JP6174306B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, when the game medium wins in the winning area (the start condition is satisfied), the identification information is displayed so as to be variable (variable display), and the display result of the variable display of the identification information is specified in the variable display. When a result (for example, a big hit symbol) is obtained, there are cases where a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) is advantageous to the player.

  Some of such games are configured to display a plurality of options, select one of the displayed options, and execute a suggestive effect corresponding to the selected option. For example, in Patent Document 1, a plurality of candidate images (for example, reach action screens) indicating candidates for transitional variation display effects are displayed in the middle of variation display of identification information, and each of the plurality of candidate images is a big hit. It is described that information indicating an expected value is added and displayed differently, one candidate image is selected from a plurality of candidate images, and variable display control indicated by the selected candidate image is performed.

JP 2010-29726 A (paragraphs 0046-0052, FIG. 17)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is no disclosure regarding means for further enhancing the interest in games when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options. There is room to take measures to increase interest in

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and whether or not to control to the advantageous state is variable. Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing step S240 in the game control microcomputer 100) to determine before the display result of the display is derived and displayed, and suggested effects (for example, all symbols) Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes step S463 in the effect control microcomputer to execute all symbol change notice) and a suggestion effect candidate executed by the suggestion effect execution means The option presenting means for presenting a plurality of options indicating (for example, performing step S463 in the microcomputer for effect control) When the selection effect is executed, a portion for displaying options SEL1 to SEL3 as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22) and a plurality of options presented by the option presentation unit are executed by the suggestion effect execution unit. Informing means for informing the option corresponding to the suggestion effect (for example, when executing the selection effect by executing step S463 in the effect control microcomputer, as shown in FIGS. 20C to 22C) The first suggestion effect (for example, highly reliable) suggesting that the suggestion effect execution means is likely to be controlled in an advantageous state as the suggestion effect. All symbol variation notice) or the second suggestion effect that suggests that the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state is lower than that of the first suggestion effect (for example, medium reliability all symbol change forecast) ) And the option presenting means presents the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect as the option and notifies the first suggestion effect as the option. Option adjustment means for presenting options using data in which options to be presented other than the corresponding options are adjusted (for example, in a production control microcomputer, as shown in FIG. 43A, high reliability (cherry blossom pattern)) When the choices are finally selected, the production mode (SP21) including many options with medium reliability (red) is determined at a high rate, and as shown in FIG. 22, there are many options with medium reliability. When the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified by the notification means, the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is included. When the option corresponding to the second suggestion is notified by the notification means, the combination of options including the corresponding option and not including the option corresponding to the first suggestion can be presented. In the case of presenting a combination option including a corresponding option, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than a case of presenting a combination option not including the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect. And With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the option adjustment means corresponds to the second suggestion effect as an option to be presented in addition to the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect when the notification means notifies the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect. (For example, the production control microcomputer, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), shows medium reliability when the option of high reliability (sakura pattern) is finally selected. The production mode (SP21) including many options of degree (red) is determined at a high rate, and the selection production is executed in a mode including many options of medium reliability as shown in FIG. Also good. According to such a configuration, a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 3) In the means 1, the option adjustment means corresponds to the second suggestion effect as an option to be presented in addition to the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect when the notification means notifies the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect. (For example, the production control microcomputer may select a highly reliable (cherry blossom) option as shown in Modification 1 of FIG. 47A.) May be configured such that an effect mode (SP22) with few options with medium reliability (red) is determined at a high rate and the selection effect is executed with an option with few options with medium reliability. According to such a configuration, when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options, it is limited that a plurality of options having a relatively low expectation is included. As a result, it is possible to improve the expectation when the options are presented.

(Means 4) In the means 1, the suggestion effect execution means can execute the third suggestion effect suggesting that the suggestion effect is more unlikely to be controlled in an advantageous state than the second suggestion effect, and the option adjustment When the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is notified by the notification means, the option corresponds to the option corresponding to the second suggestion and the third suggestion effect as options presented in addition to the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect. Both of the options are presented at a high ratio (for example, as shown in the modification 2 in FIG. 48A, the production control microcomputer finally selects the option with high reliability (sakura pattern). In such a case, a production mode (SP12, SP13) including both low reliability (black) and medium reliability (red) options is determined at a high rate, and both low reliability and medium reliability options are included. Executing the selected effect in the manner) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options, a plurality of relatively low expectations are included in the plurality of options. A sense of accomplishment can be given when an option with high expectation is selected.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko machine of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the game random number counted by the side of the main board | substrate of FIG. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for an effect counted by the effect control board side of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the notice pattern for super reach development. It is a figure which shows the example of the notice pattern for normal reach or no super reach development. It is a figure showing an example of selection production. It is a figure which shows the example of the execution timing of a notice effect and a selection effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the execution timing of a notice effect and a selection effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the some notice effect. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in selection production. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in selection production. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in selection production. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the last stop symbol of a decoration symbol. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a notice production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of a notice effect. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of a notice pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of a notice pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the decision rate of a notice pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the determination ratios, such as the color of the notice effect in a notice pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of selection production | presentation determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect determination table in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect determination table in the modification 2. 14 is a flowchart showing a production control main process in Modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the selection effect determination process in the modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the game end in the modification 3.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, the numbers indicating “0” to “9” and the symbol indicating “−”), and the types are different. It may be. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) starts. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols means that variable information is terminated by stopping display of identification information such as decorative symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display). . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers, English characters, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. Note that character images are, for example, people, animals, objects other than these, or characters Or a decorative image showing any other figure). In addition to the eight types of decorative symbols, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed may include blank symbols (designs that do not constitute a jackpot combination). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs based on starting prizes by entering. In other words, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1 Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is 1 Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, for example, in a plurality of display parts, by changing between non-display (transparent color) and predetermined color display (for example, blue display, red display, etc.) It suffices if the second special figure hold storage number can be distinguished and displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the number of special figure reservation memories. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  On the upper part of the image display device 5, a circular effect lighting accessory 90 configured to be rotatable is provided. A light-emitting body such as a lamp or LED is built in the effect lighting accessory 90, and is configured to light up when the effect lighting accessory 90 is rotating (operating). This effect lighting accessory 90 is used for executing a predetermined notice effect (notice at the start of change) by rotating and lighting at the start of change when variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Further, around the image display device 5 such as an upper part and a lower part of the image display device 5, a production model (production effect device) capable of advancing to the front surface of the display screen of the image display device 5 and uniting is configured. A plurality of effect movable members 32A and 32B are provided. These effect movable members 32A and 32B advance to the front of the display screen of the image display device 5 and merge together during variable display of decorative symbols, thereby executing a predetermined notice effect (notice at the time of reach development). Used as a production model.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball (winning ball) that has passed (entered) a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the game balls detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Note that the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbols indicating “−”, and the like as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are in a vertical positional relationship in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position put to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed. The usual game is started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B starts based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. A definite special symbol (a special figure display result) as a result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. . After the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round that is advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) a predetermined number of times as a big hit game as a specific gaming state. It becomes a state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, any one of the numbers “3”, “7” and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is derived and displayed, and the numbers “3”, “7” A special symbol indicating “大” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating “−” is a loss symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set for a predetermined period (for example, In the period until 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated, the big winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed. A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “2”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round ends due to the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball has not won (passed (entered)) a prize winning opening). You may make it do.

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are jackpot symbols are both 15R jackpot symbols, and when they are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special chart game, the pachinko machine 1 Will be in the state of 15R big hit.

  After the 15R jackpot state is over based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” in the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state 1 As a result, the time-shortening state (time-shortening control) in which the variable display time (special-figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special-figure game is shortened compared to the normal gaming state is set to a short time state. Here, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that is different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) In addition, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. The time-saving state is ended when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. That's fine. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that becomes a short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special illustration game is a non-probable big hit symbol (“ It is also referred to as “usually jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” in the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different from the short-time state. As one of the game states, for example, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time shortening control (time shortening control) in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared with the normal state (including the normal gaming state and the time shortening state). ) Is performed (high probability state). In this probability variation state, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” and further big hit gaming state is higher in the variable display of each special figure game and decorative symbols than in the normal gaming state and the short time state. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special game is executed, as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the big hit game state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change state and both the speed change control are started. When the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time reduction control is terminated. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  Further, as another example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and the probability variation control and time reduction are performed. Both the control is started and regardless of the number of executions of the special game, both the probability variation control and the time-shortening control are continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”.

