aspect of determining the effect result of the promotion effect will be described.
When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a, when the jackpot game is started (when the opening command is input), displays the effect result of the promotion effect executed during the jackpot game among the first effect result and the second effect result. Which production result is to be determined is determined. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 31a can specify that the symbol A is designated and the decorative symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination is an odd symbol from the decorative symbol information. In this case, the first effect result (“win”) is determined as the effect result of the promotion effect. On the other hand, if the design control CPU 31a can specify that the design A is designated and the design symbol constituting the jackpot design combination is an even number design from the design design information, The first effect result is determined with a probability of 50%, and the second effect result (“defeat”) is determined with a probability of 50%. Further, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the second effect result as the effect result of the promotion effect. When symbol B is designated, symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination that can be identified from the decorative symbol information are even symbols. Then, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect result of the promotion effect, the effect control information that can specify the effect result is stored in the effect control RAM 31c until the next jackpot game is given.

  As described above, when the 16R probability variation big hit is given after the big hit game is finished, the first production result can be determined as the production result of the promotion effect, but the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game is finished. When the 16R uncertain variation big hit is awarded, the first effect result is not determined as the effect result. For this reason, when the effect result of the promotion effect is the first effect result, it is possible to recognize that the probable change state is provided after the end of the assigned jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character in the promotion effect until the effect result of the promotion effect is derived after the execution of the promotion effect is started (the second effect result is derived). The risk notification effect that indicates the possibility is executed. In the risk notification effect, a star image imitating one or more stars is displayed on the effect display device 11. And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that 1-5 star images can be displayed, and the possibility that a 2nd effect result is derived | led-out by the number of the displayed star images is suggested.

Hereinafter, control related to determination of the number of star images to be displayed in the risk notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control CPU 31a determines the effect result derived in the promotion effect, and then determines the number of star images to be displayed in the risk notification effect performed during the execution of the promotion effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the design A is designated and the symbol that can be identified from the decorative symbol information is an odd number of symbols, the effect control CPU 31a performs the risk notification effect. Then, it is determined to display a star image of “1” with a probability of 70%, “2” with a probability of 20%, and “3” with a probability of 10%. At this time, the effect result derived from the promotion effect that can be specified from the effect result information is the first effect result. In addition, when the design A is specified, the designable symbol can be specified from the decorative design information, and the designable CPU 31a can specify the first production result from the production result information, the CPU 31a for production control uses the risk notification production. 10% probability “1”, 35% probability “2”, 30% probability “3”, 20% probability “4”, 5% probability “5” To display a star image.

  In addition, when the design A is specified, the designable symbol is an even number of symbols that can be specified from the decorative symbol information, and the second effect result can be specified from the performance result information, the effect control CPU 31a determines the risk notification effect. Decided to display “2” with 10% probability, “3” with 20% probability, “4” with 40% probability, and “5” with 30% probability To do. In addition, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is “2” with a probability of 5%, “3” with a probability of 10%, and “4” with a probability of 40%. "5", it is decided to display "5" star images with a probability of 45%. At this time, the symbol that can be identified from the decorative symbol information is an even number of symbols, and the rendering result that can be identified from the rendering result information is the second rendering result. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of star images to be displayed in the risk notification effect, the risk information that can specify the number of star images to be displayed is used until the execution of the risk notification effect ends. Is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second effect result is derived in the promotion effect, the risk notification effect is more frequent than in the case where the first effect result is derived in the promotion effect. It is easy to decide to display a number (for example, four or more) of star images. Therefore, when the number of star images displayed in the risk notification effect is small (number close to one), the number of star images displayed in the risk notification effect is large (number close to five). In comparison, the possibility of deriving the first performance result can be expected. As the number of star images displayed in the risk notification effect, “large number” means a number that is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number (“3” to “5” when the reference number is “3”). )). Conversely, the “small number” as the number of star images displayed in the risk notification effect is a number less than a predetermined reference number (when the reference number is “3”, “1” and “2”). ")".

Hereinafter, control related to the execution of the effect during the big hit game in which the promotion effect and the danger notification effect are performed, which is performed by the effect control CPU 31a, will be described.
When the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an opening effect with a predetermined effect content. In addition, when the first round command is input, the effect display CPU 11a performs the promotion effect and the risk notification effect and executes the round effect until the final round game is finished. Controls the display content of. Hereinafter, specific control related to execution of the round effect will be described.

  The production control CPU 31a produces the production of a predetermined production content (content explaining the promotion production (game characteristics)) during the first to seventh round games in the jackpot game based on the design A or the design B. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to be executed. Specifically, the production control CPU 31a explains that during the first to seventh round games, if the teammate character wins the confrontation with the enemy character, the certainty state is surely given after the big hit game is over. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the effect of the content to be performed.

