JP6073190B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not a variable game is won.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a normal symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive a normal symbol is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open and close the open / close blades provided at the start winning opening. Behind the start winning opening, there is a start opening sensor that gives a start condition for a special symbol variation game in which the special symbol varies, and when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special symbol variation game, A big hit game that opens the big prize opening device is given. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won, the start condition of the special symbol variation game is easily given, and the chance of winning the big hit game is increased.

JP 2010-51488 A

  However, such gaming machines have not been able to effectively diversify the contents of the game effects related to the normal symbol variation game. For this reason, even if the player wins an ordinary game that is advantageous to the player, the player is not noticed and cannot be said to be able to sufficiently improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of the game effect related to the normal symbol variation game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first starting port from which a starting condition of the first special symbol variation game can be obtained by entering a game ball, and a second special symbol variation game by causing the game ball to enter. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation are provided with a second starting port from which a starting condition can be obtained and a gate from which a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball. game derives or lottery result imparting jackpot gaming for opening the special winning opening, the normal symbol variation game is whether gaming ball shifts to state easy to ball entrance of the second start hole extraction A gaming machine for deriving a selection result, comprising: main control means; and effect control means for receiving control information from the main control means and controlling execution of the effect based on the control information, and the main control means, said first Starting opening, the second start hole, as well as to obtain information in response to ball entrance to the gate, the performance control unit, ball entrance information acquired in response to to the first start hole as said control information The first notice that suggests the lottery result of whether to give the jackpot game before the first special symbol variation game based on the entry is executed By inputting the first determination process for determining whether or not to produce an effect, and the control information at the time of entering the usual figure, which can specify the information acquired upon entering the gate as the control information, A second determination is made as to whether or not to execute a second notice effect indicating a lottery result indicating whether or not the second starting port is shifted to a state in which a game ball can easily enter before the normal symbol variation game based on the ball is executed . and determination process, determine the first determination process First prediction effect based on the results, and performs a notification executes processing for each execution of the second announcement attraction based on the determination result of the second determination process, prone state ball entrance gaming ball the second start hole In the transition pattern for transitioning the second start port to a state in which the game ball can easily enter when it is elected to make a transition to the first pattern, the game ball enters the first pattern and the first pattern. And the second pattern having a long total time for transition to an easy-to-play state, and the control at the time of entering the general game when the second starting port is elected to transition to a state in which a game ball is easy to enter The information can specify the transition pattern of the second starting port, and in the second determination process, the transition pattern is specified from the control information at the time of entering the normal ball , and is determined according to the transition pattern Depending on the probability, the second notice effect In the case where the first notice effect is performed in the notice execution process, the effect aspect of the first notice effect and the effect aspect of the second notice effect are at least partially the same. When the first notice effect is started after a predetermined first time has elapsed from the start of the first special symbol variation game, and the second notice effect is executed in the notice execution process, the second notice effect is The gist is to start the game after a predetermined second time has elapsed since the start of the normal symbol variation game .

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first starting port from which a starting condition of the first special symbol variation game can be obtained by entering a game ball, and a second special symbol variation game by causing the game ball to enter. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation are provided with a second starting port from which a starting condition can be obtained and a gate from which a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball. The game derives a lottery result indicating whether to give a big hit game for opening the big winning opening, and the normal symbol variation game is a lottery result indicating whether the second starting port is changed to a state in which the game ball is easy to enter. In the gaming machine for deriving, the main control means, the control information from the main control means is input, and the effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the control information, the main control means The first Information is acquired in response to a ball entering the starting port, the second starting port, and the gate, and the effect control means is information acquired in response to the ball entering the first starting port as the control information. The first notice that suggests the lottery result of whether to give the jackpot game before the first special symbol variation game based on the entry is executed By inputting the first determination process for determining whether or not to produce an effect, and the control information at the time of entering the usual figure, which can specify the information acquired upon entering the gate as the control information, A second determination is made as to whether or not to execute a second notice effect indicating a lottery result indicating whether or not the second starting port is shifted to a state in which a game ball can easily enter before the normal symbol variation game based on the ball is executed. Judgment processing and judgment of the first judgment processing A state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting port by performing a first notice effect based on the result and a notice execution process related to the execution of the second notice effect based on the determination result of the second determination process In the transition pattern for transitioning the second start port to a state in which the game ball can easily enter when it is elected to make a transition to the first pattern, the game ball enters the first pattern and the first pattern. and long total time second pattern is changed to easily state, there is the Hiroshizu ball entrance time control when a game ball to the second start hole is elected to be a transition to state easy to ball entrance information is possible to specify the transition pattern of the second start hole, the second determination process, the Hiroshizu ball entrance during the transition pattern from the control information is specified, determined in accordance with the transition pattern Depending on the probability, the second notice effect And at least a part of the effect form of the first notice effect and the effect aspect of the second notice effect are the same. In the notice execution process, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are the same. When one of the notice effects is being executed, the gist is to restrict the execution of the other notice effect and to execute the other notice effect after the one notice effect is finished .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of a game effect relating to a normal symbol variation game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special figure prefetch command output process. The flowchart which shows special figure notice determination processing. The figure which shows the relationship between the lottery probability of the notice effect for special symbols, and the fluctuation | variation content. The figure explaining a notice pattern. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the notice pattern table for special symbols. The flowchart which shows a general-purpose prefetch command output process. The flowchart which shows a common figure notice determination process. The figure which shows the relationship between the lottery probability of the notice effect for normal symbols, and privilege content. (A)-(c) is a figure explaining the notice pattern table for normal symbols. The flowchart which shows special figure notice execution processing. The flowchart which shows a common figure notice execution process. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the notice effect for special symbols. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the notice effect for normal symbols. The figure explaining the advance of the notice effect for special symbols, and the notice effect for normal symbols. The figure explaining advance of the notice effect for special symbols. The figure explaining the advance of the notice effect for special symbols, and the notice effect for normal symbols. The figure explaining advance of the notice effect for special symbols. The figure explaining progress of the notice effect for normal symbols.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine is embodied as a pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
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 in the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko machine. Also, on the lower left side of the game board 10, a first special figure display H1 as an 8-segment type symbol display means and a second special figure display H2 as an 8-segment type symbol display means are adjacent. . In addition, in the first special symbol display device H1 and the second special graphic display device H2, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the effect display device 11, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed on the first special figure display H1 or the second special figure display H2 is performed. Specifically, in the effect display device 11, a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display) and a symbol variation game in which a symbol combination is displayed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns are performed.

  In the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display H1 or the second special symbol display H2 changes a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special symbols”) in a single column to change the special symbols. Is displayed. This special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, a case where the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display H1 is referred to as “first variation game”, and a symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display H2 is referred to as “second variation game”. There is. On the other hand, in the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 varies each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment). Display decorative symbols for each column. This decorative design is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  Then, on the first special symbol display H1 or the second special symbol display H2, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 11 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started, temporarily stops the decorative symbols before the end of the game, and confirms the decorative symbols in each column at the end of the game. Stopped display.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. On the other hand, the “pause display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, for example, a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “determined stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixedly stopped in the display area (a state where the symbol is stopped at the symbol displayed at the end of the symbol variation game).

  Further, the first special symbol display H1 and the effect display device 11 simultaneously start the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. ). Similarly, in the second special symbol display H2 and the effect display device 11, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and stopped simultaneously. ) On the other hand, the first special figure display H1 and the second special figure display H2 do not play the symbol variation game in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols for the first special diagram display H1 and the second special diagram display H2, and the selected special symbols are selected. The special symbols are individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. Special charts are classified into jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (corresponding to the jackpot display result) and outlier symbols that can recognize a hit. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. The jackpot game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Various numbers are displayed as decorative designs. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than the first special figure display H1 and the second special figure display H2, and the decorative design is far more than the special design. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([678] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the effect display device 11, when the symbol variation game is started, the ornament symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column where the decorative symbols are first stopped and displayed is the first stop display column, and the right column where the decorative symbols are subsequently stopped and displayed is the second column. It becomes a stop display row | line | column, and also the middle row | line | column which carries out the stop display of a decoration symbol last becomes a 3rd stop display row | line | column.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 is configured to display symbol combinations corresponding to the display results of the first special figure display H1 and the second special figure display H2. More specifically, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display H1 or the second special symbol display H2 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 11 correspond to each other. When the process is completed, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state correspondingly. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H1 or the second special symbol display H2, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Yes. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H1 or the second special symbol display H2, the off symbol combination is also confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game (symbol variable game in which three rows of symbols are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols). Is to be done.

  Further, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed at the lower left of the game board 10 and below the first special figure display H1 and the second special figure display H2. In this normal symbol display H10, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). Game "may be displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are turned on is called “0”, and the general map shown when only the right LED is turned on is called “1”. The usual figure shown by turning on only the LED is the ordinary figure “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1” or “2”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 25 is provided in which a game ball can always enter. Behind the first start winning opening 25, a first start opening sensor SE1 is provided as a special symbol start detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The first start port sensor SE1 can give a start condition for the first variable game when the game ball that has entered the first start winning port 25 is detected. The first start port sensor SE1 gives a predetermined number (three) of game ball payout conditions when a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 25 is detected. To do. Further, below the effect display device 11 and below the first start winning prize opening 25, an opening / closing door (ordinary electric accessory) 26 serving as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is provided. A second start winning opening 27 is provided that allows a game ball to enter when the opening / closing door 26 is opened.

  Behind the second start winning port 27, a second start port sensor SE2 is provided as a special symbol start detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The second start port sensor SE2 can give a start condition for the second variable game when the game ball that has entered the second start winning port 27 is detected. In addition, the second start port sensor SE2 gives a predetermined number (three) of game ball payout conditions when a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 27 is detected. To do. The second start winning opening 27 is normally closed with the open / close door 26 closed. In a state where the open / close door 26 is closed, the second start winning opening 27 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state where the ball entry is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the open / close door 26 is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. In a state where the opening / closing door 26 is opened, the second start winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  The opening / closing door 26 pivots in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 10 to open the second start winning opening 27 and, when opened, below the second start winning opening 27 to the game board 10. On the other hand, it is fixed vertically and receives the game ball flowing down the game board 10 and guides it to the second start winning opening 27.

  Also, in the lower right of the effect display device 11 (to the right of the first start prize opening 25), a big prize as a special prize opening provided with a big prize opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL1. A mouth 29 is provided. Behind the big winning opening 29 is provided a count sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. The count sensor SE3 of the special winning opening 29 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29, thereby giving a predetermined number (15) of game balls as payout conditions.

  When the jackpot game is awarded, the prize winning door 28 is opened according to the type of the awarded jackpot game, the prize winning door 29 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The special prize opening door 28 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 10 to open the special prize opening 29, and when opened, below the special prize opening 29, with respect to the game board 10. It is fixed vertically and receives the game ball flowing down the game board 10 and guides it to the special winning opening 29.

  In addition, when a game ball is fired on the game board 10 by the launching device and the game ball flows through the predetermined first flow down path R1, a part of the game ball is included in the first start winning opening 25 and the second The obstacle member, the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 are arranged so as to be guided to the start winning opening 27. The obstacle member is a game nail that can change the flow-down mode of a game ball arranged on the game board 10, an effect display device 11, or the like. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board 10 by a launching device (not shown) and passes the left side of the effect display device 11 is a game nail or the like arranged on the game board 10 when flowing down the game board 10. Thus, the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 is guided. Further, when a game ball is launched into a game area on the game board 10 by the launching device, and the game ball flows through a predetermined second flow path R2 different from the first flow path R1, one of the game balls. An obstacle member such as a game nail arranged on the game board 10, the second start winning opening 27 and the big winning opening 29 are arranged so that the portion is guided to the second starting winning opening 27 and the big winning opening 29. ing. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board 10 by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 11 is moved by the game nails or the like arranged on the game board 10 when flowing down the game board 10. 2 It is guided to the start winning opening 27 and the big winning opening 29.

  In addition, when a game ball flows through the first flow down path R <b> 1, the obstacle member and the big prize opening 29 are arranged so that the game ball is not guided to the big prize opening 29. At the same time, when a game ball flows through the second flow down path R <b> 2, the obstacle member and the first start winning port 25 are arranged so that the game ball is not guided to the first starting winning port 25. In addition, by operating a launching handle of a launching device (not shown), the direction in which the game ball is launched can be adjusted. That is, the player can arbitrarily select the flow down route.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator Ra is disposed below the first special figure display H1 and the second special figure display H2. The first hold indicator Ra enters the first start winning opening 25 and stores the start hold ball stored inside the machine (main control RAM 30c as a special symbol hold storage means) as a start hold ball. This is a display device that displays a number (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure start reserved memory number”), and the number of times of the first variable game being held is informed by the display content of the first hold indicator Ra. . The first special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by one every time a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 until a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is reached, and the first variable game is played. 1 is subtracted when started. The first hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. The number of times of the first variable game is notified by the number of light emitting means emitting light.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a second hold indicator Rb is disposed below the first hold indicator Ra. The second hold indicator Rb enters the second start winning opening 27 and stores the start hold ball stored inside the machine (main control RAM 30c as the special symbol hold storage means) as the start hold ball. This is a display that displays a number (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure start reserved memory number”), and the number of times of the second variable game being held is notified by the display content of the second hold indicator Rb. . The second special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 until a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is reached every time a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27, and the second variable game is played. 1 is subtracted when started. The second hold indicator Rb is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. The number of times of the second variable game is notified by the number of light emitting means emitting light.

