JP6013946B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a symbol variation game executed in response to a start holding ball based on information specified by the big hit determination random number before the determination of the big hit determination random number based on the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start holding ball. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific notice effect indicating a degree of expectation of jackpot so as to be executable.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing the symbol triggered by the game ball entering the starting prize opening, as a result, Opportunities will be given for numerous prize balls.

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the game, various effects are performed, but like the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, for the symbol variation game that is suspended, What performs the prior notice production | presentation (specific notice production | presentation effect) which suggests the possibility of a big hit is disclosed. In such a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to give attention to the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended by executing the advance notice effect.

JP-A-3-73180

  By the way, in such a gaming machine, the content of the specific notice effect is determined, a control signal specifying the content of the specific notice effect is output from the effect instruction means to the effect control means, and the effect specified from the control signal Although the specific notice effect is executed according to the contents, it is desired to improve the control efficiency regarding the execution of the specific notice effect by improving the control signal.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the gaming machine which can raise the control efficiency regarding execution of a specific notice effect. .

A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes a starting unit that allows a game ball to enter, and a display unit that displays a symbol variation game that is performed by varying the symbol on condition that the game ball enters the starting unit. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated, a condition for entering the game ball into the starting means is as a symbol variation games and the random number acquisition means acquires the value of the jackpot determining random number for determining whether a jackpot, before symbol random number acquisition means acquired jackpot determining random number memorize reserves storage means When, in response to the start of the symbol variation game, based on the value of the jackpot determining random number memorize the holding memory means, a jackpot determining means for determining whether symbol variation game becomes big hit, effect The fruit And demonstration execution means for, a presentation control means for controlling the presentation execution unit, before the determination of the jackpot determining means based on the jackpot determining random number memorize the holding memory means, identified by the large per determining random number and whether or not to execute a specific informational display showing a jackpot expectations in certain symbol variation game to be executed based on the information, the effect determination means for determining a type of the specific announcement attraction when executing the If it is determined by the effect determination unit and to perform the specific announcement attraction, and a finger Shimesuru directing instruction means to execute the specific announcement attraction to the presentation control means, said presentation control means, the effect determination unit If it is determined that the specific notice effect is to be executed, the execution is started after the execution of the specific notice effect is decided and before the specific symbol variation game. In the non-specific symbol variation game, which is at least one of the pattern variation games, and the specific symbol variation game, in accordance with an instruction from the effect instruction unit, control is performed to cause the effect execution unit to execute a specific notice effect, and the effect The instruction means can specify the non-specific symbol variation game and the type of the specific preliminary announcement effect in the non-specific symbol variation game, when it is determined that the specific determination effect is to be executed by the effect determination means. While performing the first instruction to the effect control means, in the specific symbol variation game, unlike the first instruction, it is possible to identify the specific symbol variation game and the type of the specific notice effect There row for the presentation control means of the second instruction to the effect determination unit, when it is determined that to execute the specific announcement attraction, the non-Japanese In the non-specific symbol variation game, when the execution time of the specific notice effect in the fixed symbol variation game can be determined as different execution time, and the effect instruction unit is determined to execute the specific notice effect by the effect determination unit, The gist of the invention is that the first instruction for further specifying the execution time of the specific notice effect is given to the effect control means .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the control efficiency related to the execution of the specific notice effect.

The front view which shows the front side of a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining prefetch production. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(e) is a timing chart which shows the production aspect of production. (A)-(e) is a timing chart which shows the production aspect of production. The flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a prefetch command. The flowchart which shows the prefetch effect determination process at the time of a start winning prize. Explanatory drawing explaining an effect classification determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining the prefetch effect designation | designated command. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the production aspect of production.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “variable game”) as a result derivation effect that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment). Various display effects executed in association with each other are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 12 as a 7 segment type display means is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is individually displayed by the end of the variable game. Is confirmed and stopped. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a loss symbol (a loss display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. That is, in the variable game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by displaying the symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. On the other hand, the number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins (start winning prize) in the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means arranged on the game board 10. “1” is subtracted at the start of the floating game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Also, on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 having a first winning opening 14a (first entry opening) for a game ball is arranged. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning port 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start port switch SW2, thereby allowing the start condition of the variable game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number (for example, one) of the award balls. Can be granted.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW3. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the variable game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big prize opening 18 is allowed to win a game ball when the big prize opening door 17 is opened by an opening operation during the big hit game in the variable game. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In other words, the big hit game is performed with the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 18.

  This jackpot game is won after winning the jackpot lottery in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) is given to the big prize opening 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given as an upper limit until a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) after the jackpot game is ended when the probability variation big hit. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is reduced. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the usual game changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable speed state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed in an operation pattern in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable speed state. It has become. As described above, the variable state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variable game tends to be easily executed.

  Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when the normal hit is reached, but even before the closing, when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) are won, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. It has become. In addition, the variable state is given as an upper limit until a predetermined number of times (50 times, 100 times in the present embodiment) of the variable game is performed according to the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning. There is.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Seven types of numbers from [1] to [7] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] are adopted as jackpot symbols. It corresponds to a specific combination of symbols. In addition, the winning probability for jackpot is defined as 205/65536 in the low probability state and 1640/65536 in the high probability state. Further, the winning probability per ordinary game of the ordinary game is defined as 1/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when winning the normal winning lottery in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened four times, and the open state is maintained until 1200 ms has elapsed since the opening. Further, the number of prize balls of the game ball is defined as 3 for the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15, and 15 for the big winning opening 18, respectively. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, the jackpot game is “12s” as the opening time, “25s” as the maximum time of each round game, “2s” as the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval), “12 s” is set as the ending time. Further, in each round game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 18 and “9 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big wins shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. Of the three types of jackpots, which jackpot is awarded is determined according to a special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified for each special symbol as shown in FIG.

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, there are 35 types of jackpot symbols for symbol ZA, 40 jackpot symbols for symbol ZB, and 25 jackpot symbols for symbol ZC. , Each is assigned.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “12 times”. "Big hit game". On the other hand, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol ZB or symbol ZC is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “5”. It is indicated as “5R big hit game”.

  The jackpot when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is indicated as “12R probability variation jackpot”. The big hit when the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZB is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is indicated as “5R probability variation big hit”, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol ZC is confirmed on the special symbol display device 12. The big hit when the stop is displayed is indicated as “5R non-probable big hit”.

  In addition, when winning a promising big hit, after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, up to a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, 100 times) a variable game is taken as the upper limit. The probability variation state is given. On the other hand, when winning a non-probable big hit, after the big win game is over, the probable state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, a variable state may be given. In particular, depending on the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (whether it is in a promiscuous state or a variable state), whether or not a variable state is given, a variable state is given In such a case, the upper limit number of times up to the end of the predetermined number of fluctuating games is determined.

  Specifically, if a 12R probability variable big hit (symbol ZA) is won, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is over, the variable state will be given up to 100 times. It has become. On the other hand, if 5R probability variation big hit (symbol ZB) or 5R non-probable variation big hit (symbol ZC) is won, if the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is non-variable, whether or not Regardless, the variable state is not given. In addition, when winning the 5R probability variable jackpot, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is variable, regardless of whether or not it is a probability change state, after the jackpot game is over, the maximum number of times is 100 , A variable state is given. In addition, if the 5R non-probable big win is won, and the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery is in a variable state, the maximum number of times will be 50 after the end of the big win game, regardless of whether it is a probable state or not. As shown in FIG.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 as the effect instruction means controls the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as an effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 (display pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Control the display image etc.).

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number extraction process for extracting various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for determining the variation pattern is a random number used for determining the variation pattern. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach (reach state) when determining a loss, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for reach determination. It has been.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base of the production from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and can specify the variation content (production content) and variation time (production time) of the variation game. . In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

  The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

  The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a random number acquisition means, a jackpot determination means, a variation content determination means, and a game state control means, and the main control RAM 30c is a holding storage means. Function as.