  Also, the effect control CPU 31a performs an effect of introducing the enemy character that the teammate character confronts in the promotion effect this time during the round game of the eighth round to the tenth round in the jackpot game based on the symbol A or the symbol B. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Note that there are a plurality of types of enemy characters that the teammate character confronts in the promotion effect, and the types of enemy characters that appear for each jackpot game may be different. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a displays the number of star images that can be specified from the risk information during the eighth round to the tenth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol A or the symbol B, and the risk notification effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute. The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the star image is displayed over the image to be displayed as the effect of the promotion effect when the risk notification effect is executed.

  In addition, during the 11th to 16th round games in the jackpot game based on the symbol A or the symbol B, the effect control CPU 31a executes a promotion effect having contents corresponding to the effect result identifiable from the effect result information. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Specifically, when the production result identifiable from the production result information is the first production result, the production control CPU 31a executes the promotion production of the content that the teammate character attacks the enemy character and wins the confrontation. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. On the other hand, when the production result that can be specified from the production result information is the second production result, the production control CPU 31a executes the promotion production of the content that the teammate character is defeated in the confrontation by being attacked by the enemy character. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Note that there are a plurality of types of characters that appear as enemy characters in the promotion effect in the present embodiment. A character determined according to a predetermined condition from a plurality of types of characters appears as an enemy character (production content) that confronts an ally character in the promotion production. Specific effects and control details will be described in detail later.

  In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31 a controls the execution of each effect mode executed by the effect display device 11. Hereinafter, control related to the execution of the effect mode executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.

  The effect control CPU 31a sets the probability change confirmation mode as the effect mode when the first effect result can be specified from the effect result information after the big hit game based on the big hit symbol. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the probability variation confirmation mode. On the other hand, when the second effect result can be specified from the effect result information after the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol is finished, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability change suggestion mode as the effect mode and executes the probability change suggestion mode. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change suggestion mode, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered when the value of the effect control frequency limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, at the start of the next symbol variation game. The normal production mode is set as the production mode, and the display content of the production display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the normal production mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the types of characters that can appear as enemy characters that confront the teammate characters in the promotion effect in this embodiment (types of effect contents) are enemy characters TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, and TC1. , TC2, and BB. Further, in the promotion effect in the present embodiment, one of the enemy characters TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, TC1, TC2, and BB appears as an enemy character that confronts an ally character. Moreover, in this embodiment, the enemy character that appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived does not appear as an enemy character that confronts the ally character in the subsequent promotion effect. In other words, the enemy character that has won the victory in the confrontation in the promotion effect (the first effect result is derived) does not appear as an enemy character in the subsequent promotion effect in principle.

  Among the nine types of characters, the specific character BB is the enemy character TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, TC1 and TC2 other than the specific character BB as enemy characters in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. It will not appear in the promotion effect as an enemy character unless it appears. That is, the specific character BB does not appear as an enemy character unless the ally character “wins” all the enemy characters TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, TC1 and TC2 other than the specific character BB in the confrontation in the promotion effect. It has become. In the present embodiment, “the fact that all enemy characters other than the specific character BB have appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived” is a condition for the specific character BB to appear in the promotion effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a uses the effect control RAM 31c as character information that can identify the enemy character that has appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived (the enemy character that the teammate character “wins” in the promotion effect). To remember. When the CPU 31a for effect control stores the character information of all enemy characters other than the specific character BB among the nine types of enemy characters in the effect control RAM 31c, the specific character BB appears in the achievement flag in the promotion effect. A value indicating that the condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, “1”) is set. When the character information of all enemy characters other than the specific character BB among the nine types of enemy characters is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the achievement flag satisfies the condition for the specific character BB to appear in the promotion effect. A value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that it is not present is set.

  Further, enemy characters TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, TC1 and TC2 other than the specific character BB in the present embodiment are classified for each group as shown in FIG. Specifically, the enemy group TG1 includes three types of enemy characters TA1 to TA3. The enemy group TG2 includes three types of enemy characters TB1 to TB3, and the enemy group TG3 includes two types of enemy characters TC1 and TC2.