  In addition, operation gates 24 are respectively provided on the right side and the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operating gate 24, a gate sensor SE4 is provided as a normal symbol start detecting means for detecting a winning (passed) game ball. The operation gate 24 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing door 26 of the second start winning opening 27 is opened (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). Production. The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the open / close door 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 27, when a game is given per usual figure, the second start winning opening 27 is opened by opening the opening / closing door 26, and a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be won at the second start winning opening 27 by opening the door 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start winning opening 27, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  A normal symbol hold indicator Rc is disposed below the second hold indicator Rb. The normal symbol hold indicator Rc is a start hold that is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 30c as a normal symbol hold storage means) as a start hold ball when a game ball passes (enters) the operating gate 24. It is a display device that displays the number of stored spheres (hereinafter referred to as “normal number of reserved start storage”). The number of normal symbol variation games held on the basis of the display content of the normal symbol hold indicator Rc is notified. Each time the game ball passes through the operation gate 24, the normal symbol start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 until reaching a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment), and is subtracted by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Is done. The normal symbol holding display Rc is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. The number of normal symbol variation games is notified by the number of light emitting means emitting light.

The jackpot game prescribed for the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described in detail.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 29 is opened until the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  And in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 200 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H1 are classified into two groups, symbol A and symbol B.

  That is, 100 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol A. Similarly, 100 types of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol B.

  In the present embodiment, the 200 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H2 are classified into two groups, symbol a and symbol b. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H2, 150 symbols of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol a. Similarly, 50 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H2 are distributed to the symbol b.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A and symbol a is displayed is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. Hereinafter, it is indicated as “16R big hit”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbols classified into the symbols B and b are displayed is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “10”. Hereinafter, it is indicated as “10R big hit”.

  For this reason, 16R jackpot is more likely to be awarded if the big win is made in the second floating game than the big win in the first floating game. Therefore, the second variation game is likely to be more advantageous to the player than the first variation game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine, calculates various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and executes the control signals (control commands). Command). An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a first special figure display H1, a second special figure display H2, a first hold indicator Ra, and a second hold indicator Rb. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. Further, the main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10, a gate sensor SE4, and a general figure hold display Rc. The main control board 30 is provided with a random number generator 30d that generates hardware random numbers, and is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The random number generator 30d generates a hardware random number that is updated by one for each cycle of the internal clock. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the internal clock is set to 10 MHz, so that the value of the hardware random number is updated by 1 every 0.1 microseconds. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are 65536 integers in total from 0 to 65535. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the hardware random numbers are used as the big hit determination random number and the normal hit determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery (normal hit determination).

  Further, the main control RAM 30c is updated with a random number update process performed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time when the hardware random number value is updated (for example, 4 milliseconds)). Software random numbers to be stored are stored. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c stores the first software random number, the second software random number, the third software random number, and the fourth software random number. The range of numerical values obtained is different. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the first software random number is a special symbol distribution random number, the second software random number is a reach determination random number, the third software random number is a variation pattern distribution random number, The software random numbers are used as ordinary distribution random numbers. The random number for special symbol distribution (random number for jackpot type) is a random number that is used when determining the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) to be displayed on the first special symbol display H1 or the second special symbol display H2 with a fixed stop display. It is. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Moreover, the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. The random number for normal symbol distribution (ordinary hit type random number) is a random number used when determining the normal symbol type (normal hit game type) to be displayed on the normal symbol display unit H10.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. That is, the variation pattern is the effect of the symbol variation game (presence / absence of jackpot, presence / absence of reach effect, type of jackpot game) and performance time from when the special symbol starts to change until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. (Variation time) can be specified.

  As the variation pattern, there is a variation pattern for a big hit effect. In addition, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a loss reach effect that is finally formed after a reach is formed and a reach effect is performed, and a variation pattern for a loss effect that is determined to be a shift without forming a reach. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for each of the variation pattern for jackpot effect, the variation pattern for reach effect, and the variation pattern for loss effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

  The reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production. The normal reach effect is a reach effect of the effect content in which, after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the image display unit GH, the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is changed to derive the symbol. . Super reach production is the content of production of reach production in two stages, after normal reach production is executed and all rows of symbols are temporarily displayed, or middle row of symbols is variably displayed. This is the reach production of the production contents in which a specific character appears and shifts (develops) to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearing character to derive a symbol. In the super reach production, the normal reach production is the first stage, and the contents are developed from the normal reach production.

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

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine. Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (hardware random number).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (hardware random number). The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number (second software random number).

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart of the special symbol input process. As shown in FIG. 3, first, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special figure start hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). ). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step 5.

  If the determination result of step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special figure start reserved memory number, Rewrite (step S3). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first hold indicator Ra so as to represent the first special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the first special figure start pending storage number). (Step S4). At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number from the random number generator 30d, and acquires the special symbol distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first hold designation command indicating the number of first special figure start hold memories after rewriting.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). That is, in step S5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S6). ). When the determination result of step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special figure start reserved memory number, and sets the second special figure start reserved memory number. Rewrite (step S7). At this time, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the second hold indicator Rb so as to represent the second special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second hold designation command indicating the updated second special figure start hold storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the second special figure start reserved storage number). (Step S8). At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number from the random number generator 30d, and acquires the special symbol distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. To do. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
4 and 5 are flowcharts of the special symbol start process. First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the jackpot game is being played (step S11). If the determination result of step S11 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and whether or not the second special figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". (Step S13).

  When the determination result in step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main control CPU 30a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14) and starts the first special figure start. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start pending storage number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S15 is affirmative (when the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main control CPU 30a displays a special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value [0] indicating that the first variable game is to be executed (step S16). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of the first special figure start hold memory number (step S17), and is associated with the first special figure start hold memory number in the main control RAM 30c. The values of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and the special symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S18).

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads various random numbers stored in the first storage area associated with the first special figure start hold storage number “1” stored earliest. Further, after reading the random number, the main control CPU 30a uses various random numbers stored in the first storage area associated with the first special figure start reserved memory number “2” as the first special figure start reserved memory number. Store in the first storage area associated with “1”. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to various random numbers stored in the first storage area associated with the first special figure start hold memory number “3” corresponding to the first special figure start hold memory number “2”. Store in the attached first storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a supports various random numbers stored in the first storage area associated with the first special figure start hold memory number “4” corresponding to the first special figure start hold memory number “3”. Store in the attached first storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases various random numbers stored in the first storage area associated with the first special figure start hold storage number “4”. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the first hold indicator Ra so as to represent the first special figure start reserved memory number after 1 subtraction when the first special figure start hold memory number is subtracted by 1. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a first hold designation command indicating the updated first special figure start hold memory number.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, thereby determining the big hit (big hit lottery). Is performed (step S19).

  When the determination result in step S19 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S20). Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired value of random number for symbol distribution, and the first special symbol display H1 (second variable game) from the jackpot symbols based on the special symbols. In the case of (2), the final stop symbol displayed in a fixed stop display is determined by the second special figure display H2), and the type of the big hit game is determined (step S21). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot presentation based on the acquired random number for distribution pattern distribution (step S22).

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed (step S23). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special figure display H1 (or the second special figure display H2 in the case of the second variable game) so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (a jackpot type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot game. Then, 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 displays the first special symbol so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of the device H1 (second special figure display device H2 in the case of the second variation game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S19 is negative (not the big hit), reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S24). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c during the process of step S24 matches the reach determination value.

  If the determination result in step S24 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a displays a missed symbol on the first special figure display H1 (second special figure display H2 in the case of the second variation game). ) Is determined as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped (step S25). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the loss reach effect based on the acquired random number for variation pattern distribution (step S26).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol shifts to the process of step S23, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S24 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a displays the off symbol in the first special figure display H1 (second special figure display in the case of the second variable game). In H2), it is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed for final stop (step S28). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (step S29).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol shifts to the process of step S23, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main control CPU 30a displays a special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value [1] indicating that the second variable game is to be executed (step S30). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S31), and is associated with the second special figure start reserved memory number in the main control RAM 30c. The values of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern distribution random number and the special symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S32).

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads various random numbers stored in the second storage area associated with the second special figure start pending storage number “1” stored earliest. Further, after reading the random number, the main control CPU 30a converts the various random numbers stored in the second storage area associated with the second special figure start hold memory number “2” into the second special figure start hold memory number. Store in the second storage area associated with “1”. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a supports various random numbers stored in the second storage area associated with the second special figure start hold memory number “3” corresponding to the second special figure start hold memory number “2”. Store in the attached second storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a corresponds various random numbers stored in the second storage area associated with the second special figure start hold memory number “4” to the second special figure start hold memory number “3”. Store in the attached second storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases various random numbers stored in the second storage area associated with the second special figure start pending storage number “4”. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the second hold indicator Rb so as to represent the second special figure start reserved memory number after 1 subtraction when the second special figure start hold memory number is subtracted by 1. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second hold designation command indicating the updated second special figure start hold storage number.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing (step S19 to step S29) in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted.

  By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number are stored, the main control CPU 30a Precisely execute a variable game. Then, when a big win is won in the second variable game, unlike the first variable game, a big hit game with a large number of substantial rounds in which a winning ball can be expected is likely to be awarded. Specifically, a 16R jackpot with 16 rounds is given with high probability. As a result, when a big hit is achieved in the second variable game, it is possible to expect a prize ball to be obtained more than in the first variable game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given.

  From the above, the main control CPU 30a of this embodiment serves as a special symbol random number acquisition means. The main control RAM 30c serves as special symbol random number storage means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit determination means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit game giving means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as special symbol random number determination means.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a of the type specified based on the final stop symbol The control of the big hit game is started, and a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. The main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 29 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a wins a big prize until the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. Open mouth 29.

  Then, when the special winning opening 29 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until an interval time predetermined for each round game elapses, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 29 is opened, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 29 to the effect control board 31. When closing the special winning opening 29, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special winning opening 29 to the effect control board 31.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to [0] and ends the jackpot game.

Next, processing related to the normal symbol variation game will be described.
First, the normal symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed the operation gate 24 (step S61). That is, in step S61, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a fourth detection signal output when the gate sensor SE4 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S61 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. If the determination result in step S61 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of normal start-pending storages stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S62). If the determination result of step S62 is negative (the number of ordinary charts start hold storage = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S62 is affirmative (the normal figure start reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a increments the normal figure start hold memory number by 1 (1), and rewrites the normal figure start hold memory number (step S63). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the normal start storage number). Store (step S64). At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the normal hit determination random number value from the random number generator 30d, and acquires the normal distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of universal figure start pending memories after rewriting. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the usual figure is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the normal hit game is being played (step S71). When the determination result of step S71 is affirmative (when the normal game is being played or the normal hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S71 is negative (when the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a reads the normal start memory number (step S72), It is determined whether or not the stored number is greater than “0” (step S73).

  When the determination result of step S73 is negative (when the normal figure start hold storage number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S73 is affirmative (when the general-purpose start reserved memory number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the general-purpose start reserved memory number (-1) (step S73). S74), the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved normal start is stored (step S75).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination (step S76). ).

  When the determination result of step S76 is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a uses the normal symbol hit symbol [1] [2] as the final stop symbol displayed on the normal symbol display H10. (Step S77). In step S77, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning symbol [2] (second normal symbol) that is advantageous to the player with a probability of 1/11 based on the acquired random number for normal allocation. The normal hit symbol [1] (first normal symbol), which is more disadvantageous than the normal hit symbol [2], is determined with a probability of 10/11. When this normal hit symbol [1] (first normal symbol) is determined as the final stop symbol, the first normal hit game is awarded after the normal game ends. In addition, when the normal winning symbol [2] (second normal symbol) is determined as the final stop symbol, the second normal winning game which is more advantageous to the player than the first normal winning game is given after the normal game is ended. The

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S76 is negative (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 as the normal symbol error symbol [0]. (Step S78).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal variation pattern from a plurality of types of normal variation patterns (step S79). There are two types of normal pattern variation patterns with different variation times. Specifically, there are provided a first normal fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time of 10,000 ms and a second normal fluctuation pattern having a 5000 ms shorter than the fluctuation time of the first normal fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 30a determines the first normal map variation pattern with a probability of 91/101, while determining the second normal map variation pattern with a probability of 10/101.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game (step S80). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a general pattern variation pattern designation command for designating a normal pattern variation pattern and instructing the start of variation of a normal symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display H10 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a normal hit type designation command for designating a normal symbol and a normal hit game type to be finally stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. The display content of H10 is controlled.

  From the above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a normal symbol random number acquisition means. Further, the main control RAM 30c serves as a normal symbol random number storage means. Also, the main control CPU 30a. It becomes a normal hit judging means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a normal hit control means. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a normal symbol random number determination means.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main control CPU 30a gives the first normal winning game when the normal winning game is completed, when the normal winning symbol by the normal symbol is [1]. In the case of granting the first normal winning game, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 so that the open / close door 26 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after the opening. In addition, when the normal game is finished, the main control CPU 30a plays a second normal game that is more advantageous to the player than the first normal game when the normal game according to the normal game is [2]. Give. In the case of granting the second normal hit game, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing door 26 once, maintains the opening state until 200 ms elapses after opening, and then closes the opening / closing door 26 to 3000 ms. The normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so as to maintain the closed state until the time has elapsed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a again opens the open / close door 26 once, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 so as to maintain the open state until 5100 ms has elapsed since the opening.