  First, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first start winning port 14 or the second start based on whether the detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 15. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (such as the value of the big hit determination random number in this embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the number of reserved storages. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the overall control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  Next, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variable game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c smaller than “0”. A hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger is executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 is controlled so that the number of reserved memories is decremented by “1” and the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the overall control board 31. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a correlates with the reserved storage number and stores the big hit determination random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c and the probability change assigned to the main control RAM 30c. Reads the value of the flag. This probability change flag is a flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given as the current gaming state. The main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value associated with the number of reserved memories with the jackpot determination value corresponding to whether or not the probability variation state is given, and determines whether or not both values match. Make a big hit. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit lottery to determine whether or not it is a big hit.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the big hit fluctuation for executing the big game that is a big hit Execute the process. In the big hit time variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c and, based on the special figure distribution random number value, displays the special symbol display device. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and displayed at 12, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a stores a change pattern determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number and an operation flag indicating whether or not a change state is given as the current game state. The value is read from the main control RAM 30c, and based on these values, any one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation is selected and determined. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not a variable state is given as the current gaming state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the value of the jackpot determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Perform reach determination. Note that, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined mainly depending on the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the probability of determining whether or not to execute the reach effect may be different.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes the reach change. In the reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be displayed as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number and the value stored in the operation flag from the main control RAM 30c, and based on these values, the misreach reach is performed. One of the variation patterns for variation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes a variation process at the time of the deviation for executing the variation game that causes the variation in deviation. In the variation processing at the time of detachment, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment symbol as a special diagram to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the fluctuation pattern determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number and the value stored in the operation flag from the main control RAM 30c, and based on these values, the deviation is made. One of the variation patterns for variation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the big hit game, and gives a predetermined control to the central control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31. A control command is output at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. In the case where the main winning CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when the big winning opening 18 is opened, and outputs a closing signal when the big winning opening 18 is closed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability variation state and the variation state by controlling the probability variation flag, the operation flag, the probability variation number, or the operation number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, the probability variation count, and the actuation count (sets “0”) at the start of the jackpot game, regardless of the type of the jackpot game. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is imparted, and the operation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the variation state is imparted.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when giving the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, while setting “0” to the probability variation flag when not giving the probability variation state. Set.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given with a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) as the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a stores a predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c as the probability variation number. Set to area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the probability variation number for each variation game (at the end of the variation game), and outputs a probability variation number designation command corresponding to the certain variation number to the overall control board 31. The probability variation number designation command is a command that indicates the number of times of execution of the variable game executed after the probability variation state is given. The main control CPU 30a then clears the probability variation flag (sets “0”) when the value of the probability variation count becomes “0”.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag.

  In addition, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 100 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of times of main control. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30 a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and outputs a variable number designation command corresponding to the number of operations to the overall control board 31. The variable number of times designation command is a command indicating the number of executions of the variable game executed after the variable state is given. Then, when the value of the number of operations becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30 a clears the operation flag (sets “0”), and outputs a change end command to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal winning determination of the normal winning probability of the ordinary game in the low probability state in the non-variable state and in the high probability state in the variable state. . Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the control contents executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, the central control CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 when the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the display control board 32.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined. More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol from the jackpot symbols. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration from among the missing symbols that form the reach state when the designated final stop symbol is a missed symbol and the variation pattern for the missed reach variation is designated. To do. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration from the out-of-designs when the designated final stop design is out-of-design and the variation pattern for out-of-variation variation is designated. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Further, when the central control CPU 31a inputs a certain change count designation command, a change count specification command, and a change end command, a value corresponding to the command is set in the general control RAM 31c. In particular, the general control CPU 31a can specify the type of the big hit game by inputting a special figure designation command at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning (current), and the number of variations. . Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a predetermined upper limit number of times to the probability variation number assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the probability variation state is given. The probability variation count is a counter for counting the number of times that the probability variation state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the number of actuations every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of certain change becomes “0”. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  When the opening control command 32a is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

Here, the reach determination probability that the reach determination result is affirmative will be described with reference to FIG. Such reach determination probability is referred to when the jackpot determination is not won.
As shown in FIG. 4, the reach determination probability is determined by the current gaming state and the number of reserved memories after subtraction. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random numbers can be a total of 241 integers from “0” to “240”. Specifically, in the case where the current gaming state is a non-changeable state, “0” to “39” are defined as reach determination values when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “0” or “1”. The reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 40/241. In the case where the current gaming state is a non-changeable state, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2” or “3”, “0” to “14” are defined as reach determination values, 15 The reach determination is affirmative with a probability of / 241. In addition, when the current gaming state is a variable state, “0” is defined as the reach determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 1/241. It becomes.

  In this way, in the non-variable state, whether or not the reach determination becomes affirmative depends on the number of reserved memories after subtraction, but the acquired reach determination random number is the minimum possible range of the reach determination value. If it is (“0” to “14”), the reach determination becomes affirmative regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction. Also, if the acquired reach determination random number is outside the maximum reach determination value range (“40” to “240”), the reach determination is negative regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction. On the other hand, if the acquired reach determination random number is outside the reachable range of the reach determination value and within the maximum range (“15” to “39”), Whether the reach determination is affirmative or negative is different.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a variation pattern for designating the variation time of the variation game is set. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, variation patterns P15, P17, and P23 are defined as variation patterns for big hit variation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P14, P16, and P22 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P11 to P13, P21 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation.

  Further, variation patterns P11 to P17 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the non-variable state, and variation patterns P21 to P23 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the variable state.

  The variation pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-variable state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P11, and the variation pattern P13 that can be selected in the non-variable state further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P12. It is a fluctuation pattern. Note that the fluctuation patterns P11 to P13 are fluctuation patterns that are determined according to the number of reserved memories, and as the number of reserved memories increases, a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time is determined. The change pattern P21 that can be selected in the variable state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change patterns P11 to P13 that can be selected in the non-change state. For this reason, in the variable state, a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined as compared with the non-variable state.

  The fluctuation patterns P14 and P15 are fluctuation patterns in which the normal reach effect NR is executed (indicated as “NR” in the drawing). The variation patterns P16 and P17 are variation patterns in which the super reach effect SR1 is executed after the normal reach effect NR is executed during one change game. The variation patterns P22 and P23 are variation patterns in which a super reach effect SR2 different from the super reach effect SR1 is executed after the normal reach effect NR is executed during one change game. In the present embodiment, when the super reach effect SR1 is finally executed after the normal reach effect NR is executed based on the variation patterns P16 and P17, the super reach effect SR1 is executed based on the change patterns P14 and P15. It is stipulated that the expectation of jackpot is higher than the case where it is not executed without developing.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution of the variable game by the start winning of the game ball is put on hold, the big hit expectation degree of the variable game from various random numbers stored corresponding to the start hold ball by the start winning In addition, a pre-determination is performed and various pre-reading effects (specific notice effects) indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot based on the result of the prior determination can be executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed based on the result of the pre-determination, the variable game that is the target of the pre-determination and shows the big hit expectation degree by the pre-reading effect is referred to as “specific variable game (specific symbol variable game) ) ". In addition, after the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined, the variation game in which the pre-reading effect is executed among the variation games that are executed before the execution of the specific variation game is referred to as “non-specific variation game (non-specific variation game”). ) " In other words, this non-specific variation game is a variation game in which the pre-reading effect is executed except for the specific variation game among the variation games that are already suspended when the execution of the pre-reading effect is determined. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the various prefetch effects in the present embodiment include a specific background effect that indicates a big hit expectation degree in a specific variation game according to display contents of a specific background image different from a normal background image, and a character comment image. Depending on the display content, a comment effect indicating a big hit expectation degree in the specific variation game is included. The specific background effect includes a thunder light effect in which a thunder light background image in which thunder light is discharged between clouds is displayed, and a lightning strike image in which thunder light falls so as to overlap with a part of the thunder light background image in relation to the thunder light background image. And a lightning strike effect is displayed. Further, the specific background effect and the comment effect are executed in a non-variable state.

