JP5903290B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines and other gaming machines perform a notice effect for notifying whether or not a symbol variation game is a big hit. Here, a technique is disclosed in which a jackpot notice is made by a notice means such as a notice lamp based on a winning of a game ball to a starter (start prize-winner) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2005-313001

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, since only a notice lamp informs whether or not it is a hit, there is a lack of variation in the notice effect, and there is a possibility that the player gets bored.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the variation of the notice effect by the notice means.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that display means for displaying a display effect executed in association with a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and the symbol variation game is a big hit. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the game is performed, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated, provided with a light emitting means multiple, includes a notice control means for executing a prediction effect suggestive effect contents or results of the symbol variable game display presentation performed in connection with the symbol variation game, execution of the announcement attraction with the, the light emitting means is constituted so as to be luminous, by directing the contents of the display effect, and with different Daito Ri period Machido, the effect contents of the display effect is reach demonstration Out-of-bounds production content that becomes out of place, low-expectation reach production content where low-expectation reach production is performed, and high-expectation reach production where the big hit expectation is higher than the low-expectation reach production There are degrees reach demonstration contents, the announcement control unit, when executing the prediction effect based on the effect contents of the result or the display effect suggestive symbol variation game, emission timing and emission colors of the plurality of said light emitting means When the notice control means suggests that the contents of the display effect are out of effect in the notice effect, the notice control unit is predetermined from the start of the notice effect. When the reference time elapses or after the reference time elapses, a predetermined number of light emitting means are caused to emit light, and the display effect is produced in the notice effect. When the content indicates a low expectation reach effect content, the predetermined number of light emitting means are caused to emit light after the reference time has elapsed, and the display effect effect content is high in the notice effect. When suggesting that the content is expected reach effect, the predetermined number of light-emitting means are caused to emit light before the reference time elapses or after the reference time elapses. When suggesting that the symbol variation game is a big hit , the gist is to cause the predetermined number of light emitting means to emit light before the reference time elapses or after the reference time elapses .

The invention according to claim 2 is a display means for displaying a display effect executed in association with a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit and means, and if the jackpot display result a predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed, the game machine jackpot gaming that is advantageous to the player is caused, provided with a light emitting means multiple, includes a notice control means for executing a prediction effect suggests results of effect contents or symbol variable game display presentation that in connection with the symbol variation game is executed, along with the execution of the prediction effect, said light emitting means emitting is configured to be, by effect contents of the display effect, and with different Daito expected on the degree, the effect contents of the display effect, off Starring as a off without going through the reach demonstration And content, and a low degree of expectation reach demonstration content low expectation reach demonstration is performed, the low expectations high expectation reach demonstration high jackpot expectations than reach effect is there is a high expectation reach demonstration contents to be performed, the The notice control means is configured to be able to specify the light emission order and the light emission colors of the plurality of light emission means based on the result of the suggested symbol variation game or the contents of the display effect when the notice effect is executed . The notice control means causes the light emitting means to emit light in the first light emission order or the second light emission order when suggesting that the effect content of the display effect is out of effect in the notice effect. In the case of suggesting that the content of the display effect is the low expectation reach content, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the first light emission order or the second light emission order, and the preview performance In the case of suggesting that the content of the display effect is a high expectation reach content, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the first light emission order, the second light emission order, or the third light emission order. When suggesting that the symbol variation game is a big hit, the gist is to cause the light emitting means to emit light in the second light emission order or the third light emission order .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the notice control means sets a light emitting color indicating a start of the notice effect at the start of the notice effect. The gist is to make it emit light .

  According to the present invention, the variation of the notice effect by the notice means can be increased.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a light emission pattern and production content. Explanatory drawing which shows the light emission aspect specified by the light emission pattern. The time chart which shows the relationship between a light emission aspect and effect content. Explanatory drawing which shows the light emission aspect specified by the light emission pattern, and the content of production. Explanatory drawing which shows the light emission aspect specified by the light emission pattern, and the content of production. Explanatory drawing which shows the light emission aspect specified by the light emission pattern, and the content of production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, below the effect display device 11 (below the image display unit GH), a plurality of (three in this embodiment) light emitting lamps are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Each of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 is configured to be able to emit light of a plurality of types of light emission colors (in this embodiment, red, yellow, and green). The light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game.

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

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

  In addition, a start winning opening 19 having a winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start opening switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the start winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the start-up switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) detects the game ball that has won the start-up winning port 19 to thereby detect the start condition of the symbol variation game and a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 Game balls as payout balls can be given. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side of the game board 10 Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the effect display device 11.

  Also, on the right side of the start winning opening 19, 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. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by a reference symbol Y, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24.

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

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

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

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

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

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 is based on the control signal (control command) output by the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) Various rendering devices such as light emission modes are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 and SW3 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special figure display device 12 and a special figure hold storage display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Generation process). The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. 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, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time).