  The main control CPU 30a controls to close the open / close door 26 when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. To do.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute a special symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. 11 determines the symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

  Here, a detailed process for determining a symbol combination (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a confirmed symbol) based on a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 at the end of the symbol variation game will be described.

  When the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command (big hit type designation command) is a big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a final symbol from the big hit symbol combinations. For this reason, when the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as the confirmed symbol, the player can recognize that the jackpot gaming state is given.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier reach symbol combination as a symbol combination by the decorative symbol. To do. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation pattern for outlier effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines an outlier symbol combination as a symbol combination by a decorative symbol. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control displays a fixed stop display of the symbol combinations based on the determined decorative symbols in response to the input of all symbol stop commands.

  And in this embodiment, the special symbol notice effect which suggests the game result of a special symbol fluctuation game and the normal symbol notice effect which suggests the game result of a usual game are performed. Hereinafter, the production mode of each notice effect and the process for executing each notice effect will be described.

  The special symbol notice effect can be executed when a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1. This special symbol notice effect is executed over a plurality of special symbol variation games (first variation game) triggered by the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1. Yes.

  Specifically, the special symbol notice effect is the first variable game that is executed first after the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1 and it is determined that the special symbol notice effect is to be executed. Execution starts after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start. At this time, if another notice effect is not executed, a predetermined character is displayed in the notice display area 100 provided in advance in the lower display area of the effect display device 11. In addition, a plurality of types (5 types in the present embodiment) of characters to be displayed are prepared in advance.

  The special symbol notice effect is configured such that the types of characters to be displayed can be changed step by step (may increase) for each first variation game. The change is made when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of each first variable game after the execution of the special symbol notice effect (indicated as a special figure notice opportunity). In addition, a plurality of types of the predetermined time are prepared, and in this embodiment, three types are prepared, one second, three seconds, and five seconds after the first variable game.

  On the other hand, the normal symbol notice effect can be executed when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4. This normal symbol notice effect is executed over a plurality of ordinary game games when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4.

  Specifically, the normal symbol notice effect is a predetermined time elapsed from the start of the first ordinary game to be executed after the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 and the execution of the normal symbol notice effect is determined. Execution starts later. At this time, if another notice effect is not executed, the character is displayed in the notice display area 100 provided in advance in the display area of the effect display device 11. Note that the same display area as the display area used in the special symbol notice effect is used as the notice display area 100. In addition, the characters and their display contents are the same as the special symbol notice effect. That is, the type of character displayed in the normal symbol notice effect and the effect manner thereof are the same as those in the special symbol notice effect.

  The normal symbol notice effect is configured such that the types of characters to be displayed can be changed step by step (possibly increased) for each ordinary game. In addition, the opportunity to change is when the predetermined time has passed since the start of each ordinary game after the execution of the normal symbol announcement effect is started (denoted as an ordinary event notification opportunity). In addition, a plurality of types of the predetermined time are prepared in the same manner as the special symbol notice effect, and in this embodiment, three types are prepared, one second, three seconds, and five seconds after the normal game. .

Next, processing performed by the main control CPU 30a to determine whether or not the special symbol notice effect can be executed will be described.
First, the special figure prefetch command output process will be described with reference to FIG. The special figure prefetch command output process is a process executed when the special symbol input process is performed, and is executed each time the first special figure start pending storage number is updated by one. Also, the special figure prefetch command output in the special figure prefetch command output process designates the contents of the effect of the first variable game held and the first special figure start hold memory number (the number of games held). It is a command to do.

  When the main control CPU 30a finishes the special symbol input process, it executes a special figure prefetch command output process. When the special figure prefetch command output process is executed, the main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the first special figure start pending storage number has been updated in step S4 of the special symbol input process (step S101). If the determination result is negative, that is, if the execution of the new first variation game is not suspended, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command output process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a compares the big hit determination value with the big hit determination random number obtained in step S4 and stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the two values match. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S102). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the first variable game whose execution has been suspended will be a big hit when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1. When the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the variation content of the first variation game based on the detected start holding ball is a big hit.

  When the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the first special figure start pending storage number after being rewritten in step S3 and the determined variation contents of the first variation game. Is created, and the created special figure prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31 (step S103). If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a creates and outputs a special chart prefetch command that specifies that the variation content of the first variation game is a big hit. Thereafter, the special figure prefetch command output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is negative (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a reach effect is executed in the first variable game that is suspended (step S104). ). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained in step S4 matches the reach determination value. If the determination result in step S104 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the variation content of the first variation game based on the detected start-holding ball is out of reach with the reach effect. Become. Further, when the determination result in step S104 is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the variation content of the first variation game based on the detected start-pending ball is out of reach with no reach effect. Become.

  When the determination result of step S104 is affirmative (when the reach effect is present), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S105, and the first special figure start pending storage number stored in step S3 and the determined first A special figure prefetch command for designating the fluctuation content of the variable game is created, and the created special figure prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31 (step S105). If the determination result in step S104 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a creates and outputs a special-purpose look-ahead command that specifies that the variation content of the first variation game is out of reach with the reach effect. Become. Thereafter, the special figure prefetch command output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S104 is negative (when there is no reach effect), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S106. Then, the main control CPU 30a creates a special figure prefetch command for designating the first special figure start pending storage number stored in step S3 and the determined variation contents of the first variable game, and the created special figure. A prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31 (step S106). If the determination result in step S104 is negative, the main control CPU 30a creates and outputs a special-purpose look-ahead command that specifies that the variation content of the first variation game is out of reach with no reach effect. Become. Thereafter, the special figure prefetch command output process is terminated.

  When the special control prefetch command is input from the main control CPU 30a when the execution of the first variable game is put on hold when the execution of the first variable game is put on hold, the effect control CPU 31a holds the first special drawing start hold. Special figure prefetch information specified by the input special figure prefetch command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the number of memories. For example, when a special figure prefetch command for designating the first special figure start hold memory number “3” is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the first special figure start hold memory number “3”. The special figure prefetch information specified by the prefetch command input to the storage area is stored. The special figure prefetching information in the present embodiment includes the contents of fluctuation specified by the special figure prefetching command, that is, presence / absence of a big hit effect and presence / absence of an outlier reach effect.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the first variation game, the effect control CPU 31a stores it in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure start hold storage number “1” of the effect control RAM 31c. Erase special figure prefetch information. After that, the effect control CPU 31a converts the special figure pre-read information stored in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure start hold memory number “2” of the effect control RAM 31c to the first special figure start hold memory number “1”. Is stored in the storage area corresponding to. Next, the effect control CPU 31a converts the special figure pre-read information stored in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure start reserved memory number “3” of the effect control RAM 31c into the first special figure start reserved memory number “2”. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to "." Then, the effect control CPU 31a uses the special figure pre-read information stored in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure start hold memory number “4” of the effect control RAM 31c as the first special figure start hold memory number “ 3 ”and the special figure prefetch information stored in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure start hold storage number“ 4 ”is erased.

  Incidentally, whether or not the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the first variation game has been input can be determined based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command. It has become. Note that the variation pattern designation command itself may include information for specifying whether or not the first variation game is designated.

  In addition, when the special control prefetch command is input (when the execution of the first variation game is suspended), the production control CPU 31a sets the first special diagram start pending storage number designated by the special diagram prefetch command to “2”. In the case of the above, it is determined whether or not to execute the special symbol advance notice effect.

Hereinafter, the special figure notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
When performing the special symbol advance notice determination process, the effect control CPU 31a first determines whether or not a value indicating that the special symbol advance notice effect is being executed is set in the special symbol advance notice flag (step S201). ). The special symbol notice flag is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  When the determination result in step S201 is negative (when the special symbol notice flag is not set to a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a sets the normal symbol notice flag to the normal symbol notice flag. It is determined whether or not a value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect is being executed is set (step S202). The normal symbol notice flag is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  When the determination result in step S202 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a is out of the first variation game that is suspended (except for the variation content specified by the input special figure prefetch command). It is determined whether or not there is a first variation game having the variation effect of the reach effect or the big hit effect (step S203).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays the outreach reach effect or the jackpot effect in the special figure prefetch information stored in the storage area corresponding to each first special figure start hold storage number of the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the special figure prefetch information shown exists. If the determination result is affirmative, it can be recognized that there is a first variation game in which the content of variation is a loss reach effect or a jackpot effect.

  If the determination result in step S203 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines not to execute the special symbol notice effect in order to avoid the reach effect or the big hit effect being executed in the middle of the special symbol notice effect, The special figure notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S203 is negative, that is, it is determined that there is no first variable game whose variation contents are the outreach reach effect or the jackpot effect in the first variable game whose execution is suspended. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the special symbol notice effect (step S204). In addition, the winning probability in this lottery is determined based on the contents of fluctuation specified by the input special figure prefetching command and the number of first special figure start pending storage.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, when the first special figure start pending storage number is “2” and the variation content is a big hit effect, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100. In the case of an outlier reach effect, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100.

  When the first special figure start hold storage number is “3”, if the variation content is a big hit effect, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 20/100. The lottery is performed with a probability, and when the variation content is out of effect, the lottery is performed with a probability of 10/100.

  When the first special figure start hold storage number is “4”, if the variation content is a big hit effect, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 30/100. If the content of variation is out of effect, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 0/100 (that is, it must be lost).

  Since such a lottery probability is used, when the special symbol notice effect is executed when the first special figure start reserved memory number is “4”, the execution of the big hit effect or the missed reach effect is confirmed, and at least Reach production will be performed. In addition, the greater the number of first variable games executed with the special symbol notice effect (that is, the number of the first special figure start hold memory), the higher the probability that the big hit effect will be executed, while the missed reach The probability that the effect or the off-stage effect is executed is lowered. For this reason, the jackpot reliability increases as the special symbol notice effect is executed when the first special figure start reserved memory number is large.

  When the lottery in step S204 is won, the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute the special symbol notice effect, and sets a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is being executed in the special symbol notice flag ( Step S205). In addition, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the special symbol notice pattern table, and determines a notice pattern that specifies the effect form of the special symbol notice effect based on the first special figure start reserved memory number and the variation content. (Step S206).

Here, the notice pattern will be described with reference to FIG.
The notice pattern is for specifying the effect form of the special symbol notice effect and the effect form of the normal symbol notice effect, and is commonly used for the ordinary symbol notice effect and the special symbol notice effect. When used in the special symbol notice effect, this notice pattern is specifically the type of character to be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of each first variable game executed during the special symbol notice effect, The display mode and the display order at that time are specified. In addition, when used in the normal symbol notice effect, the notice pattern indicates the type of character to be displayed after the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of each ordinary game executed during the normal symbol notice effect, the display mode at that time, and Specify the display order. FIG. 11 shows the types of characters to be displayed for each remaining number of games (the number of remaining notice games) until the end of the variation game that is the target of the special symbol notice effect.

  For example, when used in a special symbol notice effect, the notice pattern Y1 is determined when it is executed over four special symbol variation games. When used in the special symbol for the notice effect, the notice pattern Y1 is executed when the first variable game (the notice game remaining number is “4”) that is executed first during the special symbol for the notice effect. It is possible to specify that the character CA is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the first variable game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a special figure notice opportunity). Further, in the notice pattern Y1, during the special symbol notice effect, it is predetermined from the start of the first variable game that is executed second (the first variable game executed when the notice game remaining number is “3”). It is possible to specify that two types of characters, the character CA and the character CB, are displayed after the time has elapsed (second special chart notice opportunity). Further, in the notice pattern Y1, during the special symbol notice effect, it is predetermined from the start of the first variable game executed first (first variable game executed when the number of notice game remaining is “2”). It is possible to specify that two types of characters, the character CA and the character CB, are displayed after the elapse of time (third special figure notice opportunity). Further, in the notice pattern Y1, during the special symbol notice effect, it is predetermined from the start of the first variable game that is executed fourth (the first variable game executed when the notice game remaining number is “1”). It is possible to specify that two types of characters CA to CC are displayed after the elapse of time (fourth special drawing notice opportunity). Note that the notice pattern is configured so that the types of characters do not decrease during the special symbol notice effect.

Next, the special symbol notice pattern table will be described with reference to FIG.
The special symbol notice pattern table is set for each first special figure start reserved memory number. In addition, in each special symbol notice pattern table, the types of notice patterns that can be selected for each variation and the selection rate of each notice pattern are changed. FIG. 12A shows a special symbol notice pattern table that is selected when the first special figure start reserved memory number is “4”. FIG. 12B shows a special symbol notice pattern table that is selected when the first special figure start reserved memory number is “3”. FIG. 12C shows a special symbol notice pattern table that is selected when the first special figure start reserved memory number is “2”.

  For example, in the special symbol notice pattern table (see FIG. 12B) selected when the first special figure start reserved memory number is “3”, when the big hit effect is designated, the notice pattern Y4 , Y5, Y6. At this time, the notice pattern Y6 is selected with a probability of 50/100, the notice pattern Y5 is selected with a probability of 30/100, and the notice pattern Y4 is selected with a probability of 20/100. As shown in FIG. 12, the notice patterns Y3, Y6, and Y9 are set so that all kinds of characters are displayed only when the big hit effect is executed.

