JP5921624B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention performs a variable display, pachinko machines for controlling the favorable specific state for Yu technique's relates to a gaming machine slot machine or the like.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player (specifically, a state in which a gaming machine is controlled).

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, an effect of notifying that there is a high possibility that a big hit or reach (particularly super reach) will occur is called a notice effect. The reach effect is an effect when the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol are aligned, but the notice effect is an effect that is different from the reach effect and before the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol are aligned Naturally, it can be executed even after the symbols other than the symbols to be the final stop symbols are prepared.

JP 2009-247615 A

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can perform an effect of causing a common motif aspect to appear in a notice effect, and can enhance the effect effect of the suggestion effect.

(Unit 1) the gaming machine according to the present invention performs a variable display, favorable specific state for Yu technique's (e.g., jackpot gaming state) a gaming machine to control the, whether or not the specific state variable prior notice determining means for determining before the display result of the display are derived displayed (e.g., portions for performing the step S61 in the gaming control microcomputer 560) and, in that it is determined that the specific state by things before determining means Notice effect determining means for determining a notice effect (for example, first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect, button notice effect) executed from a plurality of notice effects to be performed (for example, step S5001 in the effect control microcomputer 100) ~ S5034 part) and the mode of the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means is the normal mode. Either, or common motifs manner in each prediction effect on some or all of the prediction effect with shows that are likely to be the specific state than normal aspect (e.g., arabesque motif embodiment) and special aspects that would give the The notice effect determined by the notice effect determination means is determined by the notice mode determination means (for example, the part that executes steps S5035 to S5060 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and the aspect determined by the notice mode determination means. Preliminary effect execution means to be executed (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the process table corresponding to the notification effect is selected in step S504 and steps S506, S845, S846-S854 are executed), and variable display is performed. From the start until the display result is derived and displayed The suggestion effect execution means that can execute the suggestion effect that suggests that it will be in a specific state according to the effect mode, and the effect of the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect execution means at a specific timing after the suggestion effect is executed after running an effect showing an aspect, an effect showing a representation embodiment that the run, a change demonstration execution means for executing change to the effect that exhibits a higher effect is produced can become a particular state, the suggestion effect , At least including a notice effect . With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effect of causing a common motif aspect to appear in the notice effect, and to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect.
Moreover, you may be comprised so that the motif aspect restriction | limiting means which restrict | limits the number of common motif aspects to less than predetermined number may be provided.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area). It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result specific command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notice effect in a 1st step-up notice, and the content of each notice effect in a 2nd step-up notice. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a notice classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd notice setting table (for common production). It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice setting table (for common production). It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice setting table (for production mode A). It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st notice setting table (for production modes B). It is explanatory drawing which shows a button notice setting table (for common production). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for the ground). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for wood). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for characters). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for seagulls). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for symbols). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for mail). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a motif aspect setting table (for cards). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a rewriting table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a timing diagram which shows the appearance timing of the arabesque motif aspect in the specific example of a 1st step-up notice effect and a 2nd step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which an arabesque motif aspect appears when the 1st step-up notice effect and the 2nd step-up notice effect are performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the ground displayed on an effect display apparatus is displayed with an arabesque motif aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the tree displayed on an effect display apparatus is displayed with an arabesque motif aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the person displayed on an effect display apparatus is displayed with an arabesque motif aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case "gull" displayed on an effect display apparatus is displayed with an arabesque motif aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the effect design displayed on an effect display apparatus is displayed with an arabesque motif aspect. It is a timing diagram which shows the appearance timing of the arabesque motif aspect in the specific example of the mail notice effect of a button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which an arabesque motif aspect appears in the mail notice effect of a button notice effect. It is a timing diagram which shows the appearance timing of the arabesque motif aspect in the specific example of the card notice effect of a button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in which an arabesque motif aspect appears in the card notice effect of a button notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of an expectation degree promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display aspect of the fluctuation | variation display of an effect design including an expectation degree promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display aspect of the fluctuation | variation display of an effect design including an expectation degree promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of an expectation degree promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of an expectation degree promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other production | generation aspect of an expectation degree promotion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other production | presentation aspect of an expectation degree promotion production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other production | presentation aspect of an expectation degree promotion production.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The circular display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas (see symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in FIG. 106, etc.). The display screen of the device 9 may not be fixed, and the three areas of the symbol display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the lower right side of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) , A state where the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established in the order in which the start prizes are generated regardless of the prizes in the first start prize slot 13 and the second start prize slot 14. The variable display start condition may be established by giving priority to one of winning in the winning opening 13 and winning in the second start winning opening 14. For example, when giving priority to winning in the first start winning opening 13, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed. For example, even when the second reserved memory number is not zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed until the first reserved memory number becomes zero.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a, the variable display of the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is performed. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (production) is performed. There is provided a second decorative symbol display 9b. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  The first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol, and the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display. .

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first decorative symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second decorative symbol display 9b. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, since the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage display 18a and the 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage display 18b are provided, the total reservation memory | storage display part 18c does not necessarily need to be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped.

  On the left side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided. The movable member 78 operates, for example, when a pseudo-continuous effect or a notice effect is executed. Further, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a blade-shaped movable member (hereinafter referred to as an effect blade accessory) that is attached to the rotating shaft of the motor 87 and moves when the motor 87 rotates is provided below the left and right. 79a and 79b are provided. The effect blades 79a and 79b operate, for example, when a notice effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, and 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of the game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Opening time and opening times are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed on the first decorative symbol display 9a. The effect display device 9 starts variable display of effect symbols. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the second decorative symbol display 9b displays variable display of the second decorative symbol. The effect display device 9 starts variable display of effect symbols. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the gaming state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device). 9 is shifted to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition at 9 is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. (In other words, the digestion of the stored memory becomes faster), and as a result, it is easier to start a winning and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 is configured to select a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection selection function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Upon receiving the effect control command, display control is performed on the first decorative symbol display device 9a and the second decorative symbol display device 9b that variably display the decorative symbol, and the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 drives the motor 86 to operate the movable member 78 via the output port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives a motor 87 for operating the effect blades 79 a and 79 b via the output port 106.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. Further, an electric current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM 55 is accessible. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (power failure restoration 1 designation command) as an initialization command at the time of power supply restoration to the effect control board 80 (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) to 0, but is initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. You may make it do. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state, such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. Display, that is, initialization notification. In the initialization process, the CPU 56 also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S15). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as a variable display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination or the like is one round (minimum value that can be taken by random numbers) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the value and the maximum value), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, These state determinations are performed (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determining a normal winning symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. Execute (Step S30). Specifically, the payout control is performed in accordance with winning detection based on any one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to a payout control microcomputer mounted on the substrate 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Depending on the reach state, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Or the reach effect is not executed, and the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode of the effect display device 9 is “accurate”. After the effect symbols are variably displayed as in a case, a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R do not match) In some cases, a stop symbol that becomes a stop display is displayed, or a stop symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed. A display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, and a variable display mode of “small hit”. .

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(2-1) Random 2-1 (MR2-1): Determines the type of jackpot (probability big hit, sudden probability change big hit, normal big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2-2) Random 2-2 (MR2-2): Determines whether or not to reach (for reach determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6 (MR6): Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 generates (2-1) a big hit type determination random number and (5) a normal symbol determination random number. The counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2-2, random 3, random 4) or initial value random numbers (random 6). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number.

  7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 7 (B) are set in the normal time big hit determination table. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) and each numerical value described in FIG. 7 (B) are set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 7A and 7B are the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Hereinafter, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value may be collectively expressed as “big hit determination value”.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number is shown in FIGS. If it matches any of the big hit judgment values shown in B), it is decided to make a big hit (probability big hit, normal big hit or sudden big hit) or small hit for the special symbol. Note that “probability” shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B indicates the probability (ratio) of big hit or small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. It may also be determined whether the stop symbol in the symbol display 8b is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol.

  FIG. 7C is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as “normal jackpot”, “based on the random number (random 2-1) for determining the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine either “probable big hit” or “surprise big hit”. The big hit type determination table 131 is a numerical value to be compared with the value of the random 2-1, and corresponding to each of “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, and “crash big hit” (big hit type determination value) Is set. When the random value 2-1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the first decorative symbol display 9a or the second decorative symbol display 9b to start the decorative variable display, thereby producing the effect display device. In step 9, control is performed so as to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of the big hit game. The production control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the decorative symbols and the production symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so that the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are specified as the display results. It is called a command.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbols (and decoration symbols) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, an effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game or the start of a jackpot game (a jackpot start designation command or a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command). is there. The big hit start designation command or the small hit start designation command includes a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / rush start designation command corresponding to the type or small hit. The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A301 (H) displays a jackpot end screen, that is, specifies the end of the jackpot game and an effect control command (special jackpot end 1 designation command: ending) that specifies that the jackpot game is a non-probable big hit (usually a big hit) 1 designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game and specifying that it is a probable big hit (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command). is there. Command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / probability end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change game.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (first probability variation state designation command) that designates that the gaming state has transitioned to the probability variation state after the end of the 15-round jackpot game that has shifted based on the probability variation jackpot. is there. Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (second probability variation state designation command) for designating that the gaming state has transitioned to the probability variation state after the end of the two-round jackpot game that has transitioned based on the sudden probability variation jackpot. It is. Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (probability change end designation command) for designating that the probability change state has ended.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) that designates the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command, and does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When the stored number is subtracted, the combined pending storage number after the subtraction may be specified by a combined pending storage number designation command.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the image display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 8, the display state of the lamp is changed, and sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result specifying command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the variable pattern command and the display result specifying command are displayed in a variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator. The image display device 9 that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in 8b, and that produces effects in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts, it is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Note that the command 8D01 (H) (first symbol variation designation command) and the command 8D02 (H) (second symbol variation designation command) are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 by the first special symbol display 8a. Whether the first design symbol display unit 9a that performs variable display of the first design as a design for decoration (production) during the variable display time of the design changes the design of the design, by the second special design display 8b. It is used to determine whether or not the decorative symbol is changed in the second decorative symbol display unit 9b that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 13a or the second start port 14 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 13. If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning is generated, start port switch passing processing is executed (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total reserved storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In case of small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result specifying command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result specifying command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 or 8 in this example) corresponding to step S305 or step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol and the decoration symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit game state or the small hit game to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the big prize opening is established, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 11A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 11A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 11A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second start Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in order of winning based on winning in the winning opening 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 11B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 extracts a value from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating a software random number, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S215). . In the process of step S215, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 6) that is a software random number are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending memory number counter indicating the total pending memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number by 1 (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a total pending storage number designation command indicating the total pending storage number based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S218). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the first start winning designation command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step S225). Note that in the process of step S225, random R (a big hit determination random number) and random 2-1 (see FIG. 6) are stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a total pending storage number designation command based on the value of the total pending storage number counter (step S228). Note that the total pending storage number designation command may be transmitted before the second start winning designation command.

  In addition, you may implement | achieve the process of step S213-218 and the process of step S223-228 by one common routine. In that case, the CPU 56 first sets data indicating “first” when detecting that the first start port switch 13a is turned on, and indicates that the second start port switch 14a is turned on. When data is detected, the data indicating “second” is set, and the common storage routine selects the reserved memory number buffer (first reserved memory number buffer or second reserved memory number buffer) according to the set data. Or a start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command) is selected.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 11A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S52). If it is data indicating “first”, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) is set to “first 1 "is set (step S53). If it is not data indicating “first”, that is, if it is data indicating “second”, data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S57), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area (step S61), and executes a jackpot determination module (step S62). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot or a small hit if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When in the gaming state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). . When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a probable big hit or suddenly probable big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, determined to be a normal big hit, and reset in the process of ending the big hit game.

  If the random R value does not match any of the big hit determination values, it is checked whether or not the random R value matches any of the small hit determination values (step S62). If they match, a small hit flag is set (step S63). Then, the process proceeds to step S75. If it does not coincide with the small hit determination value, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag. Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7C is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). The type corresponding to the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2-1) stored in the random number buffer area (“normal”, “probability” or “surprise”) is determined as the jackpot type ( Step S73). Further, the data indicating the determined jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal”, “01” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probability”, “02” is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Is “03”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, “1”, which is the two round big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined as “normal” or “probability change”, “3” or “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91).

  When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table is selected based on the gaming state as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. (Step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S101. The CPU 56 can determine the gaming state based on the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag.

  If the small hit flag is set, one of the small hit variation pattern type determination table is selected as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S93). , S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the variable display state of the production symbol is set to the reach state based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state. One of the reach determination tables is selected as a table used for determining whether or not to perform (step S95). Further, random 2-2 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 2-2 (step S96). Then, the CPU 56 indicates the presence or absence of a reach state corresponding to a value matching the value of random 2-2 in an area corresponding to the number of reserved memories (the value of the reserved memory number counter) in any of the selected reach determination tables. Based on the data, it is determined whether or not to reach and the type of effect when not reaching or the type of reach when reaching (step S97). Note that the value before being decremented by -1 in the process of step S53 may be used as the reserved storage number used in the process of step S97.

  When it is decided to reach, the variation pattern for reach is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the type of reach determined in the process of step S97. One of the type determination tables is selected (step S99). If it is decided not to reach, the non-reach variation is used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the type of the effect determined in the process of step S97. One of the pattern type determination tables is selected (step S100). Then, the process proceeds to step S101.

  In step S101, the CPU 56 extracts the value of random 3 by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 3. Then, based on the extracted random 3 value, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the table selected in the process of step S92, S94, S99 or S100 (step S102). .

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S102, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table and an outlier variation pattern determination table as tables used to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of them is selected (step S103). Further, the value of random 4 is extracted by extracting the count value of the counter for generating random 4 (step S104). Then, based on the extracted random 4 value, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S103 (step S105).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S106).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S107). For example, a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S33 is set. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S108). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302) (step S109).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the display result specifying command transmission process (step S302). In the display result specifying command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command (see FIG. 8) of any one of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, when the big hit type is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S111 and S112). When the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 4 designation command (steps S113 and S114). If neither the probability variation big hit nor sudden probability variation big hit is found, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (step S115).

  When the CPU 56 confirms that the small hit flag is set in the process of step S116, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set, control for transmitting a display result 1 designation command is performed (step S118).

  Then, a total pending storage number subtraction designation command designating that 1 is subtracted from the total pending storage number is transmitted (step S119). Instead of transmitting the total pending storage number subtraction designation command, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted. Further, the CPU 56 stores the transmitted display result specifying command in the effect symbol type storage area in the RAM 55.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S120).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1 (step S125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S126), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S127). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Then, a control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (step S131). If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits the symbol determination designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for production control is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S139 (step S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (step S134), and performs control to send a big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit type is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / surprise start designation command is transmitted. Otherwise, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. Whether or not the big hit type is a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). In this embodiment, the case where the common small hit / rush start command is used for the small hit and sudden sudden change big hit is shown. However, the small hit and sudden sudden change big hit are separately used. The start designation command may be used. In this case, in step S135, it may be controlled to transmit a small hit start designation command if it is a small hit, and may be controlled to transmit a sudden start designation command if it is suddenly probable big hit.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation end designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on resetting the probability variation flag and ending the probability variation state (step S135A).

  Also, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S136). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit (15 round big hit) and 2 times in the case of a sudden hit (2 round big hit)) is set in the big prize opening number counter (step). S137). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S138).

  In step S139, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S140). Then, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset (step S142). And it is confirmed whether the small hit flag is set (step S143). When the small hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small hit / probability start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S144). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S145). Further, the number of times of opening (2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S146). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S308) (step S147). If the small hit flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S148).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S150). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S154. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S151), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S152). Here, if it is a probable big hit, a big hit end 2 designation command is sent, if it is suddenly a probable big hit, a small hit / collision end designation command is sent. Send a command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 9 (the big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S153), and the processing is ended.