  Furthermore, as another example, it is configured to provide two types of probability variation jackpot symbols (for example, two types “5” and “7” are provided as probability variation jackpot symbols), and a special symbol indicating the number “5” is special. After the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the figure game, the probability change state is entered and both the probability change control and the time reduction control are started, and the variable display result does not become “big hit”. When the number of executions of the figure game reaches a predetermined number, the time reduction control may be terminated. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are started. Regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game, both the probability variation control and the time reduction control may be continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”.

  The probability variation state in which the time-shortening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state in which only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal gaming state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. As described above, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the big hit symbol that becomes a probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is called a probable big hit symbol. The In addition, the probability variation big hit symbol out of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “probable big hit”. The non-probable big hit symbol “3” and the probable big hit symbol “7” are examples, and each big hit symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal game state. Control that improves the probability that the variable display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal gaming state, and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for tilt control longer than in the normal game state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal game state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to reach a big hit gaming state than in the normal gaming state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a high base state, and a high base state is also referred to as a high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the variable display result of “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the game ball is won (passed (entered)) into the open big winning opening. ), A game value advantageous to the player is obtained, such that the player can easily obtain a large number of prize balls. In addition, a game value advantageous to the player is provided in the probabilistic state and the short time state, in which it becomes easier to reach a big hit gaming state than in the normal gaming state. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), or is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible special figure games becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is from the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20) is higher, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal gaming state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). There are cases where various game values such as a large number of first consecutive channels (for example, “10”) are given. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined according to a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special game.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, the reach state is a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Etc.), when the decorative symbols (for example, decorative symbols indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) constituting a predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, “ In the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, etc., the display state in which the decorative symbol fluctuates, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2) side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2) may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of special combinations are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation display or changing the decorative symbol again immediately after stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Basically, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative design has been started 2-4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 You may make it increase one by one. In addition, the display color of the decoration LED may change during the period of each change display (including the first change), or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs may change. Also good. As another example, an effect model (movable member) provided inside or outside the game area is operated during each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. As yet another example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. Good. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of the effect model, and display of effect images The re-variation effect may be executed by combining some or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes in, the possibility that the reach production of super reach will be executed or the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production includes a production operation by an arbitrary production object such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. It may be a thing. Further, for example, the difference in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, the difference in motion of the production model (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), displayed on the image display device 5 The image mode of the re-variation effect is made different depending on the difference in the movement of the character image (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.), or the character display instead of the character image is displayed on the image display device 5. It is also possible to change the effect mode in the re-variation effect by changing or changing the display of the background image. Further, apart from the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbols, for example, when the decorative symbols that are pseudo-continuous chances are temporarily stopped, the audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc. The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped by an effect operation on an arbitrary effect object such as a lighting operation of a light emitter.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image is displayed, a voice is output, and a game is different from a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slide” or “pseudo-ream”. The decorative display variable display state becomes the reach state due to the presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, such as the lighting operation of the effect lamp 9 or the lighting lighting accessory 90 or the predetermined operation of the production model. There may be a notice effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility, a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and a possibility of winning a big hit. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect is likely to be a big hit at a predetermined timing after the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can be notified is acceptable.

  In addition, a selection effect for selecting a notice effect to be executed in the future may be executed at a timing before the notice effect is executed. In the selection effect, a candidate for the notice effect to be executed is presented as an option (that is, an option corresponding to the notice effect), and an option corresponding to the notice effect to be actually executed is selected from the presented options. Thus, it is an effect that notifies the player of the notice effect to be executed from the candidates for the notice effect to be executed corresponding to each option. That is, the notice effect corresponding to the option selected in the selection effect is actually executed after the selection effect. The option only needs to be related to the corresponding notice effect, and may be, for example, the information indicating the content of the notice effect corresponding to the option as it is or the concept indicating the notice effect corresponding to the option. . In this way, the options may be anything that the player can associate with the content of the corresponding notice effect, for example, the type of the notice effect corresponding to the option (effect form of the notice effect), the Anything can be used as long as it can recognize the possibility that the notice effect corresponding to the option becomes a big hit to be notified. The selection effect is an effect operation such as displaying a predetermined image, displaying an image as a message, outputting a sound, turning on the game effect lamp 9 or the lighting accessory 90 for the effect, or a predetermined operation of the effect model. Is to be executed. Note that the selection effect is conceptually treated as a reach effect, a variable display effect, and a notice effect.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as reach lose combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable big bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a non-probable variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probable variation big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also referred to as “non-probable change”, “non-probable change big hit”, or “normal big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probable big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a probabilistic big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Correspondingly, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed (derived display). For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the probability variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach production is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probable big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also “probable change” or “probable big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probable big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the positive odd state (more accurately, the positive change It is controlled to the short state with the state).

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or By changing the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern in the display area from the display mode in the normal effect mode, the player can recognize that the player is in the probable state or the short-time state. Also good. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that it is in the probability variation state due to the same effect mode as in the normal gaming state (so-called latent probability variation).

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a management computer of a hall (pachinko machine where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed), etc. . In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the rendering device which is an electrical component for rendering, such as the game effect lamp 9, the lighting fixture 90 for the rendering, and the movable members 32A and 32B for the rendering, are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs display operations in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting accessory 90 for effects, and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the effect device as an effect electrical component to execute a predetermined effect operation, such as all or part of the drive operation of the effect movable members 32A and 32B.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp are used. A lamp driver circuit that performs lighting / extinguishing driving of the object 90 is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H (H indicates a hexadecimal number; the same applies hereinafter) starts variation in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Is a first fluctuation start command. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the jackpot type (decorative display mode of decorative symbols) in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command that designates stop of variable display of ornament symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set in accordance with whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, or the short time state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state. The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .

  In the big winning opening notification command or the big winning opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15R big hit state, for example. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  The command B100H is a first special symbol display based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning has occurred. This is a first start slot winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 4A is established. The command B200H is a second special symbol based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning has occurred. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the display device 4B is established.

  Command C0XXH is a total hold that is the total value of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number in order to display the special figure hold memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. This is a pending storage number notification command for notifying the storage number. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. .

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 103, and at least one of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 may be external or built-in. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 can update numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game. Will be counted. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part or all of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by the random number circuit 104 independently of the CPU 103, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is randomized by the CPU 103. It may be updated by software using Further, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine whether the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, is “non-probable change” or “probable change”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type is configured so as to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Other variation patterns may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern. The super reach β is set to have a longer special figure variation time than the super reach α, and when the super reach β is executed, the variable display result is likely to be “big hit”. For this reason, the super reach β is more effective than the super reach α to enhance the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determined value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state, the short-time state, or the probabilistic state. (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special chart display results of “big hit” and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the decision value to the determination result with the special figure display result as “big hit” differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. Yes. More specifically, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more determination values are assigned to the determination result with the special figure display result as “big hit” than when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the short time state. The CPU 103 is used for determination to determine the special figure display result from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130, depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. The table data to be data may be selected as the special figure display result determination table data.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determination value is assigned to each determination result, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the determination value one by one to match the random value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each value. By comparing the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination values assigned to the determination result, it may be possible to determine the special figure display result corresponding to the determination value range including the random number value MR1. Various determination tables provided in addition to the special figure display result determination table 130 may be set similarly.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (pre-determined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change” and “probability change”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to a jackpot type such as “non-probable change” or “probability change”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the table data in the common jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables having different allocations of determination values for jackpot types may be prepared.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Yes. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while the decision value assigned to the “probability” jackpot type. The table data indicating indicates the determination result that the control is to be performed in the probability variation state. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, “0” to “1”) Table data (setting data) may be included. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is, for example, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state, or special game that can be executed in the short-time state. Data for determination corresponding to a determination result as to whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit” such as the upper limit number of times may be included.