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

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

  The reach production includes normal reach (may be indicated as NR) and super reach (may be indicated as SR). The normal reach is a reach effect of effect contents for deriving a symbol by changing the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. Super reach is the content of the effect of reach production in two stages. After normal reach is executed and all rows of symbols are paused or displayed, middle row symbols are variably displayed. This is a reach production of production contents that shifts (develops) to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearance character and derives a symbol. In Super Reach, Normal Reach is the first stage, and the content has evolved from Normal Reach.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery (when the big hit), it is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern for performing the super reach than the fluctuation pattern for performing only the normal reach. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery (when it is out of place) and determines to execute the reach effect, it is difficult to determine the change pattern for performing the super reach than the change pattern for performing only the normal reach. . Therefore, when super reach is performed, the expectation to the big hit is increased.

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

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect control ROM 31b stores data for controlling the light emission modes of the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 (data in which the light emission order, the light emission color, the light emission timing, and the like are written). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the read value of the random number for variation pattern distribution and the type of the big hit game to be given. In the present embodiment, the number and value of variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to each variation pattern are made different depending on how the probability variation state is given when the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for variation pattern distribution are the same, they are determined among the variation patterns for multiple types of jackpot effects according to the manner of giving the probability variation state at the time of determining the variation pattern. There are cases where the types of variation patterns for the big hit effect are different. 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 random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. The variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the number and value of the random numbers for distribution of the variation pattern distributed to each variation pattern are different depending on the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the probability variation state is given). It is Therefore, even if the values of the obtained random numbers for variation pattern distribution are the same, the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect determined in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect according to the provisional state of the probability variation state. The type may be different. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. A variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for normal production. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the number and value of the random numbers for distribution of the variation pattern distributed to each variation pattern are different depending on the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the probability variation state is given). It is Therefore, even if the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers have the same value, the variation pattern for the outlier normal effect is determined in the variation pattern for the outlier normal effect according to the manner of assigning the probability variation state. The type may be different. 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 winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

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

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

  When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decorative design to be confirmed and stopped from a jackpot symbol combination ([111] [333] [555] [777]) composed of an odd number of symbols. decide. When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays a decorative design to be confirmed and stopped from among the jackpot symbol combinations ([222] [444] [666] [888]) composed of even number symbols. decide. Thereby, it can be easily recognized whether or not the probability variation state is given depending on the type of symbol combination of the jackpot. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

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

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

  And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the notice effect which suggests the production | presentation content of a symbol change game with the light emission mode of several light-emitting lamps L1, L2, L3 can be performed. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, among the three light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3, the light-emitting lamp located on the left side when viewed from the player is indicated as the left lamp L1, and is positioned at the center when viewed from the player. The light-emitting lamp to be operated is indicated as a middle lamp L2, and the light-emitting lamp located on the right side when viewed from the player is indicated as a right lamp L3.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery on whether or not to execute the notice effect. When the lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines a light emission pattern for specifying a light emission mode based on the designated variation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the light emission patterns TP1, TP2, and TP7 when the variation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated. . The effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the light emission patterns TP3, TP4, and TP8 when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect with only the normal reach is designated. The effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the light emission patterns TP5, TP6, TP9, TP10, TP12, and TP14 when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect with super reach is designated. . Further, when the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol B which is a non-probable variation symbol by the special symbol designation command and designates the variation pattern for the big hit effect with only the normal reach, the light emission patterns TP3, TP4 and TP8. , TP11, and TP13 are determined. Further, when the design control CPU 31a designates the non-probable variation design B by the special design designation command and designates the variation pattern for the big hit production with super reach, the light emission patterns TP5, TP6, TP9. , TP10, TP11, TP12, TP13, and TP14. Further, when the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol A, which is a probable variation symbol, by the special symbol designation command and designates the variation pattern for the big hit effect with only the normal reach, the light emission patterns TP3, TP4, TP8, One of TP11, TP13, and TP15 is determined. Further, when the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol A which is a probable variation symbol by the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern for the big hit effect with super reach, the light emission patterns TP5, TP6, TP9, One of TP10, TP11, TP12, TP13, TP14, and TP15 is determined.

  Here, the light emission patterns TP1 to TP15 will be described. The light emission patterns TP1 to TP15 are patterns for specifying the light emission modes of the three light-emitting lamps, that is, the light emission order, the light emission timing, and the light emission color. It is attached.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emission pattern TP <b> 1 emits light in the order of left → right → middle. In the case of “left → right → middle”, it indicates that the left lamp L1 emits light, the right lamp L3 emits next, and finally the middle lamp L2 emits light. When “left → middle → right” is indicated, the left lamp L1 emits light, the middle lamp L2 emits next, and the right lamp L3 emits finally. When “left → middle right” is indicated, the left lamp L1 emits light, and then the right lamp L3 and the middle lamp L2 emit light simultaneously.

  The light emission timing of the light emission pattern TP1 is such that the first light emission lamp (that is, the left lamp L1) emits light in the light emission order at the start of the notice, and the second light emission lamp (that is, the right lamp) in the light emission order after 2 seconds. L3) emits light, and the third light-emitting lamp (that is, the middle lamp L2) emits light in the order of light emission after 3 seconds. When the light emission order is “left → middle right”, the first lamp (that is, the left lamp L1) in the light emission order emits light at the start of the notice, and then the second lamp and 3 in the light emission order. The first lamp (that is, the middle lamp L2 and the right lamp L3) emits light simultaneously.