  In step S154, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S155). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable jackpot (step S158A). Specifically, whether or not the type of jackpot is a probable variation jackpot, specifically, whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal process is data “02” indicating “probability variation”. It can be determined by checking. If the big hit type is a probable big hit (Y in step S158A), the game state is shifted to the probable state after the end of 15 rounds of the big hit game. Control to transmit the designated command is performed (step S158B). Then, the probability variation flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S161), and the processing proceeds to step S162.

  If the big hit type is not a probable variation big hit (N in Step S158A), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit type is a sudden probable big hit (Step S158C). Whether or not the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot, specifically, whether or not the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is data “03” indicating “surprise”. It can be determined by confirming. If the type of jackpot is a sudden probability change jackpot (Y in step S158C), since the game state is shifted to the probability change state after the end of the two rounds of jackpot game, the CPU 56 changes the second probability change to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control to transmit the state designation command is performed (step S158D). Then, the probability variation flag is set to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S161), and the processing proceeds to step S162.

  If the type of jackpot is not suddenly a chance big hit (N in Step S158C), that is, if it is a normal jackpot, the CPU 56 does not set the chance change flag (that is, shifts the gaming state to the probability changed state). Without), the process proceeds to step S162.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag (step S162), and sets, for example, 100 to a time reduction number counter (step S163). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S164).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process of steps S704 to S710.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a first decorative symbol display control process (step S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number used for determining a production mode or the like is executed (step S709).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect mode change processing (step S710). In this embodiment, as the effect mode, effect mode A (for example, an effect mode in which a background screen of a mountain landscape is displayed or an animal character appears in various effects such as a notice effect) and effect mode B (For example, an effect mode in which a background screen of a sea landscape is displayed or a fish character appears in various effects such as a notice effect) can be controlled. In step S710, a lottery process using a random number for changing the effect mode is performed, and when it is decided to change the effect mode, a process of changing to the effect mode A or the effect mode B is performed. Specifically, control is performed to change the background screen to the effect mode after change, or to set or reset a flag corresponding to the effect mode. In this embodiment, when controlling to the effect mode A, the effect mode A flag indicating the effect mode A is set, and when controlling to the effect mode B, the effect mode A flag is reset. And In this embodiment, when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the effect mode A is controlled as a default.

  In this embodiment, the case where there are two types of effect modes, effect mode A and effect mode B, is not limited to the case shown in this embodiment, but there are, for example, three or more effect modes. It may be provided. Further, the effect mode changing process in step S710 may be executed every predetermined time (for example, every 30 minutes) instead of every time a timer interruption occurs. In addition, instead of changing the production mode by lottery processing, for example, when a gaming machine is equipped with a real-time clock, based on the date and time information from the real-time clock, the timing when the predetermined time is reached and the predetermined day of the week The production mode may be changed based on the fact that In addition, for example, the elapsed time since the power supply to the gaming machine was started and the elapsed time since the game was started are measured, and the effect mode is changed based on the elapsed time becoming a predetermined time. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect that is executed during the change display of the effect symbol can be executed in common regardless of which effect mode is the exclusive effect that can be executed only in the effect mode. There is a common production. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the effect mode A is controlled, the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A can be executed as a dedicated effect. In addition, when the effect mode B is controlled, the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B can be executed as the exclusive effect. Regardless of the production mode A or the production mode B, as the common production, the first step-up notice production, the second step-up notice production, and the button production for the common production can be executed. .

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  20 to 22 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in a command reception buffer formed in the RAM (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  As the command reception buffer, for example, a command reception buffer in a ring buffer format capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 8) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command (one of display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The displayed display result specifying command storage area is stored (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit / surprise start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S627), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S628). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S629), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols.

  Further, if the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (a screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end 1 designation command or a jackpot end 2 designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit / abrupt end specification command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit / abrupt end specification command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is a special winning opening open designation command (step S645), the production control CPU 101 sets a special winning opening open flag (step S646). Further, if the received effect control command is a designation command after opening the big prize opening (step S647), the production control CPU 101 sets a flag after opening the big prize opening (step S648).

  If the received effect control command is the first probability variation state designation command (step S649), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the transition to the probability variation state has been made after the end of 15 rounds based on the probability variation big hit. A one-probability change state flag is set (step S650).

  If the received effect control command is the second probability change state designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the state has been shifted to the probability change state after the end of the two round big hit based on the sudden probability big hit. A second certain change state flag is set (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change end designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the probability change game state has ended, and resets the first probability change state flag or the second probability change state flag (step S653). S654).

  If the received effect control command is another command, CPU 101 for effect control sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S655). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol and the decorative symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (and decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end process (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S501). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step S501 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S502). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by the processing of step S502 being performed by the CPU 101 for effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. The combination of the big hit symbol of the object and the symbol in which one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  In step S502, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 performs the production control CPU 101. Determines the combination of performance symbols (big hit symbol of non-probability variable symbol) in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as the stop symbol. For example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the presentation control CPU 101 As a stop symbol, a combination of effect symbols (probability symbol jackpot symbol) in which three symbols are arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined.

  In addition, for example, in the case of deviation (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), the production control CPU 101 determines a combination of production symbols other than the above. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols (reach symbols) in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. If the received display result designation command suddenly shows a probable big hit or small hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), it is for effect control. The CPU 101 determines a combination of effects such as “135” as the stop symbol. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines that the winning symbol is a stop symbol by specifying that it is a big hit, disappointment, suddenly probable big hit or small hit based on the variation pattern command, not the display result designation command. It may be. For example, when the variation control command for big hit is received, the effect control CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol with the same symbols on the left and right sides, and suddenly receives a variation pattern command for a probable big hit / small hit. Determines a stop symbol such as “135”, and when a variation pattern command for deviation is received, a symbol other than these may be determined.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number. As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that recalls a big hit is called a big hit symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed in the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol and for setting the effect aspect of the notice effect (step S503). ). In this embodiment, a case where a step-up notice effect or a button notice effect is set as the notice effect in step S503 will be described.

  It should be noted that the notice effect that is executed during the change display of the effect symbol is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment, and various notice effects can be executed. For example, in step S503, the effect control CPU 101 sets a group notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, and a message notice effect, or sets an accessory notice using the movable member 78 and the effect blade actors 79a and 79b. You may do it.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect (step S504). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S505).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled. Further, the movable member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b are controlled in a manner set in the movable member control data.

  The process table shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is determined to execute the notice effect in the process of step S503, data corresponding to the notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the notice effect. The process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

  Also, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S507).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S508).

  Next, the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice will be described. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice. In this embodiment, the first step-up notice effect can appear only in the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A that can appear only in the effect mode A and the effect mode B. There are a first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B and a first step-up notice effect for the common effect that can appear in common regardless of the effect mode A or the effect mode B. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the case of the first step-up notice effect for the common effect is shown.

  The first step notice (step-up notice on the right side) includes five notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, notice effect C, notice effect D, and notice effect E). As shown in FIG. 27, as the notice effect A, an effect is performed in which a human character A appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen. As the notice effect B, an effect in which a human character B appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect C, an effect in which a human character C appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As a notice effect D, characters A, B, and C simultaneously appear from the left side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and stop at the center of the screen. As the notice effect E, an effect in which a large human character D appears from the right side of the screen where the characters A, B, and C are gathered in a region below the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  In this embodiment, in the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A, the basic effect mode is the same as the first step-up notice effect for the common effect shown in FIG. It is assumed that an effect in which an animal character appears in place of the character is executed. Further, in the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B, the basic effect mode is the same as the first step-up notice effect for the common effect shown in FIG. 27, but the fish character instead of the human character. It is assumed that an effect in which appears is executed.

  The second step notice (left step-up notice) includes four notice effects (notice effect W, notice effect X, notice effect Y1, and notice effect Z1). In FIG. 27, illustration of the notice effects Y2 and Y3 and the notice effects Z2 and Z3 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 27, as the notice effect W, an effect in which the beetle character flies from the right side of the screen in the area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect X, an effect in which the beetle character stops on the tree in the area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect Y1, an effect in which the wind blows in the area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the tree is shaken is performed. As the notice effect Z1, an effect in which seagulls fly in an area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  28 to 33 are flowcharts showing the notice effect setting processing in step S503. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 uses the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 34 based on the random number for determining the notice type, and sets the notice effect type as the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect. Whether to use the first step-up notice effect for the common effect or the button notice effect is determined (step S5001). In this embodiment, the dedicated effect has a higher appearance rate than the common effect, and as shown in FIG. 34, the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect is given as the type of the notice effect with a probability of 60%. (First step-up notice effect for effect mode A, first step-up notice effect for effect mode B) and a first step-up notice effect for common effects as a type of notice effect with a probability of 20% The button notification effect is determined as the type of the notification effect with a probability of 20%.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, compared to the notice effect for the common effect (for example, the first step-up notice effect or the button notice effect for the common effect), the notice effect for the dedicated effect (for example, for the effect mode A) The first step-up notice effect or the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B) has a higher appearance ratio.

  In this embodiment, first, in step S5001, whether the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, or the button notice effect. After the determination, step S5005, S5008, S5009, S5013, S5016, S5017, S5021, S5024, S5025, S5028, S5031, and S5032, which will be described later, are used for the first step-up using the first notice setting table shown in FIGS. When determining the mode of the notice effect and determining the presence / absence of execution itself, or determining the mode of the button notice effect using the button notice setting table shown in FIG. Will be explained. In addition, in the notice type determination table shown in FIG. 34, in addition to the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, and the button notice effect, the determination value is assigned without the notice effect. In step S5001, it is determined whether the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, or the button notice effect. The presence / absence of the notice effect may be determined. In the first notice setting table shown in FIGS. 36 to 38 and the button notice setting table shown in FIG. 39, no determination value is assigned without notice effect, and steps S5005, S5008, S5009, S5013, S5016, and S5017 described later are performed. , S5021, S5024, S5025, S5028, S5031, S5032, and 5034, only the first step-up notice effect and the button notice effect may be determined. With such a configuration, the appearance rate of the notice effect can be adjusted only by changing the setting of the notice type determination table, so the adjustment of the appearance rate of the notice effect can be simplified.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern) has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (step S5002). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received is determined by, for example, data stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern has been received (Y in step S5002), the second reach setting table (for common effects) for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 35 is used. Then, the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the second step-up notice effect is determined (step S5003).

  In this embodiment, the step-up notice effect refers to a notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect step by step from one step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order. In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit) is used, the ratio of executing the notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect in stages up to many stages in the step-up notice effect is higher than when the specific display result is not used. .

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be such that the shape and color of one character changes, and the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as seen from the player changes step by step. If it can be recognized as “step-up notice”, it can be said. For example, the number of characters increases stepwise, the number of characters that move stepwise, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase stepwise, and the size of the character increases stepwise. May be. The same applies when the character is replaced with a movable member. In other words, when a plurality of movable members are provided, the number of movable members that move stepwise may be increased, or the number of times and the frequency of movement of the movable member may increase stepwise.

  In this embodiment, the second step-up notice effect is one of the common effects, and the content of the second step-up notice effect is shown above the display screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the display area, the background image is gradually changed (developed, converted).

  In the second non-reach off notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the upper left of FIG. 35, the notice effect “None”, the effect mode in which only the notice effect W is executed (the development pattern of “W”), and the notice An effect mode (an extension pattern of “W → X”) in which the notice effect X is executed after the effect W is executed, and the notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed, and then the notice effect Y1 is executed. Effect mode (development pattern of “W → X → Y1”) and the effect mode (“W → X → Y →” after the notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed). Y2 "development pattern), a notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed, and then the notice effect Y3 is executed (the development pattern" W → X → Y3 "), and the notice effect. Advance notice X after W Y1 and an effect mode in which the notice effect Z1 is executed in order (the development pattern of “W → X → Y1 → Z1”), and after the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y2, and the notice effect Z2 are executed in order. Effect mode (development pattern of “W → X → Y2 → Z2”) and effect mode in which the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z2 are sequentially executed after the notice effect W is executed (“W → X → Y1 → Z2 ”), and after the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y3, and the notice effect Z3 are executed in order (the development of“ W → X → Y3 → Z3 ”). Pattern), an effect mode in which the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z3 are executed in order after the notice effect W is executed (the development pattern of “W → X → Y1 → Z3”), and the notice effect W After being executed, notice effect X, notice effect Y2 And production aspects announcement attraction Z3 is executed in the order (the development pattern of "W → X → Y2 → Z3"), has been set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. The numbers shown in “Allocation” indicate the number of determination values assigned to each effect mode. The same applies to the other tables (FIGS. 36 to 46). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 35, when non-reach is lost, determination values are allocated only to the notice pattern “none”, the development pattern “W”, and the development pattern “W → X”.

  In step S5003, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table (for common effect). To do. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “W”, “W → X”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S5001 is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (step S5004). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table (for common effect) for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice production for common production are determined (step S5005).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the content of the first step-up notice effect for common effects is a character (human character) step by step in the display area below the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is directed to make it appear.

  In the first non-reach off notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the upper left of FIG. 36, the notice effect “none”, the effect mode (only “A” development pattern) executed only for the notice effect A, and the notice An effect mode (an extension pattern “A → B”) in which the notice effect B is executed after the effect A is executed, and the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed. Effect mode (the development pattern of “A → B → C”) and the effect mode in which the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are sequentially executed after the notice effect A is executed (“A → B → C → D ”development pattern), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are executed in order (“ A → B → C → D → ”). E ") is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 36, when non-reach is lost, determination values are assigned only to the notice pattern “none”, the development pattern “A”, and the development pattern “A → B”.

  In the first non-reach shift notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the upper left of FIG. 36, “A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → No determination value is assigned to “D → E” (the number of determination values is 0). This is because when a reach does not occur, a notice effect more than the notice effect C does not appear, that is, when an effect more than the notice effect C appears, the occurrence of reach is determined.

  In step S5005, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for common effect). Based on the notice effects (“None”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the common effects and A production mode is determined.

  When the type of the notice effect is not the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (N in Step S5004), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the type of the notice effect determined in Step S5001 is the first for the special effect. It is confirmed whether or not it is a step-up notice effect (step S5006). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect mode A flag is set (step S5007). If the effect mode A flag is set (that is, if the effect mode A is controlled), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first advance notice setting table (effect mode A) for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. Is used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A (step S5008).

  In this embodiment, the content of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A is an effect of causing characters (animal characters) to appear in stages in the display area below the display screen of effect display device 9. Yes.

  In the first notice setting table for non-reach shown in the upper left of FIG. 37 (for the effect mode A), the notice effect “none” and the effect mode (the development pattern of “A1”) executed only for the notice effect A1; An effect mode in which the notice effect B1 is executed after the notice effect A1 is executed (the development pattern of “A1 → B1”), the notice effect B1 is executed after the notice effect A1 is executed, and then the notice effect C1 is executed. An effect mode (an extension pattern of “A1 → B1 → C1”) to be executed, and an effect mode (“A1 → B1) in which the notice effect B1, the notice effect C1, and the notice effect D1 are sequentially executed after the notice effect A1 is executed. → development pattern of “C1 → D1”), and after the notice effect A1, the notice effect B1, the notice effect C1, the notice effect D1, and the notice effect E1 are executed in order (“A1 → B1 → C1 → D1”). E1 "and development pattern) of, are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 37, when non-reach is lost, determination values are assigned only to the development patterns of the notice effects “none” and “A1” and the development pattern of “A1 → B1”.

  Note that, in the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 37 (for effect mode A), “A1 → B1 → C1”, “A1 → B1 → C1 → D1”, “A1 → B1 → C1”. → D1 → E1 ”is not assigned a determination value (the number of determination values is 0). This is because when a reach does not occur, a notice effect greater than or equal to the notice effect C1 does not appear, that is, when an effect greater than or equal to the notice effect C1 appears, the occurrence of reach is determined.

  In step S5008, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode A). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A based on the notice effect (“none”, “A1”, “A1 → B1”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. And determining the production mode.

  When the effect mode A flag is not set (that is, when the effect mode B is controlled), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B are determined using effect mode B) (step S5009).