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state (the number of executions, the opening time of the big prize opening, etc.) and whether or not to control the probability variation state, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result You may make it determine based on the numerical data shown. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the decision result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  9 and 10 show a configuration example of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9, loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 10A, and FIG. ), A loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. Are assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” and “probability change”, the allocation of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C are determined (predetermined) as the special figure display result to be “lost”, the variation pattern type Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 132C is selected as a use table, for example, when the game state is the short-time state or the probable change state and the short-time control or the high opening control is performed.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Accordingly, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the high base in the time-short state or the probability variation state. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 132C, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the high base in the time-short state or the probability variation state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result, the stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is a special game (second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in FIG. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result, the stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected. In addition, the effect control board 12 is provided with drive command signals for driving the effect movable members 32A and 32B and instructing execution of predetermined effect operations corresponding to the effect movable members 32A and 32B, respectively. Wiring for transmitting to the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, a random value SR1 for determining the notice execution, a random value SR2-1 for determining the notice pattern (first pseudo-series), the notice pattern Random value SR2-2 for determination (before the second pseudo-continuation), random value SR2-3 for determination of the notice pattern (before the third pseudo-continuation), and random value SR2- for determination of the notice pattern (at the time of single shot and final change) 4. The random number value SR3 for determining the execution of the selection effect, the random value SR4 for determining the notification effect (for the advance notice at the time of reach development), and the random value SR5 for determining the selection effect mode are controlled to be countable. The In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The random value SR1 for determining the notice execution is a random value used for determining whether or not the notice effect is executed at a plurality of timings during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, as a notice effect that can be executed at a plurality of timings, a notice at the start of change, a notice at the time of changing all symbols, a notice at the time of symbol deceleration, a notice after establishment of reach, and a notice at the time of reach development are provided.

  The notice at the start of change is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit at the timing (variation start timing) when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. All symbols change notice is the timing at which the decorative symbols fluctuate (high-speed fluctuation) in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (all symbol fluctuation timings) This is a performance action that warns of the possibility of a big hit. The symbol deceleration notice is the timing at which the decorative symbol decelerates to stop (temporary stop) in some or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (Deceleration timing) is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit.

  The notice after reaching reach is an effect operation for notifying the possibility of a big hit at a timing after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (timing after reaching reach). The timing after the reach is established may be, for example, a timing immediately after the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Alternatively, the timing after the reach is established may be a predetermined timing during a period in which decorative symbols are variably displayed in the reach mode of normal reach, for example. Note that after the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state, for example, the variation speed of the decorative symbol in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C decreases, and first, variable display is performed in the reach mode of normal reach. . After that, for example, in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbol fluctuates further, the decorative symbol stops, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived (normal reach). And the case where the fluctuation speed is increased again to shift to the super reach reach mode (in the case of super reach).

  Reach advance notice is a stage action that gives a notice of the possibility of a big hit at the timing (reach development timing) at which the production mode (reach mode) in the reach production of super reach develops from the first stage to the second stage. is there. In the reach production of super reach, first, the production operation is executed in the production mode of the first stage, and when the production operation of the first stage is finished, the fixed decorative design is derived and the variable display is finished (super reach development) The case where there is nothing) and the case where the reach effect is continuously executed by further developing into the second stage effect mode (when there is a super reach development). The presence or absence of such super-reach development is set according to the fluctuation pattern. In the setting example shown in FIG. 5, there is a supermarket that does not develop corresponding to the fluctuation patterns PA3-1, PA3-3, PB3-1, PB3-3, PA5-1, PA5-3, PB5-1, PB5-3. The reach aspect of reach appears. On the other hand, the reach form of super-reach has been developed corresponding to the fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-4, PB3-2, PB3-4, PA5-2, PA5-4, PB5-2, and PB5-4 Appears.

  For the random number values SR2-1 to SR2-4 for determining the notice pattern, the notice pattern corresponding to the contents (effect form) of the effect operation when executing the notice effect is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance ( This is a random value used to select. FIG. 14, FIG. 15 (A) and FIG. 15 (B) show the notice pattern in this embodiment.

  FIG. 14 shows a notice pattern for the development of super reach corresponding to the case of super reach development where the reach form of super reach with development appears. In this embodiment, notice patterns YAP01 to YAP44 are prepared in advance as the notice patterns for the development of super reach.

  FIG. 15A shows a notice pattern for normal reach or no super reach development corresponding to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears or the case where the reach form of super reach without development appears and no super reach development occurs. Yes. In this embodiment, notice patterns YBP01 to YBP22 are prepared in advance as notice patterns for normal reach or no super reach development.

  FIG. 15B shows a case where a pseudo continuous change is executed in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect (a change display with a temporary stop display excluding a re-change from the last temporary stop display, for example, FIG. In the case of 18, the notice pattern for the pseudo-series fluctuation before the third pseudo-series fluctuation, corresponding to the initial fluctuation, the first pseudo-series fluctuation, and the second pseudo-series fluctuation) is shown. In this embodiment, notice patterns YCP01 to YCP09 are prepared in advance as the notice patterns before pseudo-continuous change.

  As described above, a plurality of patterns need only be prepared in advance corresponding to each of the case of super-reach development, normal reach, no super-reach development, and pre-fluctuation change. In addition, it is not limited to the thing which prepared the notice pattern corresponding to these cases, For example, you may prepare a different notice pattern according to whether it becomes "big hit" or "losing". Also, different notice patterns may be prepared for normal reach and no super reach development. In addition, in the above case, when the “big hit” is achieved by changing the selection ratio (decision rate) of the notice pattern that is actually selected for “big hit” and “losing”. Determines the rate of determination of each notice pattern so that it is easy to select a notice pattern that includes a highly reliable notice effect (a notice effect that will be described in detail later, but a notice effect that predicts that there is a high possibility of being “losing”). It is desirable that

  The notice effect by each notice pattern is `` big hit '' at multiple timings from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols to the determination of fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display. It may be an effect operation for notifying the possibility of becoming a combination, and any combination of a plurality of notice effects with different effect modes may be used.

  In the notice patterns of FIGS. 14, 15A and 15B, the big hit reliability for each notice effect is specified as one of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability (details will be described later). At the same time, for the advance notice at the time of reach development, the combination of notice effects in the notice pattern is specified by specifying the presence or absence of execution.

  The random number SR3 for determining the execution of the selection effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the selection effect before executing the notice effect. In this embodiment, the selection effect is performed before the advance notice during the change of all symbols, and the candidate for the advance notice during the change of all symbols to be executed (the candidate for the effect mode of the advance notice during the change of all symbols) is selected as an image display device. This is an effect of selecting, on the display area, an option corresponding to the all-symbol changing notice that is displayed in the display area 5 and is actually executed. That is, the all-symbol changing notice corresponding to the option selected by the selection effect (all the symbol changing notice of the effect mode corresponding to the option) is actually executed after the selection effect. In this embodiment, the selection effect is intended for the advance notice during the change of all symbols, but the selection effect may be intended for other notice effects.

  The random value SR4 for determining the notice effect (for the advance notice at the time of reach development) is a random value used for determining the jackpot reliability of the notice at the time of reach development. When the advance notice pattern has a advance notice at the time of reach development, the jackpot reliability (that is, the production mode) of the advance notice at the time of reach development is determined. In this embodiment, the random value SR4 is used for this determination.

  The random number SR5 for determining the selection effect mode is a random value used for determining the effect mode of the selection effect. FIG. 16 exemplifies the effect form of the selection effect in this embodiment. In this embodiment, selection effects SP1 to selection effects SP21 are prepared in advance as the effect modes of the selection effects. In FIG. 16, whether the number of options to be displayed in the selection effect is three options SEL1 to SEL3 or four options SEL1 to SEL4, each option has low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability, respectively. By specifying which one of the options (which will be described later in detail) and the option finally selected in the selection effect, the effect mode of the selection effect is specified.

  FIG. 17A shows the execution timing of a notice effect by a notice pattern and a selection effect corresponding to the case of super reach development. In this case, from the “symbol change start” when variable display is started to the “symbol change end” when the display result is derived, the change start notice, the selection effect, the all symbol change notice, the symbol deceleration notice, and reach establishment The timing for executing the subsequent notice and the advance notice at the time of reach development is determined in advance by, for example, a special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 17B shows the execution timing of the notice effect or the notice effect by the notice pattern corresponding to the case of no normal reach or super reach development. In this case, the timing to execute the notice of change start, selection effect, notice of all symbols change, notice of symbol deceleration, notice after reach is established from `` design change start '' to `` design change end '' It is determined in advance by the corresponding special-pattern fluctuation production control pattern.