  In step S206, the effect control CPU 31a sets the determined notice pattern as a special symbol execution pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Further, in step S206, the effect control CPU 31a has the number of remaining special symbol notice effects remaining over the first variable game based on the number of first special figure start pending storages specified by the input special figure prefetch command. The remaining number of special symbol notice games indicating whether or not to be executed is set. And after performing the process in step S206, the special figure notice determination process is terminated.

Next, the process in the case where the determination result in step S201 is affirmative, that is, in the case where the special symbol notice effect is being performed will be described.
When the determination result in step S201 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the special symbol notice effect as in step S204 (step S207). Note that the winning probability in this lottery is the same as in step S204.

  When the lottery in step S207 is won, the effect control CPU 31a has already set a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is waiting in the special symbol standby flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Is determined (step S208). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol notice effect that is already on standby. In the present embodiment, the special symbol notice effect is on standby means that the special symbol notice effect is restricted from being displayed in the notice display area 100 by the notice effect that has been executed first. It refers to the state of being. Then, after the end of the previous notice effect, the special symbol notice effect whose display has been restricted (standby) in the notice display area 100 will be displayed.

  If the determination result in step S208 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special figure notice determination process without waiting for a new special symbol notice effect. Further, even when the lottery is lost in step S207, the special figure notice determination process is terminated without waiting for a new special symbol notice effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S208 is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines execution of a new special symbol notice effect, and sets a value indicating that the new special symbol notice effect is on standby as a special symbol. The standby flag is set (step S209).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the special symbol notice pattern table in the same manner as in step S206, and based on the first special figure start pending storage number and the fluctuation content designated by the special figure prefetch command inputted, A notice pattern for specifying the effect mode of the special symbol notice effect during standby is determined (step S210). In step S210, the effect control CPU 31a sets the determined notice pattern as the special symbol standby notice pattern indicating the notice pattern of the special symbol notice effect that is on standby. Also, in step S210, the effect control CPU 31a determines how many times the remaining special notice notice effect for standby remains based on the number of first special figure start pending storage specified by the input special figure prefetch command. A special symbol standby notice game remaining number indicating whether or not to end when the game is executed is set. Then, the special figure notice determination process ends.

  Next, processing in the case where the determination result in step S202 is affirmative, that is, in the case where the normal symbol notice effect is being performed will be described. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S207, and executes the processes of step S207 to step S210 as described above.

Next, based on FIG. 13, a process for executing the normal symbol notice effect performed by the main control CPU 30a in order to determine whether or not the normal symbol notice effect can be executed will be described.
First, the general-purpose prefetch command output process will be described. The normal symbol prefetch command output process is a process executed when the normal symbol input process is performed, and is executed every time the normal symbol start pending storage number is updated by one. In addition, the general map prefetch command output in the general map prefetch command output process includes the fluctuation contents of the held general game, the privilege content given after the end of the general game, and the number of normal symbol start reserved memories. This is a command for designating (the number of held games).

  When the normal control CPU 30a finishes the normal symbol input process, it executes a general-purpose prefetch command output process. When the normal symbol prefetch command output process is executed, the main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the normal symbol start pending storage number is updated in step S64 (step S301). When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the general-purpose prefetch command output process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S301 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a compares the normal hit determination random value with the normal hit determination value acquired in step S64 and stored in the main control RAM 30c, and both values are obtained. Are matched (step S302). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the usual game whose execution has been suspended is a normal hit when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4. If the determination result in step S302 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the fluctuation content of the usual game based on the detected start-holding ball is normal.

  When the determination result in step S302 is affirmative (in the case of normal hit), the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal map distribution random number value obtained together with the normal hit random number value in step S64 is advantageous to the player. It is determined whether or not it matches the value of the random number for common figure distribution associated with the winning symbol [2] (second ordinary symbol) (step S303). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second normal hit game that is advantageous to the player is given in the normal hit game.

  If the determination result in step S303 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a designates the number of normal symbol start hold memories after being rewritten in step S63, the variation contents of the regular game, and the privilege content given after the regular game. The common map prefetch command is created, and the created common map prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31 (step S304). In step S304, the main control CPU 30a designates that the normal winning is the fluctuation content of the usual game, and that the second normal winning game is given as the privilege content after the usual game is finished. A prefetch command is created and output. Thereafter, the routine prefetch command output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S303 is negative, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of normal symbol start reserved memories after being rewritten in step S63, the variation contents of the regular game, and the privilege content provided after the regular game. Is created, and the created common map prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31 (step S305). In step S305, the main control CPU 30a designates that a normal hit is given as the fluctuation content of the usual game, and that the first normal win game is given as the privilege content after the usual game ends. A prefetch command is created and output. Thereafter, the routine prefetch command output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S302 is negative (when the normal game is out of date), the main control CPU 30a stores the normal symbol start pending storage number stored in step S63 and the determined content of the normal game. And a special map prefetch command for designating the privilege contents are created, and the created common map prefetch command is output to the effect control board 31 (step S306). In step S306, the main control CPU 30a creates and outputs a general-purpose look-ahead command that specifies that the fluctuation content of the usual game is out of date and that no privilege is given as the privilege content after the usual game ends. Will be. Thereafter, the routine prefetch command output process is terminated.

  Then, when the execution of the ordinary game is suspended, the production control CPU 31a inputs the ordinary symbol prefetching command from the main control CPU 30a, and corresponds to the normal symbol start reserved memory number specified by the ordinary diagram prefetching command. Information specified by the input general-purpose prefetch command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the attached effect control RAM 31c. For example, when a general-purpose look-ahead command specifying the normal symbol start reserved memory number “3” is input, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the normal symbol start reserved memory number “3”. The pre-reading information of the general map designated by the pre-reading command of the general map is stored. As the pre-reading information in the present embodiment, the fluctuation contents (presence / absence of normal hit) specified by the pre-reading command and the special contents (first normal per game, second normal per game, no special) are provided. Yes.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a general pattern variation pattern designation command for designating the general pattern variation pattern of the general game, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the normal symbol start reserved memory number “1” in the effect control RAM 31c. Delete the pre-reading information of the usual map. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control stores the pre-read information stored in the storage area corresponding to the normal symbol start hold memory number “2” of the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the normal symbol start hold memory number “1”. Store in the area. Next, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the normal symbol start hold memory number “2”, which is stored in the storage area corresponding to the normal symbol start hold memory number “3” of the effect control RAM 31c. Store in the storage area. Next, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the normal symbol start reserved memory number “3” with the normal symbol pre-read information stored in the storage area corresponding to the normal symbol start reserved memory number “4” of the effect control RAM 31c. In the storage area to be stored, and the normal pre-read information stored in the storage area corresponding to the normal symbol start reserved storage number “4” is erased.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a inputs a general symbol prefetch command (when execution of the general diagram game is suspended), and the normal symbol start reserved memory number specified by the general diagram prefetch command is “2” or more. Then, a general symbol notice determination process for determining whether or not to execute the normal symbol notice effect is performed.

Hereinafter, the general notice notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the effect control CPU 31a executes the general symbol notice determination process, it first determines whether or not a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is being executed is set in the special symbol notice flag (step S401). ).

  When the determination result of step S401 is negative (when the special symbol notice flag is not set to a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 31a sets the normal symbol notice flag as the normal symbol notice flag. It is determined whether or not a value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect is being executed is set (step S402).

  If the determination result in step S402 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a makes a normal hit in the ordinary game that is suspended (except for the variation specified by the inputted ordinary map read-ahead command). It is determined whether or not there is an ordinary game with variable contents (step S403). More specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control includes, in the memory area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol start-pending memories stored in the RAM 31c for effect control, the map pre-read information indicating the normal hit is included in the map pre-read information stored in the storage area. Determine if it exists. If the determination result is affirmative, it can be recognized that there is a general game having a normal hit variation content.

If the determination result in step S403 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines not to execute the normal symbol notice effect, and ends the ordinary figure notice determination process.
On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S403 is negative, that is, if it is determined that there is no regular game having a variation of the normal hit in the regular game that has been suspended, the effect control CPU 31a Then, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the normal symbol notice effect (step S404). In addition, the winning probability in this lottery is determined based on the privilege content specified by the input general-purpose prefetching command and the number of normal symbol start pending storage.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the number of normal symbol start pending storage is “2” and the privilege content is the second normal game, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100. When the game is the first normal game, the player draws with a probability of 10/100, and when the privilege content is no privilege, the player draws with a probability of 30/100.

  When the number of normal symbol start pending storage is “3”, if the bonus content is the second normal game, the player draws with a probability of 20/100, and if the bonus content is the first normal game, 30 A lottery is drawn with a probability of / 100, and a lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100 when the benefit content is no benefit.

  When the number of normal symbol start reserved memory is “4”, if the bonus content is the second normal game, the player draws with a probability of 30/100, and if the bonus content is the first normal game, 20 If there is no privilege, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 0/100 (that is, it must be lost).

  Because of such a lottery probability, when the normal symbol notice effect is executed when the normal symbol start reserved memory number is “4”, the normal winning is confirmed and at least the normal winning game is given. It becomes. In addition, the greater the number of ordinary game with a normal symbol notice effect (the number of ordinary symbol start-and-hold memories), the higher the probability that a second ordinary game will be awarded, while the first ordinary game is given. The probability that there is no probability or no privilege is low. For this reason, the expectation level for normal increases as the special symbol notice effect is executed when the number of normal symbol start reserved memories is large.

  When the lottery in step S404 is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the normal symbol notice effect and sets a value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect is being executed in the normal symbol notice flag ( Step S405). Further, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the normal symbol notice pattern table, and determines a notice pattern that specifies the effect form of the normal symbol notice effect based on the normal symbol start reserved memory number and the privilege content (step) S406).

  Here, the notice pattern used when specifying the effect form of the special symbol notice effect is commonly used as the notice pattern for specifying the effect form of the normal symbol notice effect. Therefore, for example, when used in a normal symbol notice effect, the notice pattern Y1 is determined when the game is executed over four ordinary games. When used in the normal symbol for the notice effect, the notice pattern Y1 is the normal game that is executed first during the normal symbol for the notice effect (when the remaining notice game number is “4”) It can be specified that the character CA is to be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the (game) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a general notice trigger). In addition, in the notice pattern Y1, a predetermined time elapses from the start of the second figure game (ordinary game executed when the notice game remaining number is “3”) during the normal symbol notice effect ( It is possible to specify that two types of characters, the character CA and the character CB, are displayed in the second general notice notice opportunity). In addition, in the notice pattern Y1, during the normal symbol notice effect, a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the third figure game (the figure game executed when the remaining notice game number is “2”) ( It is possible to specify that two types of characters, the character CA and the character CB, are to be displayed in the third general notice notice opportunity). In addition, in the notice pattern Y1, during a normal symbol notice effect, a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fourth figure game (the figure game executed when the notice game remaining number is “1”) ( In the fourth general notice notice opportunity), it can be specified that two types of characters CA to CC are displayed.

Next, the normal symbol notice pattern table will be described with reference to FIG.
The normal symbol notice pattern table is set for each normal symbol start reserved memory number. Further, in each of the normal symbol notice pattern tables, the selection rate of the notice pattern is changed for each privilege content. FIG. 16A shows a normal symbol notice pattern table selected when the normal symbol start reserved memory number is “4”. FIG. 16B shows a normal symbol notice pattern table selected when the normal symbol start reserved memory number is “3”. FIG. 16C shows a normal symbol notice pattern table selected when the normal symbol start reserved memory number is “2”.

  For example, in the normal symbol notice pattern table (see FIG. 16B) selected when the normal symbol start reserved memory number is “3”, the provision of the second normal per game is specified as the privilege content. Is selected from the notice patterns Y4, Y5, Y6. At this time, the notice pattern Y6 is selected with a probability of 50/100, the notice pattern Y5 is selected with a probability of 30/100, and the notice pattern Y4 is selected with a probability of 20/100. As shown in FIG. 16, the notice patterns Y3, Y6, and Y9 are set so that all kinds of characters are displayed only when the grant of the second normal game is designated as the privilege content.

  In step S406, the effect control CPU 31a sets the determined notice pattern as a normal symbol execution pattern in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Further, in step S406, the effect control CPU 31a executes the normal symbol notice effect for the remaining number of normal game based on the number of normal symbol start reserved memories specified by the input general symbol prefetch command. Set the number of remaining notice games for normal symbols that indicate. Then, after executing the process in step S406, the general notice notice determination process is terminated.

Next, the process in the case where the determination result in step S401 is affirmative, that is, in the case where the special symbol notice effect is being performed will be described.
When the determination result in step S401 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the normal symbol notice effect as in step S404 (step S407). Note that the winning probability in this lottery is the same as in step S404.

  When the lottery in step S407 is won, the effect control CPU 31a has already set a value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect is waiting in the normal symbol standby flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Is determined (step S408). That is, it is determined whether there is a normal symbol notice effect already in standby. When the determination result in step S408 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the general-purpose notice determination process without determining execution of the new normal symbol notice effect. In addition, even when the lottery is lost in step S407, the general-purpose notice determination process is terminated without determining execution of a new normal symbol notice effect.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S408 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute a new normal symbol preview effect, and sets a value indicating that the normal symbol preview effect is on standby for the normal symbol. The standby flag is set (step S409).