  In this embodiment, the content of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B is an effect of causing characters (fish characters) to appear step by step in the display area below the display screen of effect display device 9. .

  In the first notice setting table for off-reach shown in the upper left of FIG. 38 (for the effect mode B), the notice effect “none” and the effect mode (the development pattern of “A2”) executed only for the notice effect A2, An effect mode (an extension pattern of “A2 → B2”) in which the notice effect B2 is executed after the notice effect A2 is executed, and the notice effect B2 is executed after the notice effect A2 is executed, and then the notice effect C2 is executed. An effect mode (an extension pattern “A2 → B2 → C2”) to be executed and an effect mode (“A2 → B2) in which the notice effect B2, the notice effect C2, and the notice effect D2 are sequentially executed after the notice effect A2 is executed. Development pattern of “→ C2 → D2”), and after the notice effect A2, the notice effect B2, the notice effect C2, the notice effect D2, and the notice effect E2 are executed in order (“A2 → B2 → C2 → D2”). E2 "and development pattern) of, are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 38, when non-reach is lost, determination values are assigned only to the development patterns of the notice effects “none” and “A2” and the development pattern of “A2 → B2”.

  In the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 38 (for production mode B), “A2 → B2 → C2”, “A2 → B2 → C2 → D2”, “A2 → B2 → C2”. → D2 → E2 ”is not assigned a determination value (the number of determination values is 0). This is to prevent the occurrence of the advance notice effect C2 or higher when the reach does not occur, that is, to determine the occurrence of reach when the effect of the advance notice effect C2 or higher appears.

  In step S5009, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode B). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B based on the notice effect (“none”, “A2”, “A2 → B2”...) Assigned to the determination value matching the random value. And determining the production mode.

  In step S5002, when it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern is not received (N in step S5002), the normal reach CPU 101 receives the command corresponding to the deviation variation pattern. Whether or not (step S5010). When it is determined that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach deviation is received (Y in step S5010), the effect control CPU 101 displays the second notice setting table for common reach deviation (for common effect) shown in the upper right of FIG. ) Is used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the second step-up notice effect (step S5011).

  In the second reach setting table for normal reach deviation (for common effects) shown in the upper right of FIG. 35, the production mode having the same contents as the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 35 is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each aspect. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the normal reach is lost, the notice effect “none”, the development pattern “W”, the development pattern “W → X”, the development pattern “W → X → Y1”, Determination values are assigned only to the development pattern “W → X → Y2” and the development pattern “W → X → Y3”.

  In step S5011, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table (for common effect). To do. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “W”, “W → X”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S5001 is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (step S5012). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for common reach (for common effect) shown in the upper right of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice production for production are determined (step S5013).

  In the first notice setting table for common reach deviation (for common effects) shown in the upper right of FIG. 36, the effect form having the same contents as the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation (for common effects) shown in the upper left of FIG. It is set, and a predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 36, when the normal reach is lost, the notice effect “none”, the development pattern “A”, the development pattern “A → B”, and the development pattern “A → B → C” are provided. The judgment value is assigned only to.

  Note that in the first notice setting table for common reach deviation (for common effects) shown in the upper right of FIG. 36, determination values for “A → B → C → D” and “A → B → C → D → E” are set. Is not allocated (the number of judgment values is 0). This is for the purpose of determining the occurrence of super reach when an effect greater than the notice effect D appears.

  In step S5013, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the value of the random number for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for common effect). Based on the notice effects (“None”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the common effects and A production mode is determined.

  When the type of the notice effect is not the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (N in Step S5012), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the type of the notice effect determined in Step S5001 is the first for the special effect. It is confirmed whether or not it is a step-up notice effect (step S5014). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect mode A flag is set (step S5015). If the effect mode A flag is set (that is, if the effect mode A is controlled), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first advance notice setting table (for effect mode A) for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. ) Is used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A (step S5016).

  In the first advance notice setting table (for effect mode A) shown in the upper right of FIG. 37, the same contents as the first advance notice setting table (for effect mode A) shown in the upper left of FIG. A mode is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each performance mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the normal reach is lost, the notice effect “none”, the development pattern “A1”, the development pattern “A1 → B1”, and the development pattern “A1 → B1 → C1” are provided. The judgment value is assigned only to.

  In addition, in the first notice setting table for normal reach deviation (for effect mode A) shown in the upper right of FIG. 37, determination is made for “A1 → B1 → C1 → D1” and “A1 → B1 → C1 → D1 → E1”. No value is assigned (the number of judgment values is 0). This is for the purpose of determining the occurrence of super reach when an effect of the notice effect D1 or higher appears.

  In step S5016, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode A). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A based on the notice effect (“none”, “A1”, “A1 → B1”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. And determining the production mode.

  When the production mode A flag is not set (that is, when the production mode is controlled to the production mode B), the production control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table (production for the normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 38). Mode B) is used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B (step S5017).

  In the first advance notice setting table (for effect mode B) shown in the upper right of FIG. 38, the same contents as the first advance notice setting table (for effect mode B) shown in the upper left of FIG. A mode is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each performance mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38, when the normal reach is lost, the notice effect “none”, the development pattern “A2”, the development pattern “A2 → B2”, and the development pattern “A2 → B2 → C2” are provided. The judgment value is assigned only to.

  It should be noted that in the first notice setting table for deviation from the normal reach shown in the upper right of FIG. No value is assigned (the number of judgment values is 0). This is for the purpose of determining the occurrence of super reach when an effect of the notice effect D2 or higher appears.

  In step S5017, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode B). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B based on the notice effect (“none”, “A2”, “A2 → B2”...) Assigned to the determination value matching the random value. And determining the production mode.

  If it is determined in step S5010 that the effect control CPU 101 has not received a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation from normal reach (N in step S5010), the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation from super reach has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step S5018). When it is determined that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation has been received (Y in step S5018), the effect control CPU 101 uses the second notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. The content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the second step-up notice effect is determined using (for effect) (step S5019).

  In the second advance notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the lower left of FIG. 35, the second advance notice setting table shown in the upper left of FIG. 35 and the normal reach shown in the upper right of FIG. An effect mode having the same content as the second notice setting table (for common effect) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 35, when super reach is lost, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In step S5019, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table (for common effect). To do. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “W”, “W → X”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S5001 is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (step S5020). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for common reach (for common effect) shown in the lower left of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for the common effect are determined (step S5021).

  In the first advance notice setting table (for common effects) for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 36, the first advance notice setting table (for common effects) for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. An effect mode having the same content as that of the first notice setting table for common reach deviation (for common effect) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 36, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns when the super reach is lost.

  In step S5021, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for common effect). Based on the notice effects (“None”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the common effects and A production mode is determined.

  When the type of the notice effect is not the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (N in Step S5020), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the type of the notice effect determined in Step S5001 is the first for the special effect. It is confirmed whether or not it is a step-up notice effect (step S5022). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect mode A flag is set (step S5023). If the effect mode A flag is set (that is, if the effect mode A is controlled), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first advance notice setting table (effect mode A) shown in the lower left of FIG. Are used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A (step S5024).

  In the first advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 37 (for the effect mode A), the first advance notice setting table for use in non-reach deviation (for the effect mode A) shown in the upper left of FIG. The production mode having the same contents as the first notice setting table for the normal reach shown in the upper right (for production mode A) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each production mode. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the super reach is shifted, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In step S5024, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode A). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A based on the notice effect (“none”, “A1”, “A1 → B1”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. And determining the production mode.

  When the effect mode A flag is not set (that is, when the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. The content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B is determined using effect mode B) (step S5025).

  In the first advance notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 38 (for the production mode B), the first advance notice setting table for use in non reach reach (for the production mode B) shown in the upper left of FIG. The production mode having the same contents as the first notice setting table (for production mode B) for losing the normal reach shown in the upper right is set, and a predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each production mode. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 38, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns when the super reach is lost.

  In step S5025, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode B). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B based on the notice effect (“none”, “A2”, “A2 → B2”...) Assigned to the determination value matching the random value. And determining the production mode.

  In step S5018, if it is determined that the CPU 101 for effect control has not received a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of deviation from super reach (N in step S5018), it is assumed that the command corresponding to the big hit fluctuation pattern has been received. Judgment is made and the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the second step-up notice effect are determined using the second notice setting table (for common effect) for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. 35 (step S5026).

  In the second notice setting table (for common effects) for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. 35, the second notice setting for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, upper right and lower left of FIG. An effect mode having the same contents as the table (for common effect) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 35, in the case of a big hit, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In step S5026, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table (for common effect). To do. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “W”, “W → X”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S5001 is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (step S5027). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, the effect control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table (for common effect) for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice production for production are determined (step S5028).

  In the first notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the lower right of FIG. 36, the first notice setting for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, upper right and lower left of FIG. An effect mode having the same contents as the table (for common effect) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 36, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns in the case of a big hit.

  In step S5028, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for common effect). Based on the notice effects (“None”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the common effects and A production mode is determined.

  When the type of the notice effect is not the first step-up notice effect for the common effect (N in Step S5027), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the type of the notice effect determined in Step S5001 is the first for the special effect. It is confirmed whether or not it is a step-up notice effect (step S5029). If the type of the notice effect is the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the effect mode A flag is set (step S5030). If the production mode A flag is set (that is, if the production mode A is controlled), the production control CPU 101 uses the first notice setting table for the big jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. Is used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A (step S5031).

  In the first jackpot setting table (for effect mode A) shown in the lower right of FIG. 37, the first notice for non-reach, normal reach, and super-reach shift shown in the upper left, upper right, and lower left of FIG. The production mode having the same contents as the setting table (for production mode A) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each production mode. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 37, in the case of a big hit, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In step S5031, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode A). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A based on the notice effect (“none”, “A1”, “A1 → B1”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. And determining the production mode.

  When the effect mode A flag is not set (that is, when the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 101 displays the first jackpot first notice setting table shown in the lower right of FIG. Mode B) is used to determine the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B (step S5032).

  In the first jackpot setting table for big hits shown in the lower right of FIG. 38 (for effect mode B), the first notice for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, upper right and lower left of FIG. The production mode having the same contents as the setting table (for production mode B) is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each production mode. In the example shown in FIG. 38, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns in the case of a big hit.

  In step S5032, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table (for effect mode B). The presence / absence of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B based on the notice effect (“none”, “A2”, “A2 → B2”...) Assigned to the determination value matching the random value. And determining the production mode.

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence of the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) and the determination of the effect mode are the same notice setting table at the time of the big hit regardless of the type of the big hit. (First notice setting table, second notice setting table) are used. However, the same notice setting table is not used for all types of jackpots, but a notice setting table is used for each of the normal jackpots, probability variation big hits, sudden probability variation big hits and small hits, and the notice setting table corresponding to the jackpot type is used. The presence / absence of the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) and the effect mode may be determined. In this case, by changing the distribution of the judgment value for the notice effect in each notice setting table, the execution rate of the step-up notice and the appearance ratio of the effect mode can be made different according to the type of the big hit. For example, the probability variation big hit is more interesting than the normal big hit by setting a table so that patterns that continue to be stepped up, such as “A → B → C → D → E”, are easily selected. Improvement is achieved. In addition, the table is set so that “W → X → Y3 → Z3” is selected in the sudden probability variation big hit and small hit, for example, “W → X → Y3 → Z3” is not selected in the small hit. Therefore, the open state of the big prize opening is similar or the same, and suddenly it becomes a gaming state (a gaming state in which it is not possible to distinguish whether or not it is a probable change state) when the probable big hit and the small win are not distinguished. In addition, it is possible to determine whether a sudden big change or a big win has occurred suddenly in the effect mode of the notice effect, and the gameability can be improved.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the type of the notice effect determined in step S5001 is a button notice effect (step S5033). If the type of the notice effect is the button notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines the content (presence / absence, effect mode) of the button notice effect using the button notice setting table (for common effect) shown in FIG. Step S5034). Specifically, it is determined whether it is out of hit or big hit based on the contents of the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern command or the display result (big hit judgment result) based on the display result designation command. The button notice setting table (for common effects) is used to determine the contents of the button notice effect (presence / absence, effect mode), and in the case of a big hit, the button notice setting table (for common effects) is used for the button notice. Determine the content of the production.

  In this embodiment, the button notice effect is one of the common effects, and a big hit is possible by displaying a predetermined image on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in accordance with the pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player. It is an effect to notify that there is a sex. Unlike the step-up notice effect, the button notice effect is not a notice effect that changes once or a plurality of times (a notice effect that changes (develops) one or more times stepwise in response to the operation of the operation button 120. is not).

  In the button notice setting table (for common effects) shown in FIG. 39, the notice effect “None”, the effect form in which the first mail notice effect (the mail notice effect at the first stage of opening the mail) is executed at an early timing, and slow An effect mode in which the first e-mail notice effect (e-mail notice effect) is executed at the timing, an effect mode in which the second e-mail notice effect (e-mail notice effect in the two stages of opening the mail) is executed at an early timing, and a late timing An effect mode in which the second e-mail notice effect (email notice effect) is executed, an effect mode in which the card notice effect (notice effect in which the card appears) is executed at an early timing, and a card notice effect is executed at a later timing. The production mode is set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode.

  In step S5034, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the button notice setting table (for common effect). Then, the notice effect assigned to the determination value that matches the random value (“none”, “early timing in the first mail notice”, “late time in the first mail notice”, “early timing in the second mail notice”, The presence / absence of the button notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on “slow timing in the second mail notice”, “early timing in the card notice”, “late timing in the card notice”).

  Regardless of the type of jackpot, the content of the button warning effect is determined using the same jackpot button notification setting table (for common effects) at the time of jackpot, but the type of jackpot (probable big hit, normal jackpot, A plurality of button notice setting tables may be provided in accordance with the sudden probability change big hit and small hit, and the contents of the button notice effect may be determined using the table corresponding to the type of big hit. In this case, by changing the distribution value of each table according to the type of jackpot, the execution ratio of the button notice effect and the appearance ratio of the effect mode can be changed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S5001 to S5034, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the notice setting table (see FIGS. 35 to 39) set for each notice effect. Whether or not to execute each notice effect is determined individually. Therefore, the capacity of the individual notice setting table for determining the notice effect can be reduced.

  Instead of setting the notice setting table for each notice effect, a notice setting table in which a combination of a plurality of notice effects executed in this embodiment is set may be used. In this case, for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not to execute each of the notice effects in one determination process using a notice effect table in which a combination of a plurality of notice effects is set. It may be. In this way, a plurality of notice effects can be easily linked.

  Further, in this embodiment, as already described, the notice effect for the dedicated effect (for example, the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A or the effect mode B) is the notice effect for the common effect (for example, The first step-up notice effect for the common effect) is higher than the first step-up notice effect for the common effect. For example, when compared in the example shown in FIGS. In (first step-up notice effect in effect mode A or effect mode B), in the case of a big hit, it is decided to execute the first step-up notice effect at a rate of 80%, whereas the common effect In the case of a pre-announcement effect (for example, a first step-up notice effect for a common effect), it is decided to execute the first step-up notice effect at a rate of 90% in the case of a big win. If there is a high execution rate of the first step-up announcement attraction. Further, for example, in the first step-up notice effect for the special effect (the first step-up notice effect in the effect mode A or the effect mode B), the first step-up notice is made at a rate of 50% in the case of non-reach. In contrast to the decision to execute the effect, in the case of the notice effect for the common effect (for example, the first step-up notice effect for the common effect), in the case of a big hit, the first step at a rate of 80%. It is decided to execute the up notice effect, and the common effect has a lower execution ratio of the first step up notice effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the notice effect for the dedicated effect has a higher appearance ratio than the notice effect for the common effect, while the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the notice for the common effect. It can be said that the production is higher than the notice production for the dedicated production.

  However, the expectation for the big hit (reliability) is generally higher in the notice effect for the common effect as compared to the notice effect for the dedicated effect, and the expectation (reliability) is generally higher for the big hit. ) Is higher in the notice effect for the common effect, the execution ratio in the case of the big hit may be higher in the notice effect for the dedicated effect.