  FIG. 17C shows the execution timing of the notice effect by the notice pattern corresponding to the case of non-reach and the selection effect. In this case, the timing for executing the change start notice, the selection effect, the all-design change notice, and the symbol deceleration notice from “design change start” to “symbol change end” is, for example, a special figure change corresponding to the change pattern. It is determined in advance by a time effect control pattern or the like.

  FIG. 18 shows the execution timing of the notice effect and the selection effect corresponding to the case where the pseudo continuous variation is executed three times in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect. In this case, before each quasi-continuous change is executed, that is, before a decorative symbol that becomes a quasi-continuous chance is derived, a change start notice, a selection effect, an all-design change notice, and a symbol deceleration The timing for executing the advance notice is determined in advance by, for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, at the time of the final change after the last pseudo continuous change is started, depending on whether the variable display mode of the decorative design corresponding to the change pattern is super reach development, normal reach or no super reach development, The timing for executing the notice effect similar to that in FIGS. 17A to 17C may be determined in advance.

  An effect mode (effect contents) in a plurality of notice effects executed at a plurality of timings is set as a usage pattern corresponding to the notice pattern. In addition, the effect mode (effect contents) in the notice effect executed at each timing varies depending on, for example, the jackpot reliability that is a possibility of winning the jackpot. In addition, the difference in the effect mode (effect content) in the notice effect is caused not only by changing the effect operation when the notice effect is executed, but also depending on whether the notice effect is executed at each timing. Good. In the case where the effect mode in the notice effect executed at one timing among the plurality of timings is made different according to the jackpot reliability, for example, although the effect operation is performed using the same effect device, the operation mode is changed. Thus, different rendering modes may be obtained. The different effect modes may be any effect modes that are distinguished and recognized by the player.

  In this embodiment, the change start notice has different rendering modes corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability. The all-symbol-change notice is a different rendering mode corresponding to each of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In this embodiment, the color of the display image in the low-reliability all-symbol-change notice is black, whereas the medium-reliability all-symbol-change notice is a low-reliability all-symbol-change notice. The display image (image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5) in the effect mode is obtained by changing at least a part of the color to red (for example, a character appearing in the display image colored red). . In addition, in this embodiment, the high-reliability all-symbol-change notice is made by changing the color of at least a part of the display image in the rendering mode of the low-reliability all-symbol change notice to gold or pink, or cherry blossoms. The pattern has been changed to a pattern (for example, a character appearing in a display image in a golden, pink, or cherry pattern). The symbol deceleration notice has different rendering modes corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability. In the advance notice after the reach is reached, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In the advance notice at the time of reach development, the production mode differs depending on the presence or absence of the corresponding production operation. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the advance notice at the time of reach development has different rendering modes corresponding to low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. In the medium-reliability reach development advance notice, the display image in the production mode of the low-reliability reach advance notice (displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the production movable members 32A and 32B are joined and merged). Image) is changed to at least part of the color (for example, the background in the display image is colored red). In the advance notice of high-reliability reach development, at least a part of the display image in the production mode of the advance notice of low-reliability reach has been changed to a cherry pattern (for example, the background in the display image has a cherry pattern) ). As described above, the effect mode in the notice effect varies with the execution timing of each notice effect according to the possibility of winning a big hit (hit reliability). In addition, it is not limited to what performs a notice effect in the effect aspect corresponding to low reliability, A player may recognize that it is low reliability by not performing a predetermined notice effect.

  For example, the low-reliability notice effect notifies that the possibility of a big hit is “less than 10%”. For example, the medium-reliability notice effect notifies that the probability of a big hit is “10% or more and less than 30%”. For example, the highly reliable notice effect provides a notice that the possibility of a big hit is “30% or more”. The possibility of winning a big hit (hit reliability) by such a notice effect can be determined by changing the decision rate of each notice pattern depending on whether the variable display result is "hit" or "lost" It may be set in advance. For example, a low-reliability notice effect may be executed at a lower rate when it is a big hit and at a higher rate when it is lost than a medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect. . In addition, the high-reliability notice effect has a higher ratio when it is a big hit and a lower ratio when it becomes a loss than the low-reliability or medium-reliability notice effect. . Here, when the possibility of winning a big hit is 0%, it means that the variable display result is always “lost”, and the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Further, when the possibility of winning a big hit is 100%, the variable display result is always “big hit”, which means that the big hit gaming state is always achieved.

  In addition, the possibility of being a jackpot to be notified by the notice effect of each reliability (big hit reliability) is not limited to the above example, and is divided into a range of 0% to 100% according to a predetermined number of steps If it is. That is, it is only necessary that the high-reliability notice effect has a possibility of being a big hit greater than or equal to the predetermined first reference value, and the low-reliability notice effect has a possibility of being a big hit from the first reference value. As long as it can be notified that the value is less than the predetermined second reference value. In this case, the medium-reliability notice effect only needs to be able to be notified that the possibility of a big hit is less than the first reference value and greater than or equal to the second reference value.

  For example, in the case of advance notice at the start of change, different rendering modes are provided corresponding to each of low reliability and medium reliability, whereas in the case of advance notice during change of all symbols, low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability are provided. It becomes a different production mode corresponding to each. The medium-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability less than the first reference value, while the high-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability greater than or equal to the first reference value. That is, the jackpot that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing, compared to the upper limit value of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings. The upper limit value of reliability is set to be high (large).

  The number of stages of the possibility of winning a big hit (hit reliability) is the number of categories of the range of the jackpot reliability that can be notified according to each of the notice effects with different production modes in the range of 0% to 100%. (Number of areas). As an example, in the case of a notice effect that has different effect forms corresponding to low reliability and medium reliability, such as a notice at the start of change and a notice at the time of symbol deceleration, the number of stages of the big hit reliability is “2”. " On the other hand, in the case of a notice effect that has different rendering modes corresponding to each of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability, such as a notice during all symbol changes and a notice after reach, the big hit trust The number of degree steps is “3”. Further, in the case of the advance notice at the time of reach development, when there is a production operation, different production modes are provided corresponding to each of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability. It ’s also.

  Thus, the number of stages of the big hit reliability is set to be different depending on which of the plurality of timings is the notice effect to be executed. For example, the number of stages of jackpot reliability is “2” in the case of the notice at the start of change, whereas the number of stages of jackpot reliability is “3” in the case of the notice during the change of all symbols. That is, the jackpot that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the second timing that is later than the first timing as compared with the number of stages of the jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect executed at the first timing among the plurality of timings It is set so that the number of stages of reliability may be larger.

  The notice effect that is executed at one timing among a plurality of timings is made to give notice of different jackpot reliability so that the player can recognize it by changing the effect form. Therefore, the number of types of effect modes in each notice effect may be equal to the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect. Alternatively, among the plurality of types of notice effects in each notice effect, there may be those that give notice of the same jackpot reliability in different effect forms. As in this case, the number of types of effects in each notice effect may be larger than the number of stages of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect.

  For example, even if a notice effect with the same number of stages of jackpot reliability, such as a notice during all symbol changes and a notice after reach, the first reference value of the jackpot reliability corresponding to each notice effect, The second reference value may be different. As a more specific example, the reliability of the big hit for all symbol changes is as follows: low reliability is "less than 5%", medium reliability is "5% or more but less than 20%", and high reliability is "20% or more" On the other hand, the big hit reliability for the advance notice after reach is set so that the low reliability is “less than 10%”, the medium reliability is “10% or more and less than 30%”, and the high reliability is “30% or more”. Also good. As described above, whether the announcement effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the announcement effect. In addition, for example, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, the reliability of the big hit becomes “80% or more”, and when the specific notice effect is executed, the possibility of a big hit can be dramatically improved. A notice may be given.

  Each notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings may be notified that the jackpot reliability is within a predetermined range by changing the production mode, or the jackpot reliability is concrete. You may notify that it is a single numerical value (for example, percentage value). For example, the low-reliability notice effect may notify that the big hit reliability is within a range of “less than 10%” or a specific numerical value (for example, 5%) that is “less than 10%”. May be announced. However, the execution ratio of the notice effect may be different from the setting at the design stage when an actual game is executed due to a bias of numerical data indicating random values. Thereby, the big hit reliability of each notice effect may be different from the setting at the design stage when an actual game is executed. Therefore, the jackpot reliability that can be notified by each notice effect does not need to exactly match the probability that the game will actually be in the jackpot game state in the progress of the game, and if a range or numerical value that is an approximate guide can be announced Good.