  Also, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the normal symbol notice pattern table in the same manner as in step S406, and is on standby based on the normal symbol start reserved memory number specified by the general symbol prefetch command and the variation content. A notice pattern for specifying the effect mode of the ordinary symbol notice effect is determined (step S410). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the determined notice pattern as a normal symbol standby notice pattern indicating a notice pattern of the standby normal symbol notice effect. Further, in step S410, the CPU 31a for effect control executes the number of times of the normal game remaining with the standby for the normal symbol for the normal symbol based on the number of normal symbol start pending storage specified by the input pre-read command. The number of standby symbols for the normal symbol indicating whether to end when the game is finished is set. Then, the ordinary notice determination process is terminated.

  Next, processing in the case where the determination result in step S402 is affirmative, that is, in the case where the normal symbol notice effect is being performed will be described. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S407, and executes the processes of step S407 to step S410 as described above.

  And the special figure notice execution process at the time of performing the notice effect for special symbols based on FIG. 17 is demonstrated. This special figure notice execution process is executed every time the first variable game is executed.

The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is being executed is set in the special symbol notice flag (step S501).
If the determination result in step S501 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a waits until a predetermined time elapses after the first variable game starts (until a special figure notice trigger) (step S502). The predetermined time is determined according to the variation time of the special symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern at the start of the first variation game (that is, when the variation pattern designation command is input). ing. For example, when the variation time specified by the variation pattern is less than 5 seconds, 1 second or 3 seconds is determined as the predetermined time. When the variation time specified by the variation pattern is 5 seconds or longer, 1 second, 3 seconds, or 5 seconds is determined as the predetermined time.

  Then, when the special symbol notice trigger is reached, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the notice pattern specified as the special symbol execution pattern stored in the effect control RAM 31c and the remaining number of special symbol notice games, An effect mode in the notice opportunity is specified (step S503).

  For example, when the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the remaining number of special symbol notice games is “4”, the mode of displaying the character CA and displaying the character CA is specified. When the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the number of special symbol notice games remaining is "3", the character CA and the character CB are displayed and the mode at the time of display is specified. Further, when the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the remaining number of special symbol notice games is “2”, the character CA and the character CB are displayed and the manner in which the character CA is displayed is specified. . Further, when the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the remaining number of special symbol notice games is “1”, the characters CA to CD are displayed and the mode for displaying them is specified.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the notice display area 100 so as to execute the special symbol notice effect in the specified effect mode (step S504). After that, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the special symbol advance game remaining number, and updates the value of the special symbol advance game remaining number stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S505). At this time, when the value of the special symbol standby notice game remaining value is set (when it is 1 or more), the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the special symbol standby notice game remaining number, The value of the special symbol standby notice game remaining number stored in the effect control RAM 31c is updated.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the special symbol notice game remaining number is “0” (step S506). When this determination result is negative (when the value of the number of special symbol advance notice games is “1” or more), the effect control CPU 31a directly ends the special figure advance notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S506 is affirmative (when the value of the special symbol advance game remaining number is “0”), the effect control CPU 31a adds the super reach effect to the effect of the special symbol variation game currently being executed. Is included based on the variation pattern specifying the variation content of the first variation game being executed (step S507).

  When the determination result in step S507 is negative (when the super reach effect is not included), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol standby notice game remaining value is “1” or more ( Step S508). That is, it is determined whether there is a normal symbol notice effect in standby.

  If the determination result in step S508 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a sets the normal symbol standby notice pattern as a new normal symbol execution pattern in the effect control RAM 31c, and sets the normal symbol standby notice game remaining number. Then, it is set in the effect control RAM 31c as a new normal symbol notice game remaining number (step S509). In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect is being executed in the normal symbol notice flag, and executes the special symbol notice effect set in the special symbol notice flag. Deletes the value indicating that it is in the middle. In addition, when performing the process of step S509, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the normal symbol preview effect set in the normal symbol standby flag is waiting, and also waits for the normal symbol standby notification. The value of the remaining number of standby notice games for patterns and normal symbols is also deleted. Then, when the process of step S509 ends, the special figure notice execution process ends.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol notice effect that has been waiting will be executed as a new normal symbol notice effect from the start of the next general symbol notice opportunity. Note that the special symbol variation game and the ordinary game can be executed simultaneously. Then, when the ordinary symbol notice effect is on standby and the ordinary symbol game is executed and the ordinary symbol notice trigger is reached, the value of the normal symbol standby notice game remaining is subtracted by that number. The For this reason, depending on the timing at which the standby is canceled, the normal symbol notice effect may start from the middle of the effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S508 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the special symbol standby notice game remaining value is equal to or greater than “1” (step S510). If the determination result in step S510 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a sets the special symbol standby notice pattern as a new special symbol execution pattern in the effect control RAM 31c, and sets the special symbol standby notice game remaining number. Then, it is set in the effect control RAM 31c as a new special symbol notice game remaining number (step S511). In addition, when performing the process of step S511, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the special symbol preview effect set in the special symbol standby flag is waiting, and also waits for the special symbol standby notice. The value of the number of remaining standby notice games for patterns and special symbols is also deleted. Then, when the process of step S511 ends, the special figure notice execution process ends.

  Thereafter, the special symbol notice effect that has been waiting will be executed as a new special symbol notice effect from the start of the next special figure notice opportunity. It should be noted that during the special symbol announcement effect executed previously, one or more special symbol variation games are executed and the special symbol notice trigger is reached. The value is subtracted. For this reason, the special symbol notice effect is started from the middle of the effect.

  If the determination result in step S510 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the special symbol notice effect set in the special symbol notice flag is being executed, and executes the special figure notice. End the process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S507 is affirmative (when the super reach effect is included), the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is waiting in the special symbol standby flag. If so, the value indicating that the special symbol notice effect set in the special symbol standby flag is waiting is deleted (step S512). At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a clears the special symbol standby notice pattern and the special symbol standby notice game remaining value.

  In step S512, when the normal symbol standby flag is set to a value indicating that the normal symbol warning effect is in standby, the effect control CPU 31a is set to the normal symbol standby flag. The value indicating that the symbol notice effect is waiting is deleted. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a clears the normal symbol standby notice pattern and the normal symbol standby notice game remaining value.

  In step S512, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the special symbol notice effect set in the special symbol notice flag is being executed, and ends the special figure notice execution process. That is, priority is given to the execution of the super reach effect, and the special symbol notice effect or the normal symbol notice effect that is on standby is not performed. In other words, the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect in standby are stopped.

  When the determination result in step S501 is negative (when the special symbol notice effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the special symbol standby notice game remaining value is “1” or more. Is determined (step S513). If this determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of special symbol standby notice games to update the storage contents of the effect control RAM 31c (step S514), and ends the special figure notice execution process. . On the other hand, if the determination result of step S513 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special figure notice execution process as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a, when the special symbol notice flag is set to a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is being executed, when the jackpot game is awarded. Then, a value indicating that the special symbol notice effect is not being executed is set (cleared) in the special symbol notice flag. Similarly, the values of the normal symbol standby flag and the special symbol standby flag are also cleared. As a result, even if the second variable game is preferentially executed and becomes a big hit game, the special symbol notice effect is executed across the big hit game or the normal symbol notice effect is executed during the big hit game. Can be prevented.

From the above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a special symbol preliminary determination means. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as special symbol notice determination means.
Next, based on FIG. 18, the general symbol notice execution process when the normal symbol notice effect is executed will be described. This general notice execution process is executed at predetermined intervals.

  The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect is being executed is set in the normal symbol notice flag (step S601). If the determination result in step S601 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a waits until a predetermined time elapses from the start of the ordinary game (until an advance notice trigger occurs) (step S602). It should be noted that the predetermined time is determined according to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game specified by the usual figure fluctuation pattern at the start of the usual figure game (that is, at the time of inputting the usual figure fluctuation pattern designation command). It has become. For example, when the fluctuation time designated by the usual fluctuation pattern is less than 5 seconds, 1 second or 3 seconds is determined as the predetermined time. If the fluctuation time specified by the usual fluctuation pattern is 5 seconds or more, 1 second, 3 seconds or 5 seconds is determined as the predetermined time.

  Then, when reaching the general symbol notice trigger, the CPU 31a for effect control is based on the notice pattern specified as the normal symbol execution pattern stored in the effect control RAM 31c and the remaining number of notice symbols for the normal symbol. The effect mode in the usual notice notice opportunity is specified (step S603).

  For example, when the notice pattern Y1 is identified and the remaining number of the regular symbol notice games is “4”, the character CA is displayed and the manner in which the character CA is displayed is identified. When the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the remaining number of the normal symbol notice games is “3”, the character CA and the character CB are displayed, and the mode at the time of display is specified. Further, when the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “2”, the character CA and the character CB are displayed, and the mode at the time of display is specified. . Further, when the notice pattern Y1 is specified and the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “1”, the characters CA to CD are displayed and the mode for displaying them is specified.

Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the notice display area 100 so as to execute the normal symbol notice effect in the specified effect mode (step S604).
Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of normal symbol notice games, and updates the value of the remaining number of normal symbol notice games stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S605). At this time, if the value of the remaining number of standby symbols for normal symbols is “1” or more, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of standby notification games for normal symbols and stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. The stored value of the remaining number of normal symbol standby notice games is updated.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol notice game remaining value is “0” (step S606). When this determination result is negative (when the value of the remaining number of normal symbol for the previous notice game is “1” or more), the effect control CPU 31a directly ends the normal figure notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S606 is affirmative (when the value of the remaining number of normal symbol for the previous notice game is “0”), the effect control CPU 31a has a value of the remaining number of special symbols for the waiting previous notice game of “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S607).

  If the determination result in step S607 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a sets the special symbol standby notice pattern as a new special symbol execution pattern in the effect control RAM 31c, and sets the special symbol standby notice game remaining number. Then, it is set in the effect control RAM 31c as a new special symbol notice game remaining number (step S608). Further, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect set in the normal symbol notice flag is being executed, and the special symbol notice effect is executed on the special symbol notice flag. Set a value to indicate that it is inside. In this case, when performing the process of step S608, the effect control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the special symbol notice effect set in the special symbol standby flag is on standby, and also displays the special symbol. The standby standby notice pattern and the special symbol standby notice game remaining value are also deleted. Then, when the process of step S608 ends, the general notice advancement execution process ends.

  Thereafter, the special symbol notice effect that has been waiting will be executed as a new special symbol notice effect from the start of the next special figure notice opportunity. Note that the special symbol variation game and the ordinary game can be executed simultaneously. Then, when the special symbol notice effect is on standby, when the first variable game is executed and reaches the usual figure notice opportunity, the value of the number of special symbol stand-by notice games is increased by the number of times. Subtracted. For this reason, depending on the timing at which standby is canceled, a special symbol notice effect may be started from the middle of the effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S607 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol standby notice game remaining value is equal to or greater than “1” (step S609). If the determination result in step S609 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a sets the normal symbol standby notice pattern as a new normal symbol execution pattern in the effect control RAM 31c, and sets the normal symbol standby notice game remaining number. Then, it is set in the effect control RAM 31c as a new number of normal symbol notice game remainings (step S610). When performing the processing of step S610, the CPU 31a for effect control erases the value indicating that the normal symbol notice effect set in the normal symbol stand-by flag is waiting, and the normal symbol stand-by notice pattern and Erase the value of the remaining number of standby notice games for normal symbols. Then, when the process of step S610 is completed, the general notice advancement process is terminated. Thereafter, the normal symbol notice effect that has been waiting will be executed as a new normal symbol notice effect from the start of the next general symbol notice opportunity. In this case, the normal symbol notice effect is executed halfway.

  When the determination result in step S609 is negative (when the value of the remaining number of standby symbols for the normal symbol is “0”), the effect control CPU 31a uses the normal symbol for the normal symbol set for the normal symbol. The value indicating that the notice effect is being executed is deleted, and the usual notice notice execution process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step S601 is negative (when the normal symbol notice effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the value of the remaining number of normal symbol standby notice games is “1” or more. Is determined (step S611). If this determination result is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control subtracts 1 from the remaining number of standby notification games for normal symbols to update the storage content of the effect control RAM 31c (step S612), and ends the general-purpose notice execution process. . On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step S611 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the ordinary notice advancement process.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a also erases (clears) the values of the normal symbol standby flag, the special symbol standby flag, and the like when a normal winning game is awarded. Thereby, when the normal hit game is given, the normal hit game can be focused.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a normal symbol prior determination unit. The effect control CPU 31a serves as a normal symbol notice determination unit. The effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means.

The effects of the special symbol notice effect and the ordinary symbol notice effect will be described together with their effects.
First, based on FIG. 19, the effect aspect of the special symbol notice effect will be described. In FIG. 19, the explanation will be made assuming that the normal symbol notice effect and the normal symbol variation game are not executed. In addition, at the start of the explanation, it is assumed that the remaining number of special symbol notice games is “3”. Further, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. In addition, it is a big hit through a reach effect in a symbol variation game that is the target of a special symbol notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, after the execution of the special symbol notice effect is set, the first first variation game (special symbol variation game) is started and the first special symbol notice opportunity is reached. Then, from the premise, the number of special symbol advance notice games is “3”, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern, so that the character CA is displayed in the advance notice display area 100. After the special symbol notice effect is started, the character CA is continuously displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the first variable game for the second time is started and the second special symbol notice trigger is reached, the number of special symbol notice games is "2" Since the notice pattern Y5 is set as the symbol execution pattern, the character CA and the character CB are displayed in the notice display area 100. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed in the notice display area 100.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), when the first variable game for the third time is started and the third special symbol notice trigger is reached, the number of special symbol notice games is "1" Since the notice pattern Y5 is set as the symbol execution pattern, the characters CA to CD are displayed in the notice display area 100.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), in the first variation game (the variation game subject to the special symbol notice effect) for the third time from the premise, it is a big hit through the reach effect, so the third special game After reaching the figure notice opportunity, the characters CA to CD are erased from the notice display area 100 at a predetermined timing (at the start of reach production in the present embodiment). Then, the special symbol notice effect ends.