  The prefetch effect in the present embodiment is also a continuous notice effect that is executed in a plurality of consecutive variable games including a non-specific variable game and a specific variable game, and the continuous upper limit of the variable game in which the prefetch effect is continuously executed When the number of times (in the present embodiment, “2” to “4”) is large, the big hit expectation degree in the specific variation game is defined to be high. Further, in a plurality of continuous variation games including the specific variation game and the non-specific variation game, the prefetch effect of the same effect type (type) is executed.

  Specifically, in the lightning effect, there are multiple types of display colors of the lightning background image, and the lightning background image is displayed in a display color corresponding to the number of consecutive executions of the lightning effect in the running variation game. The For example, regardless of whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game, the lightning background image is displayed in a blue display color in a variation game with the first thunderlight effect execution number regardless of the continuous upper limit number. Further, in the variation game in which the number of continuous executions of thunder light effects is green, the display color is green. In the variation game in which the number of continuous executions of thunder light effects is third, the display color is yellow and the number of continuous executions of thunder light effects is 4. In the first variation game, a lightning background image is displayed in red display color.

  In addition, the lightning strike effect as a special effect is executed only in the specific variation game in which the lightning effect is executed, and is not executed in the non-specific variation game in which the lightning effect is executed or the variation game in which the lightning effect is not executed. Production. For this reason, it is possible to specify that the lightning effect is being executed in the specific variation game by executing the lightning effect.

  Thus, as the specific background effect, the number of continuous executions of the lightning effect is indicated by the display color of the lightning background image, and the change game being executed is indicated by the display of the lightning strike image. On the other hand, when the lightning effect is executed in the non-specific variation game, it is difficult to specify which variation game is the specific variation game from the display color of the lightning background image. Further, when the lightning effect is executed in the specific variation game, when the display color of the lightning background image is other than red, it is difficult to specify which variation game is the specific variation game from the display color. .

  In addition, the comment effect includes a plurality of types of comments indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot, and a comment image corresponding to the number of continuous executions in which the comment effect is executed in the variable game being executed is displayed. For example, in a non-specific variation game in which the comment execution is continuously executed for the first time, a comment image “I see fatigue in enemy soldiers!” Is displayed. In addition, in the non-specific variation game where the number of continuous executions of the comment effect is 2nd, the comment image “You should start a battle soon!” The comment images “Mr. In particular, in the specific variation game, regardless of the number of consecutive executions of the comment production, the comment image “I will cut off the front! Everyone, continue to me!” Is displayed, corresponding to the number of continuous executions of the comment production. The comment image to be displayed is not displayed.

  As described above, as the comment effect, the number of consecutive executions of the comment effect and whether or not the variable game being executed is the specific variable game are indicated according to the type of the comment image. On the other hand, when the comment effect is executed in the non-specific variable game and the number of continuous executions of the comment effect is “1” or “2”, any of the variable games is selected from the types of comment images in the comment effect. It is difficult to identify whether the game is a specific variation game. In the present embodiment, the production type indicates a major classification of production such as a specific background production and a comment production, and the production content includes the display color of the lightning production of the specific background production, the execution of the lightning strike, and the comment production. The subcategory of the production is shown as the comment contents of.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the specific background effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 7A, the decorative image is variably displayed in the image display unit GH, and the reserved image HG1, indicating that the reserved storage number is “2”. HG2 is displayed. In this case, a normal background image NHG different from the lightning background image is displayed as the background image.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the second start winning opening 15, as shown in FIG. 7B, the hold image HG1 indicating that the hold storage number is “3”. ~ HG3 is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed as a stop symbol as an off symbol, and the variable game ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), when the variable display of the decoration drawing is started in the image display unit GH, the variable game is started, and the hold image HG1 indicating that the hold memory number is “2”. , HG2 are displayed. Then, the lightning effect as the specific background effect is executed by displaying the lightning background image RHG1 in the blue display color. This lightning effect is an effect indicating that the number of continuous executions of the lightning effect is one. At this stage, the execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “2”, and this lightning effect corresponds to the game ball starting and winning at the timing shown in FIG. This is an effect that indicates the degree of expectation of jackpot of the specific variable game whose execution is suspended. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7E, there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed as a definite symbol as an out-of-order symbol, and the variable game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7F, when the decorative display of the decorative drawing is started in the image display unit GH, the variable game is started, and the reserved image HG1 indicating that the number of reserved memories is “1”. Is displayed. Then, the lightning effect as the specific background effect is executed by displaying the lightning background image RHG2 in the green display color. This lightning effect is an effect indicating that the number of continuous executions of the lightning effect is two. At this stage, execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “1”, and this lightning effect is an effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the specific variation game whose execution is suspended. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), the decorative drawing may be displayed in a fixed stop state as an out-of-order symbol, and the variable game ends.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), in the image display unit GH, when the variation display of the decoration drawing is started, the variation game is started, and the hold is made so as to indicate that the number of reserved memories is “0”. The image is not displayed. Then, the lightning effect as the specific background effect is executed by displaying the lightning background image RHG3 in the yellow display color. This lightning effect is an effect indicating that the number of continuous executions of the lightning effect is three. At this stage, the specific variation game is a running variation game, and this lightning effect is an effect indicating the big hit expectation of the specific variation game being executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8A, after the decorative drawing in the left column is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 8B, a lightning strike effect is displayed in which a lightning strike image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the lightning background image. Is executed as a specific background effect. This lightning strike effect is an effect indicating that the running variation game is a specific variation game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), after the lightning strike image is erased, the decorations in the right column are temporarily stopped, reach states are formed in the left and right columns, and the normal reach effect NR is obtained. Executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, the super reach effect SR1 is developed, and as shown in FIG. 8E, the super reach effect SR1 in which a specific character appears may be executed. With the development of the production SR1, the display of the lightning background image RHG3 with the yellow display color is changed to the display of the normal background image NHG. In the present embodiment, in the super reach effect SR1, the decoration drawing is displayed at the end of the image display unit GH with a small size. And as shown in FIG.8 (f), when a decoration figure is displayed in the center of the image display part GH with a big size, and a decoration figure is fixed and displayed as a big hit symbol as shown in FIG.8 (g). There is. Of course, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed as a stop symbol as a dissipated symbol.

  As described above, the specific background effect is executed over a plurality of continuous variable games including the specific variable game, and the number of continuous executions of the thunder light effect is a specific variable game due to the lightning effect. Can be specified respectively.

  Next, the comment effect will be described. After various images are displayed in the image display unit GH as in FIGS. 7A to 7C, as shown in FIG. When the change display is started, the change game is started, and the hold images HG1 and HG2 indicating that the hold memory number is “2” are displayed. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable game, as shown in FIG. 9B, a comment image “I see fatigue in enemy soldiers!” Is displayed, and a comment effect is executed. This comment effect is an effect indicating that the running variation game is a non-specific variation game and the comment performance is executed once. At this stage, execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “2”, and this comment effect is an effect indicating the big hit expectation of the specific variation game whose execution is suspended. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed as a stop symbol as an off symbol, and the variable game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the decorative display of the decorative drawing is started, the variable game is started, and the hold image HG1 indicating that the hold storage number is “1” is displayed. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable game, as shown in FIG. 9E, a comment image “You should start a battle soon!” Is displayed, and a comment effect is executed. This comment effect is an effect indicating that the variation game being executed is a non-specific variation game and the number of continuous executions of the comment effect is two. At this stage, execution of the specific variation game is suspended with the reserved memory number “1”, and this comment effect is an effect indicating the big hit expectation of the specific variation game whose execution is suspended. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), there is a case where the decorative drawing is displayed as a definite symbol as an out-of-order symbol, and the variable game ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9G, when the decorative display of the decorative drawing is started, the variable game is started, and the hold image is not displayed so as to indicate that the hold memory number is “0”. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable game, as shown in FIG. 9 (h), a comment image is displayed, “Let's cut the leader! Everyone, follow me!”. At this stage, the specific variation game is a variation game being executed, and this comment effect is an effect indicating that the variation game being executed is the specific variation game regardless of the number of times the comment effect is continuously executed. is there. Then, as in FIG. 8 (g), the decorative figure may be displayed in a fixed stop as a jackpot symbol, or in the same manner as in FIG. .