  In the present embodiment, while staying in the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode, the enemy group in which the enemy characters appearing in the promotion effect executed when the jackpot game is given next is displayed as the effect button BT. By operating the, the player can select. In addition, while staying in the probability change confirmation mode and the probability change suggestion mode, the effect display device 11 is an image that can identify the currently selected enemy group or a character appearing as an enemy character in the promotion effect (hereinafter referred to as “next promotion effect content selection”). "Image") is displayed. Hereinafter, the next promotion effect content selection image in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when staying in the probability change confirmation mode and the probability change suggestion mode, if the condition for the specific character BB to appear in the promotion effect is not satisfied, as shown in FIGS. An image ST representing a perspective view of a triangular prism (hereinafter simply referred to as “triangular prism ST”) as a selection image is displayed on the left side of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Each side surface (rectangle) of the triangular prism ST corresponds to one enemy group. For example, the first side surface S1 of the triangular prism ST is a side surface of the triangular prism ST that is displayed when the enemy group TG1 corresponds and the currently selected enemy group is the enemy group TG1. Further, the second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST is a side surface of the triangular prism ST displayed when the enemy group TG2 corresponds and the selected enemy group is the enemy group TG2. The third side surface S3 of the triangular prism ST is a side surface of the triangular prism ST displayed when the enemy group TG3 corresponds and the selected enemy group is the enemy group TG3.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect button BT is operated once when the first side face S1 of the triangular prism ST is displayed on the effect display device 11 (when the enemy group TG1 is selected), in principle, the triangular prism The second side surface S2 of ST is displayed. Further, when the effect button BT is operated once when the second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST is displayed on the effect display device 11 (when the enemy group TG2 is selected), in principle, the triangle prism ST has the second one. Three side surfaces S3 are displayed. Further, when the effect button BT is operated once when the third side face S3 of the triangular prism ST is displayed on the effect display device 11 (when the enemy group TG3 is selected), in principle, the third prism S of the triangular prism ST is displayed. One side S1 is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first side surface S1 of the triangular prism ST is vertically divided into three display areas SH11 to SH13, and each display area has an enemy character classified into the enemy group TG1. Characters TA1 to TA3 are displayed. An image showing the enemy character TA1 is displayed in the display area SH11 located at the uppermost part of the first side surface S1. In addition, an image showing the enemy character TA2 is displayed in the display area SH12 located in the middle part of the first side face S1 (below the display area SH11). In addition, an image showing the enemy character TA3 is displayed in the display area SH13 located at the lowermost part of the first side face S1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST is vertically divided into three display areas SH21 to SH23, and each display area has an enemy character classified into the enemy group TG2. The characters TB1 to TB3 are displayed. An image showing the enemy character TB1 is displayed in the display area SH21 located at the uppermost part of the second side surface S2. Further, an image showing the enemy character TB2 is displayed in the display area SH22 located in the middle part of the second side surface S2 (below the display area SH21). In addition, an image showing the enemy character TB3 is displayed in the display area SH23 located at the lowermost part of the second side surface S2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the third side surface S3 of the triangular prism ST is divided into two display areas SH31 and SH32 in the vertical direction, and each display area has an enemy character classified into the enemy group TG3. Characters TC1 and TC2 are displayed. An image showing the enemy character TC1 is displayed in the display area SH31 located at the upper stage of the third side surface S3. In addition, an image showing the enemy character TC2 is displayed in the display area SH32 located in the lower part of the third side surface S3.

  In addition, as shown in the display area SH11 of FIG. 8A, the defeat image G is displayed on the image showing the enemy character that appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result was derived. It is like that. Accordingly, it is possible to recognize an enemy character that has appeared in the promotion effect and from which the first effect result has been derived (an enemy character that the teammate character has won in the confrontation in the promotion effect). Further, in the present embodiment, when the teammate character wins all enemy characters classified into one enemy group in the confrontation in the promotion effect, the side surface of the triangular prism ST indicating the enemy group (in the case of the enemy group TG3) The third side face S3) is not displayed on the effect display device 11.

  That is, when all the enemy characters classified into the enemy group TG1 are won and not all the enemy characters classified into the enemy groups TG2 and TG3 are won, the effect button BT is operated. Each time, the second side surface S2 and the third side surface S3 of the triangular prism ST are displayed alternately. When all the enemy characters classified into the enemy group TG2 have been won, and when all the enemy characters classified into the enemy groups TG1 and TG3 have not been won, the effect button BT is operated. Each time, the first side surface S1 and the third side surface S3 of the triangular prism ST are alternately displayed. When all the enemy characters classified into the enemy group TG3 have been won, and when all the enemy characters classified into the enemy groups TG1 and TG2 have not been won, the effect button BT is operated. Each time, the first side surface S1 and the second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST are alternately displayed.

  In addition, when all the enemy characters classified into the two enemy groups have been won and all the enemy characters classified into the remaining enemy groups have not been won, the remaining enemy groups are The side surface of the corresponding triangular prism ST is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when staying in the probability change confirmation mode and the probability change suggestion mode, when the condition for the specific character BB to appear in the promotion effect is satisfied, as shown in FIG. An image KG indicating the specific character BB (hereinafter referred to as “specific character image KG”) is displayed on the left side of the image display unit GH. When the specific character image KG is displayed, the specific character image KG is continuously displayed on the effect display device 11 even when the effect button BT is operated.