  Further, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that a big hit appears when various effects such as a notice effect are executed. For example, the expected degree of jackpot when the notice effect is executed during the variable display is determined as (the ratio that the notice effect is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined and lost) In both cases, the ratio is calculated).

  Next, it is determined that the CPU 101 for effect control is determined to be a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit. In this embodiment, it is assumed that sudden sudden probability big hit is not included. It is confirmed whether or not (step S5035). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. When it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5035), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for the ground) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the ground to be displayed in 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5036). On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5035), the effect control CPU 101 uses the motif pattern setting table (for ground) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the ground to be displayed on the display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5037).

  In this embodiment, an effect of notifying that there is a possibility of a big hit is performed by causing a motif mode to appear during the variation display of the effect symbol. In this embodiment, when a motif mode is displayed, pictures such as the ground, trees, people, seagulls, stage designs, mails, cards, etc. displayed on the display screen of the stage display device 9 are displayed in advance. Are displayed in a common arabesque pattern. In this embodiment, an arabesque pattern as a motif is also referred to as an arabesque motif.

  The motif mode is a display mode that appears in common in each notification effect in a part of the notification display for notifying that it has been determined that the game is a big hit. Specifically, the motif mode is a predetermined pattern or color that appears in a part of the notice display. In addition to the predetermined pattern and color appearing in a part of the notice display as the motif form, the shape is also different from the normal display form (for example, a common accessory is attached to each character appearing in multiple notice effects. It is also possible to execute an effect in which the robot is made to appear in a state in which it is put on, or is made to appear in a state in which a common helmet or hat is worn. Further, for example, in each notice effect, an example of the motif mode is executed, such as executing an effect in which a common character (for example, a character such as a jackpot) appears as a motif mode. Absent.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided in step S5003, S5011, S5019, S5026 to execute step W of the second step-up notice effect (step S5038). When it is decided to execute step W of the second step-up notice effect (Y in step S5038), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit. It is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the jackpot is not included (it may include a sudden probability variation jackpot) (step S5039). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. When it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5039), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for wood) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the tree displayed in 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5040). On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5039), the CPU 101 for effect control uses the motif pattern setting table (for wood) for detachment shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the tree to be displayed on the display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5041).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines in steps S5008, S5016, S5024, and S5031 whether or not it is determined in steps S5005, S5013, S5021, and S5028 to execute step B of the first step-up notice effect for common effects. Whether or not it is decided to execute step B1 of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A, or step B2 of the first step-up notice effect for effect mode B is determined in steps S5009, S5017, S5025, and S5032. It is confirmed whether or not it has been decided to execute (step S5042). Decided to execute Step B of the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, Step B1 of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A, or Step B2 of the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B If it is determined (Y in step S5042), the effect control CPU 101 is assumed to be a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit. In this embodiment, it is assumed that sudden sudden probability big hit is not included. Or not) (step S5043). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5043), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for character) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to display the character to be displayed in No. 9 (a person character in the case of the common effect, an animal character in the effect mode A, and a fish character in the effect mode B) in the arabesque motif mode (step) S5044). If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5043), the effect control CPU 101 uses the motif pattern setting table (for character) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to display the character to be displayed on the display device 9 (a person character in the case of the common effect, an animal character in the effect mode A, and a fish character in the effect mode B) in the arabesque motif mode. (Step S5045).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided in step S5003, S5011, S5019, S5026 to execute step Z1 of the second step-up notice effect (step S5046). When it is decided to execute step Z1 of the second step-up notice effect (Y in step S5046), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit. It is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the jackpot is not included (it may include a sudden probability variation jackpot) (step S5047). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5047), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for seagulls) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the “gull” displayed in 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5048). If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5047), the effect control CPU 101 uses the motif pattern setting table (for seagulls) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to display the “gull” displayed on the display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode (step S5049).

  As described above, by performing the processing of steps S5035 to S5049, it is determined that the arabesque motif mode appears once or a plurality of times (up to five times) in the variation display of the effect design. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 40 to 46, when the big hit is determined, the arabesque motif mode is caused to appear at a higher rate compared to the case where the big hit is determined. To be determined. In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of being out of place, the number of arabesque motif appearances is limited to less than a predetermined number (in this example, less than 3) (see steps S5082 to S5086 described later). ). Therefore, when the arabesque motif mode appears during the variation display of the effect design, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit increases as the number of arabesque motif modes increases.

  Next, it is determined that the CPU 101 for effect control is to be a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit. In this embodiment, it is assumed that sudden sudden probability big hit is not included. It is confirmed whether or not (step S5050). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5050), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for symbol) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the effect design displayed in 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5051). If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5050), the CPU 101 for effect control uses the motif pattern setting table (for symbols) for detachment shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the effect design displayed on the display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5052).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is decided to execute the e-mail notice effect in step S5034 (step S5053). If it is decided to execute the e-mail notice effect (Y in step S5053), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit. Note that it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to suddenly include the probability variation jackpot (step S5054). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5054), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for mail) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to display the mail displayed in 9 in the arabesque motif mode (step S5055). On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5054), the effect control CPU 101 uses the motif pattern setting table (for mail) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the mail to be displayed on the display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5056).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the card notice effect in step S5034 (step S5057). When it is decided to execute the card notice effect (Y in step S5057), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit. In this embodiment, it does not include sudden probable big hit. Note that it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to suddenly include the probability variation jackpot (step S5058). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. When it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step S5058), the effect control CPU 101 uses the big hit motif mode setting table (for card) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the card to be displayed in 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5059). On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step S5058), the effect control CPU 101 uses the motif pattern setting table (for card) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the card to be displayed on the display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (step S5060).

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S5035 to S5060, in this embodiment, it is determined that the arabesque motif mode can appear up to five times during the variable display of the effect design once.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the first certain change state flag is set (step S5061). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the gaming state has been shifted to the probability changing state after the 15-round winning game based on the fact that the probability variation big hit has been reached. If the first certain change state flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a normal big hit (step S5062). Whether or not it is normally determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a big jackpot, has the production control CPU 101 decided to make two or more arabesque motifs appear during the variation display of one production symbol in the processing of steps S5035 to S5060? It is confirmed whether or not (step S5063).

  When it is determined that two or more arabesque motif modes will appear, the CPU 101 for effect control is for dedicated effects (for effect mode A or effect mode B) in steps S5008, S5009, S5016, S5017, S5024, S5025, S5031, and S5032. It is confirmed whether or not the execution of the first step-up notice effect of (for) is decided (step S5064). If execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S5066.

  If the execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 appears the arabesque motif mode in the notice effects B1 and B2 during the first step-up notice effect in steps S5044 and S5045. If it is determined to be performed, the notice effects B1 and B2 are changed to a normal display mode in which the arabesque motif mode does not appear (step S5065). Specifically, the animal or fish character in the arabesque motif mode that appears in the notice effects B1 and B2 is changed to an animal or fish character in the normal display mode. If it is not determined in steps S5044 and S5045 that an arabesque motif mode should appear, the process proceeds to step S5066.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during one effect symbol variation display is still 2 or more (step S5066). If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 2 or more, the production control CPU 101 performs processing for changing from the arabesque motif mode to the normal display mode according to the rewriting table for limiting the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode. (Step S5067).

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a rewrite table for limiting the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode. In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 47, when it is decided to display the ground to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode (appears regardless of the notice effect). Then, the processing is performed so that the ground displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to display in the normal display mode. In addition, for example, when it is determined that an effect design to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in an arabesque motif mode (appears regardless of the notice effect), it is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 Processing is performed so as to change the effect design to be displayed in the normal display mode. For example, when it is determined to display the tree to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode (appears in the notice effect W of the second step-up notice effect that is a common effect), Processing is performed so that the tree displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to display in a normal display mode. In addition, for example, when it is determined that the mail to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (appears in the button notice effect that is a common effect), the mail on the screen of the effect display device 9 The processing is performed so as to change the display of the mail to be displayed in the normal display mode. For example, when it is determined that the card to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (appears in the button notice effect that is a common effect), the card on the effect display device 9 is displayed. The processing is performed so as to change the card to be displayed to the normal display mode. For example, when it is determined that the person to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (appears in the first step-up notice effect for the common effect), the effect display device 9 The processing is performed so that the person displayed on the screen is changed to display in a normal display mode. Further, for example, when it is determined that “gull” to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode (appears in the notice effect Z1 of the second step-up notice effect that is a common effect). Performs processing so as to change the display of the “gull” displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to the normal display mode.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, when the number of appearances of arabesque motifs is limited, the arabesque motifs that appear in any notice effect (however, the arabesque motifs that appear on the ground and the pattern Indicates a priority order indicating whether or not the appearance is prioritized regardless of the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the priority order is determined so that a notice effect with a higher execution rate is more likely to be restricted. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, when compared with the appearance probability of the notice effect at the time of non-reach, the notice effect Z1 of the second step-up notice effect has an appearance probability of 0% (see FIG. 35). The arabesque motif mode of the seagull that appears in Z1 is left most preferentially, and the priority is 1. In addition, since the appearance probability B of the first step-up notification effect for the common effect has an appearance probability of 1% (20/100 × 5/100: see FIGS. 34 and 36), the person B appearing in the notification effect B The arabesque motif mode is preferentially left, and the priority is 2. Moreover, since the appearance probability of the card notice effect is 1.6% (20/100 × 4/50: see FIGS. 34 and 39), the arabesque motif mode of the card appearing in the card notice effect is given priority next. The priority is 3 and the priority is 3. Further, since the appearance probability of the mail notice effect is 3.2% (20/100 × 8/50: see FIGS. 34 and 39), the arabesque motif mode of the mail appearing in the mail notice effect is given priority next. The priority is 4 and the priority is 4. In addition, since the notice effect W of the second step-up notice effect has an appearance probability of 5% (20/100 × 25/100: see FIGS. 34 and 35), the arabesque motif mode of the tree appearing in the notice effect W is changed. Next, the priority is set to be left, and the priority is set to 5.

  In addition, since the appearance pattern and the ground appear regardless of the notice effect (in other words, the appearance probability is 100%), the lowest priority is given to the arabesque motif aspect of the production pattern and the arabesque motif aspect of the ground, The priorities are 6 and 7, respectively. Further, in this embodiment, the arabesque motif pattern of the effect symbol that appears at a later timing during the variation display of the effect symbol is given priority 6, and the arabesque motif of the ground that appears at an earlier timing during the event variation display. In the aspect, the priority order 7 is the lowest and the priority order is the lowest. On the contrary, the arabesque motif pattern on the ground may be given priority order 6 and the arabesque motif pattern on the production pattern may be given priority order 7.

  In addition, the appearance probability of the notice effects B1 and B2 in which the arabesque motif aspect can appear in the first step-up notice effect for the exclusive effect is the appearance probability of each notice effect for the common effects in which the arabesque motif aspect shown in FIG. 47 appears. Higher than the probability. For example, when viewed at the time of non-reach, the appearance probability of the notice effects B1 and B2 is 60/100 × 25/100 = 15% (see FIGS. 34, 37, and 38).

  In step S5067, if the display of the ground of the arabesque motif mode having the lowest priority is determined according to the rewriting table shown in FIG. The display is changed to the ground display in the normal display mode. Next, if the number of appearances of the arabesque motif pattern is still 2 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the display of the effect design of the arabesque motif pattern with the next lowest priority according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. If there is, the display of the effect symbol of the arabesque motif mode is changed to the display of the effect symbol of the normal display mode. If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 2 or more, then the effect control CPU 101 follows the rewriting table shown in FIG. If the display is determined, the display of the tree of the arabesque motif mode is changed to the display of the normal display mode. If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif pattern is still 2 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control then displays the arabesque motif pattern messages that appear in the next lower priority mail notification effect according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. If the display is determined, the display of the arabesque motif mode mail is changed to the normal display mode mail display. If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 2 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the card of the arabesque motif mode that appears in the card priority effect with the next lowest priority according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. If the display is determined, the display of the card in the arabesque motif mode is changed to the display of the card in the normal display mode. Next, if the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 2 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control, in accordance with the rewrite table shown in FIG. If the display is determined, the display of the person in the arabesque motif mode is changed to the display of the person in the normal display mode. If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 2 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the seagull of the arabesque motif mode that appears in the notice effect Z1 having the highest priority according to the rewriting table shown in FIG. Is determined, the display of the seagull in the arabesque motif mode is changed to the display of the seagull in the normal display mode.

  As described above, when the processes of steps S5061 to S5067 are executed to control the probability variation state that has been transferred after the end of the 15th round big hit game, the probability variation big hit (including sudden probability change big hit) or out ( Only when it is determined that the bonus pattern is included), an effect that causes the arabesque motif pattern to appear more than once during the variation display of one effect pattern is executed. The number of occurrences of the motif aspect is controlled to be limited to less than 2. In other words, a new probability change state starts when it is determined to be a probable big hit, and the current probability change state does not end when it is determined that it is at least out of order, so that the arabesque motif mode appears more than once. Since the probability variation state ends when it is normally determined that the jackpot is determined, the number of occurrences of the arabesque motif mode is limited to less than two. By doing so, if the arabesque motif mode appears two or more times, the player can recognize that the probability variation state does not end at least, and can improve the interest in the game.

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S5063 that two or more arabesque motif modes appear is used. For example, the arabesque motif mode is set to another threshold (for example, 1 or 3 ) You may make it confirm whether it appears above. And you may control so that the arabesque motif aspect made to appear by step S5067 may be restrict | limited to other threshold values (for example, 1 and 3). For example, when it is configured to confirm whether or not one or more arabesque motif modes appear, if it is normally determined that the jackpot, it may be limited so that no arabesque motif mode appears.

  In this embodiment, in step S5067, the case where the arabesque motif mode to be displayed is limited by changing the arabesque motif mode once determined to the normal display mode has been shown. Other restriction methods may be used such as not performing the notice effect itself.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the second probability variation state flag is set (step S5068). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the game state has been changed to the probability change state after the end of the two rounds of big hit game based on the sudden probability change big hit. If the second probability variation state flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation big hit is determined (step S5069). Whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a probable big hit, has the production control CPU 101 decided to make two or more arabesque motifs appear during the variation display of one production symbol in the processing of steps S5035 to S5060? It is confirmed whether or not (step S5070).

  When it is determined that two or more arabesque motif modes will appear, the CPU 101 for effect control is for dedicated effects (for effect mode A or effect mode B) in steps S5008, S5009, S5016, S5017, S5024, S5025, S5031, and S5032. It is confirmed whether or not the execution of the first step-up notice effect of (for) is decided (step S5071). If execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect is not determined, the process proceeds to step S5073.

  If the execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect is determined, the effect control CPU 101 appears the arabesque motif mode in the notice effects B1 and B2 during the first step-up notice effect in steps S5044 and S5045. If it is determined to be performed, the notice effects B1 and B2 are changed to a normal display mode in which the arabesque motif mode does not appear (step S5072). Specifically, the animal or fish character in the arabesque motif mode that appears in the notice effects B1 and B2 is changed to an animal or fish character in the normal display mode. If it is not determined in steps S5044 and S5045 that an arabesque motif mode should appear, the process proceeds to step S5073.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the number of arabesque motif modes appearing during one variation display of the effect symbol is still 2 or more (step S5073). If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 2 or more, the production control CPU 101 performs processing for changing from the arabesque motif mode to the normal display mode according to the rewriting table shown in FIG. 47 (step S5074). Note that the specific processing content of step S5074 is the same as the processing content shown in step S5067.

  As described above, when the process of steps S5068 to S5074 is executed to control the probability variation state shifted after the end of the two-round jackpot game, only when the probability variation jackpot is determined, 1 An effect that causes an arabesque motif pattern to appear more than once during the display of the variation of the pattern is performed. Controlled to limit the number to less than two. If it is suddenly determined to be a probable big hit, control may be performed so as to permit execution of an effect that causes the arabesque motif mode to appear twice or more.