  As described above, the comment effect is executed across a plurality of continuous variable games including the specific variable game, and the comment effect is continuously executed depending on the type of comment image of the comment effect, and the specific variable game. Can be identified.

  Here, the execution timing of the specific background effect will be described with reference to FIG. Here, in the specific variation game or the non-specific variation game, the case where the variation patterns P11 to P14 and P16 are determined will be described as a representative, and description of other variation patterns will be omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10A, the execution timing of the specific background effect when the variation pattern P11 is determined will be described. In the variation game based on the variation pattern P11, the variation of the decorative drawing starts from the timing indicated by the symbol T0, the decorative drawing in the left column at the timing indicated by the symbol T1, and the decorative drawing in the right column at the timing indicated by the symbol T2. The decorative drawings in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by T3, and one variation game is completed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T3.

  When such a variation pattern P11 is determined, a specific background effect is produced between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variation game starts and the timing indicated by the symbol T3 at which the execution of the variation game ends. A lightning effect is performed. In a non-specific variation game in which no reach effect is executed, a lightning effect as a specific background effect is not executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10B, the execution timing of the specific background effect when the variation pattern P12 is determined will be described. In the variation game based on the variation pattern P12, the decoration of the decorative drawing starts from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The decorations in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by T6, and one variation game is completed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T6. As described above, the variation pattern P12 is a variation pattern obtained by shortening the variation pattern P11. The variation time of the variation game and the time from the start of the variation game to the temporary display of the decorative drawings in each column are shortened. .

  When such a variation pattern P12 is determined, a specific background effect is produced between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variation game starts and the timing indicated by the symbol T6 at which the execution of the variation game ends. A lightning effect is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10C, the execution timing of the specific background effect when the variation pattern P13 is determined will be described. In the variation game based on the variation pattern P13, the variation of the decorative drawing starts from the timing indicated by the symbol T0, the decorative drawing in the left column at the timing indicated by the symbol T7, and the decorative drawing in the right column at the timing indicated by the symbol T8. The decorations in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by T9, and one variation game is completed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T9. As described above, the variation pattern P13 is a variation pattern obtained by shortening the variation patterns P11 and P12. The variation time of the variation game and the time from the start of the variation game to the temporary display of the decorations in each column are shortened. Is done.

  When such a variation pattern P13 is determined, a specific background effect is produced between the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variation game starts and the timing indicated by the symbol T9 at which the execution of the variation game ends. A lightning effect is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10D, the execution timing of the specific background effect when the variation pattern P14 is determined will be described. In the variation game based on the variation pattern P14, the variation of the decorative drawing is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T0. The stop is displayed and a reach state is formed. Then, the normal reach effect NR is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T2, the decorative drawing in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by the symbol T10, the normal reach effect NR is ended, and one variation game is ended. Thus, the fluctuation pattern P14 is a fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect NR is finally executed and does not develop into a super reach effect.

  When such a variation pattern P14 is determined, the period from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variation game is started to the timing indicated by the symbol T11 developed into the super reach effect SR1 shown in FIG. Thus, the lightning effect as the specific background effect is executed. Then, the normal background effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 at which the execution of the variable game ends. In addition to this, in the specific variation game in which the reach effect is executed, the decorative drawing in the left row is indicated by a reference symbol T2 in which the decorative drawing in the right row is temporarily stopped from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1. Until the timing, a lightning strike effect as a specific background effect is executed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 10E, the execution timing of the specific background effect when the variation pattern P16 is determined will be described. In the variation game based on the variation pattern P16, the variation of the decorative drawing is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T0, and the decorative drawing in the left column is temporarily displayed at the timing indicated by the symbol T1, and the decorative drawing in the right column is temporarily illustrated at the timing indicated by the symbol T2. The stop is displayed and a reach state is formed. Then, the normal reach effect NR is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T2, and the super reach effect SR1 is developed at the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the decorative drawing in the middle row is temporarily stopped and displayed at the timing indicated by the symbol T12. The production SR1 ends, and one fluctuation game ends. Thus, the fluctuation pattern P16 is a fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect SR1 is finally executed after the normal reach effect NR is executed.

  When such a variation pattern P16 is determined, like the variation pattern P14, from the timing indicated by the symbol T0 at which the execution of the variation game is started to the timing indicated by the symbol T11 that develops into the super reach effect SR1. In the meantime, a lightning effect as a specific background effect is executed. Then, the normal background effect is executed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T11 to the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 at which the execution of the variable game ends. In addition to this, in the specific variation game in which the reach effect is executed, the decorative drawing in the left row is indicated by a reference symbol T2 in which the decorative drawing in the right row is temporarily stopped from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T1. Until the timing, a lightning strike effect as a specific background effect is executed.

  Next, the execution timing of the comment effect will be described with reference to FIG. Here, in the specific variation game or the non-specific variation game, the case where the variation patterns P11 to P14 and P16 are determined will be described as a representative, and description of other variation patterns will be omitted. Further, since the timing of each variation pattern itself is the same as that in FIG. 10, the description thereof is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the variation pattern P11 is determined, the decorations in each column are variably displayed from the timing indicated by the symbol T13 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the execution of the variation game. The comment effect is executed until the timing indicated by reference numeral T14.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the variation pattern P12 is determined, the comment is between the timing indicated by the symbol T13 and the timing indicated by the symbol T4 at which the decorative drawing in the left column is temporarily stopped. Production is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the variation pattern P13 is determined, the comment is between the timing indicated by the symbol T13 and the timing indicated by the symbol T7 where the decorative drawing in the left column is temporarily stopped. Production is performed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the variation pattern P11 is also determined when the variation pattern P14 is determined or when the variation pattern P16 is determined as shown in FIG. 11 (e). In the same manner as described above, the comment effect is executed between the timing indicated by the symbol T13 and the timing indicated by the symbol T14.

  In addition, the lightning effect and the comment effect in the present embodiment are effects in which various images are displayed based on the moving image data for a predetermined time, and the display based on the moving image data according to the execution time of the lightning effect and the comment effect. The end timing of the control is varied, and the effect control of the lightning effect and comment effect corresponding to the execution time is performed. Specifically, in the variation patterns P11 to P13, display control based on the same moving image data is performed, but the end timing of the display control is different. On the other hand, in the variation patterns P14 to P17, display control based on the same moving image data is performed, and the end timing of the display control is also the same.

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers (information specified by various random numbers). In addition, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished with the winning of the game ball to each start winning port 14, 15 in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number, and the special symbol input process Is a process for determining (in advance) various random numbers acquired in accordance with winning at each of the start winning ports 14 and 15 before the execution of the variable game corresponding to the winning. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the prefetch command setting process functions as a prior determination unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a satisfies the restriction conditions such as when the number of reserved memories is “4”, when it is a big hit game, or when a variable state is given. It is determined whether or not (step S101). If the determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers corresponding to the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process. The prefetch command is a command that can specify the reference result and the current reserved memory number in a variable game executed based on various random number references.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the main control RAM 30c in step S103 to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. . In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, a hold designation command is output before that.

Here, with reference to FIG. 13, specific processing executed in step S102 and specific types of prefetch commands set based on the reference result will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation flag stored in correspondence with the number of reserved memories, and determines the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination corresponding to whether or not the probability variation state is given. It is determined whether or not the random numbers for use match.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot determination value matches the value of the jackpot determination random number, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number stored corresponding to the reserved storage number, and determines the jackpot based on the read value. Identify the type.

  As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot determination value matches the value of the random number for determining the jackpot, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), based on the specified jackpot type (symbol) and the number of reserved memories, A prefetch command is determined.