  Next, based on FIG. 20, the effect aspect of the normal symbol notice effect will be described. In FIG. 20, it is assumed that the special symbol notice effect and the special symbol variation game are not executed. In addition, at the start of the explanation, it is assumed that the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “3”. Further, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. In addition, it is assumed that the regular game to be suggested for the normal symbol notice effect is a normal big hit, and then a second normal win game is given.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), when the execution of the normal symbol notice effect is set, the first general figure game is started, and when the first common figure notice trigger is reached, the normal symbol notice is started from the premise. Since the remaining game number is “3” and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern, the character CA is displayed in the notice display area 100. Thereafter, the character CA is continuously displayed in the notice display area 100.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), when the second general game is started and the second general game notice trigger is reached, the remaining number of normal game notice games is “2”. Since the notice pattern Y5 is set as the execution pattern, the character CA and the character CB are displayed in the notice display area 100. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed in the notice display area 100.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), when the third general game is started and the third general game notice trigger is reached, the remaining number of normal game notice games is “1”. Since the notice pattern Y5 is set as the execution pattern, the characters CA to CD are displayed in the notice display area 100.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20 (d), in the third general game (the normal game subject to the regular symbol notice effect) from the premise, it is a normal big hit, so the third general figure notice is triggered. After reaching the character CA, the character CA to the character CD are erased from the notice display area 100 at a predetermined timing (immediately before the end of the ordinary game). Then, the normal symbol notice effect ends.

  Thus, at least a part of the normal symbol notice effect in the present embodiment is configured in the same manner (the same in the present embodiment) as the special symbol notice effect. That is, the types and display modes of the appearing characters are the same. The same applies to the notice display area 100 for executing the notice effect. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize which notice effect is being executed from the display mode. In addition, since the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first floating game or the usual game, and the predetermined time is also selected at random, it is possible to determine which notice effect has been executed for the player. It is difficult to recognize from the execution timing. Further, since the first variation game and the usual game can be executed at the same time, it is difficult to recognize which notice effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (e), in this embodiment, at the end of the normal game, which is a normal hit, an effect of notifying that the normal game is a normal win is executed in the notice display area 100. It is like that. That is, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute an effect informing that the normal game is a normal hit in the notice display area 100 at the end of the normal game that is a normal hit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), when the second normal hit game that is advantageous to the player is given, after opening and closing the door 26 for the first time, until the door 26 is opened next. During the interval time (3000 ms), an effect is provided to notify that the door 26 is opened for a long time (5100 ms). That is, the effect control CPU 31a executes an effect of notifying that the second normal hit game is given in the notice display area 100 and the door 26 is opened for a long time at the interval time in the second normal hit game. It has become. Thereby, it is notified in advance that the opening / closing door 26 will be opened for a long time so that the player can aim the game ball at the second start winning opening 27.

  Next, based on FIG. 21, when the special symbol notice effect is executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, execution of the normal symbol notice effect is determined, and the notice display area 100 of the normal symbol notice effect is displayed. A case in which the display in is restricted will be described. In FIG. 21, it is assumed that when the number of special symbol advance notice games is “2”, execution of the normal symbol advance notice effect is determined, and “4” is set as the normal symbol standby notice game remaining number. explain. Further, in the special symbol variation game that is executed when the special symbol notice game remaining number becomes “0”, it will be described that the super reach effect is not executed, and the game is lost after the normal reach effect. Also, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol standby notice pattern. In addition, after the special symbol notice effect is executed in the notice display area 100, it is assumed that the first general figure notice trigger in the standby normal symbol notice effect is reached during the second first variation game. To do. Further, it is assumed that the remaining number of standby symbols for the normal symbol is “3” at the time when the special symbol notification effect ends.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the first first variation game is started (time T1) after the special symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, a special figure notice trigger is reached (time T1). Time T2). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T2), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is “2” from the premise, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in the notice display area 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “1”. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed.

  Also, based on the premise, after the special symbol notice effect is executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, during the second variable game for the second time, the first regular notice effect for the normal symbol that is on standby is displayed. Since the figure notice trigger is reached (time T3), the normal symbol standby notice game remaining number “4” is decremented by 1 to “3”. At that time, since the display of the normal symbol for the notice effect is restricted in the notice display area 100, the notice display area 100 has a display related to the special symbol for the notice effect (that is, the display of the character CA and the character CB). Will continue.

  In addition, after the special symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, when the third first variation game is started (time T4), the special figure notice trigger is reached (time T5). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T5), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is "1", and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern, so the characters CA to CD are displayed in advance. It is displayed in area 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  In the first variation game (the variation game subject to the special symbol notice effect) for the third time from the premise, the normal reach effect is lost and, therefore, at a predetermined timing (at the start of the reach effect in this embodiment). (Time T6), the characters CA to CD are erased from the notice display area 100. Then, the special symbol notice effect ends. As a result, execution of the normal symbol notice effect in standby is permitted from the next ordinary figure notice opportunity. That is, the display restriction of the normal symbol notice effect for which the display in the notice display area 100 is restricted is released and can be displayed. The notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. Note that the remaining number of standby symbols for normal symbols is “3” from the premise.

  Then, during the first floating game for the third time, after the display restriction of the normal symbol notice effect is canceled, the first ordinary game (the second illustration after the execution of the normal symbol notice effect is decided) Game) starts (time T6) and reaches the usual notice notice opportunity. When the general symbol notice trigger is reached (time T7), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “3”, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in area 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  Next, when the second regular game (the third regular game after the execution of the regular symbol notice effect) is started after the display restriction of the regular symbol notice effect is released (time T8), The regular notice trigger is reached (time T9). When the general symbol notice trigger is reached (time T9), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “2”, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “1”.

  Next, when the display of the regular symbol notice effect is released, the third general game (fourth general game after the execution of the normal symbol notice effect) starts (time T10). An ordinary notice trigger is reached (time T11). When the general symbol notice trigger is reached (time T11), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “1”, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in area 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the normal symbol notice effect may be determined while the special symbol notice effect is being executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100. The normal symbol notice effect that has been performed is waited to be executed in the notice display area 100 (display is restricted) until the special symbol notice effect previously executed is completed.

  For this reason, even if the first variable game to be suggested for the special symbol notice effect is off and ended, the player immediately causes the next normal symbol notice effect to be executed in the notice display area 100 and the player. Can attract attention. In addition, by suggesting whether or not a big hit game is awarded, the normal symbol notice effect can be executed immediately after the special symbol notice effect noticed by the player. it can.

  In addition, since the effect mode is the same for the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect, even if the special symbol notice effect is finished, the normal symbol notice effect is executed, so that the special symbol notice effect is executed. It can also be made to think that the notice production is continuing. Furthermore, if the execution of the normal symbol for the notice effect is determined during the execution of the special symbol for the notice effect, the execution of the normal symbol for the notice effect is not stopped, but the normal symbol for the notice effect for the normal symbol is made to stand by. The execution opportunity can be increased.

  In addition, after the normal symbol notice effect is determined, when the general figure notice trigger is reached while the display in the notice display area 100 is restricted, the effect proceeds accordingly ( That is, the number of remaining notice games of the regular symbol notice effect in standby is subtracted). For this reason, when the restriction is released and the normal symbol notice effect is displayed in the notice display area 100, the effect is displayed from the middle of the effect. Accordingly, the normal symbol notice effect is ended in the usual game to be suggested, and the usual game to be suggested can be easily specified without shifting, so that the player is not confused. In addition, it is possible to reliably show the end of the notice effect in which the effect mode is more exciting.

  Next, based on FIG. 22, when the number of special symbol notice game remainings becomes “0” when the execution of the normal symbol notice effect in the notice display area 100 is on standby (when display is restricted). A description will be given of an effect aspect in the case where a super reach effect is executed in the first variation game to be executed. In FIG. 22, it is assumed that when the number of special symbol advance notice games is “2”, execution of the normal symbol advance notice effect is determined, and “4” is set as the normal symbol standby notice game remaining number. explain. Further, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. In addition, after the special symbol notice effect is executed in the notice display area 100, it is assumed that the first regular figure notice trigger is reached in the standby normal symbol notice effect during the second first variation game. To do. Further, it is assumed that the remaining number of standby symbols for the normal symbol is “3” at the time when the special symbol notification effect ends.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the second first variation game is started (time T11) after the special symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, the special figure notice trigger is reached (time T11). Time T12). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T12), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is “2” from the premise, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in the notice display area 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “1”. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed.

  Also, based on the premise, the normal game is started (time T12) during the second variable game for the second time after the execution of the special symbol notice effect is set, and 1 in the standby normal symbol notice effect. In order to reach the second general notice notice opportunity (time point T13), the normal symbol standby notice game remaining number “4” is decremented by 1 to “3”.

  Then, after the special symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, when the third first variation game is started (time T14), the special figure notice trigger is reached (time T15). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T15), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is "1", and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in area 100.

  In the first variation game for the third time (variation game to be suggested for the special symbol advance notice effect) from the premise, after reaching the special figure notice opportunity, a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, the start of the reach effect) (Time T16), the characters CA to CD are erased from the notice display area 100. Then, the special symbol notice effect ends. On the other hand, from the premise, in the first variation game for the third time, since it is out of the super reach effect, the standby normal symbol notice effect is not executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, Erased.

  In other words, after the special symbol notice effect is finished, the super reach effect is executed. Even if the normal figure notice event is reached during the super reach effect (time T17), the normal symbol notice effect is executed in the notice display area 100. (Not displayed).

  Next, based on FIG. 23, execution of the special symbol notice effect is determined when the normal symbol notice effect is being executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, and the special symbol notice effect is displayed. A case in which the display in is restricted will be described. In FIG. 23, it is assumed that when the remaining number of the normal symbol for the preliminary notice game is “2”, execution of the special symbol for the preliminary notice effect is determined, and “4” is set as the special symbol for the standby preliminary notice game remaining. explain. Further, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. Further, the description will be made on the assumption that the first special symbol notice trigger in the standby special symbol notice effect is reached during the second ordinary game after the normal symbol notice effect is executed in the notice display area 100. In addition, the description will be made assuming that the second special symbol notice trigger in the standby special symbol notice effect is reached during the third ordinary game after the special symbol notice effect is executed in the notice display area 100. Then, it is assumed that the remaining number of special symbol standby notice games is “2” when the normal symbol notice effect ends.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the second ordinary game is started (time T21) after the ordinary symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, the ordinary figure notice trigger is reached (time T22). ). When the general symbol notice trigger is reached (time T22), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “2” from the premise, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in the notice display area 100. At that time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “1”. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed.

  Also, based on the premise, the first variable game is executed (time T22) during the second ordinary game after the normal symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, and is in a standby state. In order to reach the first special symbol notice opportunity in the special symbol notice effect (time T23), the special symbol standby notice game remaining number “4” is decremented by 1 to “3”.

  Then, after the ordinary symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, when the third ordinary figure game is started (time T24), the ordinary figure notice trigger is reached (time T25). When the general symbol notice trigger is reached (time T25), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “1” from the premise, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in the notice display area 100.

  Also, based on the premise, during the third ordinary game, the execution of the special symbol notice effect is determined for the second time after the ordinary symbol notice effect is executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100. One fluctuation game is started (time T26). Then, the second special symbol notice opportunity in the special symbol notice effect during standby is reached (time point T27), and the special symbol standby notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  Then, from the premise, in this third general game (variable game subject to the normal symbol notice effect), at a predetermined timing (immediately before the end of the general game in this embodiment) (time T28), the characters CA. The character CD is erased from the notice display area 100. Then, the normal symbol notice effect ends. As a result, it is permitted from the next special symbol notice trigger to execute the special symbol notice effect on standby in the notice display area 100. The notice pattern Y2 is set as a special symbol execution pattern. Note that “2” is set as the remaining number of special symbol notice games.

  After that, when the display restriction of the special symbol notice effect is canceled and the first special figure notice trigger is reached (time T29), the special symbol notice game remaining number is “2”, which is the special symbol execution pattern. Since the notice pattern Y2 is set, the characters CA to CC are displayed in the notice display area 100. At that time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is subtracted by 1 to be “1”.

  Next, the special figure in the first variation game for the second time after the display restriction of the special symbol notice effect is released (the first variation game for the fourth time after execution of the special symbol notice effect is decided). A notice opportunity is reached (time T30). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T30), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is "1", and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in area 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, execution of the special symbol notice effect may be determined while the normal symbol notice effect is being executed in the notice display area 100. In this case, the determined special symbol notice effect is awaited to be executed in the notice display area 100 (display is restricted) until the normal symbol notice effect previously executed (displayed) ends. ).

  For this reason, there is a possibility that the next special symbol notice effect may be immediately executed in the notice display area 100 even if the ordinary game to be suggested for the normal symbol notice effect is off and ended. You can attract the attention of players. In addition, since the effect mode is the same for the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect, even if the normal symbol notice effect is ended, the special symbol notice effect is executed, so that the normal symbol notice effect is executed. It can also be made to think that the notice production is continuing. In addition, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the normal symbol notice effect.