  When notifying that the jackpot reliability is a specific single value by the notice effect, the number of stages of the jackpot reliability is the jackpot that can be notified by the notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings. It suffices to indicate the number of reliability (number of elements). As an example, a notice effect executed at one timing among a plurality of timings can be changed to “5%”, “15%”, “25%”, “50%”, “70%” by changing the effect mode. Assume that the jackpot reliability can be notified in advance. In this case, the number (number of elements) of jackpot reliability that can be notified by the notice effect is “5”, and the number of stages of jackpot reliability is also “5”.

  For example, there may be a common (overlapping) portion in the range of jackpot reliability that can be notified between low reliability and medium reliability notification effects, or between medium reliability and high reliability notification effects. As an example, a low-reliability notice effect gives a notice of a big hit reliability of “less than 30%”, and a medium-reliability notice effect gives a notice of a big hit reliability of “20% or more and less than 60%”. The notice effect may be a notice of the jackpot reliability of “50% or more”.

  Further, at least one of the notice effects may be a step-up notice effect. The step-up effect is a notice effect that changes the effect state step by step from one step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order. In the step-up notice effect, when the effect state changes stepwise up to a large number of stages, the possibility of a big hit (that is, the big hit reliability) becomes higher than when the step-up notice effect ends in a small number of stages. As an example, the step-up notice effect is applied to the notice during all symbol changes. In this case, only the effect image indicating the first character (character CHA, see FIG. 19) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the low reliability all symbol variation notice (step A). On the other hand, in the middle reliability change notice of medium reliability, after the display of the effect image corresponding to step A is finished, the effect image indicating the second character (character CHB, see FIG. 19) is displayed on the image display device 5. Is displayed on the screen (step B). In the high-reliability notice of all symbols being changed, the first character (character CHA, see FIG. 19) and the second character (character CHB) are displayed after the display of the effect images corresponding to step A and step B is sequentially completed. 19) are simultaneously displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (step C). In this case, the color and pattern of each character may be constant regardless of the reliability. In the step-up notice effect, the shape and color of the character displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 may be changed, and means for giving notice from the player's viewpoint (display, sound, lamp, effect model, etc.) Anything can be recognized as long as it can be recognized that the state has changed in stages. For example, as a step-up notice effect, in addition to the case where the number of characters displayed in stages increases, the number of characters moving in stages increases, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase in stages, There may be a case where the size of the character increases stepwise. Further, instead of displaying the effect image indicating the character, or together with the display of the effect image, the operation state of the effect model may be changed stepwise. If there are multiple production models, the number of production models that move may increase stepwise, or the number and frequency of movements of production models may increase stepwise. It is only necessary to be able to foresee that will gradually increase.

  FIG. 19 exemplifies the production mode (production content) in each of the advance notice at the start of change, advance notice during change of all symbols, advance notice at symbol deceleration, advance notice after reach, and advance notice at reach development. As shown in FIG. 19A, the change start notice corresponds to the start of change of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, an effect operation for lighting the effect lighting accessory 90 (for example, a flash or a rotating lamp operation) is executed. As shown in FIG. 19B, in the all-symbol changing notice, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 when all the decorative symbols are changing (for example, high-speed changing). A presentation operation to be displayed is executed. As shown in FIG. 19 (C), in the symbol deceleration notice, the variation speed of the decorative symbols is changed in some or all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When a predetermined operation (for example, tilting operation) on the stick controller 31A is detected when the drop or the decorative design stops (temporary stop), a predetermined effect image is displayed or a predetermined sound effect is output. An effect such as performing is performed. As shown in FIG. 19D, in the advance notice after the reach is established, an effect operation is performed in which the background image on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be changed to a different background image. As shown in FIG. 19 (E), in the reach advance notice, an effect operation is performed in which the effect movable members 32A and 32B advance and unite in front of the display screen in the image display device 5.

  When the change start notice as shown in FIG. 19A is executed, for example, the lighting color of the effect lighting accessory 90 (for example, green or red), the presence or absence of blinking, the number of blinks, the rotation pattern in the rotating lamp operation, It is only necessary to be able to give notice of different jackpot reliability by changing some or all of the sound effects that are output together with the lighting operation of the effect lighting accessory 90. As an example, if the lighting color of the effect lighting accessory 90 is green in the low-reliability start notice of change, the lighting color of the effect lighting accessory 90 is red in the advance notice of change of the medium reliability. Good.

  When the advance notice during all symbol changes as shown in FIG. 19B is executed, for example, an effect image indicating the character CHA or the character CHB is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, but each character CHA, CHB is displayed. Different jackpot reliability will be foretold by different colors. As an example, the color of the character CHA and the character CHB is set to the normal color (original character color) in the low-reliability start notice, and the character CHA and the character CHB are used in the medium-reliability start notice. The color may be red, and the color of the character CHA or character CHB may be gold or pink or a cherry blossom pattern at the start of the highly reliable change start.

  When the symbol deceleration notice as shown in FIG. 19 (C) is executed, first, a predetermined effect operation serving as an operation promotion effect is performed. The operation promotion effect is, for example, an effect of prompting the player to perform an operation action on the stick controller 31A or the like by displaying an effect image informing the message MSA prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. Any operation is acceptable. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform an operation action is not limited to the effect that the effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, but that that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED for lighting or blinking in a predetermined lighting pattern, a model for rendering provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these Also good. When an operation on the stick controller 31A or the like is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, the execution of the operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected and, for example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are displayed. One of the effect images is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the sound effect corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. , Lighting the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED in any one of a plurality of lighting modes, operating the effect model in any one of a plurality of operating modes, or Various production operations are performed, such as production operations that combine any of these. It is. It is only necessary to be able to give notice of different jackpot reliability by varying the production mode at the time of detecting such an operation action.

  In addition, it is not limited to what a predetermined production | presentation operation | movement is performed according to the operation action to 31 A of stick controllers being detected, A predetermined production | presentation operation | movement according to the operation action to the push button 31B being detected May be executed. In addition, after the operation promotion effect is started, when the predetermined period has passed without detecting the operation action, the symbol deceleration notice may be ended without executing the effect operation. Alternatively, when a predetermined period has elapsed even if no operation action is detected, a predetermined effect operation may be executed.

  When the advance notice after the reach as shown in FIG. 19D is executed, for example, whether or not the background image HKA is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, and a background image different from the background image HKA is displayed. Displayed, whether or not an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed together with the background image, the sound effect output together with the display of the background image and the lighting mode of the illuminant are different, or some of these Alternatively, it is only necessary that a different jackpot reliability can be notified in advance by all combinations.

  When the advance notice at the time of reach development as shown in FIG. 19 (E) is executed, the plurality of effect movable members 32A and 32B arranged around the image display device 5 are respectively forward of the display screen in the image display device 5. Enter (front) and unite with each other. The production model composed of a plurality of production movable members 32A and 32B is a specific motif (for example, by a fighter) that reminds a player of a specific concept (for example, “improvement in combat power” by the shape of a special fighter). It only needs to have a shape and color according to an animation depicting a battle state. The reach advancement notice and the reach form of super reach may be the same or similar specific motif that causes the player to recall the same or similar concept according to both presentation forms. As an example, the background HKB color displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is black in the low-reliability reach advance notice, and the background HKB color is red in the medium-reliability reach advance notice. In the advance notice of the reach of reliability, the background HKB should be a cherry blossom pattern.

  In addition, the specific contents of the production action in each of the notice of start of change, notice of change in all symbols, notice of symbol deceleration, notice of reach after reach, notice of advancement of reach are not limited to the above, and the player is a big hit Any rendering operation that can recognize the reliability or the like may be used.

  In the combination of the notice effects by the notice pattern shown in FIG. 14, FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B, the jackpot reliability noticed by the notice effect executed at one timing and the notice effects executed at another timing Is set so as not to have a prohibited relationship in advance. For example, after a high-reliability all-fluctuation notice is executed, a notice pattern that is a combination of notice effects such that a low-reliability sign-deceleration notice or a reach notice is executed is not prepared. Here, the high-reliability notice effect notifies that the jackpot reliability is equal to or higher than the first reference value, and the low-reliability notice effect has a big hit reliability less than the second reference value lower than the first reference value. Predict that there is. Therefore, when a highly reliable notice effect is announced that predicts that the possibility of a big hit at the first timing among the plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, the second is later than the first timing. A low-reliability notice effect that notifies that the possibility of a big hit at the timing is less than the second reference value lower than the first reference value is not executed.