  As a specific example, when various random numbers corresponding to the start holding ball in the stored memory number “2” are referred to and it is determined that the jackpot determination value and the value of the jackpot determination random number match, the 12R probability variation jackpot (symbol ZA) When winning is selected, the prefetch command “EAH01H” is determined. In addition, when various random numbers corresponding to the start holding ball in the reserved memory number “3” are referred to and it is determined that the big hit determination value and the big hit determination random number value match, The prefetch command “EAH06H” is determined.

  On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination random number value do not match, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number stored corresponding to the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value is a minimum reachable range (“0” to “14”) of the reach determination value or is outside the maximum range of the reach determination value (“40” to “240”). ) Or within the maximum range (“15” to “39”) outside the minimum reachable range of the reach determination value.

  As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot determination value and the value of the jackpot determination random number do not coincide with each other, the prefetch command is determined based on the reach determination random number and the reserved storage number, as shown in FIG. Is done. As the reach determination random number, it is determined that a reach state is established, a random number for which a reach state is not established, and a reach state is not established. Includes random numbers.

  As a specific example, when various random numbers corresponding to the start-pending ball in the reserved storage number “2” are referred to and the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination random number value do not match, the reach determination random number is “ 11 ”, the prefetch command“ EBH01H ”is determined. In addition, when various random numbers corresponding to the start-holding balls in the stored storage number “3” are referred to and it is determined that the jackpot determination value does not match the value of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number is “19”. Sometimes, the prefetch command “EBH06H” is determined. In addition, when various random numbers corresponding to the start-and-hold balls in the stored storage number “4” are referred to and it is determined that the jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination random number value do not match, the reach determination random number is “100”. Sometimes, the prefetch command “EBH0BH” is determined.

  In this way, with the winning of the game ball at each start winning opening 14,15, various random numbers acquired with the winning as a trigger are referred to in advance before the start of the variable game based on the winning. The prefetch command that can identify the result is determined. And by such a pre-read command, whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not the type of big hit, and whether or not a reach state is formed has been decided, or whether the current pending storage number is It becomes possible to specify.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the start winning prefetch effect determining process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described. This start winning prefetch effect determining process is a process for controlling the prefetch effect triggered by the start winning of the game ball. The overall control CPU 31a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input (step S201). If this determination result is negative (the prefetch command and the hold designation command have not been input), the overall control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect determination processing at the start winning prize. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (a prefetch command and a hold designation command are input), the overall control CPU 31a specifies the number of reserved memories from the prefetch command, and prefetches corresponding to the number of reserved memories. The command is stored, and the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a restriction condition is satisfied. If this determination result is affirmative (the restriction condition is satisfied), the overall control CPU 31a ends the start winning effect pre-decision effect determination process. If this determination result is negative (regulation conditions are not satisfied), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S203.

  As an example of the regulation condition in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the prefetch flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and determines that the prefetch effect (lightning effect or comment effect) is being executed. If it has been determined, it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied in order to restrict duplicate execution of the prefetch effect. This prefetch flag is information indicating whether or not a prefetch effect is being executed.

  If the overall control CPU 31a determines that the number of reserved memories designated by the input prefetch command is “1”, the restriction condition is established to realize continuous execution of the prefetch effect. Is determined.

  In addition, when the prefetch command is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines that a prefetch command that is not determined to be a variation pattern for deviation variation is stored in all of the variation games that are being executed and put on hold. In this case, it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied to restrict the execution of the reach effect in the non-specific variation game.

Further, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and determines that the restriction condition is satisfied if the value is in the variable state.
Further, the overall control CPU 31a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed after changing from the variable state to the non-variable state or from the certain variable state to the non-probable state, and changes within a predetermined number (for example, four times). If it is determined that it is a game, it is determined that the regulation condition is satisfied. Further, the overall control CPU 31a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game, and if it is determined that the game is a variable game within a predetermined number (for example, 4 times), the regulation condition is satisfied. It is determined that Further, the overall control CPU 31a is in a certain change state at the time when the prefetch command is input based on the number of reserved memories specified by the input prefetch command and the certain number of times of change, but the variable game corresponding to the prefetch command. When the execution of is started, the control condition is determined to be satisfied. As a specific example, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the restriction condition is satisfied when the probability variation number is “2” and the reserved storage number specified by the prefetch command is “4”. Will be. Thus, when there is a possibility of changing the gaming state, the execution of the pre-reading effect is restricted.

  In step S203, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the effect type determination table shown in FIG. 15, and determines whether to execute the prefetch effect based on the input prefetch command and the effect type of the prefetch effect to be executed. The pre-reading effect lottery process to be determined is executed.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch effect lottery has been won (step S204). If this determination result is negative (no win in the pre-reading effect lottery), the overall control CPU 31a ends the start winning pre-reading effect determination process without executing step S205. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (winning in the pre-reading effect lottery), the overall control CPU 31a displays effect type information indicating the effect type to be executed for each variable game (non-specific variable game and specific variable game). Correspondingly, the overall control RAM 31c is set (step S205). In the present embodiment, effect type information that specifies the effect type of the same prefetch effect is stored for each variable game. In addition to the effect type, effect type information is stored so that it can be specified whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets the prefetch flag to be valid when the prefetch effect is being executed, and ends the start winning prefetch effect determination process. The overall control CPU 31a sets the prefetch flag to be invalid when the continuous execution of the prefetch effect is completed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 15, an effect type determination table for determining whether to perform a prefetch effect and an effect type of the prefetch effect will be described. In this effect type determination table, the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command, the winning information (whether it is a big hit or not and the type of jackpot), the effect type of the prefetch effect, and the determination probability of the effect type of the prefetch effect correspond It is attached.

  In this embodiment, as the prefetch command, the number of reserved memories is designated, and a prefetch command indicating 12R probability variation big hit (symbol ZA), 5R probability variation big hit (symbol ZB), or 5R non-probable big hit (symbol ZC) is indicated. The prefetch command is classified as a prefetch command that is determined to be out of reach but reachable. Further, in the present embodiment, when a prefetch command in which it is determined that the reach state is not formed or a prefetch command in which it is not determined whether the reach state is formed is input, the prefetch effect is executed. Is not determined. For this reason, when the pre-reading effect is executed, it is determined that the reach state is formed in the specific variation game. The effect type of the prefetch effect is classified into a specific background effect and a comment effect, and for the sake of convenience, non-execution of the prefetch effect is included.

  Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “4” and a prefetch command indicating 12R probability variation big hit (symbol ZA) is input, execution of the specific background effect is determined as the prefetch effect with a probability of 140/251. . Further, execution of the comment effect is determined as a pre-reading effect with a probability of 80/251, and non-execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with a probability of 31/251. In addition, when a prefetch command indicating that the number of reserved memories is “2” and it is out of date but it is determined that a reach state is to be formed is input, a specific background is used as a prefetch effect with a probability of 30/251. The execution of the production is decided. Further, execution of the comment effect is determined as a pre-reading effect with a probability of 40/251, and non-execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with a probability of 181/251.

  By referring to such an effect type determination table, it is determined whether or not the prefetch effect is executed, and the effect type of the prefetch effect is determined. In particular, in the case of winning a big hit, execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with a higher probability than in the case where the big win is not won (becomes lost). In particular, when winning 12R probability variation big hit (symbol ZA), execution of the pre-reading effect is determined with higher probability than when winning 5R probability variation big hit (symbol ZB) or 5R non-probable big hit (symbol ZC). . Moreover, it is prescribed that the specific background effect has a higher jackpot expectation than the comment effect. Also, in the case of winning a big hit, when the number of stored memories is large, the pre-reading effect is executed with a higher probability than when the number is small. Thus, the prefetching effect is executed. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is higher in the prefetch effect when the number of reserved memories is large than in the prefetch effect when the number of reserved memories is small. That is, as the pre-reading effect is continuously executed, the continuous upper limit number of pre-reading effects is increased, and the big hit expectation is increased.

  Next, the change start prefetch effect determination process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described. This variation start pre-reading effect determination process is a process for controlling the specific background effect and the comment effect triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. The overall control CPU 31a executes this process in response to an input of a change pattern designation command (start of a change game).