  In this embodiment, when a jackpot game is given while staying in the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode, an enemy character that confronts an ally character in the promotion effect during the jackpot game is displayed before the jackpot game starts. It is determined in accordance with the next promotion effect content selection image. For example, when the second side S2 of the triangular prism ST is displayed and none of the enemy characters TB1 to TB3 classified into the enemy group TG2 appear in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived, A character to appear in the promotion effect is determined from the enemy characters TB1 to TB3. When the specific character image KG is displayed, the specific character BB is determined as a character to appear as an enemy character in the promotion effect.

Hereinafter, specific control contents will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a enables the operation of the effect button BT for selecting the character appearing in the promotion effect during the period from the start to the end of the symbol variation game executed while staying in the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode. The selection button valid period is set. When setting the notice button effective period for deriving the contents of the effect of the button notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a ends the setting of the selection button valid period being set and sets the notice button valid period. In addition, when the setting of the notice button valid period ends, the effect control CPU 31a finishes setting the notice button valid period and sets the selection button valid period. The effect control CPU 31a executes the selected enemy group processing shown in FIG. 9 at predetermined intervals while the selection button effective period is set. Hereinafter, the selected enemy group process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the selected enemy group processing, the CPU 31a for effect control “wins” all the enemy characters TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, TC1 and TC2 other than the specific character BB in the confrontation in the promotion effect. It is determined whether or not (step S11). In step S11, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that all enemy characters TA1 to TA3, TB1 to TB3, TC1 and TC2 other than the specific character BB have appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. It is determined whether or not the value “1” is set in the achievement flag.

  In addition, when the determination result of step S11 is negative, that is, when the achievement flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation signal from the effect button BT is input. (Step S12). If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, that is, if the effect button BT is operated during the selection button effective period, the effect control CPU 31a has a selection specific value for specifying the selected enemy group. The value is read from the effect control RAM 31c, and 1 is added to the value (step S13). Incidentally, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the enemy group corresponding to the selection specific value “0” is the enemy group TG1, the enemy group corresponding to the selection specific value “1” is the enemy group TG2, and the selection specific value. The enemy group corresponding to “2” is defined as the enemy group TG3.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the selected specific value added by 1 in step S13 is less than 3 (step S14). If the determination result in step S14 is negative, that is, if the selected specific value after adding 1 is “3”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” as the selected specific value (step S15).

  When the determination result of step S14 is affirmative or when the process of step S15 is completed, the CPU 31a for effect control “wins” all the enemy characters classified into the enemy group corresponding to the value of the selected specific value. Is determined (step S16). When the selection specific value in step S16 is “0”, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 among the character information that can specify the character that appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. It is determined whether or not all the character information shown is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the selected specific value in step S16 is “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not all character information indicating the enemy characters TB1 to TB3 is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. When the selected specific value in step S16 is “2”, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not all the character information indicating the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the selected specific value (step S17), and performs the processing from step S14 again. Incidentally, when the processing from step S14 is performed, the determination result of step S11 is negative, and therefore character information indicating at least one enemy character other than the specific character BB is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Become. That is, the process of step S16 (the process from step S14 to step S17) is not repeated three times (the number of enemy groups) or more.

  If the determination result in step S16 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a stores the selected specific value in which the determination result in step S16 is negative in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when the determination result of step S16 is negative or when the determination result of step S12 is negative, the display of the effect display device 11 is performed so as to display the side surface of the triangular prism ST indicating the enemy group corresponding to the selected specific value. The contents are controlled (step S18). Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the selected enemy group process.

  In step S18, as shown in FIG. 10, when the selected specific value is “0”, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the first side face S1 of the triangular prism ST. . In step S18, when the selected specific value is “1”, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST. In step S18, when the selected specific value is “2”, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the third side surface S3 of the triangular prism ST. In step S18, when there is an enemy character in which character information is stored among enemy characters classified into the enemy group corresponding to the selected specific value, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image indicating the enemy character. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the destruction image G in a superimposed manner.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, that is, if the achievement flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a displays the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the specific character image KG. Is controlled (step S19). Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the selected enemy group process.

  The effect control CPU 31a performs the selected enemy group processing even after the jackpot game ends, and determines the next promotion effect content selection image to be displayed on the effect display device 11 after the jackpot game ends. However, in the selected enemy group process performed at this time, the determination result of step S12 is always determined positively even when the operation signal from the effect button BT is not input.

  Next, after determining the effect result derived in the promotion effect performed during the big hit game, the control related to the determination of the enemy character to confront the teammate character in the promotion effect will be described.