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S5070 that two or more arabesque motif modes should appear is shown. ) You may make it confirm whether it appears above. And you may control so that the arabesque motif aspect made to appear by step S5067 may be restrict | limited to other threshold values (for example, 1 and 3). For example, when it is configured so as to confirm whether or not one or more arabesque motif modes appear, it may be limited so that the arabesque motif mode does not appear at all in cases other than probable big hits.

  In this embodiment, in step S5074, the case where the arabesque motif mode to be displayed is limited by changing the arabesque motif mode once determined to the normal display mode has been shown. Other restriction methods may be used such as not performing the notice effect itself.

  If the second certain change state flag is not set (N in Step S5068), it means that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit (step S5075). Whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a promising big hit, the process ends without executing the processes of steps S5076 to S5086 (that is, without executing the process of limiting the arabesque motif mode to appear).

  If it is not determined to be a promising big hit, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is normally decided to be a big hit (step S5076). Whether or not it is normally determined to be a big hit is determined, for example, by whether or not a display result 2 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be a big jackpot, has the production control CPU 101 decided to cause 5 or more arabesque motifs to appear during the variation display of the production symbol once in the processing of steps S5035 to S5060? It is confirmed whether or not (step S5077). In this embodiment, it is possible to determine a maximum of five arabesque motif modes appearing during the display of the variation of the effect design once. When the maximum five arabesque motif modes are determined, Y is determined in step S5077. It is determined.

  When it is determined that five or more arabesque motif modes are to appear, the production control CPU 101 performs the special production (production mode A or production mode B) in steps S5008, S5009, S5016, S5017, S5024, S5025, S5031, and S5032. It is confirmed whether or not the execution of the first step-up notice effect is determined (step S5078). If execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S5080.

  If it is determined that the execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect is decided, the effect control CPU 101 appears the arabesque motif mode in the notice effects B1 and B2 during the first step-up notice effect in steps S5044 and S5045. If it is determined to be performed, the notice effects B1 and B2 are changed to a normal display mode in which the arabesque motif mode does not appear (step S5079). Specifically, the animal or fish character in the arabesque motif mode that appears in the notice effects B1 and B2 is changed to an animal or fish character in the normal display mode. If it is not determined in steps S5044 and S5045 that an arabesque motif mode should appear, the process proceeds to step S5080.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during the variation display of one effect symbol is still 5 or more (step S5080). If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 5 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control performs processing for limiting the number of arabesque motif modes to appear to less than 5 according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. 47 (step S5081). Note that the specific processing content of step S5081 is the same as the processing content shown in step S5067.

  As described above, by performing the processing of steps S5075 to S5081, only when it is determined that the probable big hit is an effect of causing the arabesque motif mode to appear five times or more during the display of the fluctuation of one effect symbol. Otherwise, it is controlled so as to limit the number of arabesque motifs to appear to less than 5 in other cases (usually big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, off). In that case, if five or more arabesque motif modes appear (in this example, the largest five arabesque motif modes appear), it will be determined that it will be a promising big hit. It is possible to attract interest in the notice display.

  In this embodiment, in step S5077, it has been shown whether or not it is determined whether or not five or more arabesque motif modes appear. For example, the arabesque motif mode has other threshold values (for example, 3 or 4). ) You may make it confirm whether it appears above. And you may control so that the arabesque motif aspect made to appear by step S5081 may be restrict | limited to other threshold values (for example, 3 and 4).

  In this embodiment, in step S5081, the case where the arabesque motif mode that appears once is changed by changing the arabesque motif mode once determined to the normal display mode has been shown, but it is determined that the arabesque motif mode appears. Other restriction methods may be used such as not performing the notice effect itself.

  If it is not determined to be a normal big hit (N in step S5076), the CPU 101 for effect control appears three or more arabesque motifs during the display of the change of the effect symbol once in the process of steps S5035 to S5060. It is confirmed whether or not it has been decided to do so (step S5082).

  When it is determined that three or more arabesque motif modes are to appear, the production control CPU 101 performs special production (production mode A or production mode B) in steps S5008, S5009, S5016, S5017, S5024, S5025, S5031, and S5032. It is confirmed whether or not the execution of the first step-up notice effect is determined (step S5083). If execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S5085.

  If it is determined that the execution of the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect is decided, the effect control CPU 101 appears the arabesque motif mode in the notice effects B1 and B2 during the first step-up notice effect in steps S5044 and S5045. If it is determined to be performed, the notice effects B1 and B2 are changed to a normal display mode in which the arabesque motif mode does not appear (step S5084). Specifically, the animal or fish character in the arabesque motif mode that appears in the notice effects B1 and B2 is changed to an animal or fish character in the normal display mode. If it is not determined in steps S5044 and S5045 that an arabesque motif mode should appear, the process proceeds to step S5085.

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during one variation display of the effect symbol is still 3 or more (step S5085). If the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is still 3 or more, the CPU 101 for effect control performs processing for limiting the number of arabesque motif modes to appear to less than 3 according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. 47 (step S5086). Note that the specific processing content of step S5081 is the same as the processing content shown in step S5067.

  As described above, the arabesque motif mode appears three times or more during the variation display of one stage design only when the process of steps S5075, S5076, S5082, and S5086 is determined to be a big hit. In other cases (suddenly probable big hit, small hit, out of play), the arabesque motif mode to appear is controlled to be limited to less than 3. By doing so, it is determined that a big hit will occur if three or more arabesque motif modes appear, so that the player can be more interested in the notice display. Note that if it is suddenly determined that a probable big hit, the processing of steps S5076 to S5086 may not be executed, and the arabesque motif form to appear may not be limited.

  In this embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S5082 that three or more arabesque motif modes should appear is shown. ) You may make it confirm whether it appears above. And you may control so that the arabesque motif aspect made to appear by step S5086 may be restrict | limited to other threshold values (for example, 1 and 2). For example, when it is configured so as to confirm whether or not one or more arabesque motif modes appear, it may be limited so that the arabesque motif mode does not appear at all in cases other than probable big hits.

  In this embodiment, in step S5086, the case where the arabesque motif mode to be displayed is limited by changing the arabesque motif mode once determined to the normal display mode has been shown. Other restriction methods may be used such as not performing the notice effect itself.

  The presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect aspect determined as described above are stored (set) in a predetermined storage area (notice effect storage area) of the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In addition, by executing the processing described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an arabesque motif mode appears in each notice effect using a random number for determining the motif mode (see steps S5035 to S5060). After that, control is performed using the rewriting table shown in FIG. 47 to switch to a normal display mode that is not an arabesque motif mode. By doing so, the number of arabesque motif modes that appear depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is a probable big hit is limited.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode is limited by executing the processing of steps S5061 to S5086, first, the arabesque motif mode that appears in the notice effect for the dedicated performance is limited. (See Steps S5065, S5072, S5079, and S5084). And even if you restrict the arabesque motif appearance that appears in the notice effect for the dedicated effect, if further restrictions are required, restrict the appearance of the arabesque motif aspect in descending order of the appearance probability among the notice effects for the common effect (See steps S5067, S5074, S5081, and S5086). Therefore, since the priority order is set so that the notice effect for the dedicated effect having a high appearance rate is more restricted than the notice effect for the common effect having a low appearance rate, the notice effect for the common effect having a low execution rate is set. In the production, the appearance of the arabesque motif can be made difficult to be restricted in any production mode, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect for the common effect having a low appearance ratio has a higher expectation (reliability) for the big hit and is less likely to be restricted than the notice effect for the dedicated effect having a high appearance rate. The order of priority is set as follows. Therefore, since it is possible to make it difficult to limit the appearance of the motif mode in the notice effect with a high percentage of big hits, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, even if the arabesque motif appearance that appears in the notice effect for the dedicated effect is restricted, the arabesque is in descending order of the appearance probability among the notice effects for the common effect when further restriction is necessary. Although the case where the appearance of the motif mode is restricted is shown, in the processes of steps S5067, S5074, S5081, and S5086, the notices to be restricted randomly by the lottery process regardless of the appearance ratio of the notice effects for the common effects. You may make it restrict | limit the appearance of an arabesque motif aspect by selecting an effect. In short, it is sufficient that at least the notice effect for the common effect with a low appearance rate is configured to be less likely to restrict the appearance of the arabesque motif mode in preference to the notice effect for the dedicated effect with a high appearance rate.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where there is one arabesque motif mode that can appear in the notice effect for the dedicated effect is shown, but a plurality of arabesque motif modes can be appeared in the notice effect for the dedicated effect. In this case, the arabesque motif pattern appearing in the notice effect for the dedicated effect may be limited by setting a priority order according to the appearance ratio of the notice effect using a rewriting table similar to FIG. Alternatively, it may be possible to restrict the appearance of the arabesque motif mode by selecting a notice effect to be restricted at random by a lottery process.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S5075 to S5086, a case is shown in which the number of arabesque motif modes that appear depending on whether or not it is a big hit or a probable big hit is limited. However, the condition for limiting the arabesque motif mode is not limited to whether it is a big hit or a probable big hit. For example, if there are big hits with different numbers of rounds (for example, 15 round big hits and 7 round big hits), if there are 15 round big hits, more than a predetermined number (for example, 3 or 5) of arabesque motifs should appear. And the number of appearances of the arabesque motif mode may be limited to less than a predetermined number (for example, 3 or 5).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S842). When the process timer times out (step S843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S844). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data set next (step S845).

  Next, in step S845, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the step-up notice effect (first step-up notice effect, second step-up notice effect) is executed according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data or the like). Is confirmed (step S846). When the step-up notice effect is being executed (Y in step S846), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the switching timing of the step-up notice effect based on the contents of the process data (step S847). If it is the switching timing of the step-up notice effect (Y in step S847), it is confirmed whether or not the notice effect of the step after the change is the display target of the arabesque motif mode (step S848). If it is the display target of the arabesque motif mode, the CPU 101 for effect control appears the arabesque motif mode according to the contents of the process data (particularly, the display control execution data including the notice effect, the lamp control execution data and the movable member control data). The step-up notice effect is switched (changed, developed) in the display mode (step S849). If it is not a display object of the arabesque motif mode, the production control CPU 101 performs a step in a normal display mode according to the contents of the process data (particularly, the display control execution data including the announcement effect, the lamp control execution data, and the movable member control data). The up notice effect switching (change, development) is executed (step S850).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the execution timing of the button notice effect (mail notice effect, card notice effect) (step S851). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the button notice effect can be confirmed, for example, by confirming the value of the variable time timer. If it is the execution timing of the button notice effect (Y in step S851), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the button notice effect is a display object of the arabesque motif mode (step S852). If it is the display target of the arabesque motif aspect, the CPU 101 for effect control executes a button notice effect (mail notice effect or card notice effect) in a display form in which the arabesque motif form appears (step S853). If it is not the display target of the arabesque motif mode, the effect control CPU 101 executes the button notification effect (email notification effect or card notification effect) in the normal display mode (step S854).

  Next, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is time to display the arabesque motif mode other than the other notice effects (step S855). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the display timing of the ground or effect symbol in the arabesque motif mode is based on the value of the variation time timer. If the display timing of the other arabesque motif mode is reached, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the ground or the design pattern of the arabesque motif mode (step S856).

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S857), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S859). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S858), the process proceeds to step S859. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S870). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in steps S871 to S876. Without execution, the process proceeds to step S877.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmation command reception flag indicating that the effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing to stop changing the effect symbol is received. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S871). If the confirmation command reception flag is set, control is performed to stop and display the determined stop symbol (outgoing symbol, small hit symbol or big hit symbol) (step S872).

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, but the variable time timer has timed out. Based on that, the effect design may be stopped and displayed.

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit display symbol is not displayed in the process of step S872 (that is, when the off-beat symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 uses the value of the effect control process flag to wait for the variation pattern command reception The value is updated according to (Step S800) (Step S874).

  When the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S872, the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and specifies the big hit start designation indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received. Whether the command reception flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag) or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / surprise start designation command has been received is set Confirmation is made (step S877). When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / surprise start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878), and a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect. Is selected (step S879).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S880), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1, the movable member control data 1), the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable member 78 as the production component and production. The blades 79a and 79b) are controlled (step S881). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the big winning opening display reception flag indicating that the big winning opening display command has been received is set (step S1871). The special winning opening open display reception flag is set based on the reception of the special winning opening open display command in the command analysis process (see step S704). When the display reception flag at the time of the big prize opening is not set (N in step S1871), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1872), and the effect device (in accordance with the contents of the process data n) Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, the speaker 27 as an effect part, and a movable member 78 and effect blades 79a and 79b as effect parts are executed ( Step S1873). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1874), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1875). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S1876).

  When the display reception flag at the time of opening of the big prize opening is set (Y of step S1871), the effect control CPU 101 produces the effect during the round (round according to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the display command at the time of opening of the big prize opening. An effect for executing display is selected (step S1877). Next, the display reception flag when the special winning opening is opened is reset (step S1878), and the process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S1879). Then, the process timer is started (step S1880), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S1881).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the effect period measurement timer by 1 (step S971) and confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S972).

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973). Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, various lamps as the production component, the speaker 27 as the production component, and the movable as the production component according to the contents of the process data n. A process of controlling the member 78 and the effect blades 79a and 79b) is executed (step S974). For example, by displaying that the jackpot ends or by displaying a predetermined character on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and displaying a sentence such as “See you!” As a character line, the jackpot ends. Is notified.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  When the production period measurement timer times out (Y in step S972), the production control CPU 101 sets the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S978). .

  Next, a specific example in the case where an arabesque motif mode appears in the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect will be described. FIG. 52 is a timing chart showing the appearance timing of the arabesque motif in specific examples of the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect. In the example shown in FIG. 52, as an example, the case where the first step-up notice effect for the common effect is executed is shown, but the first for the dedicated effect (for the effect mode A and the effect mode B). The appearance timing of the arabesque motif mode when the step-up notice effect is executed is the same.

  In the example shown in FIG. 52, first, when the display of variation of the effect symbol is started, the first display is performed when it is determined to display the ground to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode. Before the step-up notice effect or the second step-up notice effect is started, the ground is displayed on the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode. Next, when it is decided to display the tree to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, the effect display device 9 displays the arabesque motif in the step (W) of the second step-up notice effect. Trees are displayed in a manner. Next, when it is determined that the person to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode, in the step (B) of the first step-up notice effect, the effect display device 9 is displayed with the arabesque motif. A person is displayed in a manner. Next, when it is determined to display the “gull” displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, the effect display device 9 is displayed in the second step-up notice effect step (Z1). Seagulls are displayed in an arabesque motif. Further, when it is determined to display the effect symbol displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, the step (D) of the first step-up notice effect or the second step-up notice effect is displayed. After step (Z1), until the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect display device 9 displays the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the arabesque motif mode.

  As shown in FIG. 52, when the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are executed, the notice effect B in the first step-up notice effect (the notice effects B1 and B2 in the case of a dedicated effect) The arabesque motif pattern can appear once, and the arabesque motif pattern can appear twice in the second step-up notice effect in the notice effect W, Z1. The arabesque motif mode can appear twice in total. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are executed, the arabesque motif mode can appear up to five times in total.