  First, the CPU 31a for overall control reads out the effect type information corresponding to the change game to be started, triggered by the input of the change pattern designation command, specifies the effect type, and whether it is a specific change game or non-specific change Also identify whether it is a game. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines a prefetch effect designation command corresponding to the production type, whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game, and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. An effect designation command is set in the overall control RAM 31c. This prefetch effect designation command is a command for designating an execution mode of the prefetch effect.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the change start prefetch effect determination process, the overall control CPU 31a displays a prefetch effect designation command set in the overall control RAM 31c at a predetermined timing on the display control board 32 (display control CPU 32a). Output to. In this embodiment, when a prefetch effect designation command is output, a variation pattern designation command and a decorative design designation command are output before that.

Here, the prefetch effect designation command will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, the prefetch effect designation command is a command output from the overall control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a. This pre-reading effect designation command includes a specific background effect, a comment effect, and the type of pre-reading effect to be executed, whether the variable game for executing the pre-reading effect is a specific variable game or a non-specific variable game, This is a command that can specify the execution time (execution timing) of the pre-reading effect. In the present embodiment, the execution time of the prefetch effect in the non-specific variation game is based on whether one of the variation patterns P11 to P13 is determined. In addition, when the execution of the specific background effect is specified, this pre-reading effect designation command indicates whether the specific background effect is continuously executed or the number of continuous executions, regardless of whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game. This is a command in which the content of the specific background effect corresponding to the number of times (for example, the display color of the lightning background image) is not specified. On the other hand, this pre-reading effect designation command specifies the number of consecutive executions of the comment effect regardless of whether it is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game when the execution of the comment effect is specified. However, if it is limited to a non-specific variation game, it is a command that does not specify the content of the effect of the comment effect (for example, the type of comment image).

  Specifically, when the specific background effect is executed in the specific variation game, “B4H00H” is determined as the prefetching effect designation command regardless of the variation pattern (execution time). Further, when the specific background effect is executed when the change pattern P11 is determined in the non-specific change game, “B4H01H” is determined as the prefetch effect designation command. Further, when the comment effect is executed when the variation pattern P13 is determined in the non-specific variation game, “B4H07H” is determined as the prefetch effect designation command.

  In other words, the overall control CPU 31a is triggered by the start of the execution of the non-specific variation game, regardless of the number of consecutive executions in which the pre-reading effect is continuously executed. A pre-reading effect designation command that makes it possible to specify that any of the above is executed is output. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a is triggered by the start of execution of the specific variation game, and the prefetch effect designation command in the non-specific variation game regardless of the number of consecutive executions of the prefetch effect. Unlike the above, a pre-reading effect designation command is output that makes it possible to specify that either a specific background effect or a comment effect is to be executed in a specific variation game.

  When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the overall control CPU 31a determines the execution time of the pre-reading effect in the non-specific variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a determines to change the execution time of the prefetch effect depending on the variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a variation pattern designation command that can identify the variation pattern, and also outputs a prefetch effect designation command that allows the execution time of the prefetch effect to be identified in a non-specific variation game. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to the effect determining means. In addition, the output of the prefetch effect designation command in the non-specific variation game corresponds to the first instruction, the output of the prefetch effect designation command in the specific variation game corresponds to the second instruction, and the output of the variation pattern designation command in the non-specific variation game. Corresponds to the third instruction.

  Next, when the display control CPU 32a receives a prefetch effect designation command from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a stores the prefetch effect designation command in the display control RAM 32c. Then, the display control CPU 32a increments the continuous execution number counter assigned to the display control RAM 32c by “1”, thereby counting the number of times of the variable game in which the input of the pre-reading effect designation command is continuously performed. Specify the number of continuous executions to make the production run continuously. The display control CPU 32a initializes the continuous execution number counter when the prefetch effect designation command is not input together with the variation pattern designation command and the decorative design designation command.

  Subsequently, the display control CPU 32a determines from the pre-reading effect designation command, the type of the pre-reading effect such as the specific background effect and the comment effect, and whether the variable game to be executed is the specific variable game or the non-specific variable game. The execution time of the prefetch effect corresponding to the effect type of the prefetch effect is specified. Then, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to correspond to the specified result.

  As a specific example, the display control CPU 32a, in the specific variation game, when the input prefetch effect designation command is “B4H00H” shown in FIG. 16 and the value of the continuous execution number counter is “3”. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the lightning background image in the specific background effect is displayed in yellow and the lightning strike image is displayed. Further, in this case, the lightning background image and the lightning strike image are displayed at the timing shown in FIG. 10 (d) and FIG. 10 (e). In addition, when the input prefetching effect designation command is “B4H06H” shown in FIG. 16 and the value of the continuous execution number counter is “2”, the display control CPU 32a changes the variation pattern in the non-specific variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the comment effect is executed at the execution time corresponding to P12. In particular, the display control CPU 32a of the effect display device 11 displays the comment image “You should set a battle soon!” To indicate that the comment execution is the second variable game. Control display content. In this case, the comment image is displayed at the timing shown in FIG.

Here, with reference to FIG. 17, a specific example of the control of the prefetch effect based on such a prefetch effect designation command will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), in the overall control CPU 31a, the reserved memory number is designated as "3" when the reserved memory number is "3" and the game ball has been won. A designated command and a prefetch command are input. Then, the production type is determined as execution of a specific background effect, execution of comment effect, or non-execution indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the variable game designated by the prefetch command.

  When execution of the specific background effect is determined as the effect type, the variation game corresponding to the prefetch command is the specific variation game, and the variation game immediately after the variation game being executed to the variation game immediately before the specific variation game is non-specific variation Each is identified as a game. Specifically, immediately after the running variation game, the first and second variation games are identified as non-specific variation games, and the third variation game is identified as a specific variation game. For non-specific variation games, the effect type information indicating execution of the specific background effect in the non-specific variation game, and for specific variation games, effect type information indicating the execution of the specific background effect in the specific variation game Are set respectively.

  Subsequently, with the start of the first and second variation games, the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command is specified. In this embodiment, since the specific background effect can be executed when the reach effect is not executed in the non-specific variation game in the non-variable state, any one of the variation patterns P11 to P13 is determined in the non-specific variation game. Is done. Then, based on the specified variation pattern and the effect type information, a pre-reading effect designation command for designating that the specific background effect is executed in the execution time based on the variation pattern in the non-specific variation game is received from the overall control CPU 31a. The data is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  In addition, with the start of the third variation game, a pre-reading effect designation command for designating that the specific background effect is executed in the specific variation game is based on the effect type information regardless of the variation pattern. To the display control CPU 32a.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading effect designation command is input in the display control CPU 32a, the number of continuous executions of the variable game to which the pre-reading effect designation command is input (the number of continuous executions of the pre-reading effect) is counted. Then, when the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect becomes “1” triggered by the input of the prefetch effect designation command, the display control CPU 32a uses the thunder light background image of the blue display color as the first specific background effect. Display control is performed. In this case, since it is a non-specific variation game, a lightning strike image is not displayed.

  Next, when the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect is “2” triggered by the input of the prefetch effect designation command, the display control of the thunder light background image with the green display color is performed as the second specific background effect. In this case, since it is a non-specific variation game, a lightning strike image is not displayed.

  Finally, when the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect is “3” triggered by the input of the prefetch effect designation command, the display control of the lightning background image with the yellow display color is performed as the third specific background effect. In this case, since it is a specific variation game, a lightning strike image is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the overall control CPU 31a, the reserved memory number is designated as “4” when the number of reserved memories is “4” and the game ball is won. A designated command and a prefetch command are input. Then, the production type is determined as execution of a specific background effect, execution of comment effect, or non-execution indicating the jackpot expectation degree of the variable game designated by the prefetch command.

  When execution of the comment effect is determined as the effect type, immediately after the running variation game, the first to third variation games are identified as non-specific variation games, and the fourth variation game is identified as a specific variation game. For non-specific variation games, production type information indicating execution of comment effects in the non-specific variation game, and for specific variation games, production type information indicating execution of comment effects in the specific variation game, respectively. Is set.