  When the big hit game is awarded during the stay in the normal effect mode, the effect control CPU 31a determines a character (in this embodiment, the enemy character TA1) that is determined in advance as an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect. On the other hand, when a jackpot game is awarded while staying in the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode, the effect control CPU 31a appears in the promotion effect based on the selected specific value, the character information, and the value set in the achievement flag. The enemy character to be determined is determined. Hereinafter, specific control related to the determination of the enemy character to appear in the promotion effect during the jackpot game when the jackpot game is given while staying in the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change suggestion mode will be described.

  When the value set in the achievement flag is “0” and the selected specific value is “0”, the effect control CPU 31a has character information of the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 classified into the enemy group TG1. An enemy character to be introduced in the promotion effect is determined from the enemy characters that are not stored. For example, if the achievement flag is set to “0”, the selected specific value is “0”, and the character information indicating the enemy character TA1 is stored, the effect control CPU 31a uses the promotion effect as the promotion effect. As an enemy character to appear, one of the enemy characters TA2 and TA3 is determined.

  In addition, when the value set in the achievement flag is “0” and the selected specific value is “1”, the effect control CPU 31a selects the character among the enemy characters TB1 to TB3 classified into the enemy group TG2. An enemy character to be introduced in the promotion effect is determined from enemy characters for which information is not stored. In addition, when the value set in the achievement flag is “0” and the selected specific value is “2”, the effect control CPU 31a selects the character among the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 classified in the enemy group TG3. An enemy character to be introduced in the promotion effect is determined from enemy characters for which information is not stored. When the value set in the achievement flag is “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the specific character BB as an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a that determines the enemy character to appear in the promotion effect functions as effect determining means.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a determines an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect, the effect result derived from the promotion effect in which the enemy character appears is the first effect result (specified from the effect result information). Possible), character information indicating the determined enemy character is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect, if the effect result derived from the promotion effect that causes the enemy character to appear is the second effect result, Does not memorize information.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect, the jackpot game assigned with the content corresponding to the enemy character (the content that the determined enemy character appears and confronts the teammate character). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute effects in the round games from the 8th to the 16th round. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the display content of the effect display device 11 and executes the promotion effect functions as the effect control means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a result of the confrontation between the teammate character and the enemy character in the promotion effect, a privilege is given according to the enemy character that the teammate character “wins” (first effect result). . “Grant of privilege” in the present embodiment is to display a predetermined privilege image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, six types of privilege images from privilege images SG1 to SG6 can be displayed. That is, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that 6 types of privilege can be provided. Hereinafter, privilege images SG1 to SG6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the privilege image SG1 is triggered by the appearance of all the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 classified into the enemy group TG1 in the promotion effect from which the first effect result ("win") is derived ( It is a privilege image (privilege to be granted) displayed on the effect display device 11 at the privilege grant opportunity). Further, the privilege image SG2 is displayed on the effect display device 11 when all of the enemy characters TB1 to TB3 classified into the enemy group TG2 have appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. It is an image. In addition, the privilege image SG3 is displayed on the effect display device 11 when all the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 classified into the enemy group TG3 have appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. It is an image.

  The privilege image SG4 is a privilege image displayed on the effect display device 11 when all of the enemy characters TA1, TB1, and TC1 have appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. The privilege image SG5 is a privilege image displayed on the effect display device 11 when all the enemy characters TA3 and TB3 have appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. The privilege image SG6 is a privilege image displayed on the effect display device 11 when the specific character BB has appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived. In addition, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that privilege image SG1-SG6 can be displayed simultaneously.

Hereinafter, control related to the display of privilege images (giving of privileges) will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a determines a privilege to be granted (a privilege image to be displayed) and gives the determined privilege after the jackpot game ends, according to the character information and privilege grant information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Specifically, when the bonus control information indicating that the bonus image SG1 is displayed after the jackpot game ends is not stored in the bonus control RAM 31c, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the enemy character TA1, in the presentation control RAM 31c. If all the character information indicating TA2 and TA3 is stored, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the privilege image SG1. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a stores privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG1 is displayed in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the privilege image SG1 when the privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG1 is displayed after the big hit game is stored. .

  In addition, when the bonus control information indicating that the bonus image SG2 is displayed after the end of the big hit game is not stored in the bonus RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a stores the enemy characters TB1, TB2, and TB3 in the bonus control RAM 31c. Is stored, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the privilege image SG2. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a stores privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG2 is displayed in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display the privilege image SG2 when the privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG2 is displayed after the big hit game is stored. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a indicates the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 in the effect control RAM 31c when the privilege granting information indicating that the privilege image SG3 is displayed after the big hit game is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c. If all the character information is stored, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the privilege image SG3. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a stores privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG3 is displayed in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the privilege image SG3 when privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG3 is displayed after the big hit game is stored. .