  The emission color of the light emission pattern TP1 indicates that the left lamp L1 emits “green”, the middle lamp L2 emits “red”, and the right lamp L3 emits “yellow”. . The light emission order, light emission timing, and light emission color of the light emission patterns TP2 to TP15 can be specified in the same manner as the light emission pattern TP1 with reference to FIG.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes a notice effect simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a causes the left lamp L1, the middle lamp L2, and the right lamp L3 to emit light with the light emission timing specified by the light emission pattern and the light emission color according to the light emission order specified by the determined light emission pattern. The notice effect is ended before at least the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is stopped and displayed. As described above, the CPU 31a for effect control according to the present embodiment serves as a notice control unit that executes the notice effect. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit will occur.

  Next, based on FIG. 5, the light emission mode of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 in the notice effect and the relationship between the effect contents will be described. In the drawings, normal reach is indicated as “NR” and super reach is indicated as “SR”.

  Simultaneously with the start of the notice effect, the left lamp L1 emits green light (step S1). At this point in time, all players are in the same mode, so that the player cannot specify the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game. If the right lamp L3 emits yellow light after 2 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S2), it is possible to specify any of the light emission patterns TP1 to TP3, so that the effect is out of play or normal reach. Can be recognized. In this way, it is possible to predict the content of the performance that may be executed by the player based on the light emission order and the light emission timing.

  Then, after the right lamp L3 emits yellow light (after the end of step S2), and when the middle lamp L2 emits red light after 3 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S3), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP1. You can recognize that the contents are out of date. In this way, the player can confirm the contents of the effect based on the light emission timing. Further, after the right lamp L3 emits yellow light (after step S2 ends), when the middle lamp L2 emits red light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S4), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP2 is obtained. You can recognize that the contents are out of date. On the other hand, after the right lamp L3 emits yellow light (after the end of step S2), and when the middle lamp L2 emits green light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S5), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP3. You can recognize that the content is normal reach. In this way, the player can specify the contents of the effect by the luminescent color.

  Further, when the middle lamp L2 emits red light after 2 seconds from the start of the notice effect, it is possible to specify any one of the light emission patterns TP7 to TP9, so that the effect content is out of the normal reach or super reach. The player can be made aware that there is. In this way, it is possible to predict the content of the performance that may be executed by the player based on the light emission order and the light emission timing.

  Then, after the middle lamp L2 emits red light (after the end of step S6), and when the right lamp L3 emits yellow light after 3 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S7), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP7. You can recognize that the contents are out of date. In this way, the player can confirm the contents of the effect based on the light emission timing. If the right lamp L3 emits yellow light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect after the middle lamp L2 emits red light (after step S6 ends), the light emission pattern TP8 can be specified. You can recognize that the content is normal reach. On the other hand, after the middle lamp L2 emits red light (after the end of step S6), if the right lamp L3 emits green light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S9), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP9. Recognize that the content is super reach. In this way, the player can specify the contents of the effect by the luminescent color.

  In addition, two seconds after the start of the notice effect, when the middle lamp L2 emits red light and the right lamp L3 emits green light (step S10), it is possible to specify the light emission pattern TP12. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is. In addition, two seconds after the start of the notice effect, when the middle lamp L2 emits green light and the right lamp L3 emits green light (step S11), it is possible to specify the light emission pattern TP13. The player can be made aware that there is. Thus, the content of the effect performed by the player can be predicted by the light emission order, the light emission timing, and the light emission color.

  If the middle lamp L2 and the right lamp L3 are not turned on after 2 seconds from the start of the notice (step S12), the light emission patterns TP4, TP5, TP6, TP10, TP11, TP14, and TP15 are selected. The player can recognize that at least the reach effect is executed. In this way, the contents of the effect can be predicted by the light emission timing.

  Then, when the right lamp L3 emits green light after 4 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S13), it is possible to specify any one of the light emission patterns TP4 to TP5, so that the effect is normal reach or super reach. Can be recognized. In this way, it is possible to predict the content of the performance that may be executed by the player based on the light emission timing and the light emission color. Then, after the right lamp L3 emits green light (after completion of step S13), when the middle lamp L2 emits yellow light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S14), the light emission pattern TP4 can be specified. You can recognize that the content is normal reach. On the other hand, after the right lamp emits green (after step S13), when the middle lamp emits red after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S15), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP5, and the effect content is Recognize that it is super reach. In this way, the player can specify the contents of the effect by the luminescent color.

  Further, when the middle lamp emits green light after 4 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S16), it can be identified as one of the light emission patterns TP10 and TP11. Can be recognized. In this way, it is possible to predict the content of the performance that may be executed by the player based on the light emission order and the light emission timing. Then, after the middle lamp emits green light (after step S16 ends), when the right lamp emits red light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S17), it is possible to specify the light emission pattern TP10, and the effect content is Recognize that it is super reach. On the other hand, after the middle lamp emits green light (after the end of step S16), if the middle lamp emits green light after 5 seconds from the start of the notice effect (step S18), it can be specified that the light emission pattern TP11, and the effect content is Recognize that it is super reach. In this way, the player can specify the contents of the presentation by the light emission order and the light emission color.

  In addition, when the right lamp L3 emits red light after 4 seconds from the start of the notice effect, it is possible to identify the light emission pattern TP6, so that the player can recognize that the effect is super reach. . In this way, it is possible to predict the contents of the performance that may be executed by the player based on the light emission timing, the light emission order, and the light emission color. Note that after the right lamp emits red light (after step S19 ends), the middle lamp L2 emits red light 5 seconds after the start of the notice effect (step S20).