  Further, whether the announcement effect is low reliability, medium reliability, or high reliability may be classified (staged) according to different criteria for each execution timing of the announcement effect. That is, if the execution timing of the notice effect is different, the first reference value and the second reference value for dividing into stages of low reliability, medium reliability, and high reliability may be different. Therefore, the first reference value and the second reference value may not match between a plurality of notice effects with different execution timings. For example, the notice effect executed at the timing of 1 is expressed with high reliability and medium reliability. The first reference value for dividing into stages may be lower than the second reference value for dividing the announcement effect executed at other timing into medium reliability and low reliability. . Even in such a setting, a highly reliable notice effect is executed to notify that the possibility of a big hit at the first timing out of a plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value (reference value corresponding to the first timing). In such a case, a low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of a big hit at the second timing later than the first timing is less than the second reference value (reference value corresponding to the second timing). It only has to be prevented from being executed.

  In some cases, the notice effect may be a notice that the reliability of the jackpot is a specific single numerical value (for example, a percentage value). Therefore, when notifying that the possibility of a big hit is equal to or higher than the first reference value, when notifying that it is within a predetermined range equal to or higher than the first reference value, and more specifically, exceeding the first reference value. And a case where a single numerical value is forewarned. In addition, when notifying that the possibility of a big hit is less than the second reference value, when notifying that it is within a predetermined range less than the second reference value, and concretely becoming less than the second reference value And a case where a single numerical value is forewarned. In the following, the case where the value is greater than or less than a certain value includes the same case.

  Furthermore, for example, after a medium-reliability change start notice and a medium-reliability or high-reliability all-variation notice are executed, a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice or a reach notice is executed. There is also no notice pattern that is a combination of notice effects. In this way, when the low-reliability notice effect is not executed to predict that the possibility of a big hit at a timing before a predetermined timing (for example, timing during all symbol changes) among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined value In other words, the low-reliability notice effect for notifying that the possibility of a big hit at a timing after a predetermined timing is less than a predetermined value may not be executed. Alternatively, when only a medium-reliability or high-reliability notice effect is executed that predicts that the possibility of a big hit at a timing before a predetermined timing among a plurality of timings is a predetermined value or more, the predetermined timing is used. At a later timing, the low-reliability notice effect that notifies that the probability of a big hit is less than the predetermined value is not executed, and the medium-reliability or high-reliability effect that notifies that the probability of being a big hit is greater than the predetermined value. A notice effect may be executed.

  In addition, it is limited to the thing which prohibits that the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect performed at one timing and the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect performed at other timings have a predetermined relationship. For example, the determination ratio may be limited to be extremely lower than that in a case other than the predetermined relationship. For example, when a highly reliable notice effect is executed that predicts that the possibility of a big hit at the first timing out of a plurality of timings is greater than or equal to the first reference value, the second is later than the first timing. You may restrict | limit so that the possibility of a big hit at timing may be less likely to be performed with a low-reliability notice effect informing that it is less than the second reference value.

  As described above, the option displayed in the selection effect corresponds to the candidate notice effect to be executed in the future, and relates to the corresponding notice effect. In this embodiment, the options are assumed to indicate the corresponding all-symbol changing notice as a concept, and the images (this is different depending on the possibility of the big hit suggested by the corresponding all-symbol changing notice (hit reliability). The image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5). For example, if the notice effect corresponding to the option is of low reliability, the option is an image indicating low reliability, and if the notice effect corresponding to the option is of medium reliability, the option is medium reliability. If the notice effect corresponding to the option is highly reliable, the option is an image indicating high reliability. The choice presented in the selection effect may be, for example, an image of the title of the corresponding notice effect, or an image including a symbolic image in the corresponding notice effect, as it indicates the content of the notice effect. Alternatively, it may be an image explaining the content of the corresponding notice effect.

  FIG. 20 illustrates an effect mode (effect content) in the selection effect of this embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 20 illustrates the transition of the image (selected image) displayed in the selection effect in the display area of the image display device 5 (the selected image changes from top to bottom). In the example illustrated in FIG. 20, as an example, an example in which a selection effect is executed using SP12 among the effect modes illustrated in FIG. 16 is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the selection effect, the candidates for all symbol variation notices that may be executed thereafter are displayed on the image display device 5 in the form of options SEL1 to SEL3 (however, as the effect mode) When SP19 or SP20 is selected, four options SEL1 to SEL4 are displayed). In the example shown in FIG. 20, the option SEL1 is an option (an image showing low reliability) corresponding to the low reliability all-symbol changing notice (effect mode). Since the color of the CHA and the character CHB is black, the option SEL1 is a black option corresponding to this. The option SEL2 is an option (an image showing the medium reliability) corresponding to the medium reliability all symbol variation notice (effect mode). In the medium reliability all symbol variation notice, the colors of the characters CHA and CHB are changed. Since it is red, the option SEL2 is a red option corresponding to this. The option SEL3 is an option (an image showing high reliability) corresponding to the high reliability all symbol variation notice (effect mode). In the high reliability all symbol variation notice, the character CHA and the character CHB are colored gold or Since it is pink and has a cherry blossom pattern, the option SEL3 is an option that matches this. Note that the example shown in FIG. 20 shows a case in which cherry blossom pattern options are displayed among the highly reliable options.

  In the selection effect, one of these options SEL1 to SEL3 is repeatedly highlighted (highlighted) in a predetermined order (for example, in order clockwise), and an option to be finally selected after a predetermined period has elapsed. Keep flashing or highlighting. In the example of FIG. 20, the options are sequentially highlighted in the order of option SEL1, option SEL2, option SEL3, option SEL1, option SEL2,... (For example, the highlighting moves at high speed), and finally the option is selected. In SEL3, the highlighting remains, informing that the option SEL3 has been selected (selection notification in roulette format). Note that the timing at which the option is selected is detected when an operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (when an operation detection signal is supplied) or an operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. It may be based on the time (when the operation detection signal is supplied) (however, the selected option does not depend on such operation and is determined in advance). In this case, for example, the speed of the transition from the highlight to the other options that circulate through the options SEL1 to SEL3 gradually decreases (or decreases rapidly) as a result of such an operation, and then finally The highlighting remains with the choices selected. In such a case, a message instructing to operate the stick controller 31A or the like to select an option may be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  In the production mode of the selection effect shown in FIG. 16, when the options indicating high reliability, that is, the options corresponding to the high reliability all symbol variation notice are included in the options SEL1 to SEL3, the medium reliability or higher It is set so that one of the options corresponding to the all-symbol changing notice (that is, the option indicating medium reliability or high reliability) is selected. As described above, when the plurality of options presented in the selection effect includes options corresponding to the notification effect whose predictive jackpot reliability (possibility of winning a jackpot) is equal to or higher than the criterion A, the criterion B is used in the selection effect. The option corresponding to the notice effect for notifying the above jackpot reliability is set to be selected. In the production mode of the selection effect shown in FIG. 16, the options SEL1 to SEL3 (or the options SEL1 to SEL4) include the options indicating high reliability, that is, the options corresponding to the high reliability all symbol variation notice. When there is no option, the setting corresponding to the all-symbol changing notice of any reliability (that is, the option indicating low reliability or medium reliability) is selected. In this way, in the case where the plurality of options presented in the selection effect does not include an option corresponding to the notification effect whose predictive jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) is greater than or equal to the standard A, there is no limit. The option is set to be selected (actually, an option less than the reference A is selected).

  The reference A and the reference B may be the same reference. As an example, if options SEL1 to SEL3 (or options SEL1 to SEL4) include an option indicating medium reliability, that is, an option corresponding to a medium reliability all symbol variation notice, the medium reliability or higher It may be set so that one of the options corresponding to the all-symbol changing notice (that is, the option indicating medium reliability or high reliability) is selected. In this embodiment, the standard A and the standard B are standards corresponding to high, medium, and low jackpot reliability (standards corresponding to this stage when the jackpot reliability is divided in stages). At least one of the reference B and the reference B may be a specific value (reference value). When the specific value is the criterion A or B and the comparison target jackpot reliability has a width such as “10% or more and less than 30%”, the jackpot reliability compared with the criterion A or B The degree value may be the lowest value (10%), the highest value (30%), or the intermediate value (20%) in the range (the same applies to the notice effect). ).