  In addition, when the bonus control information indicating that the bonus image SG4 is displayed after the jackpot game is not stored in the bonus control RAM 31c, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the enemy characters TA1, TB1, TC1 in the bonus control RAM 31c. Is stored, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the privilege image SG4. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a stores privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG4 is displayed in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the privilege image SG4 when privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG4 is displayed after the big hit game is stored. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a indicates the enemy characters TA3 and TB3 in the effect control RAM 31c when the privilege granting information indicating that the privilege image SG5 is displayed after the jackpot game is ended is not stored in the effect control RAM 31c. If all the character information is stored, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the privilege image SG5. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a stores privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG5 is displayed in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the privilege image SG5 when the privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG5 is displayed after the big hit game is stored. .

  In addition, when the bonus control information indicating that the bonus image SG6 is displayed after the jackpot game ends is not stored in the bonus control RAM 31c, the presentation control CPU 31a displays the character information indicating the specific character BB in the demonstration control RAM 31c. Is stored, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to display the privilege image SG6. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a stores privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG6 is displayed in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the privilege image SG6 when the privilege grant information indicating that the privilege image SG6 is displayed after the big hit game is stored. . Further, the effect control CPU 31a erases all the character information stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the benefit grant information indicating that the benefit image SG6 is displayed is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Thereby, while it becomes possible to select an enemy group again, the benefits acquired so far continue to be given (privilege images SG1 to SG6 continue to be displayed).

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a shifts from the probability change suggestion mode to the normal effect mode, all the character information stored in the effect control RAM 31c and all the privilege provision information are erased. This allows the player who is currently playing the game to be promoted regardless of the enemy character that the teammate character "wins" in the promotion effect during the jackpot game given by the player who previously played the game. You can select an enemy group to appear. In other words, in the promotion effect during the jackpot game given by the player who is currently playing the game, the enemy character who "wins" in the promotion effect when the previous player is playing cannot appear There is no such thing.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control RAM 31c that stores character information functions as an effect storage unit. In addition, based on the character information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a that gives a privilege (displays a privilege image) functions as a privilege giving means.

Here, the effect aspect in the symbol variation game in this embodiment is demonstrated based on FIGS.
The symbol variation game shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is a jackpot symbol variation game performed while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode. In addition, it is assumed that after the symbol variation game shown in FIGS. Also, at the end of the symbol variation game, it is determined that the jackpot symbol combination [555] composed of an odd number of symbol combinations is to be confirmed and stopped. That is, after the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded, the first effect result is derived in the promotion effect performed during the jackpot game. Also, assume that character information indicating the enemy characters TA1, TA3, TB3, TC1, and TC2 has already been stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the symbol variation game shown in FIGS. Therefore, when the symbol variation game is started, as shown in FIG. 12, the privilege image SG3 and the privilege image SG5 are displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Also, as shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the first side S1 of the triangular prism ST is displayed at the start of the symbol variation game. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), character information indicating the enemy character TA1 and the enemy character TA3 among the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 classified into the enemy group TG1 is stored. The destruction image G is displayed so as to overlap with the images displayed in the display areas SH11 and SH13. In the symbol variation game, the execution of the button notice effect is determined, and when the effect button BT is operated during the notice button valid period, it is determined that the content of the high expectation effect is derived. Shall.

  When the effect button BT is operated during the selection button valid period set after the start of the symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 12B, the second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST indicating the enemy group TG2 Is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, since the character information indicating the enemy character TB3 among the enemy characters TB1 to TB3 classified into the enemy group TG2 is stored, it is superimposed on the image indicating the enemy character TB3 (image displayed in the display region SH23). The destruction image G is displayed.

  When the effect button BT is operated again during the selection button valid period, the character information indicating all the enemy characters TC1, TC2 classified into the enemy group TG3 is stored. The third side surface S3 of the triangular prism ST shown is not displayed, and the first side surface S1 of the triangular prism ST is displayed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG.

  When the setting of the selection button effective period is finished and the advance notice button effective period is set, an image prompting the operation of the effect button BT (image UG shown in FIG. 13A) is displayed at the same time. A notice effect is performed. Then, when the effect button BT is operated during the notice button valid period, the high expectation effect contents are derived as the effect contents of the button notice effect (the image KYG shown in FIG. 13B is displayed).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), a reach effect is performed, and finally, a jackpot symbol combination [555] is displayed (shown in FIG. 14 (a)). As shown in FIG. 14A, at the end of the symbol variation game (immediately before the start of the big hit game), the first side surface S1 of the triangular prism ST is displayed on the image display unit GH. Therefore, in the promotion effect during the 16R probability variation jackpot given thereafter, the enemy character TA2 in which character information is not stored among the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 classified into the enemy group TG1 is used as an enemy character to confront the teammate character. To appear.