  In addition, four seconds after the start of the notice effect, when the middle lamp L2 emits red light and the right lamp L3 emits green light (step S21), it is possible to specify the light emission pattern TP14. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is. In addition, four seconds after the start of the notice effect, when the middle lamp L2 emits green light and the right lamp L3 emits green light (step S22), it is possible to specify the light emission pattern TP15. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is. Thus, the content of the effect performed by the player can be predicted by the light emission order, the light emission timing, and the light emission color.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The effect control CPU 31a emits light at the same timing from the start of the notice effect until the predetermined light-emitting lamp emits light (actuates), and then the remaining light-emitting lamps are changed according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game. The light emission timing was changed. For example, when the second middle lamp L2 emits light and the reach effect is performed, the light emission timing of the third right lamp L3 is delayed. Thereby, the player can anticipate the content of the effect according to the light emission timing of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3. That is, even if light is emitted at the light emission timing indicating the content of the effect that is off from the start of the notice effect, the remaining light is emitted at a light emission timing that is different from the light emission timing that indicates the content of the effect that is off from the midway. It can be expected that it is suggested that the content is advantageous production (reach production or jackpot). In addition, since a plurality of light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are provided and the light emission timing of each light-emitting lamp is changed for each content of the production, the variation of the notice effect can be increased and the player is not bored. Further, since it is a common light emission timing from the beginning to the middle (until the left lamp L1 emits light in the present embodiment), for a player who missed the effect at the start of the notice effect (light emission of the left lamp L1) In addition, the content of the effect can be predicted by paying attention to the light emission timings of the remaining light emitting lamps L2 and L3. In addition, since the light emission timing varies depending on the contents of the production, even when the light emitting lamps L1, L2, L3 do not readily emit light (for example, when the second light emitting lamp emits light after 4 seconds), It is possible to make the player pay attention to when the light is emitted, and to let the player enjoy the notice effect until the end.

  (2) The effect control CPU 31a causes the light emitting lamps to emit light in the same order from the start of the notice effect until the predetermined light emitting lamp emits light, and then determines the remaining light emitting lamps according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game. The order of light emission was changed. For example, as can be seen by comparing the light emission pattern TP3 and the light emission pattern TP9, or the light emission pattern TP2 and the light emission pattern TP8, even when each of the light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emits light at the same light emission timing and the same light emission color, 2 When the middle lamp L2 emits light at the second time, the production content is more advantageous than when the right lamp L3 is emitted at the second time. Thereby, the player can anticipate the content of the effect according to the light emission order of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3. In other words, even when light is emitted in the same order as the light emission order indicating the content of the effect that is off from the start of the notice effect to the middle (for example, when the left lamp L1 emits light), from the middle (from the second and after) It can be expected that the contents are produced in a different order to suggest that the contents are advantageous for the player. Moreover, since the light emission order of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3 changes for every production content, the variation of a notice production can be increased and a player is not bored. In addition, since the light emission order is the same (first, the left lamp L1 emits light), the content of the effect can be predicted even for a player who missed the start of the notice effect. In addition, the player can easily predict the contents of the production because the order of light emission is not easily overlooked compared to the light emission timing.

  (3) The CPU 31a for effect control makes the light emission color (operation mode) of each light-emitting lamp the same from the start of the notice effect until the predetermined light-emitting lamp emits light, while it is determined in advance from the start of the notice effect. After the light emitting lamps emit light, the light emitting colors of the remaining light emitting lamps are made different depending on the contents of the design variation game. For example, as can be understood by comparing the light emission pattern TP2 and the light emission pattern TP3, or the light emission pattern TP8 and the light emission pattern TP9, even when the light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light at the same light emission timing and in the same operation sequence. Different contents of presentation are suggested depending on the emission colors of the third light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3. Thereby, the player can anticipate the content of the effect according to the luminescent color of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3. That is, even when the light emission is performed in the same order as the light emission order indicating the content of the effect that has been shifted from the start of the notice effect to the middle (for example, when the first light is emitted in green and the second light is emitted in yellow), It can be expected that the content of the production (reach production) advantageous to the player is suggested by emitting light in a different order (from the third and after). Further, each of the light emitting lamps L1, L2, L3 can emit light in a plurality of types of light emitting colors, and the light emitting color of each of the light emitting lamps L1, L2, L3 can be changed for each effect content. Can be increased and the player will not get bored. In addition, since the first light emission color is the same (the left lamp L1 emits green light), even if the player misses the start of the notice effect, the content of the effect is predicted from the light emission colors of the remaining light-emitting lamps L2 and L3. can do. In addition, since the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 that have once emitted light are caused to continue to emit light with the same light emission color until the end of the notice effect, it is difficult to overlook compared with the light emission timing and light emission order. . From this, it is easy to understand the contents of the notice effect, and it is easy to predict the contents of the effect based on the contents of the notice effect.