  In addition, after the special symbol notice effect is determined, if the special figure notice trigger is reached while the display in the notice display area 100 is restricted, the effect proceeds accordingly ( That is, the number of remaining notice games of the special symbol notice effect in standby is subtracted). For this reason, when the restriction is released and the special symbol notice effect is displayed in the notice display area 100, it is displayed from the middle of the effect. Therefore, the special symbol notice effect ends in the first variation game to be suggested, and the first variation game to be suggested can be easily identified without shifting, so that the player is not confused. In addition, it is possible to reliably show the end of the production in which the production mode is more exciting.

  Next, based on FIG. 24, execution of a new special symbol notice effect is determined when the special symbol notice effect is executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, and the newly determined special symbol notice effect is determined. The case where the display in the notice display area 100 of the effect is restricted will be described. In FIG. 24, when the number of special symbol notice game remaining is “2”, execution of a new special symbol notice effect is determined, and “4” is set as the special symbol standby notice game remaining number. It will be explained as a thing. Further, in the special symbol variation game that is executed when the special symbol notice game remaining number becomes “0”, it will be described that the super reach effect is not executed, and the game is lost after the normal reach effect. Also, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the special symbol standby notice pattern. In the following, the special symbol notice effect being executed may be referred to as the previous special symbol notice effect, and the newly determined special symbol notice effect may be referred to as the later special symbol notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the first first variation game is started (time T31) after the previous special symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, the special figure notice trigger is triggered. Reach (time T32). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T32), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is “2” from the premise, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in the notice display area 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “1”. Also, the special symbol standby notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “3”. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed. In addition, the display to the notice display area 100 of the following special symbol notice effect is regulated.

  In addition, when the first first variation game is started (time T33) after the previous special symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, the special figure notice trigger is reached (time T34). . When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T34), the remaining number of special symbol notice games is “1”, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in area 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “0”. In addition, the special symbol standby notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  In the first variation game (the variation game that is the target of the previous special symbol notice effect) from the premise, since it is out of the normal reach effect, the predetermined timing (in this embodiment, the start of the reach effect) (Time T35), the characters CA to CD are deleted from the notice display area 100. Then, the previous special symbol notice effect ends. As a result, the execution of the special symbol notice effect after waiting is permitted from the next special figure notice opportunity. That is, the display restriction of the special symbol notice effect after the display in the notice display area 100 is restricted can be displayed. The notice pattern Y2 is set as a new special symbol execution pattern. Also, “2” is newly set as the remaining number of special symbol standby notice games.

  After that, after the display restriction of the later special symbol notice effect is lifted, the first variation game (the third variation game after the execution of the later special symbol notice effect is decided) starts. Then (time T36), a special figure notice opportunity is reached (time T37). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T37), the number of special symbol notice games remaining is “2”, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the special symbol execution pattern, so that the characters CA to CC are displayed in the notice display area. 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “1”.

  Then, after the display restriction of the later special symbol notice effect is canceled, the second first variation game (the fourth variation game after the execution of the later special symbol notice effect is decided) starts. Then (time T38), a special figure notice opportunity is reached (time T39). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T39), the remaining number of special symbol notice games is “1”, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the special symbol execution pattern. 100. At this time, the special symbol notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, execution of a new special symbol notice effect may be determined while the special symbol notice effect is being executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100. In this case, the determined new special symbol notice effect is awaited to be executed in the notice display area 100 (display is restricted) until the previously executed special symbol notice effect is completed. . Then, after the preceding special symbol notice effect, the subsequent special symbol notice effect is continuously executed. For this reason, the opportunity to execute the special symbol notice effect can be increased. Further, since the special symbol notice effect is the same as the ordinary symbol notice effect, it can be difficult to understand which notice effect is executed, and can be noticed by the player.

  Next, based on FIG. 25, when the normal symbol notice effect is executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, execution of a new normal symbol notice effect is determined, and the newly determined normal symbol notice effect is displayed. The case where the display in the notice display area 100 of the effect is restricted will be described. In FIG. 25, when the remaining number of normal symbol notice game is “2”, execution of a new normal symbol notice effect is decided, and “4” is set as the remaining number of normal symbol notice game. It will be explained as a thing. In addition, it is assumed that the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol standby notice pattern. In addition, the general game that is the target of the normal symbol notice effect that is executed first will be described as being out of place. In the following, there is a case where the normal symbol notice effect being executed is referred to as the previous normal symbol notice effect, and the newly determined normal symbol notice effect is referred to as the subsequent normal symbol notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the second ordinary game is started (time T41) after the previous ordinary symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, a special figure notice opportunity is reached ( Time T42). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T42), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “2” from the premise, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in the notice display area 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “1”. Also, the remaining number of normal symbol standby notice games is decremented by 1 to “3”. Thereafter, the characters CA and CB are continuously displayed. In addition, the display to the notice display area 100 of the subsequent normal symbol notice effect is restricted.

  In addition, when the third ordinary game is started (time T43) after the previous ordinary symbol notice effect is started (displayed) in the notice display area 100, a special figure notice trigger is reached (time T44). When the special symbol notice trigger is reached (time T44), the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is “1”, and the notice pattern Y5 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. It is displayed in area 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “0”. Also, the remaining number of normal symbol standby notice games is decremented by 1 to “2”.

  Then, since the third game from the premise (the general game that is the target of the previous normal symbol notice effect) is out of place, at a predetermined timing (immediately before the end of the general game) (time T45), Characters CA to CD are erased from the notice display area 100. Then, the previous normal symbol notice effect ends. As a result, the execution of the normal symbol notice effect after waiting is permitted from the next ordinary figure notice opportunity. That is, the display restriction of the normal symbol notice effect after the display in the notice display area 100 is restricted can be displayed. Also, the notice pattern Y2 is set as a new normal symbol execution pattern. In addition, “2” is newly set as the remaining number of normal symbol standby notice games.

  After that, when the display restriction of the later normal symbol notice effect is released, the first ordinary game (the third ordinary figure game after the execution of the later ordinary symbol notice effect is started) starts. (Time T46), the usual notice notice timing is reached (time T47). When the ordinary symbol notice trigger is reached (time T47), the remaining number of ordinary symbol notice games is “2” and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the normal symbol execution pattern. 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “1”.

  After that, when the display restriction of the later normal symbol notice effect is released, the second ordinary game (the fourth ordinary game after the decision to execute the later ordinary symbol notice effect) starts. (Time T48), the usual notice notice timing is reached (time T49). When the ordinary symbol notice trigger is reached (time T49), the remaining number of ordinary symbol notice games is “1”, and the notice pattern Y2 is set as the ordinary symbol execution pattern. 100. At this time, the remaining number of normal symbol notice games is decremented by 1 to “0”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a case where execution of a new normal symbol notice effect is determined while the normal symbol notice effect is being executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100. In this case, the determined new normal symbol notice effect is awaited to be executed in the notice display area 100 (display is restricted) until the previously executed normal symbol notice effect is completed. . Then, after the previous normal symbol notice effect, the subsequent normal symbol notice effect is continuously executed. For this reason, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the normal symbol notice effect. Further, since the notice design for the normal symbol is the same as the notice design for the special symbol, it can be difficult to understand which notice effect is executed, and can be noticed by the player.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A normal symbol notice effect that suggests a game result is executed over a plurality of ordinary game games. For this reason, it is possible to make the player interested in the game result of the usual game before the usual game is executed a plurality of times. Also, even if the regular game is lost, as long as the regular symbol notice effect continues, the player will think that it may be a normal hit in the next regular game, and the interest will continue to improve. Can be made. In addition, since the normal symbol notice effect is executed over a plurality of ordinary game, the player can be prepared in advance to launch the game ball in accordance with the opening timing of the door 26, It can be more advantageous to the player. Thereby, the interest of a player can be improved more. Therefore, the game effects relating to the ordinary game can be effectively diversified, and the interest of the game effects relating to the ordinary game can be improved.

  (2) When the normal symbol notice effect is executed, at least a part (one time) of the opening time of the opening / closing door 26 is long, and the second normal hit game in which a specific opening mode advantageous to the player is executed. Is given, there is a high possibility that the normal symbol notice effect will be executed. That is, when the normal symbol notice effect is executed, the possibility that the second normal hit game is given is also suggested. When such a second normal hit game is awarded, unlike other normal hit games, the player is more likely to launch a game ball aiming at the opening and closing timing of the opening / closing door 26. In this case, more game balls can be entered. For this reason, it is possible to pay more attention to the normal symbol notice effect that suggests the timing at which a specific second normal game is awarded.

  (3) The effect control CPU 31a is provided with a normal winning game in the general game (in this embodiment, immediately before the end of the normal game, which is a normal game) that is suggested in the normal symbol notice effect. (Game result of ordinary game) is notified. Thereby, the player can surely recognize the game result of the usual game.

  (4) The degree of expectation that the normal hit game is given when the number of times of the ordinary game in which the normal symbol notice effect is executed is large is higher than the degree of expectation that the normal hit game is given when the number of normal game is low. For this reason, it is possible to pay more attention to the normal symbol notice effect. In addition, the content of the normal symbol notice effect does not change to the content that cannot be expected despite the increase in the number of times. That is, for each game, the content of the normal symbol notice effect changes to a content that can be further expected. For this reason, it is possible to draw attention to how much the normal symbol variation game with the normal symbol notice effect continues and to please the player when it continues.

  (5) The effect control CPU 31a executes the normal symbol notice effect for the suggestion target normal symbol variation game to be executed first, after the normal symbol notice effect is ended, and later It is possible to newly execute a normal symbol notice effect for the suggestion target ordinary game to be executed. Thereby, even if there are a plurality of general-purpose games to be suggested, it is possible to execute a normal symbol notice effect, respectively. For this reason, it is possible to secure an opportunity to execute the normal symbol notice effect, and to improve the probability that the normal symbol notice effect appears. In addition, it is possible to further increase the opportunities for the player to pay attention to the usual game.

  (6) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27, a privilege advantageous to the player as compared to when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25, that is, a 16R big hit game Is likely to be given. Thus, since it is advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 27, it is possible to pay more attention to whether or not the open / close door 26 opens. Even when a game ball is placed in the first start winning opening 25 where the door 26 is not provided, the normal symbol notice effect is executed. 2. A game ball can be entered into the start winning prize port 27, and generation of useless game balls can be prevented.

  (7) The special symbol notice effect that suggests the game result of the first floating game is executed, and the normal symbol notice effect that suggests the game result of the ordinary game is executed in the same manner. It is comprised so that. The effect of the normal symbol for the notice effect is the same as at least part of the effect of the special symbol for the notice effect. In the present embodiment, a preview pattern that specifies the type, display order, and display mode of characters to be displayed is commonly used and displayed in the same preview display area 100. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize which of the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect is being executed. Since the special symbol notice effect is noticed by the player, the special symbol notice effect may be executed even when the normal symbol notice effect is executed. Can be made. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the normal symbol notice effect, and when a normal hit game is given, it is possible to cause the player to fire a game ball in accordance with the release timing.

  In addition, since it is difficult to recognize which notice effect is being executed, it is difficult to recognize which of the suggested games is based on the number of reserved memories, and it may be difficult to predict how long the notice effect will continue. it can. For this reason, the player can improve the interest of the game by paying attention to how long the notice effect continues, as compared with the case where only the special symbol notice effect is executed.

  In addition, since a notice effect that suggests a game result is executed over a plurality of times of the variable game, the player has an interest in the game result of the variable game before the game is executed a plurality of times. Can be made. Further, even if the floating game is lost, as long as the notice effect is continued, the player can think that it may be a hit in the subsequent variable game, and the interest can be continuously improved.

  (8) The special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect are both configured not to be executed from the start of the variable game. That is, the special symbol notice effect is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first variable game, and the normal symbol notice effect is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the general game. It has become. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to predict which notice effect is being executed from the start timing of each variable game. As a result, more attention can be paid to the notice effect. In addition, since a plurality of types of predetermined times are prepared, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize which notice effect is displayed in the notice display area 100.

  (9) When the effect control CPU 31a starts (displays) the special symbol notice effect or the normal symbol notice effect in the notice display area 100, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute another notice effect until the notice effect ends. . Thus, since the notice effect is not switched in the middle, it is possible to show the notice effect that has been noticed to the end, and to recognize which notice effect is the notice effect that has been noticed.

  (10) The effect control CPU 31a executes (displays) one of the special symbol notice effects and the normal symbol notice effect in the notice display area 100 while the other notice effect is executed. When it is determined, execution (display) of the other notice effect in the notice display area 100 is restricted (suspended). Then, the other notice effect that has been restricted after the end of one notice effect is displayed. In other words, the normal symbol notice effect may be displayed after the special symbol notice effect has ended, or conversely, the special symbol notice effect may be displayed after the normal symbol notice effect has ended. The special symbol notice effect is a case where the normal symbol notice effect is executed because it is noticed by the player because it suggests whether or not a jackpot game that gives a large profit to the player is given. However, it will be noted in the same way as the special symbol notice effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the normal symbol notice effect, and when a normal hit game is given, it is possible to cause the player to fire a game ball in accordance with the release timing.