  When the first effect result is derived in the promotion effect, the character information indicating the enemy character TA2 is stored, and all the character information indicating the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 classified into the enemy group TG1 is stored. Become. Therefore, during the symbol variation game that is performed after the 16R probability variation big hit, the privilege image SG1 is displayed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. In addition, since character information indicating the enemy characters TA1 to TA3 classified into the enemy group TG1 and the enemy characters TC1 and TC2 classified into the enemy group TG3 are stored, in the symbol variation game after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, The second side surface S2 of the triangular prism ST indicating the enemy group TG2 is displayed on the image display unit GH.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Enemy characters that appear in the promotion effect when the jackpot game is awarded (the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect performed during the jackpot game) are at least buttons for the performance until the jackpot game is granted It is determined according to the operation mode (selected specific value) of BT. In other words, until the jackpot game is awarded, by operating the effect button BT so that the enemy character appearing in the promotion effect when the jackpot game is awarded can be selected, Sufficient time can be given to select an enemy character to appear.

  (2) A privilege image is displayed (a privilege is given) according to an enemy character that has appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived (the content of the effect of the executed big hit game effect). did. Thereby, the character made to appear by a promotion effect can be selected so that a privilege may be provided. In addition, when there are various triggers for granting a privilege or when the types of privilege to be granted are various, it is particularly necessary to select an enemy character to appear. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving enough time to select the enemy character appearing in the promotion effect. For example, the opportunity image SG5 is displayed when the friend character “wins” the enemy character TA3 of the enemy group TG1 and the enemy character TB3 of the enemy group TG2 in the promotion effect. In other words, since the enemy characters that the teammate character must “win” in the promotion effect are classified into a plurality of enemy groups, it takes time to think about which enemy group to select.

  (3) Although the player can select an enemy group (effect group) in which the enemy character (effect contents) is classified, the player cannot select an enemy character classified in the enemy group. In addition, since the privilege is given according to the enemy character that appeared in the promotion effect from which the first effect result is derived, among the enemy characters classified into the selected enemy group, it becomes an opportunity for the privilege grant. It can be noted whether an enemy character appears in the promotion effect.

  (4) Enemy characters appearing in the promotion effect (the effect of the effect during the jackpot game) according to the operation mode of the effect button BT from the start to the end of each symbol variation game executed until the jackpot game is awarded Content) was decided. Basically, in a pachinko gaming machine, there are a lot of misses, and a number of missed symbol variation games are played before a big hit game is awarded. In rare cases, the selectable period may be shortened, but basically it is possible to give sufficient time for selecting an enemy character appearing in the promotion effect.

  (5) The selection button valid period is set only when the symbol variation game is being executed. For this reason, a player who wants to select an enemy character appearing in the promotion effect must play a game, so that the efficiency of the game can be improved.

  (6) When a button notice effect in which the effect content is derived by the operation of the effect button BT is performed, the selection button valid period is not temporarily set. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the next promotion effect content selection image from being changed by the operation of the effect button BT for deriving the effect content of the button notice effect. In other words, it is possible to prevent the effect contents of the button notice effect from being derived by the operation of the effect button BT for changing the next promotion effect content selection image (changing the selected enemy group).

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the period during which the selection button valid period is set may be changed from the start of the symbol variation game to the start of the reach effect. In such a case, when a reach effect that is expected to be a big hit is executed, the reach effect can be focused without operating the effect button BT.

  In the above embodiment, the selection button valid period may be set even when the symbol variation game is not being executed. That is, even when a game is not being performed, an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect may be selected. Accordingly, a player who is worried that the enemy character to appear in the promotion effect may not be able to be selected can temporarily stop the game and select the enemy character to appear in the promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of players whose interest is lowered because the enemy character to appear in the promotion effect cannot be selected.

  In the above embodiment, the enemy characters may be determined one by one according to the operation of the effect button BT. In other words, the enemy character itself may be selected instead of selecting the enemy group.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a privilege. That is, the privilege images SG1 to SG6 may not be displayed on the image display unit GH according to the stored character information.
-The privilege in the said embodiment does not need to be an image. For example, a speaker is provided, and an audio effect performed by the speaker may be a privilege in the above embodiment.

In the above embodiment, the selection button valid period and the notice button valid period may be set simultaneously.
In the above embodiment, the button notice effect need not be performed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may make it set a selection button effective period also during normal production mode stay. Thereby, it becomes possible to select an enemy character to appear in the promotion effect performed during the jackpot game given as a jackpot while staying in the normal performance mode.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, it does not need to be comprised so that execution mode can be performed.
-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a danger alerting effect.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) The effect determination means is a jackpot game according to the operation mode of the operation means from the start to the end of the symbol variation game executed after the power is turned on or after the jackpot game is given until the jackpot game is given. A game machine that determines the content of the medium performance.