  (4) The effect control CPU 31a sets the light emission timing and the emission color of each light-emitting lamp to be the same from the start of the notice effect until the light-emitting lamp determined in advance emits light. After the light-emitting lamps emit light, the light emission timings and light emission colors of the remaining light-emitting lamps are made different according to the contents of the symbol variation game. For example, as can be understood by comparing the light emission patterns TP2 to TP6, even when the light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light in the same light emission order, different contents are suggested by changing the light emission timing and light emission color. It has become. Thereby, the player can predict the contents of the effect according to the light emission timing and the light emission color of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3. Also, by changing the light emission timing and the light emission color, the variation of the notice effect can be increased, and the player is not bored. In addition, since the first light emission timing and the same light emission color (firstly, the left lamp L1 emits green light), even the player who missed the start of the notice effect has left the remaining light emission lamps L2, L3. The production contents can be predicted from the emission timing and the emission color. Since the suggested contents of the effect are narrowed down along with the elapsed time of the notice effect, attention can be drawn during the notice effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) The CPU 31a for effect control makes the light emission sequence and the emission color of each light-emitting lamp the same from the start of the notice effect until the predetermined light-emitting lamp emits light, while it is predetermined from the start of the notice effect. After the light emitting lamps emit light, the light emitting order and the light emitting colors of the remaining light emitting lamps are made different according to the contents of the design variation game. For example, as can be understood by comparing the light emission patterns TP4 to TP6, TP10, and TP11, even if each of the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emits light at the same light emission timing, different rendering contents can be obtained by changing the light emission order and the light emission color. To come to suggest. Thereby, the player can anticipate the content of the effect according to the light emission order and the light emission color of each light emission lamp L1, L2, L3. Further, by changing the light emission order and the light emission color, it is possible to increase the variation of the notice effect, and the player is not bored. In addition, since the light emission order is the same and the light emission color is the same (the left lamp L1 is first lighted in green), even the player who missed the start of the notice effect has left the light emission lamps L2, L3. The production contents can be predicted from the light emission order and the light emission color. Since the order of light emission and the color of light emission are easier for the player than the timing of light emission, changing the light emission order and the color of light emission increases the variation of the notice effect (that is, the type of effect content to suggest). The notice effect that is easy to understand for the player can be executed.

  (6) The CPU 31a for effect control makes the light emission timing and the light emission order of each light-emitting lamp the same from the start of the notice effect until the predetermined light-emitting lamp emits light, while it is predetermined from the start of the notice effect. After the light-emitting lamps emit light, the light emission timing and light emission order of the remaining light-emitting lamps are made different according to the contents of the symbol variation game. For example, as can be understood by comparing the light emission patterns TP1, TP2, TP7, and TP8, even if each of the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emits light with the same light emission color, different rendering contents can be obtained by changing the light emission order and the light emission timing. To come to suggest. Thereby, the player can predict the contents of the effect according to the light emission order and the light emission timing of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3. Further, by changing the light emission order and the light emission timing, the variation of the notice effect can be increased, and the player is not bored. In addition, since the light emission order is the same and the light emission timing is the same (the left lamp L1 is first made to emit green light), even if the player misses the start of the notice effect, the remaining light emission lamps L2, L3 The production contents can be predicted from the light emission order and the light emission timing. The light emission order and the light emission timing can be recognized along with the time and progress of the notice effect, and the difference cannot be recognized from the light emission colors of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 at the end of the notice effect. From the above, it is possible to focus on what kind of notice effect is executed during the notice effect. That is, the tension in the notice effect is enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (7) The effect control CPU 31a sets the light emission timing, the light emission order, and the light emission color of the light emitting lamps to be the same from the start of the notice effect until the predetermined light emitting lamps emit light. On the other hand, after the predetermined light emitting lamp emits light from the start of the notice effect, the CPU 31a for effect control emits the light emission timing, light emission order, and light emission color of each of the remaining light emitting lamps according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game. At least one of them was made different. Thereby, the player can predict the content of the effect according to the light emission order, the light emission color, and the light emission timing of each light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3. Further, by changing the light emission order, the light emission color, and the light emission timing, it is possible to increase the variation of the notice effect, and the player is not bored. In addition, even if a player misses the start of the notice effect because the first light is emitted in the same light emission order, at the same light emission timing, and in the same light emission color (the left lamp L1 is first lighted in green). The effect content can be predicted from the light emission sequence, light emission color, and light emission timing of the remaining light-emitting lamps L2 and L3. Since the light emission order, the light emission color, and the light emission timing are made different, it is possible to pay more attention to how the content of the notice effect is different. In addition, since the variation increases, the contents of the production can be suggested in detail (in detail). Moreover, since variation increases, it can concentrate during a notice production.

  (8) A notice effect is executed within a predetermined notice period from the start of the symbol variation game. As a result, even if the light emission timings are different, that is, even if the light emission timings of the second light emission lamps L1, L2, L3 or the third light emission lamps L1, L2, L3 are late, the advance notice is given. The end time of production can be recognized.

  (9) The notice effect is executed not by the image display unit GH where the symbol variation game is executed but by the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, L3 where the symbol variation game is not executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the entire gaming machine, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

The notice effect of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery on whether or not to execute the notice effect. When the lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines a light emission pattern for specifying a light emission mode based on the designated variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP21 when the variation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP22 when a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect with only a normal reach is designated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP23 when a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect with super reach is designated. The effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the light emission patterns TP22 and TP24 when the variation pattern for the big hit effect with only the normal reach is specified by the special symbol designation command. The effect control CPU 31a determines one of the light emission patterns TP23 and TP24 when the variation pattern for the big hit effect with super reach is designated.