  52, the appearance timing when the arabesque motif mode appears five times is shown. However, the arabesque motif mode does not always appear five times, and depending on the determination result of the notice effect setting processing, During a single variation display of a symbol, an arabesque motif may appear only once, appear twice, appear three times, or appear four times.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in which an arabesque motif mode appears when the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 53, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, from the state where the left middle right production symbol is stopped (FIG. 53 (1-1)), all start conditions are satisfied. The production design changes. In this case, the ground displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in an arabesque motif before the first step-up notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are started.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example when the ground displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. For example, when it is not decided to display the ground to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), a normal display mode (for example, no pattern) In the case where the ground 205 is displayed with a color such as brown indicating the ground), the ground displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is determined to be displayed in the arabesque motif mode. As shown in FIG. 54B, an effect of displaying the ground 205A in an arabesque motif mode (specifically, an arabesque pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  Next, at timing T1 shown in FIG. 52, the effect symbol changes rapidly, and in the display area below the display screen of the effect display device 9, the character A210 appears as the notice effect A in the first step-up notice from the right side of the screen. At the same time, the beetle character 220 flies from the right side of the screen as a notice effect W in the second step-up notice (1-2). In this case, the tree 200A displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. Thereafter, the character A210 goes to the right of the screen.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example when the tree displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. For example, when it is not decided to display the tree to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), a normal display mode (for example, no pattern) The tree 200 is displayed in a mode in which colors such as green and brown are used to indicate leaves and trunks), whereas the tree displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is determined to be displayed in the arabesque motif mode. If there is, the effect of displaying the tree 200A in the arabesque motif mode (specifically, the arabesque pattern) is performed as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  At timing T2 shown in FIG. 52, a character B211A appears from the right side as a notice effect B in the first step-up notice, and a beetle character 220 stays on the tree 200 as a notice effect X in the second step-up notice (1 -3). In this case, the person B211A displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. Thereafter, the character B211A leaves on the right side of the screen.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in the case where the person displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. For example, when it is not determined to display the person to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), a normal display mode (for example, predetermined clothing) In the case where the person B211 is displayed in the pattern or color of the display), the person to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is determined to be displayed in the arabesque motif mode. As shown in 56 (B), an effect of displaying the tree figure B211A in the arabesque motif mode (specifically, an arabesque pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  At time T3 shown in FIG. 52, the character C212 appears from the right side as the notice effect C in the first step-up notice, and the effect that the wind 200 blows and the tree 200 shakes as the notice effect Y1 in the second step-up notice is executed. (1-4). Thereafter, the character C212 leaves on the right side of the screen.

  At timing T4 shown in FIG. 52, an effect in which characters A210, B211 and C212 appear from the left side of the screen at the same time is executed as a notice effect D in the first step-up notice, and a gull as notice effect Z1 in the second step-up notice. An effect of flying 250A is executed, and the left symbol 9LA (“7”) is stopped (1-5). In this case, the seagull 250A displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. Further, the left symbol 9LA (“7”) to be stopped is displayed in the arabesque motif mode.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in which “gull” displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. For example, when it is not decided to display “gull” displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), a normal display mode (for example, beak The seagull 250 is displayed in a mode in which only the tip of the wing is black and the others are displayed in white), whereas the “gull” displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is determined to be displayed in the arabesque motif mode. If it is, as shown in FIG. 57B, an effect of displaying the seagull 250A in an arabesque motif mode (specifically, an arabesque pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  When the timing T5 shown in FIG. 52 is reached, an effect in which the character D213 appears from the left side of the screen as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice is executed, the right symbol 9RA (“7”) is stopped, and reach occurs (1- 6). In this case, the right symbol 9RA ("7") to be stopped is displayed in the arabesque motif mode.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example when the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. For example, when it is not decided to display the effect design displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG. While the left symbol 9L and the right symbol 9R are displayed in the manner of displaying the effect symbol in one color), the effect symbol displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is determined to be displayed in the arabesque motif mode. If there is, an effect of displaying the left symbol 9LA and the right symbol 9RA in an arabesque motif mode (specifically, an arabesque pattern) is performed as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  In FIG. 53, the appearance timing when the arabesque motif mode appears five times is shown, but the arabesque motif mode does not always appear five times, and depending on the determination result of the notice effect setting processing, During a single variation display of a symbol, an arabesque motif may appear only once, appear twice, appear three times, or appear four times.

  Next, a specific example in the case where an arabesque motif mode appears in an email notice effect of a button notice effect will be described. FIG. 59 is a timing diagram showing the appearance timing of the arabesque motif in a specific example of the button notice effect email notice effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 59, when the start timing of the e-mail notice effect is reached after the start of the effect symbol variation display, a mail picture is displayed on the effect display device 9 screen. In this case, when it is decided to execute the mail notice effect in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 59, when the e-mail notice effect is executed, the second step-up notice effect can be executed, and when the second step-up notice effect is executed together with the e-mail notice effect, The arabesque motif pattern can appear once in the e-mail notice effect, and the arabesque motif pattern can appear twice in the notice effect W and Z1 in the second step-up notice effect. As the display mode, the arabesque motif mode can appear twice. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the mail notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are executed, the arabesque motif mode can appear up to five times in total.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in which an arabesque motif mode appears in an email notice effect of a button notice effect. As shown in FIG. 60, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, when the left middle right effect symbol is stopped (7-1), when the start condition is satisfied, all the effect symbols change. Is started, and the variation of the production symbol becomes a high-speed variation (7-2), and when it is the start timing of the email notice, as the mail reception operation in the email notice, in the display area below the display screen of the effect display device 9, “Mail display content 230A” and “operation button display content 231” are displayed (7-3). Thus, it is notified that the mail has been received, and the operation button 120 is prompted to operate. In this case, the display content 230A of the mail displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode.

  In this embodiment, for example, when it is not decided to display the mail to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, in FIGS. 60 (7-3) and (7-4), While the display content of the mail is displayed in a normal display mode (for example, a mode of displaying in a white color with no pattern), the mail displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode. If it has been decided, as shown in FIGS. 60 (7-3) and (7-4), an effect of displaying the mail display content 230A in an arabesque motif mode (specifically, an arabesque pattern) is provided. Done. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  When the player operates the operation button 120 (or when a predetermined period has elapsed when no operation is performed), the mail is opened and the display content 232 of the letter in the mail is displayed to predict the possibility of a big hit ( 7-4). In this example, since the display content 232 of the letter is “Intense heat”, the player recognizes that the possibility of a big hit is high. In (7-4), the contents displayed in the letter are “...” that is not very likely to be a big hit, “chance” that is more likely to be a big hit than “...”, There may be a plurality of types of effects such as “extreme heat” with high possibility. In this case, in order to determine which production mode is to be executed, for example, a production mode setting table having different data depending on whether it is a big hit, a reach in the case of a shift, or a super reach is provided. The effect mode may be selected from the data based on a predetermined random number. At this time, when the data of the production mode setting table is determined to be a big hit in the pre-determined, the determination value of the random number is distributed so that “super heat” can be selected more easily than when it is determined to be out of place. In addition, determination values of random numbers are distributed so that “...” Is not easily selected.

  Next, a specific example when the arabesque motif mode appears in the card notice effect of the button notice effect will be described. FIG. 61 is a timing diagram showing the appearance timing of the arabesque motif in a specific example of the card notice effect of the button notice effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 61, when the start timing of the card announcement effect comes after the start of the effect symbol variation display, a card picture is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, when it is determined to execute the card notice effect in the arabesque motif mode, as shown in FIG. 61, the card notice effect is executed in a mode in which the card picture is displayed in the arabesque motif mode.

  As shown in FIG. 61, when the card notice effect is executed, the second step up notice effect can be executed, and when the second step up notice effect is executed together with the card notice effect, The arabesque motif can appear once in the card notice effect, and the arabesque motif can appear twice in the notice effect W and Z1 in the second step-up notice effect. As the display mode, the arabesque motif mode can appear twice. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the card notice effect and the second step-up notice effect are executed, the arabesque motif mode can appear up to five times in total.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in which an arabesque motif mode appears in a card notice effect of a button notice effect. As shown in FIG. 62, in the left middle right symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, when the start condition is satisfied from the state in which the left middle right production symbol is stopped (8-1), all the variation of the production symbols is achieved. Is started, and the variation of the production pattern becomes high-speed fluctuation (8-2), and when the card notice start timing is reached, as a card appearance operation in the card notice, in the display area below the display screen of the effect display device 9, “Card display content 235A” and “operation button display content 231” are displayed (8-3). As a result, it is notified that a card has appeared and prompts the operation of the operation button 120. In this case, the display content 235A of the card displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed in the arabesque motif mode.

  In this embodiment, for example, when it is not decided to display the card displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the arabesque motif mode, in FIGS. 62 (8-3) and (8-4), While the display content of the card is displayed in a normal display mode (for example, a display mode with a sand wall pattern), the card to be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 is determined to be displayed in the arabesque motif mode. If it is, as shown in FIG. 62 (8-3), an effect of displaying the card display content 235A in an arabesque motif mode (specifically, an arabesque pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the arabesque pattern is shown as a motif pattern. However, the motif pattern may be another pattern such as a floral pattern or a color.

  When the player operates the operation button 120 (or after a predetermined period of time when no operation is performed), the card is rotated and the display content 235A written on the card is displayed to predict the possibility of a big hit (8 -4). In this example, since the display content 235A of the card is “chance”, the player recognizes that the possibility of a big hit is high. In (8-4), the contents displayed on the card may be provided with the same production mode as the above-described mail notice. In this case, similarly to the mail notice, an effect form setting table for card notice may be provided, and the effect form may be selected in the same manner as the mail notice.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the recursive effect to be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol among the plurality of the notice effects for notifying whether or not the big hit has been determined by image display is determined, The display form of the predetermined notice effect determined to be executed is set to the normal display form, or it is more likely than the normal display form to be a big hit, and a part or all of the notice display is displayed in each notice effect. It is determined whether a special display mode in which a common motif mode (in this example, an arabesque motif mode) appears. Then, each notice effect is executed in the determined display manner during the variation display of the effect symbol. In addition, the number of motif modes to appear is limited to less than a predetermined number (less than 3 in this example) during the dynamic display of effect symbols determined not to be a big hit. In this case, the number of motif modes that appear according to a predetermined priority order with respect to a predetermined notice effect is limited to less than a predetermined number, and the priority order is determined so that a notice effect with a higher execution ratio is more likely to be restricted. ing. Therefore, when performing an effect of causing a motif aspect to appear in a notice effect, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the motif aspect does not appear in a notice effect with a low execution rate.

  For example, if it is configured to limit the appearance of a motif aspect without particularly considering a notice effect with a low execution ratio, the appearance ratio of the notice effect itself is low because the appearance ratio of the notice effect itself is low. A situation that does not appear may occur, and there is a risk that the effect effect of the effect using the motif mode may be lowered. Therefore, in this embodiment, the priority order is set so that the notice effect with a higher execution ratio is more likely to be restricted, thereby suppressing the situation in which the motif mode does not appear in the notice effect with a low execution ratio.

  In this embodiment, specifically, by performing the processing of steps S5061 to S5086, first, a notice effect for a dedicated effect having a high appearance ratio (in this example, the first for effect modes A and B). 1 step up notice effect) is most easily restricted, and then according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. 47, the common effect notice effect (in this example, the first step up notice effect for the common effect, the second step up) 47. The priority order is determined so that it is easy to be restricted in descending order of appearance ratio (notice effect, button notice effect). In the rewrite table shown in FIG. For the ground, the appearance rate is 100% regardless of the notice effect, and it can be said that the appearance rate is higher than the notice effect for the exclusive effect. After limiting the foliage motifs manner about the handle and the ground, then it may be determined priorities to limit arabesque motifs manner in informational display for the dedicated effect.

  In addition, regarding the arabesque motif mode, the determination ratio is the same (see FIGS. 40 to 46), and the priority order is determined depending on whether the execution ratio of the notice effect itself is high or low. The embodiment shown in this embodiment is not limited to this. For example, with respect to the arabesque motif mode, the arabesque motif mode in which the determination ratio varies depending on which display mode of the notification effect appears, and the execution ratio of the notification effect and the determination ratio of the arabesque motif mode are comprehensively considered The priority order may be determined according to whether the appearance ratio is high or low.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the notice effect setting process, the lottery process is performed for each notice effect to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect (see steps S5001 to S5034). The method of determination is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a combination pattern of a plurality of notice effects may be prepared in advance, and a combination of a plurality of notice effects may be determined collectively by one lottery process.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a method of limiting the motif mode, it is determined by lottery processing whether or not the motif mode appears for each notice effect that is determined to be executed first. In the case where the number of appearances exceeds the predetermined limit number, the case where the display mode is changed to the normal display mode in the descending order of priority has been shown. For example, it is determined by lottery processing whether or not to make the motif mode in order from the highest priority for the notice effect determined to be executed, and when the number of appearances of the motif mode reaches a predetermined limit number For subsequent notice effects, the lottery process may not be performed, and the number of motif modes may be limited.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a notice effect with a low execution rate (in this example, a first step-up notice effect for a common effect) is a notice effect with a high execution rate (in this example, for the effect mode A or Compared with the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B), the ratio of being a big hit when the notice effect is executed is high. For this reason, in the notice effect with a high percentage of big hits, the appearance of the motif mode can be made difficult to be restricted, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes (in this example, effect mode A and effect mode B) with different types of notice effects to be executed are set, and any of the effect modes is set as the notice effect. Dedicated notice effect that can be executed only by one (in this example, first step-up notice effect for effect mode A or effect mode B) and common notice effect that can be executed in all effect modes (in this example, The first step-up notice effect for the common effect is determined, and the dedicated notice effect has a higher execution rate than the common notice effect in each effect mode, and the priority order is set so as to be more restricted than the common notice effect. It has been. For this reason, in the common notice effect with a low execution rate, the appearance of the motif aspect can be made difficult to be restricted in any effect mode, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  For example, in general, in a gaming machine in which a production mode is set, the execution rate of the dedicated notice effect that can appear only in the effect mode is higher than the common notice effect that can appear in each effect mode in common. . In such a gaming machine, if it is configured to restrict the appearance of the motif aspect regardless of whether it is a common notice effect or a dedicated notice effect, the appearance ratio of the common notice effect itself is originally low. There may be a situation in which the motif aspect of the common notice effect hardly appears, and the effect effect of the effect using the motif aspect may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the priority order is set so that the exclusive notice effect is more likely to be restricted than the common notice effect, thereby suppressing the situation in which the motif aspect does not appear in the common notice effect. .

  In this embodiment, all common notice effects (first step-up notice effect for common effects, second step-up notice effect, button notice effect) are exclusive notice effects (for effect mode A and effect mode B). The execution rate is low compared to the first step-up notice effect) for the user, but it is not always necessary to reduce the execution ratio of all common notice effects, only some common notice effects are dedicated notices. You may be comprised so that an execution ratio may become low compared with an effect.

  On the other hand, it is configured so that the execution rate of the special notice effect is lower than that of the common notice effect, and the special notice effect is less subject to restriction of the arabesque motif mode than the common notice effect. It doesn't matter.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are a first step-up notice effect for the common notice effect, a second step-up notice effect, and a button notice effect as the notice effect for the common effect, and the notice effect for the dedicated effect. As shown, the case where there is the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode A and the first step-up notice effect for the effect mode B is shown, but the present invention is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, for the second step-up notice effect, a special effect such as a second step-up notice effect for the effect mode A and a second step-up notice effect for the effect mode B may be provided. In addition, for example, with regard to the button notice effect, a special notice effect such as a button notice effect for the effect mode A and a button notice effect for the effect mode B may be provided.

  Also, for example, other notice effects such as a group notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a message notice effect, and an accessory notice can be executed. A notice effect may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined to be a big hit, it is executed in a special display mode that causes an arabesque motif mode to appear at a higher rate than when it is determined not to be a big hit. The number of notice productions to be increased. Therefore, in addition to notifying the expectation by simply causing the arabesque motif aspect to appear in the notice effect, it is possible to notify the expectation according to the number of notice effects that the arabesque motif aspect appears. It is possible to attract attention to the notice display. Therefore, when performing the effect of causing the arabesque motif aspect to appear in the notice effect, the interest in the game can be further improved.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the effect control microcomputer 100 is a big hit, the predetermined number is not less than the first predetermined number (for example, 3) during one variable display of the effect symbol. When it is determined that the arabesque motif mode is allowed to appear and is not a big hit, the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during one variable display of the effect design is limited to less than the first predetermined number. For this reason, if the Arabesque motif mode appears in the first predetermined number or more of the notice effects, it is determined that the game will be a big hit, so that the player can be more interested in the notice display. Therefore, the interest in games can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the production control microcomputer 100 is to be a probable big hit, the second predetermined number (for example, 5) or more as a predetermined number during one variable display of the production symbol. When the arabesque motif mode is allowed to appear and is determined not to be a probable big hit, the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during one variable display of the production design is limited to less than the second predetermined number. . Therefore, if the arabesque motif mode appears in the second predetermined number or more of the notice effects, the probable big hit is determined, and the player can be more interested in the notice display. Therefore, the interest in games can be improved.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during variable display is limited based on whether or not it is determined to be a big hit or whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit. However, it is not limited to the case shown in this embodiment that the number of arabesque motif modes is limited based on what conditions. For example, in the case of stopping a non-probable variation as a variation display result of a production symbol, the number of arabesque motif modes to appear during variable display based on whether or not a probabilistic promotion production is executed after the non-probability variation stop display. You may make it restrict | limit.