  Further, in this embodiment, the medium reliability all symbol variation notice effect is executed, and the option corresponding to the medium reliability in the selection effect (in this example, the red option) is finally selected and notified. In the case of performing the selection effect, the option corresponding to the medium reliability is displayed as the option candidate while the selection effect is being executed, and the option corresponding to the high reliability is restricted from being displayed. FIG. 21 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the selection effect when the option corresponding to the high reliability is restricted when the option corresponding to the medium reliability is finally selected and notified in the selection effect. It is explanatory drawing. In the example illustrated in FIG. 21, as an example, an example in which a selection effect is executed using SP2 among the effect modes illustrated in FIG. 16 is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, when an option (in this example, a red option) corresponding to the medium reliability in the selection effect is finally selected and notified, the reliability is high at a high rate. The selection effect is executed in such a manner that the option corresponding to the degree (in this example, the choice of gold, pink, cherry blossom pattern) is not displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 21, when the red option is finally selected and notified, only the red option and the black option are displayed as the option candidates and the selection effect is executed. . With this configuration, in this embodiment, when an option corresponding to the medium reliability is selected and notified, the option corresponding to the high reliability is restricted from being displayed from the beginning of the selection effect. As a result, even though the option corresponding to the high reliability is displayed, the option corresponding to the medium reliability having a lower reliability is selected and notified, and the player is discouraged. The situation is prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by selecting a relatively low expectation from a plurality of options.

  Note that specific processing for restricting display of options corresponding to high reliability will be described later when options corresponding to medium reliability are finally selected and notified in the selection effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect during the change of all the patterns of the cherry pattern in the high reliability is executed, and the option corresponding to the high reliability in the selection effect (the cherry pattern option in this example) is finally obtained. When selected, the option corresponding to high reliability (in this example, the cherry blossom pattern option) is displayed as a candidate for selection during execution of the selection effect, and the option corresponding to high reliability is displayed. Adjust the options displayed in addition to. Specifically, in this embodiment, options corresponding to medium reliability (red options in this example) are displayed at a high rate as options to be displayed in addition to the options according to the high reliability. FIG. 22 shows a selection when adjusting options to be displayed in addition to options corresponding to high reliability when options corresponding to high reliability (sakura pattern options) are finally selected and notified in the selection effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect of production. In the example illustrated in FIG. 22, as an example, an example in which a selection effect is executed using SP21 among the effect modes illustrated in FIG. 16 is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, when an option corresponding to high reliability in the selection effect (in this example, a cherry blossom pattern option) is finally selected and notified, the reliability is high. As options to be displayed in addition to the corresponding options, options corresponding to medium reliability (in this example, red options) are displayed at a high rate. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options.

  In addition, when the option corresponding to the high reliability is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, specific processing for adjusting the option to be displayed other than the option corresponding to the high reliability will be described later.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5 and speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the effect lighting member 90, the effect movable member 32A, 32B stores an effect control pattern table in which a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation by 32B or the like are stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, special effect change effect control patterns, notice effect control patterns, selected effect control patterns, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation for each of one or a plurality of notice effects executed according to the result of determining the notice pattern. The selection effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation for the selection effect executed in accordance with the result of determining the effect mode of the selection effect. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 23A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 23A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like that correspond to each other. Consists of included process data.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and executes each effect operation. A determination value corresponding to the time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the presentation control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen (display area) of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. . That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example, data indicating the output mode of sound effects linked to the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the illuminant, such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the effect lighting accessory 90. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation for the trigger button, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for the push button 31B, Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when each operation is effectively detected, is included.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Furthermore, for example, various other control data such as production movable member control data indicating an operation mode in the production movable members 32A and 32B may be included.

  FIG. 23B shows various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image (including a notice effect and a selection effect) such as an image and a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the corresponding sound control data, and the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp 90 are performed in a manner specified by the corresponding lamp control data. The light emitting body is controlled to blink, and the operation for the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is received in the operation valid period specified by the corresponding operation detection control data, and the content of the effect is determined. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value. The effect operation shown in FIG. 23B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) in response to the determination result of the notice pattern, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (selected effect control pattern) when starting variable display of decorative symbols in response to the result of determining the effect mode of the selected effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated.

  After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9 and the lighting member 90 such as the lighting lighting effect and the movable members 32A and 32B for the rendering). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the movable member drive motors 33A, 33B, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 24 is provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 24 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, or the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By this control, the image display device 5 can perform variable display of decorative symbols and various effects display. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (VideoRAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is an input for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B, for example. And a port and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B, and the like are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. Thereby, the sound represented by the sound signal is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting fixture 90 for effects. As a result, the lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting accessory 90 for effects are controlled.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state from OFF to OFF, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 25 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 22B is ON ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. Further, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S212). The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 23 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process is executed based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball. That is, when the first start port switch 22A is on in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S212 is performed, and then the start port buffer value is determined in step S213. In response to “1”, the process of step S214 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. Then, when the second start port switch 22B is on in step S204, the processing of steps S205 to S212 is executed, and then in step S213, the start port buffer value is “2”. After performing the process of S215, the start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game ball that is effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be surely completed.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 shown in FIG. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and a result of determining the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for big hits includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and setting the number of opening of the big winning opening to be the upper limit number of times to execute the round to “15 times”, 15R It is only necessary to set the big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time since the big winning opening is in an open state, a number of game balls detected by the counted elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state or a short time state corresponding to the big hit type are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. After that, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value that is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). At this time, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal game state or the short time state, this corresponds to the case where the game state is the normal game state or the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. The table data is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to the table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special data. It is selected as data for determination, and a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”. Compared with the assigned determination value, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, and if “big change”, it may be “1”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the process of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the screen of the image display device 5 is used as the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (step S263).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON, the time reduction state or the probability change state is determined. In step S264, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the high base in which the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed. At this time, if the gaming state is not in the high base (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S265). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base (step S264; Yes), the lost variation pattern type determination table (high base) is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. Middle) 132C is selected and set (step S266).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the data is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267). Here, in the process of step S267, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is off, in the process of step S267, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S265 (normal time) 132B or the loss variation pattern type determination table selected in step S266 (high base) The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types with reference to 132C. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. In other words, the process of step S267 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 (step S269). . The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted at the start winning time when the game ball that has passed (entered) through the mouth and the second start winning opening is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S269, regardless of the result of determination of the variation pattern type in step S267, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When such setting in step S272 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S273), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 30, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is turned on by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. Set.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In this way, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, as the processing of step S302, the remaining number of special-purpose games in which the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like are cleared and turned off, and the time-shortage control and the high opening control are performed. It is only necessary to execute a process of clearing the short-time counter for counting the number of times. Note that the time-count counter is provided in, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and when it is controlled to the time-short state after the big hit gaming state is finished, For example, an initial count value indicating “100”) may be set. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S303), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the time-shorting control or the high opening control in the high base is ended (step S304). Here, when it is determined that the time reduction control or the high opening control is to be ended, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed from the short-time state to the normal gaming state. It should be noted that the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the time reduction control or the high opening control in the high base is completed, and in other cases, the gaming state designation command may not be transmitted. Further, by counting the number of executions of the variable display in the time reduction state on the side of the effect control board 12, it may be possible to specify whether or not the time reduction state ends independently of the main board 11 side. . Also in this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S305), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In the process of step S304, for example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the hour / hour count count value, which is the stored value of the hour / hour counter, is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S304 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 26, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , Whether the jackpot type was "non-probable change" or "probability change" is specified. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323).

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), a setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets a short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 or the like to an on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed in the short time state. (For example, “100”) is set in the time-count counter. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot type is “probability change” (step S323; No), a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S325). For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to the on state.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S324 and S325, a setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S326). Note that the timing for transmitting the jackpot end designation command does not have to be after the end of the jackpot end effect waiting time. For example, the special figure process flag value is set to “7” in the post-hit opening post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. When updating to “,” a setting for transmitting the jackpot end designation command may be made.