  Here, the light emission patterns TP21 to TP24 of the second embodiment will be described. The light emission patterns TP21 to TP24 are patterns for specifying the light emission order as the light emission modes of the three light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3, and are associated with each other so that the light emission order is different for each production content.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the light emission pattern TP21 emits light in the order of left → right → middle. The light emission pattern TP22 emits light in the order of left → middle → right. The light emission pattern TP23 emits light in the order of left → middle right. The light emission pattern TP24 emits light in the left and right directions. Note that “left middle right” indicates that the three light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light simultaneously.

  Thus, the player can easily predict what kind of effect variation game will be executed by viewing the light emission order of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 when the notice effect is executed. It has become.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects.
(10) The effect control CPU 31a emits light in the same light emission sequence until the left lamp L1 determined in advance from the start of the notice effect, and then the remaining right lamp L3 and the remaining right lamp L3 according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game. The light emission order of the middle lamp L2 is made different. For example, when the reach effect is performed, the second middle lamp L2 is caused to emit light. Thus, even when the left lamp L1 emits light at the start of the notice effect, the player can perform the remaining light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 in a light-emitting order different from the light-emitting order that indicates the effect contents that are off the middle. Can be expected to suggest that the content of the production is advantageous for the player (reach production). Even if the light is emitted in the same order until halfway (the left lamp L1 emits light), the light emission order of the remaining light-emitting lamps L2 and L3 is changed for each production content, so the variation of the notice production can be increased. Never get bored. In addition, since the light emission order is initially the same, the content of the effect can be predicted even for a player who missed the effect at the start of the notice effect (light emission of the left lamp L1). In addition, since the light emission order varies depending on the contents of the effect, the player can easily understand that the content of the notice effect has changed.

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

The notice effect of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery on whether or not to execute the notice effect. When the lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines a light emission pattern for specifying a light emission mode based on the designated variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP31 when the variation pattern for the off-normal effect is specified. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP32 when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect with only the normal reach is designated. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP33 when a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect with super reach is designated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines one of the light emission patterns TP32 and TP34 when the variation pattern for the big hit effect with only the normal reach is designated by the special symbol designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines one of the light emission patterns TP33 and TP34 when the variation pattern for the big hit effect with super reach is designated.

  Here, the light emission patterns TP31 to TP34 of the third embodiment will be described. The light emission patterns TP31 to TP34 are patterns for specifying the light emission timing as the light emission modes of the three light emitting lamps, and are associated with each other so that the light emission timing is different for each effect content.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the light emission pattern TP31, the second light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light after 2 seconds, and the third light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light after 3 seconds. It shows that The light emission pattern TP32 indicates that the second light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light after 2 seconds, and the third light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light after 5 seconds. The light emission pattern TP33 indicates that the second light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light after 4 seconds, and the third light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light after 5 seconds. The light emission pattern TP34 indicates that all the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit light simultaneously.

  Thus, the player can predict what kind of effect variation game will be executed by measuring the light emission timings of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 when the notice effect is executed. ing.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects.
(11) The effect control CPU 31a emits light at the same timing until the left lamp L1 determined in advance from the start of the notice effect, and then the remaining right lamp L3 and the middle depending on the effect contents of the symbol variation game. The light emission timing of the lamp L2 is made different. For example, when the reach effect is performed, the light emission timings of the second or third light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are delayed. Thus, even when the left lamp L1 emits light at the start of the notice effect, the player can use the remaining light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 at a light emission timing different from the light emission timing indicating the content of the effect that is off the middle. Can be expected to suggest that the content of the production is advantageous for the player (reach production). Further, even if light is emitted at the same timing until halfway (the left lamp L1 emits light), the light emission timings of the remaining light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are changed for each effect content, so that the variation of the notice effect can be increased. , Never get bored of the player. Moreover, since the light emission timing is initially the same, the content of the effect can be predicted even for a player who missed the effect at the start of the notice effect (light emission of the left lamp L1). In addition, since the light emission timing varies depending on the contents of the production, when the light emission lamps L1, L2, L3 do not emit light easily (for example, when the light emission lamps L1, L2, L3 emit light after 4 seconds). Even so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to when the light is emitted, and to allow the player to enjoy the notice effect until the end. In addition, once the light emission timing is missed, the player may not know the contents of the performance. For this reason, a feeling of tension can be heightened and attention can be paid to the notice effect.

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

The notice effect of 4th Embodiment is demonstrated.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery on whether or not to execute the notice effect. When the lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines a light emission pattern for specifying a light emission mode based on the designated variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP41 when the variation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP42 when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect with only the normal reach is designated. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a determines the light emission pattern TP43 when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect with super reach is designated. The effect control CPU 31a determines one of the light emission patterns TP42 and TP44 when the variation pattern for the big hit effect with only the normal reach is specified by the special symbol designation command. The effect control CPU 31a determines one of the light emission patterns TP43 and TP44 when the variation pattern for the big hit effect with super reach is designated.