  Also, in this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the number of arabesque motif modes to appear during one variable display of the production symbol, whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the probability variation state. Limit to less than a different predetermined number accordingly. Therefore, the proportion of the arabesque motif appearance in the notice effect according to the game state can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 is shifted to the probability variation state, when it is determined to be a probability variation big hit or when it is determined to be lost, When it is determined that a third predetermined number (for example, 1) or more of arabesque motif modes are allowed to appear during a single variable display of the production symbol and is usually a big hit, the variable of the production symbol is performed once. The number of arabesque motif modes that appear during display is limited to less than the third predetermined number. Therefore, if the arabesque motif mode appears in the third predetermined number or more of the notice effects, the player can at least recognize that the probability variation state does not end, and can improve the interest in the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production control microcomputer 100 is determined to be a probable change big hit when it is shifted to the probable change state after suddenly ending the big win gaming state based on the probable change big hit. , Allowing a fourth predetermined number (for example, 1) or more of arabesque motifs to appear during one variable display of a production symbol, and when it is normally decided to be a big hit or decided to lose When it is done, the number of arabesque motif modes that appear during one variable display of the effect design is limited to less than the fourth predetermined number. For this reason, if the arabesque motif pattern appears in the fourth predetermined number or more of the notice effects, the probable big hit is determined, so that the player can be more interested in the notice display. Therefore, the interest in games can be improved.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the configuration for displaying the arabesque motif mode shown in the first embodiment, an effect indicating the suggested effect such as the executed notice effect is executed at a specific timing after the suggested effect such as the notice effect is executed. After that, an effect (expected expectation promotion effect) indicating that the effect is changed to a suggestion effect such as a notice effect that is more likely to be a big hit may be configured to be executable. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured to be able to execute an expectation promotion effect will be described with reference to the drawings.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the display screen of the effect display device 9 is a substantially circular liquid crystal screen has been shown. However, in this embodiment, each notice effect and expectation promotion effect are displayed on the rectangular liquid crystal screen. The case where is executed will be described. In addition, the shape of the liquid crystal screen for executing various effects such as each notice effect and expectation promotion effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, but is a substantially circular liquid crystal screen as in the first embodiment. You may make it perform.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S501 to S502 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  When the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined in step S502, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the expectation promotion effect or executes an expectation promotion effect setting process for setting the execution timing of the expectation promotion effect. (Step S502A).

  In step S502A, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process using random numbers for determining the presence / absence of the expected degree promotion effect and the execution timing, and determines the presence / absence of the expected degree promotion effect and the execution timing.

  In this embodiment, any one of the three timings TM01, TM02, and TM03 can be determined as the execution timing of the expectation promotion effect. In this case, when the timing TM01 is determined, the expectation promotion effect is executed after the normal reach is finished, and after the expectation promotion effect is finished, the transition is made to the development effect (the effect of notifying the development to the super reach). It will be. In addition, when the timing TM02 is determined, the normal reach is ended, and further, after the development effect is ended, the expectation promotion effect is executed, and after the expectation promotion effect is ended, the process proceeds to super reach A. In addition, when the timing TM03 is determined, the normal reach and the development effect are finished, and after the super reach A is finished, the expectation promotion effect is executed, and after the expectation promotion effect is finished, the process proceeds to the super reach B. become.

  Note that the processes in steps S503 to S508 are the same as those described in the first embodiment. However, in this embodiment, in the notice effect setting process in step S503, various notice effects such as a group notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a message notice effect, and a reach notice effect can be set.

  FIGS. 64 and 65 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol variation process (step S802) according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the processes in steps S840 to S848 are the same as those shown in the first embodiment.

  If it is the display target of the arabesque motif mode in step S848, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the expectation promotion effect in step S502A (step S848A). If the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S849, and the step-up notice effect is switched (changed, developed) in the display mode in which the arabesque motif mode appears. On the other hand, if the expectation promotion effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S850, and the step-up notice effect is switched (changed, developed) in the normal display mode.

  The processes in steps S851 to S852 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  If it is the display target of the arabesque motif mode in step S852, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the expectation promotion effect in step S502A (step S852A). If the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S853, and the button notice effect (mail notice effect or card notice effect) is executed in a display form in which the arabesque motif form appears. On the other hand, if the expectation promotion effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S854, and the button notice effect (mail notice effect or card notice effect) is executed in the normal display mode.

  The process in step S855 is the same as the process described in the first embodiment.

  If the display timing of the arabesque motif mode is reached in step S855, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not it is determined to execute the expectation promotion effect in step S502A (step S855A). If the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S856, and control is performed to display the ground or the effect symbol of the arabesque motif mode. On the other hand, if the expectation promotion effect is to be executed, the process directly proceeds to step S856A, and control for displaying the arabesque motif mode is not performed.

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S848A, S852A, and S855A, in this embodiment, even if it is determined that the arabesque motif mode is displayed, the expectation promotion effect is provided. If it is determined to be executed, the arabesque motif mode is not displayed, and the control is performed to display each notice effect, the ground, and the effect symbol in a normal display mode. However, it may be controlled so that the arabesque motif mode does not appear before the specific timing when the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started, and after the start of the expectation promotion effect, the arabesque motif mode appears. It doesn't matter.

  In this embodiment, even when the display of the arabesque motif mode is determined, when it is determined to execute the expectation promotion effect, the control is performed so as not to display the arabesque motif mode. Not only the processing method shown in this embodiment but, for example, when it is decided to execute the expectation promotion effect, the display itself of the arabesque motif mode is not determined (step S5035 in the notice effect setting process). It may be controlled so that the process of S5060 is not performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not it is the execution timing of the expectation promotion effect determined in step S502A (step S856A). If it is the execution timing of the expectation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 101 executes the expectation promotion effect (step S856B).

  Note that when the expectation promotion effect is not executed, the processes of steps S856A to S856B may not be executed.

  In addition, the processes in steps S857 to S859 are the same as those described in the first embodiment.

  Next, the execution timing of the expectation promotion effect will be described. FIG. 66 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the expectation promotion effect. As shown in FIG. 66 (A), when the expectation promotion effect is executed at the timing TM01, for example, the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state in the second re-change of the pseudo-ream, and the reach is established. After the reach effect of normal reach is started, the timing TM01, which is a specific timing, is started, and the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 66B, when the expectation promotion effect is executed at the timing TM02, for example, the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state in the second re-change of the pseudo-ream. After the establishment, after the development effect is started following the reach effect of the normal reach, the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at a timing TM02 which is a specific timing.

  As shown in FIG. 66C, when the expectation promotion effect is executed at the timing TM03, for example, the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state at the second re-change of the pseudo-ream, and reach is performed. After the establishment, the reach effect of the normal reach is followed by the timing TM03, which is a specific timing after the reach effect of the super reach A is started following the reach effect and the development effect of the normal reach.

  In the example shown in FIG. 66, for example, in the case where a pseudo-run with three revariations is executed, the surplus portion of the variation time generated by reducing the number of revariations to two is used to generate the timings TM01 to TM01. The expectation promotion effect can be executed with 03 as a specific timing.

  Next, an effect aspect of the expectation promotion effect will be described. FIG. 67 and FIG. 68 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the display mode of the variation display of the effect symbol including the expectation promotion effect. As shown in FIG. 67 (A), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, for example, a message including a character string such as “chance!” As shown in FIG. The notice effect MS1 is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 67 (C), the execution of the message notice effect MS1 is finished, and when the execution timing of step 1 (SU1) of the step-up notice effect of the notice during all symbols change in the first change is reached, FIG. As shown in (D), step 1 (SU1) of step-up notice effect is executed. Thereafter, at the end timing of the first fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 67 (E), a card symbol including one star symbol (pseudo consecutive chance) is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  After the pseudo-continuous chances as shown in FIG. 67 (E) are temporarily stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 67 (F), all the production symbols start to change again, so that Re-variation begins. Further, for example, in the first re-variation of the pseudo-ream, a message notice effect MS1 including a character string such as “Chance!” As shown in FIG. 67 (G) is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 67 (H), the execution of the message notice effect MS1 is completed, and it becomes the execution timing of step 2 (SU2) of the step-up notice effect of the notice during all symbols change in the first revariation. As shown in FIG. 67 (I), step 2 (SU2) of step-up notice effect is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 67 (J), the same effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas, so that the variation display state of the effect symbols becomes the reach state (reach). Established).

  When reach is established as shown in FIG. 67 (J), it becomes the execution timing of the notice establishment effect when reach is established, and as shown in FIG. 68 (A), the notice effect GR2 when reach is established is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 68 (B), the reach effect of normal reach is executed based on the establishment of reach. Thereafter, the development effect is executed by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 68C on the screen of the effect display device 9. Here, it is informed that the reach effect of super reach A is executed. In response to this notification, a reach effect of super reach A as shown in FIG. 68 (D) is executed.

  Next, after the reach effect of super reach A as shown in FIG. 68 (D) is started, the execution of the expectation promotion effect is started at timing TM03. In this case, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 68 (E) may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the execution of the expected degree promotion effect is started. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 68 (F), the expectation promotion effect is being executed, and thereafter, the reach effect of super reach B as shown in FIG. 68 (G) is executed. Then, for example, an effect symbol having a combination of jackpots as shown in FIG. 68 (H) is derived and displayed, and the fluctuation display result is “jackpot”.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 67 and 68, the expectation promotion effect is executed at the execution timing TM03. For example, when the expectation promotion effect is executed at the execution timing TM01, FIG. After the reach effect of the normal reach shown in B) is started, the execution timing TM01 arrives before the development effect shown in FIG. 68C, and the expectation promotion effect is executed. Also, for example, when the expectation promotion effect is executed at the execution timing TM02, after the development effect shown in FIG. 68 (C) is started, it is executed before the reach effect of Super Reach A shown in FIG. 68 (D). The timing TM02 arrives and the expectation promotion effect is executed.

  FIG. 69 and FIG. 70 are explanatory diagrams showing effects of the expectation promotion effect shown in FIG. During the execution of the expectation promotion effect shown in FIG. 68 (F), the suggestion effects such as a plurality of notice effects that have already been executed are continuously changed to an effect indicating a higher aspect of the jackpot expectation degree. To be notified. At this time, after the change of the effect indicating the effect mode of one suggestive effect among the plurality of suggested effects is performed, the change of the effect indicating the effect mode of the other suggested effects is performed after executing the delimiter effect. Done.

  In the expectation promotion effect, first, a delimitation effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (A) is performed. 69A is the first promotion in which the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed to “1”, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be promoted is a pseudo-continuous pattern in the pseudo-ream. (Card design) is notified. Subsequently, an effect showing a pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) including one star symbol as a pseudo-continuous pseudo-continuous symbol already executed by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (B). Is done. Then, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (C), it is notified that the effect is changed to an effect indicating a pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) including two star symbols. In this example, since the number of re-variations of the pseudo-series corresponding to the variation pattern is 2, the modified pseudo-series (card design) only needs to include two star symbols. In the pseudo-ream effect, the big hit expectation increases as the number of re-variation executions (the number of pseudo-reams) increases. Therefore, by changing to a pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol) including two star symbols corresponding to two re-variations, an effect mode in which the degree of expectation for jackpots is higher than the suggested effect already performed It is possible to notify that the change has been made.

  Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 69 (C) is displayed, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous re-variation (the number of pseudo-continuations) increases due to the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (D), for example. The number of stages of the jackpot expectation level (number of rank-ups) that has been increased may be notified.

  Next, a demarcation effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (E) is performed. 69E is the second promotion to the number of times that the suggestive effect is changed by the delimiter effect shown in FIG. 69E, and the suggestive effect that is to be promoted is the notice content of the message notice effect. It is notified that it is. Following the separation effect as shown in FIG. 69 (E), the display color of the character image is white as an effect form of the message notice effect that has already been executed by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (F). An effect indicating a message notice effect of white characters is performed. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (G) informs that the effect is changed to the effect indicating the message notice effect of black characters in which the display color of the character image is black. In the message announcement effect, the expectation of jackpot is higher in the message announcement effect in black characters than in the message announcement effect in white characters. Therefore, by changing to the message notice effect of black characters, it can be recognizable in a recognizable manner that the expectation degree of jackpot has been changed to a higher effect than the message notice effect of white characters already executed as the suggestion effect. .

  Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 69 (G) is displayed, the line in the message notice effect is changed from white characters to black characters by, for example, displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (H). And the number of stages of the big hit expectation degree (rank increase number) may be notified.

  Next, a demarcation effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (I) is performed. 69 (I) shows that the number of times that the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed is “3”, and the effect mode of the suggestion effect to be promoted is the advance notice of the step-up notice effect. The content is notified. Following the segmentation effect as shown in FIG. 69 (I), the number of steps is “2” as the effect form of the already executed step-up notice effect by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (J). An effect indicating step 2 (SU2) of the step-up notice effect is performed. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 69K notifies that the effect is changed to the effect indicating step 4 (SU4) of the step-up notice effect with the number of steps of “4”. In the step-up notice effect, the big hit expectation increases as the number of steps increases. Therefore, by changing to step 4 (SU4) of the step-up notice effect of “4”, the number of steps already executed as the suggestive effect is step 2 (SU2) of “2”. Compared to the above, it can be recognizable in a recognizable manner that the expectation degree of jackpot has been changed to a higher production mode.

  Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 69 (K) is displayed, for example, by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (L), the number of steps in the step-up notice effect is changed from “2” to “ It may be informed of the change to “4” and the number of stages of the jackpot expectation degree (rank increase number) increased thereby.

  Next, a demarcation effect for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (A) is performed. 70 (A), the number of times the effect mode of the suggestion effect is changed is “4”, and the suggestion effect mode to be promoted is the notice effect when the reach is established. The notice content is notified. Following the demarcation effect as shown in FIG. 70 (A), the effect image group shows the effect form of the previously established reach notice effect by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (B). An effect indicating a notice effect when the reach is established with the number of butterflies being “3” is performed. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 70C notifies that the effect is changed to the effect indicating the notice effect when the reach is established with the number of butterflies being “5”. In the notice effect at the time of reach establishment, the big hit expectation degree increases as the number of butterfly characters indicated by the effect image group increases. Therefore, when the number of butterflies is changed to the notice effect at the time of reaching reach of “5”, the big hit expectation degree is higher than the number of butterflies already executed as the suggestion effect at the time of reaching reach of “3”. It can be reported in a recognizable manner that it has been changed to a higher performance mode.

  Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 70 (C) is displayed, the number of butterflies (butterfly group) in the notice effect at the time of reach establishment by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (D), for example. Has been changed from “medium” jackpot expectations corresponding to “3” to “high” jackpot expectations corresponding to “5”, and the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level increased as a result (number of rank-ups) ) May be notified.

  Next, a demarcation effect for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (E) is performed. 70E, the number of times the suggestion effect mode is changed is “5”, and the suggestion effect mode to be promoted is the reach effect content. It is notified that there is. Following the separation effect as shown in FIG. 70 (E), the reach effect of Super Reach A is shown as the effect aspect of the reach effect that has already been executed by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (F). Production is performed. Then, the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (G) or the like is notified to be changed to the reach effect of super reach B. In the reach production, the big hit expectation increases in the order of normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B. Therefore, by changing to the reach production of Super Reach B, it is possible to recognize that it has been changed to a production mode in which the big hit expectation is higher than the reach production of Super Reach A that has already been executed as the suggestion production. it can.

  Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 70 (G) is displayed, the reach effect is changed from Super Reach A to Super Reach B by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 70 (H), for example. In addition, the number of stages of the big hit expectation degree (rank increase number) may be notified. Then, for example, the total number of times (total number of effects) that the effect mode has been changed to the effect mode with a higher jackpot expectation level for a plurality of suggested effects by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. It is notified that it is “5” consisting of all of the continuous symbol, message notice effect, step-up notice effect, reach establishment notice effect, and reach effect, and the expectation promotion effect ends.

  In FIGS. 69 and 70, an effect in which a suggestion effect such as a notice effect or a pseudo-continuous pattern that appears before the execution of the expectation promotion effect is promoted to a higher expectation suggestion effect in the expectation promotion effect. However, the mode of expectation promotion effect is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 69 and 70. For example, as shown in this embodiment, when controlling so that an arabesque motif aspect does not appear before the execution of an expected degree promotion effect, the expected degree promotion effect is promoted to a suggested effect with a higher expectation level. In addition to performing an effect, an arabesque motif mode restricted before the execution of the expectation promotion effect may be made to appear, and an effect that promotes to the suggestion effect of the arabesque motif mode may be executed.

  FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram showing another effect aspect of the expectation promotion effect. 71, the effect modes shown in FIGS. 71 (A) to 71 (F) are the same as the effect modes shown in FIGS. 69 (A) to 69 (F). Subsequently, when an effect image as shown in FIG. 69 (F) is displayed and an effect indicating the message notice effect is performed, the background color of the character is black background due to the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 71 (G). Will be notified that it will be changed to an effect indicating a message notice effect in the background of the arabesque motif. As described in the first embodiment, since the degree of expectation (reliability) for jackpots increases as more arabesque motifs appear during the variation display of the effect design, it is changed to the notice effect of arabesque motifs. By this, it can alert | report so that it can recognize that it changed to the production | presentation aspect with a big hit expectation degree.

  Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 71 (G) is displayed, the background in the message notice effect is changed from the black background to the arabesque motif mode by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 71 (H), for example. The fact that the background has been changed and the number of stages of the jackpot expectation level (the number of rank-ups) that has been increased may be notified.

  71 (I) to 71 (L) are the same as the effects shown in FIGS. 69 (I) to 69 (L).

  In addition, in FIG. 71, in the expectation promotion effect, an effect that promotes to a suggestion effect with a higher expectation is performed, and an arabesque motif mode restricted before the execution of the expectation promotion effect is introduced to Although the case where an effect that promotes to the suggestion effect is executed is shown, in the expectation promotion effect, the arabesque motif aspect that was restricted before the execution of the expectation promotion effect was introduced to be promoted to the suggestion effect of the arabesque motif aspect It is also possible to execute only a special effect.

  FIG. 72 and FIG. 73 are explanatory diagrams showing still another effect aspect of the expectation promotion effect. 72 and 73, the effect modes of FIGS. 72 (A) to 72 (B) are the same as the effect modes shown in FIGS. 69 (A) to 69 (B). Next, when an effect image as shown in FIG. 72 (B) is displayed and an effect indicating a pseudo-continuous pattern (card symbol) is performed, an arabesque motif mode is obtained by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 72 (C). It is notified that it is changed to an effect indicating the pseudo-continuous symbol (card symbol). However, unlike FIG. 69 (C), the number of star symbols included in the pseudo-continuous pattern remains one. Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 72 (C) is displayed, for example, by changing the effect image as shown in FIG. 72 (D) to the pseudo-continuous pattern of the arabesque motif mode, The number of increases in the arabesque motif mode is notified.

  The effect modes of FIGS. 72E to 72F are the same as the effect modes of FIGS. 69E to 69F.

  Next, when the effect image as shown in FIG. 72 (F) is displayed and the effect indicating the message notice effect is performed, the background color of the character is black background due to the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. 72 (G). Will be notified that it will be changed to an effect indicating a message notice effect in the background of the arabesque motif. However, unlike FIG. 69G, the display color of the character image remains white. Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 72 (G) is displayed, for example, the effect is changed to the message notice effect in the background of the arabesque motif mode by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 72 (H). Or, the number of increases in the arabesque motif mode is reported.

  Next, a demarcation effect that displays an effect image as shown in FIG. 73 (A) is performed. 73A, the number of times of changing to the arabesque motif mode is the third promotion, and the content of the effect of the reach production is targeted for promotion to the arabesque motif mode. Is notified. Following the segmentation effect as shown in FIG. 73 (A), the reach effect of super reach A is shown as the effect mode of the reach effect that has already been executed by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 73 (B). Production is performed. Then, it is notified that the effect is changed to the reach effect of the arabesque motif mode by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. However, unlike FIG. 70 (G), the type of reach effect remains the same as the reach effect of Super Reach A. Next, after the effect image shown in FIG. 73 (C) is displayed, for example, by the display of the effect image as shown in FIG. The number of increases in the motif mode is notified.

  Then, for example, the total number of times changed to the arabesque motif mode by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 73 (E) may be “3” consisting of a pseudo-continuous pattern, a message notice effect, and a reach effect. It is notified and the expectation promotion effect ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, after executing the effect indicating the executed notice effect at the specific timing (execution timings TM01 to 03 in this example) after the notice effect is executed. , The expectation promotion effect indicating the change to the notice effect with a higher possibility of being a big hit is executed. Then, in the variation display of the effect symbol in which the expectation promotion effect is executed, the motif mode (in this example, the arabesque motif mode) for all the notice effects executed before the specific timing regardless of the priority order. Is restricted from appearing. For this reason, when the expectation promotion effect is executed, the effect of the expectation promotion effect can be enhanced by limiting the appearance of the motif to all the notice effects.

  For example, when the expectation promotion effect is configured to be executed, a warning effect with a low expectation level is executed to some extent before the expectation promotion effect is executed. A performance that is promoted to a high-priority notice performance is executed to increase the degree of expectation for the big hit. In such a configuration, if the motif form appears before the execution of the expectation promotion effect, the expectation for the big hit already increases before the expectation promotion effect due to the appearance of the motif aspect, and then Even if the expectation promotion effect is executed, the effect of the expectation promotion effect cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect of the expectation promotion effect is enhanced by restricting the motif form not to appear before the expectation promotion effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the expectation promotion effect, the notice effect itself executed before the expectation promotion effect is not executed again, but a digest display indicating the notice effect (FIG. 69 (B), (See (F), (J), FIGS. 70 (B), (F), 71 (B), (F), (J), 72 (B), (F), and 73 (B))). Going and performing a performance that seems to have been promoted to a more promising notice production. Therefore, since it is not necessary to execute the notice effect itself again in the expectation promotion effect, the notice effect is promoted to a higher expectation effect effect without causing the expectation promotion effect effect period to be longer than necessary. Can be notified.

  In this embodiment, it is limited not to display the arabesque motif form in all the notice effects that appear before the execution of the expectation promotion effect, and the restricted notice effect in the expectation promotion effect is changed to the arabesque motif form. Although the case where the effect which promotes was performed was shown, it is not restricted to what was shown in this embodiment. For example, the arabesque motif mode is limited to not be displayed only for a part of the preliminary announcement effects that appear before the execution of the expected level promotion effect, and the limited preliminary announcement effect is promoted to the arabesque motif mode in the expected level promotion effect. An effect may be executed. In addition, for example, while restricting not to display the arabesque motif aspect in all the notice effects that appear before the execution of the expectation promotion effect, only a part of the notice effect in the expectation promotion effect is promoted to the arabesque motif aspect. Such effects may be executed. In addition, for example, after restricting not to display the arabesque motif mode in all or some of the preliminary announcements that appear before the execution of the promotion degree of expectation, the announcement effect to be promoted to the arabesque motif mode is determined in the promotion stage of expectation Then, an effect that promotes the determined notice effect to the arabesque motif mode may be executed.

  In each of the above embodiments, a gaming machine provided with two special symbol displays (the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) as a variable display unit is taken as an example. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a special symbol display.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to 100. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In addition, the configuration in which the motif aspect appears in the notice effect shown in each of the above embodiments is not limited to pachinko gaming machines but can be applied to various forms of gaming machines. For example, a configuration in which a motif aspect appears in the notice effect shown in each of the above embodiments may be applied to a slot machine.

  In general, a slot machine is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. The rotation of the reels is started by performing a start operation in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7) is arranged on the winning line. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation. In addition, some of these slot machines have a liquid crystal display on the front door, so that the possibility of winning a prize will be announced or the stop button operation order will be suggested. There is something configured. In such a slot machine, for example, in order to suggest the possibility of becoming a bonus or AT, a motif mode may be made to appear in a notice effect. And when it does not become a bonus or AT, you may comprise so that the number of the motif aspect which appears may be restrict | limited to less than predetermined number.

  Further, for example, the configuration for performing the probability change suggestion shown in the embodiment described above may be applied to a sealed circulation pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed. In such an enclosed circulation pachinko machine, the structure of each embodiment described above is applied, and the motif aspect is used in the notice effect to suggest the possibility of a big hit in the production display device of the enclosed circulation pachinko machine. You may comprise so that it may appear. And when it is not a big hit, you may comprise so that the number of the motif aspect which appears may be restrict | limited to less than predetermined number.

  In addition, in each embodiment shown above, the characteristic structure of the gaming machine as shown in the following (1) to (5) is also shown.

(1) A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol) that can identify each of them is performed, and the display result is derived and displayed, and a specific display predetermined as the display result When the result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, it is a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and whether or not to obtain a specific display result is identified information A pre-determining means for determining before the display result is derived and displayed (for example, a part for executing step S61 in the game control microcomputer 560), and an image indicating whether or not the specific determining result is determined by the pre-determining means. Among the plurality of notice effects that are notified by display, the notice effect executed during variable display of the identification information (for example, the first step-up notice effect, the second step effect) Notification effect determining means (for example, a portion executing steps S5001 to S5034 in the effect control microcomputer 100) and display of a predetermined notice effect determined by the notification effect determining means. The mode is set as a normal display mode, or a specific display result is more likely to be derived and displayed than the normal display mode, and a motif mode (for example, common to each of the preliminary announcements in part or all of the preview display) , Arabesque motif mode) to be displayed as a special display mode for determining the display mode (for example, the portion executing steps S5035 to S5060 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the display determined by the previous mode determination unit. In a manner, the notice information is determined by the notice effect determining means during the variable display of the identification information. A notice effect execution means for executing each of the notice effects (for example, a part in which the process control microcomputer 100 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S504 and executes steps S506, S845, and S846-S854). In the variable display of the identification information determined not to be the specific display result by the predetermining unit, the motif mode limiting unit that limits the number of common motif modes to appear to be less than a predetermined number (for example, less than 3) ( For example, when the result control microcomputer 100 is N in step S5076, the motif mode restricting means has a predetermined priority order for a predetermined notice effect. Number of common motif aspects to appear according to The priority is determined so that a notice effect with a higher execution probability is more likely to be restricted (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S5083 and S5084, The arabesque motif appearance that appears in the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect having a high execution probability is limited, and then steps S5085 and S5086 are executed, and the notice effect for the common effect is performed according to the rewrite table shown in FIG. The arabesque motif mode is limited in descending order of execution probability). With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a common motif form does not appear in a notice effect with a low execution probability when an effect that causes a common motif form to appear in the notice effect.

(2) Change effect execution means for changing to a notice effect that is more likely to have a specific display result than the notice effect executed by the notice effect execution means at a specific timing after the notice effect is executed by the notice effect execution means. May be provided.

(3) The notice effect with a low execution rate has a higher ratio of the specific display result being derived and displayed when the notice effect is executed compared to the notice effect with a high execution rate (for example, in FIGS. 36 to 38) As shown, in the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, when it is a big hit, it is decided to execute the first step-up notice effect at a rate of 80%, whereas for the common effect, In the first step-up notice effect, it is decided to execute the first step-up notice effect at a rate of 90% in the case of a big hit, while in the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated effect, the non-reach In the case of a loss, it is determined to execute the first step-up notice effect at a rate of 50%, whereas in the first step-up notice effect for the common effect, 80 is obtained when the big hit is achieved. Is at a rate of decision to perform the first step-up announcement attraction, lower common effect is the execution ratio of the first step-up announcement attraction) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to limit the appearance of a common motif aspect in a notice effect with a high ratio of the specific display result being derived and displayed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) Effect mode setting means for setting a plurality of effect modes (for example, effect mode A and effect mode B) with different types of notice effects to be executed (for example, a part for executing step S710 in the effect control microcomputer 100) ) And the notice effect determining means is a dedicated notice effect that can be executed only in any one of the effect modes as the notice effect (for example, the first step-up notice effect for effect mode A and effect mode B). And a common notice effect (for example, a first step-up notice effect, a second step-up notice effect, and a button notice effect for common effects) that can be executed in all the effect modes. In the mode, the execution ratio is higher than that of the common notice effect (for example, when compared with the case of non-reach, the first step for the dedicated effect is performed). The appearance probability of the notice effects B1 and B2 in which the arabesque motif form appears in the up notice effect is 15% as calculated from FIG. 34, FIG. 37, and FIG. 38, whereas for the common effect that the arabesque motif form appears. The appearance probability of the notice effect is calculated from FIGS. 34 to 39 and is 5% at the maximum as shown in FIG. 47), and the priority order is determined so that it is more likely to be restricted by the motif form restricting means than the common notice effect. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S5083 and S5084, and first restricts the arabesque motif mode appearing in the first step-up notice effect for the dedicated production having a high execution ratio). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, in the common notice effect with a low execution rate, it is possible to make it difficult to restrict the appearance of the common motif mode in any effect mode, so it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) At a specific timing (for example, execution timings TM01 to 03) after the notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means, after executing the effect indicating the notice effect executed by the notice effect executing means, the specific display result Change effect execution means for executing an effect (for example, an expectation promotion effect) indicating a change to a notice effect with a higher possibility of becoming (for example, a part for executing steps S856A to S856B in the second embodiment) In the variable display of the identification information in which the effect by the change effect executing means is executed, the motif mode restricting means is common to all the notice effects executed before the specific timing regardless of the priority order. The motif mode is limited so as not to appear (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 is configured to perform step S When Y is 48A, the process proceeds to Step S850 without executing Step S849. When Y is determined at Step S852A, the process proceeds to Step S854 without executing Step S853. When Y is determined at Step S855A, Step S856 is performed. It may be configured to shift to step S856A without). According to such a configuration, when the effect by the change effect execution means is executed, the effect of the effect by the change effect execution means is restricted by restricting not to cause a common motif aspect to appear for all the notice effects. The effect can be enhanced.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, and in particular, variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, derives and displays a display result, and a specific display predetermined as a display result The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the result is derived and displayed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball apparatus 9a 1st decoration design display 9b 2nd decoration Symbol display 18c Total hold memory display 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Production control board 100 Microcomputer for production control

Claims (2)

It performs variable display, a game machine for controlling a favorable specific state for Yu technique's,
Predetermining means for determining whether or not to enter the specific state before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed ;
A prediction effect determining means for determining a prediction effect to be executed from a plurality of announcement attraction to notice that it has been determined that said specific state by a previous article before determining means,
The aspect of the notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means is set to the normal form, or indicates that the specific state is more likely than the normal form, and each notice is given to some or all of the notice effects. and advance notice mode determining means for determining whether a special mode in which the appearance of a common motif aspects in production,
According to an embodiment in which the advance notice mode determining means has determined, the prediction effect execution means for executing a prediction effect determined by the prediction effect determination unit,
From the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed, the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the specific state is brought about according to the effect mode;
After executing the effect indicating the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect executing means at the specific timing after the suggestion effect is executed, the effect indicating the executed effect mode is set to the specified state. and a changing effect execution means for executing change to the effect that shows a higher representation embodiment may become,
The suggestion effect includes at least a notice effect . Provided with motif mode limiting means for limiting the number of common motif modes to less than a predetermined number
The gaming machine according to claim 1.