  Subsequently, with the start of the first to third fluctuation games, the comment effect is executed in an execution time based on the change pattern in the non-specific change game based on the specified change pattern and the effect type information. Is read from the overall control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a.

  In response to the start of the fourth variation game, a pre-reading effect designation command for designating that the comment effect is executed in the specific variation game is received from the overall control CPU 31a based on the effect type information regardless of the variation pattern. The data is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading effect designation command is input in the display control CPU 32a, the number of continuous executions of the variable game to which the pre-reading effect designation command is input is counted. When a non-specific variation game is designated by the prefetch effect designation command, display control of a comment image corresponding to the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect is performed with the input of the prefetch effect designation command as a trigger. Subsequently, when the specific variation game is designated by the prefetch effect designation command, the display of the comment image corresponding to the specific variation game is triggered by the input of the prefetch effect designation command regardless of the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect. Control is performed.

  As described above, when the pre-reading effect designation command for designating the non-specific variation game is input, the display control CPU 32a counts the number of continuous executions of the pre-reading effect. And the prefetch effect corresponding to the counted number of continuous executions of the prefetch effects is executed among the prefetch effects of the effect type specified by the prefetch effect designation command at the execution time designated by the prefetch effect designation command. In addition, when a pre-reading effect designation command for designating that a specific background effect is to be executed in a specific variation game is input, consecutive prefetched effects counted at an execution time predetermined to correspond to the specific variation game. A lightning effect corresponding to the number of executions is executed, and a lightning effect is executed. On the other hand, when a pre-reading effect designation command for specifying that a comment effect is to be executed in a specific variation game is input, the prefetched effect counted in a predetermined execution time corresponding to the specific variation game is input. Regardless of the number of continuous executions, a comment effect corresponding to the specific variation game is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In a non-specific variation game that is not a target indicating the big hit expectation degree by a pre-reading effect including a specific background effect and a comment effect, a pre-reading effect designation command that can specify that the game is a non-specific variation game is output. On the other hand, in the specific variation game that is the target indicating the big hit expectation degree by the prefetch effect, the prefetch that can identify the specific variation game is different from the prefetch effect designation command that can identify the non-specific variation game. A production designation command is output. In this way, it is possible to specify the content of the pre-reading effect, but improve the configuration in which it cannot be specified from the pre-reading effect designation command whether the pre-reading effect is performed in a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game. Can do. In this way, it is possible to specify whether the prefetching effect in the non-specific variation game or the prefetching effect in the specific variation game is executed from the prefetching effect designation command itself, and the control efficiency related to the execution of the prefetching effect can be improved.

  (2) In the non-specific variation game, a common pre-reading effect designation command is output in the same manner regardless of which variation game the non-specific variation game is, that is, the number of continuous executions of the pre-reading effect. For this reason, for example, in a non-specific variation game from a prefetch effect designation command itself without greatly increasing the type of prefetch effect designation command, such as a prefetch effect designation command that can specify the number of consecutive executions of a prefetch effect. It is possible to specify that the pre-reading effect is executed, and it is possible to increase the control efficiency regarding the execution of the pre-reading effect.

  (3) When it is determined to execute the prefetching effect, the prefetching effect that can further specify the effect type of the prefetching effect such as the specific background effect and the comment effect in each variable game (non-specific variable game and specific variable game). The specified command is output. For this reason, the effect type of the prefetch effect can be specified from each prefetch effect designation command itself, and the control efficiency related to the execution of the prefetch effect can be enhanced.

  (4) When it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect, a pre-reading effect designating command for further specifying the execution time of the pre-reading effect is output in the non-specific variation game. For this reason, the execution time of the prefetch effect can be specified from the prefetch effect designation command, and the control efficiency relating to the execution of the prefetch effect can be improved.

  (5) Also, the execution pattern execution command is determined based on the variation pattern that specifies the variation time of the variation game, and the variation pattern designation command that makes it possible to identify the variation pattern of the variation game is the prefetch effect designation command. It is output separately. As a result, it is possible to specify the content of the pre-reading effect from the pre-reading effect designation command, but the execution timing of the pre-reading effect is specified from the variation content (variation time and effect content) of the variation game designated by the variation pattern designation command. Such a configuration can be improved. Thus, the variation pattern can be specified from the variation pattern designation command itself, and the execution time of the prefetch effect determined based on the variation pattern from the prefetch effect designation command itself can be identified. Therefore, by providing a situation in which the consistency between the execution time of the prefetch effect based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command and the execution time of the prefetch effect specified by the prefetch effect specification command can be determined, for example, It is possible to increase the control efficiency related to the execution of the pre-reading effect, such as suppression of erroneous control of the execution time due to data corruption.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, control is performed such that the reach effect is not necessarily executed in the non-specific variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reach effect may be executed in the non-specific variation game. In particular, in this case, even when the same variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is determined, different prefetch effects can be executed depending on whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game. The effect of.

  In the above embodiment, the reach effect is always executed in the specific variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reach effect may be controlled so as not to be executed in the specific change game. In particular, in this case, even when the same variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed is determined, different prefetch effects can be executed depending on whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game. There is an effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed by displaying the image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pre-reading effect is executed by outputting sound, lighting the lamp, displacement of the movable body, vibration of the vibrating body, and the like. Or a combination thereof. Even in this case, the prefetch effect designation command is similarly adopted.

  In the above embodiment, one type of variable game can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of types of variable game may be executed. A first variable game in which a start condition can be established by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 14 and a second variable game in which a start condition can be established by winning a game ball in the second start winning opening 15 An example is a configuration that can be executed and causes the second variation game to be executed with priority over the first variation game. In this case, as the prefetching effect designation command, it may be possible to specify whether the variation game in which the prefetching effect is executed is the first variation game or the second variation game. It may be specified from a specified command. The overall control CPU 31a can execute the prefetch effect in accordance with the number of reserved memories of the first variation game because the first variation game is easy to execute and the second variation game is difficult to execute in the non-variable state. To decide. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a executes the pre-reading effect corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the second variable game because the second variable game is easy to execute in the variable state and the first variable game is difficult to execute. Decide whether to allow or not. Subsequently, the display control CPU 32a counts the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect only when the first variable game is executed with the input of the prefetch effect designation command. On the other hand, since the second variation game is easy to execute in the variable state and the first variation game is difficult to execute, the display control CPU 32a executes the second variation game in response to the input of the prefetch effect designation command. Only when it is made to count, the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect is counted. Then, the display control CPU 32a causes the pre-reading effect to be executed based on the number of times of continuous execution of the pre-reading effect thus counted. In such a configuration, when the second variation game is executed in a non-variable state during continuous execution of the prefetch effect, the second variation game is executed in preference to the first variation game. However, the number of continuous executions is not counted, and the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect in the first variation game can be accurately specified. In addition, even when the second variation game is preferentially executed in this manner, whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game by adopting the prefetch effect designation command as described above. Can be specified by a pre-reading effect designation command, and further effects can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, moving image data is stored so as to correspond to the number of continuous executions and whether it is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game, and the moving image is the same regardless of the execution time of the prefetch effect. The display control is performed based on the data, and the display control at the timing corresponding to the execution time of the pre-reading effect is ended, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, moving image data may be stored so as to correspond to the execution time of the prefetch effect.

  In the above embodiment, the execution time of the prefetch effect in the non-specific variation game is determined in the overall control CPU 31a. However, the execution time is not limited to this, and may be determined in the display control CPU 32a, for example.