  Here, the light emission patterns TP41 to TP44 of the third embodiment will be described. The light emission patterns TP41 to TP44 are patterns for specifying the light emission colors as the light emission modes of the three light emission lamps L1, L2, and L3, and are associated with each other so that the light emission colors are different depending on the production contents.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the light emission pattern TP41 indicates that the left lamp L1 emits green light, the middle lamp L2 emits red light, and the right lamp L3 emits yellow light. The light emission pattern TP42 indicates that the left lamp L1 emits green light, the middle lamp L2 emits yellow light, and the right lamp L3 emits yellow light. The light emission pattern TP43 indicates that the left lamp L1 emits green light, the middle lamp L2 emits red light, and the right lamp L3 emits green light. The light emission pattern TP44 indicates that all the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 emit green light.

  Thereby, the player can predict what kind of effect variation of the symbol variation game will be executed by viewing the light emission colors of the respective light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 when the notice effect is executed. It has become.

As described above in detail, the fourth embodiment has the following effects.
(12) The CPU 31a for effect control emits light in the same light emission color from the start of the notice effect until the left lamp L1 determined in advance operates, and then the remaining right lamp L3 and the remaining right lamps L3 according to the effect contents of the symbol variation game The emission color of the middle lamp L2 is made different. For example, when the reach effect is performed, two or more light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are caused to emit light with the same emission color. Thereby, even if the left lamp L1 emits green light at the start of the notice effect, the player can use the remaining light-emitting lamps L2 and L3 in a light emission color different from the light emission color indicating the content of the effect that is out of the way. Can be expected to suggest that the content of the production is advantageous for the player (reach production). Further, since the contents of the effect can be predicted by observing the light emission colors of the respective light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 at the end of the notice effect, the player does not need to pay attention during the notice effect, and is easy to predict.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may provide audio | voice directing apparatuses, such as a speaker which performs an audio | voice effect. And you may output an audio | voice according to the light emission timing of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3. Moreover, you may output the sound according to the luminescent color of the light-emitting lamps L1, L2, L3. For example, when the emission color is red, “red” may be output. Moreover, you may output the audio | voice according to the light emission order. For example, when the middle lamp L2 shines, “middle lamp” may be output. Thereby, it is possible to make it easy to understand the contents of the effect of the notice effect.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the notice effect was able to be suggested about giving a probable big hit, it does not need to be able to suggest. Similarly, the notice effect suggests the contents of the reach effect (normal reach or super reach), but it may not be possible to suggest. Similarly, although the notice effect has suggested that a big hit is given, it may not be possible to suggest. Similarly, although it has been suggested that the notice effect is a loss, it may not be possible to suggest.

In the above embodiment, the notice effect may indicate the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted, the number of times the variation state is imparted, the fact that the variation state is imparted, and the like.
In the above embodiment, the three light-emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are always caused to emit light in the notice effect, but there may be light-emitting lamps that do not emit light.

In the above embodiment, three light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are used in the notice effect, but the number of light emitting lamps may be arbitrarily changed. For example, four or more.
In the above embodiment, in the notice effect, the light emission colors of the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3 are three, but the type of the light emission color may be arbitrarily changed. For example, two colors or four or more colors may be used.

  In the above embodiment, in the notice effect, the left lamp L1 is lighted first, but the other light-emitting lamps L2 and L3 may be lighted first. Similarly, although the left lamp L1 emits light in green, it may emit light in other emission colors.

  In the notice effect of the first embodiment, the light emission order may not be changed if the light emission color and the light emission timing are different. Similarly, in the notice effect of the first embodiment, the light emission timing may not be changed if the light emission color and the light emission order are different. In the notice effect of the first embodiment, the light emission color need not be changed if the light emission order and the light emission timing are different.

  In the notice effect of the above embodiment, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game are suggested, but the probability of winning a big hit, that is, the big hit reliability may be suggested. Similarly, the probability that the reach effect is executed may be suggested. Similarly, in the concealment state in which the presence or absence of the probability variation state is concealed, the possibility that the probability variation state is given may be suggested.

  -The notice effect of the said embodiment may be performed by the image display part GH as a display means. Further, the notice effect may be executed by a notice means other than the light emitting lamps L1, L2, and L3, which are light emitting means, for example, a movable body that performs a movable effect, or a sound output device as a sound output means.

  -In the notice effect of the said embodiment, although the light emission timing which light-emitting lamp L1, L2, L3 light-emits was changed, the light extinction timing which turns off may be changed, and the content of production may be suggested.

  -In the notice effect of the said embodiment, although the light emission lamps L1, L2, L3 had only the state of light emission or light extinction, you may make it blink. Thereby, a light emission pattern can be increased.

  -In the said embodiment, the kind of normal reach (NR) may not be one kind, for example, may be two or more kinds. Similarly, the type of super reach (SR) may not be one type, and may be two or more types, for example. That is, when the normal reach is suggested in the notice effect, it is suggested that one of the normal reach is executed. Similarly, when the super-reach is suggested in the notice effect, it is suggested that any one of the super-reach is executed.

-You may be made to perform combining any 2 or more embodiments among the said 1st Embodiment-the said 4th Embodiment.
In the above embodiment, the light emitting lamps L1 to L3 and the movable body may be combined and executed. In this case, the suggestion content of the notice effect can be specified based on the light emission timings of the light-emitting lamps L1 to L3 and the order and timing of the movable body.