  Further, since the other notice effect is executed after the end of one notice effect, even if the result of the one notice effect is not desirable for the player, the result of the other notice effect is noticed and the game is continued. Can be motivated. Furthermore, the chances for the announcement effect are increased and the player is not bored.

  (11) After one of the special symbol notice effects and the normal symbol notice effect is finished, the other notice effect whose execution is restricted from a predetermined opportunity is executed in the notice display area 100. For this reason, the execution of the notice effect can be completed before reaching the suggestion target variable game. In addition, after the end of one of the notice effects, the other notice effect is executed at a predetermined timing. Therefore, even if the result of one notice effect is not desirable, the contents of the other notice effect are noticed, and the game Can immediately improve the interest of the elderly.

  (12) When a super reach effect (a specific effect state) is performed, execution of the notice effect is restricted even if the notice effect is on standby. In this embodiment, the execution of the standby notice effect is stopped. For this reason, when a super reach effect that is noticed by the player is performed, the execution of the notice effect can be regulated to attract more attention to the super reach effect. Thus, the notice effect does not interfere with the super reach effect.

  (13) When one of the special symbol notice effects and the normal symbol notice effects is being executed (displayed) in the notice display area 100, the execution of the other notice effect is determined in advance. The progress of the other notice effect is started from the determined notice opportunity and the display of the other notice effect is suspended (restricted). That is, the standby notice game remaining number is subtracted every time the notice trigger is reached, but is not displayed in the notice display area 100. Then, when one of the notice effects is finished, the display restriction of the other notice effect that has been restricted is canceled, and the notice effect is displayed in the notice display area 100. Note that the advancement of the notice effect that has been restricted has started (the remaining number of standby notice games has been subtracted). Can be seen. Therefore, it is possible to complete the execution of the notice effect until the suggestion target variable game is reached, and the player is not confused. In addition, since the other notice effect is executed after a certain degree of progress after the end of one notice effect, even if the result of one notice effect is not desirable, the content of the other notice effect is noticed, and the player Immediately improve the interest of

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the variation content is specified by the special figure prefetch command, but the variation pattern may be directly specified. If it does in this way, the production contents of special symbol change game can be specified, and the execution probability of special symbol notice production and production contents can be changed for every production content. Further, the random number for variation pattern distribution may be designated by a special figure prefetch command. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the effect content of the special symbol variation game based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and changes the execution probability or effect content of the special symbol notice effect for each effect content. can do.

In the above embodiment, the special symbol notice effect is executed over a plurality of first variable games, but may be executed over a plurality of second variable games.
In the above-described embodiment, it may be configured to be able to give a state of improving the entrance rate that improves the entrance probability of the game ball to the second start winning opening 27. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open / close the door 26 may be shortened. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the normal hit probability of the usual game may be changed from the normal probability to the high probability. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the opening time of the door 26 may be lengthened in the normal hit game. And when such an entrance rate improvement state is given, you may enable a notice effect. In this case, it is desirable that the special symbol notice effect is executed over a plurality of second variable games.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined type of jackpot game is awarded), the lottery probability (winning probability) of the jackpot is increased from a normal probability that is a low probability (normal state) A probability variation function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies with probability may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the opening / closing door 26 is provided as the opening / closing means. However, the mode may be arbitrarily changed, and an opening / closing blade may be provided instead of the opening / closing door 26.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind and effect aspect of jackpot game. For example, the number of rounds, the opening mode of the special winning opening 29, etc. may be arbitrarily changed. Further, in each of the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27, the ratio of the big hit game may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the special symbol notice effect need not be executed.
In the above embodiment, the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect may be executed in different display areas.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode and the character type may be changed between the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect. For example, only a part of the character to be displayed may be the same in the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect, and different characters may be displayed. Also, different characters may be displayed for the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect. In addition, the order in which characters are displayed in the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect may be partially matched (for example, matched only at the beginning). Further, the character to be displayed in the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect may be the same, or the display order may be completely different. In addition, the type and display order of the characters to be displayed in the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect are made the same, while the display mode (how to display, the action of the character being displayed, etc.) is changed. Also good.

In the above-described embodiment, during the special symbol notice effect or the normal symbol notice effect, it is not necessary to decide to execute another notice effect and wait.
In step S208 of the above-described embodiment, when there is a special symbol notice effect that is already on standby, execution of a new special symbol notice effect has not been decided, but may be decided. In this case, the contents of the special symbol for the notice effect for standby may be overwritten with new contents, and a plurality of special symbol for the notice effect for special purpose may be waited. In this case, the area for storing the remaining number of waiting notice games and the waiting pattern is increased accordingly.

  In step S408 of the above embodiment, if there is already a normal symbol notice effect for standby, the execution of the new normal symbol notice effect has not been decided, but it may be decided. In this case, the contents of the standby normal symbol notice effects may be overwritten with new contents, or a plurality of normal symbol notice effects may be waited. In this case, the area for storing the remaining number of waiting notice games and the waiting pattern is increased accordingly.

  In the above embodiment, when the big hit is specified by the special figure prefetch command, the type of the big hit game may be specified. Then, the effect content and execution probability of the special symbol notice effect may be changed for each type of jackpot game.

  In the above-described embodiment, if at least a part of the special symbol notice effect and the ordinary symbol notice effect is common, it is not necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of games.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special symbol notice effect and the normal symbol notice effect are executed by the image display unit GH. However, an effect executing unit other than the image display unit GH may execute the notice effect. For example, the notice effect may be executed by a speaker that outputs sound or a lamp that emits light. Moreover, you may make a movable body which performs a movable effect perform a notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed in the first variation game to be suggested, the standby effect that has been waiting is not executed in the notice display area 100, but is executed. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the super reach effect is adopted as a specific state in which the notice effect is not executed, but any state of effects other than the super reach effect may be adopted. For example, the execution of the notice effect may be stopped when the reach effect is performed.

In the above embodiment, the reach determination probability may be changed according to the number of reserved memories.
In the above-described embodiment, when the execution of a new notice effect is determined during the special symbol notice effect or during the normal symbol notice effect, the process waits but may be canceled without waiting. Moreover, it is not necessary to determine whether or not to execute a new notice effect.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, the special symbol start detection means includes at least a first start detection means without the opening / closing means and a second start detection means with the opening / closing means, When a game ball is detected by the second start detection unit, a possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player is given is higher than when a game ball is detected by the first start detection unit. It may be.

  (B) When a special symbol variation game that displays the special symbol in a variable manner is executed when the game ball is detected by the special symbol start detection means, and the jackpot display result is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game In addition, in the gaming machine that opens and closes the special winning opening, the opening and closing means provided at the entrance to the special symbol start detecting means and the normal symbol variation game for detecting the game ball and displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner. Normal symbol start detection means for giving a start condition, and normal symbol random number acquisition means for acquiring a normal symbol random number for use in a normal symbol variation game each time the normal symbol start detection means detects a game ball. Normal symbol random number storage means for storing the normal symbol random number acquired by the normal symbol random number acquisition means; and based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol random number storage means A normal hit determining means for determining whether or not the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit, and a normal hit for providing a normal hit game for opening and closing the opening / closing means if the determination result of the normal hit determining means is affirmative Based on the control means and the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol random number storage means, the normal symbol indicating that the normal symbol variable game is a normal hit among the normal symbol variable games whose execution is suspended Based on information indicating the determination result of the normal symbol random number determination means for determining whether or not a value that matches the determination value is included, and the determination result of the normal symbol random number determination means, a plurality of normal symbol variation games are performed. The determination result of the normal symbol notice determination unit for determining whether or not to execute the normal symbol notice effect indicating the game result of the normal symbol variation game and the normal symbol notice determination unit are positive. If the gaming machine, characterized in that the presentation control means for executing, provided with a plurality of plain over symbol variation game presentation execution means the informational display for normal symbol.

  (C) If the determination result of the normal hit determination means is affirmative, the normal hit game determination means for determining the type of the normal hit game to be given and the normal symbol random number determination means are stored in the storage means. When it is determined that the normal symbol random number includes a value that matches the normal hit determination value indicating that the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit, the normal symbol variation game has the specific opening / closing mode. It includes a normal symbol pre-determination means to which a specific normal hit game for opening and closing the opening / closing means is provided. In the specific normal hit game, the opening time of the opening / closing means is set longer than other normal hit games. The normal symbol notice determination means may execute a normal symbol variation game to which the specific normal winning game is given based on information indicating a determination result of the normal symbol prior determination means. The gaming machine according to the technical idea, characterized in that to execute the prediction effect for normal symbol suggesting sex (b).

  GH: Image display unit, H1: First special figure display, H2: Second special figure display, H10: Normal symbol display, SE1: First start sensor, SOL2: Normal electric accessory solenoid, SE2: First 2 start port sensor, SE3 count sensor, SE4 gate sensor, Ra first hold indicator, Rb second hold indicator, Rc normal symbol hold indicator, 10 game board, 11 effect display device, 24 ... Actuation gate, 25 ... First start winning opening, 26 ... Opening / closing door, 27 ... Second starting winning opening, 28 ... Large winning opening door, 29 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... For main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 30d ... random number generator, 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU, 31b ... production control ROM, 31c ... production control RAM.

Claims (2)

A first starting port from which a starting condition for the first special symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
A second starting port from which a starting condition for the second special symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
A gate from which a starting condition of a normal symbol variation game can be obtained by entering a game ball,
The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game derive a lottery result as to whether to give a jackpot game that opens a big winning opening,
The normal symbol variation game, in a game machine game balls of the second start hole to derive or extract election results shifts to state easy to ball entrance,
Main control means;
Production control means for receiving control information from the main control means and controlling execution of the production based on the control information;
The main control means acquires information triggered by entering the first start port , the second start port, and the gate,
The production control means includes
As the control information, the first special symbol variation game based on the entry is executed by inputting the special figure entry control information that can specify the information acquired when the entry to the first start opening is triggered. A first determination process for determining whether to execute a first notice effect that suggests a lottery result on whether to give the jackpot game before being played;
By entering a ball entrance can identify the information acquired in response to a Hiroshizu ball entrance time control information into the gate as the control information, the before normal symbol variation game based on the ball entrance is performed A second determination process for determining whether or not to execute a second notice effect suggesting a lottery result of whether or not to shift the second start port to a state in which a game ball is easy to enter ;
Performing a first notice effect based on the determination result of the first determination process and a notice execution process regarding the execution of the second notice effect based on the determination result of the second determination process ,
The transition pattern for transitioning the second start port to a state where a game ball is easy to enter when the second start port is elected to transition to a state where the game ball is easy to enter, includes the first pattern and There is a second pattern in which the total time during which the game ball is transitioned to a state where it is easier to enter is longer than the first pattern,
In the case of winning the transition to the state in which the game ball is easy to enter the second starting port, the control information at the time of entering the normal figure can specify the transition pattern of the second starting port,
In the second determination process,
It is determined that the transition pattern is identified from the control information at the time of entering the normal ball, and the second notice effect is executed according to the probability determined according to the transition pattern,
At least a part of the effect mode of the first notice effect and the effect mode of the second notice effect are the same,
When the first notice effect is executed in the notice execution process, the first notice effect is started after a predetermined first time from the start of the first special symbol variation game,
When the second notice effect is executed in the notice execution process, the second notice effect is started after a predetermined second time has elapsed from the start of the normal symbol variation game . A first starting port from which a starting condition for the first special symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
A second starting port from which a starting condition for the second special symbol variation game is obtained by entering a game ball;
A gate from which a starting condition of a normal symbol variation game can be obtained by entering a game ball,
The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game derive a lottery result as to whether to give a jackpot game that opens a big winning opening,
In the game machine for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the normal symbol variation game is changed to a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port,
Main control means;
Production control means for receiving control information from the main control means and controlling execution of the production based on the control information;
The main control means acquires information triggered by entering the first start port, the second start port, and the gate,
The production control means includes
As the control information, the first special symbol variation game based on the entry is executed by inputting the special figure entry control information that can specify the information acquired when the entry to the first start opening is triggered. A first determination process for determining whether to execute a first notice effect that suggests a lottery result on whether to give the jackpot game before being played;
By inputting the control information at the time of entering a normal figure that can specify the information acquired at the time of entering the gate as the control information, before the normal symbol variation game based on the entry is executed, A second determination process for determining whether or not to execute a second notice effect suggesting a lottery result of whether or not to shift the second start port to a state in which a game ball is easy to enter;
Performing a first notice effect based on the determination result of the first determination process and a notice execution process regarding the execution of the second notice effect based on the determination result of the second determination process,
The transition pattern for transitioning the second start port to a state where a game ball is easy to enter when the second start port is elected to transition to a state where the game ball is easy to enter , includes the first pattern and There is a second pattern in which the total time during which the game ball is transitioned to a state where it is easier to enter is longer than the first pattern,
In the case of winning the transition to the state in which the game ball is easy to enter the second starting port, the control information at the time of entering the normal figure can specify the transition pattern of the second starting port ,
In the second determination process,
The Hiroshizu the transition pattern from the time control information ball entrance is identified by the probability determined in accordance with the transition pattern, determines that to execute the second informational display,
At least a part of the effect mode of the first notice effect and the effect mode of the second notice effect are the same,
In the notice execution process, when one of the first notice effects and the second notice effect is executed, the execution of the other notice effect is restricted, and the one notice effect is finished. Yu TECHNICAL machine characterized in that to execute the prediction effect of the other.