  (B) The effect determining means operates the operation means from the start of the symbol variation game executed until the jackpot game is given after the power is turned on or after the jackpot game is given to the start of the reach effect. A gaming machine that determines the contents of the effect of the big hit game depending on the mode.

  (C) The operation means that can be operated by the player and the contents of the effect of the big hit game effect that is executed while the big hit game that is given after the end of the symbol variation game that has been a big hit is given. An effect deciding unit that decides according to the operation mode of the operation means from the contents of the effect, and an effect that causes the effect executing means to execute the effect during the big hit game with the effect content decided by the effect deciding means when the big hit game is given Control means, and in a gaming machine in which the jackpot game is performed with the special winning means open, it is provided with a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect performed with the effect content that can suggest the degree of expectation for the jackpot, During the execution of the variable game, it is possible to execute the notice effect by the operation of the operation means with the effect content that can suggest the degree of expectation that the symbol variable game will be a big hit. And a second period in which the content of the effect during the big hit game when the big hit game is awarded can be selected by operating the operating means. The effect execution means executes a notice effect with an effect content that can suggest a degree of expectation to the big hit triggered by the operation of the operation means in the first period, and the effect determination means is after the power is turned on or the jackpot game ends The effect content selected according to the operation mode of the operation means in the second period during the period until the jackpot game is awarded later is set as the effect content of the effect during the jackpot game, When performing the notice effect, the gaming machine is characterized in that the second period is not set when the first period is set.

(D) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (c), wherein the first period is set after the setting of the second period is completed.
(E) It is provided with a privilege image control means capable of displaying a privilege image, and the effect contents of the effect during the big hit game are classified into a plurality of effect groups, and the privilege image control means is classified into each effect group. According to the technical idea (c) or the technical idea (d), the privilege image can be displayed based on a history of each of the effects during the jackpot game with at least one kind of effect content made Game machines.

  BT ... Button for effect, GH ... Image display unit, 11 ... Effect display device, 12 ... Special symbol display device, 17 ... Normal symbol display device, 19 ... Upper start winning port, 21 ... Lower start winning port, 22 ... Opening / closing blade , 24 ... Grand prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production ROM for control, 31c... RAM for effect control.

Claims (2)

The operation contents that can be operated by the player and the effect contents of the effect during the big hit game that is executed while the big hit game given after the end of the symbol variation game that became the big hit are given. and effect determination means for determining in accordance with the operation of the operating means from being a presentation control means for executing the demonstration execution means through the big hit game effects in effect what the effect determination unit has determined when the jackpot gaming is granted In a gaming machine in which the jackpot game is performed with the special winning means open,
It has a notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect that is performed with contents that can suggest the degree of expectation to the jackpot,
During the execution of the symbol variation game, a first period during which the announcement effect can be executed by the operation of the operation means with an effect content that can suggest an expectation degree that the symbol variation game will be a big hit, A second period in which the contents of the effect during the big hit game when the big hit game is given can be set by the operation of the operation means, and can be set.
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect with an effect content that can suggest a degree of expectation for a big hit triggered by an operation of the operation means in the first period,
The effect determination unit, effect contents based on the selection, which is selected according to the operation of the operating means in the second period during the period until the jackpot gaming later or after the jackpot gaming termination power up is given Is the production content of the production during the jackpot game,
When the notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the second period is not set when the first period is set,
The gaming machine, wherein the second period can be set even when the symbol variation game is not being executed. The operation content that can be operated by the player, and the content of the effect during the hit game state executed in the hit game state given when a specific result is obtained in the symbol variation game, from a plurality of types of effect content in the the effect determination unit for determining in accordance with the operation of the operating means, wherein the effect determination unit can perform an effect in per game status in effect what has been determined that the gaming machine,
Notice effect execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect performed with the effect contents capable of suggesting the degree of expectation that the winning game state is given;
When performing the notice effect, the notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect by operating the operation means,
During the symbol variation game, the first period during which the notice effect can be executed by the operation of the operation means and the contents of the effect of the winning game state effect can be selected by the operation of the operation means. And a second period is configured to be set,
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect upon the operation of the operation means in the first period,
The effect determination unit is based on a selection that is selected in accordance with the operation of the operating means in the second period during the period until per game state is applied from or per game state after completion after power The production content is the production content of the production during the game state,
The first period and the second period are not set redundantly,
In the symbol variation game, the notice effect execution determination means is more easily determined to give the notice effect when the winning game state is given than in the case where the hit game state is not given. A gaming machine.