  In the above embodiment, the type of effect of the prefetch effect is determined in the overall control CPU 31a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined in the display control CPU 32a, for example.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution of the non-specific variation game is started, the execution time of the pre-reading effect in the non-specific variation game is determined so as to correspond to the effect type and variation pattern of the pre-reading effect to be executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the execution time of the prefetch effect in the specific variation game may be determined when the execution of the specific variation game is started. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient. In other words, even if the fluctuation pattern for the loss reach fluctuation or the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation forming the reach state is not the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation, the execution time of the prefetch effect can be designated by the prefetch effect designation command. Or a combination of these may be used. Further, for example, the execution time of the prefetch effect may be determined regardless of the effect type or the variation pattern of the prefetch effect. For example, the execution time of the prefetch effect may be determined in advance as a certain time. Further, for example, the execution time of the prefetch effect based on the variation patterns P14 to P17 may be different, and the execution time of the prefetch effect may be specified based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  In the above embodiment, the command that can specify the execution time of the prefetch effect in the non-specific variation game is adopted as the prefetch effect designation command. However, the execution time of the prefetch effect in the specific variation game is not limited thereto, for example. An identifiable command may be adopted. Further, for example, a command in which the execution time of the prefetch effect is not specified regardless of whether the game is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, as the prefetching effect designation command, a command that can specify the prefetching effect type is employed, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a command that does not specify the prefetching effect type may be employed. .

  In the above-described embodiment, two types of prefetching effects such as a specific background effect and a comment effect are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type or three or more types of prefetching effects may be executed. Further, for example, one type or a plurality of types of prefetching effects may be executed such as a specific background effect, or one type or a plurality of types of prefetching effects may be executed as an effect such as a comment effect.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous execution of the pre-reading effect is not triggered by the start winning of the game ball, but is started by the start of the variable game. However, it may be started when the game ball starts to win.

  In the above embodiment, a prefetch effect that does not notify the player of the specific variation game is executed before the execution of the specific variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the specific variation game is displayed. By changing, a pre-reading effect that notifies the player of the specific variation game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the lightning strike effect and the comment effect that can identify the specific variation game are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect that the specific variation game can be specified may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, in the non-specific variation game, the common prefetch effect designation command is adopted in the same manner regardless of the number of continuous executions of the prefetch effect and the content of the effect. A pre-reading effect designation command that can specify the number of executions and the contents of the effect may be employed. Further, for example, it may not be possible to specify whether the variation game in which the prefetch effect is executed is a specific variation game or a non-specific variation game.

  In the above embodiment, with the start winning of the game ball as a trigger, it is determined whether or not to execute a prefetch effect based on the reference result with reference to various random numbers, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect based on the reference result when the execution of the variable game after the start winning of the game ball is started, for example, after the start winning of the game ball Various random numbers may be referred to when the execution of the variable game is started.

  In the above embodiment, all the variation games that are executed immediately after the variation game being executed at the time of winning the game ball and before the specific variation game are non-specific variation games that execute the pre-reading effect. Not limited to. For example, at least a part of the variation games that are to be executed immediately after the variation game being executed at the time of starting winning a game ball and before the specific variation game may be non-specific variation games.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetch effect is executed in a plurality of continuous variation games including the specific variation game and the non-specific variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may not necessarily be continuous.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading effect is executed in the non-variable state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading effect may be executed in the variable state. Good. Further, for example, a combination thereof may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the specific background effect and the comment effect are executed as the pre-reading effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree in the specific variation game for which execution is suspended. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The specific background effect and the comment effect may be executed independently so as to indicate the expected degree of jackpot in the fluctuating game.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a refers to various random numbers, and determines in advance whether or not the various random numbers match a predetermined determination value, and a prefetch command indicating the determination result The data is output to the overall control CPU 31a. In the overall control CPU 31a, control related to the pre-reading effect is performed based on the pre-read command, but this is not restrictive. For example, prefetch commands indicating various random numbers themselves are output to the overall control CPU 31a, and the overall control CPU 31a refers to the various random numbers based on the prefetch commands, and the various random numbers match a predetermined determination value. Whether or not there is may be determined in advance. That is, prior determination as to whether or not various random numbers match a predetermined determination value may be performed by either the main control CPU 30a or the overall control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, various controls are performed mainly by the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or three or more kinds of boards are used. Various controls may be performed, and various functions may be integrated and divided on the substrate. In addition, various commands such as a change pattern designation command and a prefetch effect designation command have been input / output between each board, but this is not restrictive, for example, for a plurality of controls between the same board, not between each board. A CPU may be mounted, and various instructions corresponding to various commands may be performed between them.

  -In the above embodiment, when a game ball wins various types of objects, a game ball is awarded. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball may not be awarded. It is only necessary that a ball can enter. In addition, the entry of the game ball may include the passage of the game ball.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect determining means determines whether or not the specific notice effect is to be executed, and the type of the specific notice effect to be executed is triggered by the fact that the start holding ball is stored in the reservation storage means. On the other hand, when execution of the non-specific symbol variation game is started, the execution time of the specific notice effect is determined based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination means.

  (B) The production instruction means performs the first instruction when the execution of the non-specific symbol variation game is started, while the execution of the specific symbol variation game is triggered as the trigger. The second instruction is performed.

  (C) When it is determined that the specific notice effect is to be executed, the effect determining means determines the type of the specific notice effect to be executed in the non-specific symbol variation game and the specific symbol variation game as the same type. It is characterized by.

  (D) In the specific symbol variation game, the effect control means performs control to cause the effect execution means to execute a special effect in response to the second instruction from the effect instruction means.

  (E) Before the determination by the jackpot determination means based on the big hit determination random number stored in the hold storage means in association with the start hold ball when the start storage ball is stored in the hold storage means , Comprising a pre-determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined determination value, the production determination means based on the information specified by the determination result by the pre-determination means, It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not to execute a specific notice effect indicating a jackpot expectation degree in the symbol variation game executed in response to the start holding ball.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device (production execution means), 12 ... Special symbol display device (display means), 14 ... 1st start prize opening (starting means), 15 ... 2nd start prize opening (starting means), 18 ... Grand prize 30: Main control board, 30a: Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, variation content determination means, gaming state control means), 30c: Main control RAM (holding storage means), 31: Overall control Substrate, 31a ... overall control CPU (effect instruction means, effect determination means), 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (1)

A starting means capable of entering a game ball; and display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying the symbol on the condition that the game ball enters the starting means, and predetermined in the symbol variation game When the jackpot display result is displayed, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a big hit determination random number for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, on condition that the game ball enters the starting means,
And hold storage means before Symbol random number acquisition means is remembers the jackpot determining random number acquired,
Triggered by the start of the symbol variation game, based on the value of the jackpot determining random number memorize the holding memory means, a jackpot determining means for determining whether symbol variation game becomes big hit,
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for controlling the production execution means;
Before determination of the jackpot determining means based on said holding memory means memorize been jackpot determining random numbers, the jackpot expectations in certain symbol variation game to be executed based on the information identified by the large per determining random number Effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific notice effect to be shown, and the type of the specific notice effect in the case of executing,
If it is determined to execute the specific announcement attraction by the effect determination unit, an execution of a specific announcement attraction and a finger Shimesuru presentation instruction means with respect to said presentation control means,
When it is determined that the specific notice effect is to be executed by the effect determination means, the effect control means is executed after the execution of the specific notice effect is determined and before the specific symbol variation game. In the non-specific symbol variation game that is at least one of the symbol variation games and the specific symbol variation game, control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute the specific notice effect according to an instruction from the effect instruction means,
In the non-specific symbol variation game, the production instruction unit specifies the non-specific symbol variation game and the type of the specific preliminary announcement effect when the production determination unit determines to execute the specific announcement production. While giving the first instruction to be enabled to the effect control means, the specific symbol variation game is different from the first instruction in that it is the specific symbol variation game and the type of the specific notice effect. There line a second instruction that allows specific to the performance control unit,
When it is determined that the specific notice effect is to be executed, the effect determining means can determine a different execution time as an execution time of the specific notice effect in the non-specific symbol variation game,
In the non-specific symbol variation game, when the effect determining means determines that the specific notice effect is to be executed by the effect determining means, the effect is provided with the first instruction that can further specify the execution time of the specific notice effect. A gaming machine for the control means .