  In the above embodiment, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game are suggested by the notice effect, but the big hit expectation may be indicated. In addition, it is also possible to execute the content of the performance with a higher degree of expectation of the big hit than the content of the performance suggested by the notice effect. For example, when normal reach is suggested in the notice effect (for example, when the notice effect is performed with the light emission pattern TP3), super reach, big hit, or probable big hit may be executed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A jackpot determined in advance in the symbol variation game, comprising display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing symbols and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot. When the display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which the big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated, the notice effect that suggests the effect contents of the symbol variation game is executed by operating a plurality of notice means. Each of the notice means is configured to be operable in a plurality of operation modes of different types, and the notice control means is provided until the predetermined notice means is activated from the start of the notice effect. While the operation mode of each notice means is the same, after the notice means that has been determined in advance from the start of the notice effect, the remaining notice notices depend on the contents of the symbol variation game. Gaming machine, characterized in that it is possible to vary the actuation mode, respectively.

  (B) Each notice means is configured to be able to emit light with different light emission colors, and the notice control means has the same emission color of each notice means from the start of the notice effect until a predetermined notice means is activated. On the other hand, after the notice means determined in advance from the start of the notice effect, the luminescent colors of the remaining notice means can be made different according to the contents of the design variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.

  (C) a display unit for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol, and a jackpot determination unit for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit; a jackpot predetermined in the symbol variation game; When the display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which the big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated, the notice effect that suggests the effect contents of the symbol variation game is executed by operating a plurality of notice means. Each of the notice means is configured to be operable in a plurality of operation modes of different types, and the notice control means is provided until the predetermined notice means is activated from the start of the notice effect. After operating the notice means at the same timing, in the same order, and in the same operation mode, the operation timing of the remaining notice means according to the contents of the design variation game, Gaming machine according to claim varying at least one of the dynamic order and operation mode.

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure reservation storage display device, 19 ... start winning opening, 24 ... large winning 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 control ROM, 31c ... production control RAM, L1 ... left lamp (light emission) Lamp), L2 ... middle lamp (light emitting lamp), L3 ... right lamp (light emitting lamp).

Claims (3)

A display means for displaying a display effect executed in association with a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol; and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, the symbol variation When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player occurs,
Provided with a light emitting means multiple,
Includes a notice control means for executing a prediction effect suggestive effect contents or results of the symbol variable game display presentation performed in connection with the symbol variation game,
With the execution of the notice effect, the light emitting means is configured to emit light,
The effect content of the display effect, and with different Daito Ri period Machido,
The production contents of the display production are out-of-order production contents that do not go through reach production, low-expected reach production content in which low-expected reach production is performed, and a big hit expectation degree than the low-expected reach production There are high expectation reach production contents where high expectation degree reach production is performed,
The notice control means is configured to be able to specify the light emission timings and light emission colors of the plurality of light emitting means based on the result of the suggested symbol variation game or the contents of the effect of the display effect when the notice effect is executed. And
The notice control means includes
When suggesting that the content of the display effect is out of effect in the notice effect, when a predetermined reference time elapses from the start of the notice effect or after the reference time has passed, Let a specified number of light-emitting means emit light,
When suggesting that the content of the display effect is the low expectation reach effect content in the notice effect, the predetermined number of light emitting means are caused to emit light after the reference time has elapsed,
In the notice effect, when the indication content of the display effect is a high expectation reach effect content, the predetermined number before the reference time elapses or after the reference time elapses. Of the light emitting means,
When the notice effect suggests that the symbol variation game is a big hit, the predetermined number of light emitting means are caused to emit light before the reference time elapses or after the reference time elapses. A gaming machine characterized by A display means for displaying a display effect executed in association with a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol; and a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, the symbol variation When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player occurs,
Provided with a light emitting means multiple,
Includes a notice control means for executing a prediction effect suggestive effect contents or results of the symbol variable game display presentation performed in connection with the symbol variation game,
With the execution of the notice effect, the light emitting means is configured to emit light,
The effect content of the display effect, and with different Daito expected on the degree,
The production contents of the display production are out-of-order production contents that do not go through reach production, low-expected reach production content in which low-expected reach production is performed, and a big hit expectation degree than the low-expected reach production There are high expectation reach production contents where high expectation degree reach production is performed,
The notice control unit is configured to be able to specify the light emission order and the light emission colors of the plurality of light emitting means based on the suggested result of the symbol variation game or the contents of the effect of the display effect when the notice effect is executed . With
The notice control means includes
When suggesting that the content of the display effect is out of effect in the notice effect, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the first light emission order or the second light emission order,
When suggesting that the content of the display effect is the low expectation reach effect content in the notice effect, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the first light emission order or the second light emission order,
When suggesting that the content of the display effect is the high expectation reach effect content in the notice effect, the light emitting means is caused to emit light in the first light emission order, the second light emission order, or the third light emission order,
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the notice effect, when the symbol change game suggests that the symbol change game is a big hit, the light emitting means emits light in the second light emission order or the third light emission order . The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notice control means causes the light emitting means indicating the start of the notice effect to emit light in a predetermined emission color when the notice effect is started .