  Subsequent to the process of step S326, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed (step S327). Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the side of the effect control board 12. After executing the process of step S327, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S328), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and creates the production control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9, an effect lighting accessory 90, and a decoration LED. About the control content of the production operation using various production devices such as the lighting operation in the decorative light emitter and the drive operation of the production movable members 32A and 32B, determination or determination according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. , Settings etc. are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 32 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the special-figure varying effect control pattern, the finalized design may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display processing includes processing for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S431). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents determined at the start of variation, such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the contents of determination at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result are “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)” and “probability variation ( "Big hit)". For this reason, the CPU 120 for effect control can also specify whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”, based on the content determined at the start of change.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S431. In this example, when the variation start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols are used as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and determines a predetermined left determined symbol determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the change determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. . The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and determines a predetermined left / right determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. Determine the design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the middle fixed symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, in the case where the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  If the content of the decision at the start of fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is the same in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R The (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determination symbol updated by, for example, a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and then determines a predetermined jackpot determination stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”, it is only necessary to determine which of the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is the confirmed decorative symbol. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S431, a notice effect determination process is executed (step S432). Then, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S433). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the notice pattern determined by the notice effect determination process in step S432, and sets it as a use pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of selection effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the effect mode of the selected effect determined by the notice effect determination process in step S432, and sets it as a use pattern. .

  After executing the process of step S433, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S434). . Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S435). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S433 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Also, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S436). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S437), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect determination process executed in step S432 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the notice, that is, whether or not to execute the notice effect (step S501). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 37, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect at a different determination ratio depending on the variable display contents based on the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result. In this embodiment, the variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “normal reach (loss)”, “no super reach development (loss)”, “super reach development (loss)”, “ "Normal reach (big hit)", "No super reach development (big hit)", "Super reach development (big hit)".

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the execution rate of the notice is varied depending on whether or not it is “big hit” (specifically, “lost” in the case of “big hit”). In this example, only the notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability is executed. However, for example, the probability variable big hit reliability (probable big hit Even if there is a notice effect that gives a notice of the reliability that indicates a certain possibility) or a notice effect that gives a notice of the internal probability of change (reliability that indicates the possibility that the internal control is currently controlled to the probability change state). Good.

  As an example of the processing in step S501, the effect control CPU 120 selects a notice execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating a random number SR1 for determining the notice execution updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the notice execution determination table set as a use pattern is referred to. The presence / absence of execution of the notice pattern may be determined. In the notice execution decision table, the variable display contents are “normal reach (lack)”, “no super-reach development (loss)”, “super-reach development (lack)”, “normal reach (big hit)”, “no super-reach development ( In each of the cases of “big hit)” and “with super reach development (big hit)”, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR1 may be assigned to whether or not to perform the notice effect. Then, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice execution determination table according to the current variable display content, and determines whether the decision value that matches the extracted random number SR1 for notice execution execution performs the notice effect. It suffices that the effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not to perform the notice effect depending on whether it is assigned. If the determined value that matches the extracted random number SR1 for determining the notice execution is assigned to perform the notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 37, whether or not to execute all of the plurality of notice effects that can be executed at each of a plurality of timings is determined collectively. On the other hand, for each timing at which a plurality of notice effects can be executed, whether or not to execute the notice effects may be individually determined. For example, if the variable display content is normal reach (losing), whether to execute each of the notice of start of change, the notice of change in all symbols, the notice of change in symbol, and the notice after the reach is established. Good. For the notice effect that is decided to be executed, the notice effect is executed in the effect manner according to the decision result of the notice pattern, while for the notice effect that is decided not to be executed, the decision result of the notice pattern Regardless of the case, it may be restricted (prohibited) not to execute the notice effect. In addition, for the notice effect determined to be executed, the effect mode may be determined individually.

  Subsequent to the determination in step S501, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination result is “with notice” for executing the notice effect (step S502). At this time, in the case of “no notice” that the notice effect is not executed (step S502; No), the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a notice (step S502; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that causes a reach mode with super reach development to appear (step S502; Yes). Step S503). If it is not a variation pattern that causes a reach mode with super-reach development to appear (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is a non-reach variation pattern ( Step S504).

  In step S503, if the variation pattern causes the reach mode with super-reach development to appear (step S503; Yes), the production control CPU 120 uses a plurality of advance notices prepared as advance notice patterns for super-reach development. The pattern is determined as one of the patterns YAP01 to YAP44 and set as a use pattern (step S505). Then, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the usage pattern set in step S505 is a pattern with advance notice at the time of reach development (step S506), and if it is a pattern with advance notice at the time of reach development (step S506; Yes), the jackpot reliability of the advance notice at the time of reach development is selected (step S507). If it is not a non-reach variation pattern in step S504 (step S504; No), it is determined and used as one of a plurality of advance notice patterns YBP01 to YBP22 prepared in advance as advance notice patterns for normal reach or no super reach development. The pattern is set (step S508). If the non-reach variation pattern is determined in step S504 (step S504; Yes), any one of a plurality of the pre-announcement patterns YCP01 to YCP09 prepared in advance as the non-reach or pre-fluctuation pre-variation pattern. And set as a usage pattern (step S509).

  When the notice pattern is determined by the processing of step S505, for example, as shown in FIG. 38, the notice pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on whether it is “big hit” or “lost”. Selecting the jackpot reliability of the advance notice at the time of reach development by the processing of step S507 means, for example, specifying the color or pattern of at least a part of the image of the advance notice at the time of reach development. In this embodiment, the background HKB is specified. Is “black” (low reliability), the background HKB is “red” (medium reliability), or the background HKB is “sakura pattern” (high reliability). These determination ratios are different for “big hit” and “losing”, and for “big hit”, when all the symbols change notice is “high reliability” and “ It may be different between “low reliability” and “medium reliability”. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), the determination ratio of whether the background HKB should be “black”, the background HKB should be “red”, or the background HKB should be “cherry blossom” may be different. . This determination result also constitutes a part of the notice pattern. When the notice pattern is determined by the process of step S508, for example, as shown in FIG. 39, whether the fluctuation pattern in the case of “losing” is the fluctuation pattern in which the reach mode appears between normal reach and no super reach development. Or the notice pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on whether it is a case of “big hit”.

  As an example of the processing in step S505, the effect control CPU 120 selects a notice pattern determination table for super-reach development stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating random number values SR2-4 for determining a notice pattern (for single shot / final change) updated by a random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern. The notice pattern may be determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table for the development with super reach, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR2-4 is notified in accordance with each case of “big hit” and “lost”. It may be assigned to any one of the patterns YAP01 to YAP44. Then, the notice pattern is determined in accordance with which notice pattern is assigned the decision value that matches the random number SR2-4 for notice pattern determination (single / final change) extracted by the CPU 120 for effect control. I can do it.

  As an example of the processing in step S507, the effect control CPU 120 selects a jackpot reliability determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the notice effect (for advance notice at the time of reach development) updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the jackpot reliability set as the use table is extracted. By referring to the degree determination table or the like, the jackpot reliability for the advance notice at the time of reach development (whether the background HKB is “black”, “red”, or “cherry blossom pattern”) may be determined.

  In the jackpot reliability determination table, each of the cases when the jackpot is "Lost" and the notice of change in all symbols is high reliability, or "Lose" and the notice of change in all symbols is low to medium reliability Depending on the case, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR4 is that each of the candidates that the background HKB is “black”, the background HKB is “red”, and the background HKB is “cherry blossom”. It only has to be assigned to either. Then, it suffices if the color or pattern of the background HKB can be determined in correspondence with which notice pattern is assigned the determined value that matches the random value SR4 extracted by the effect control CPU 120.

  As an example of the processing in step S508, the effect control CPU 120 selects a normal reach or no super reach advance notice pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating random number values SR2-4 for determining a notice pattern (for single shot / final change) updated by a random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern. The notice pattern may be determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table for normal reach or no super-reach development, whether the fluctuation pattern in the case of “losing” is a change pattern that causes a reach pattern of normal reach or no super-reach development, or “big hit” A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-4 may be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YBP01 to the notice pattern YBP22 depending on each case such as whether there is a certain case. Then, the notice pattern is determined in accordance with which notice pattern is assigned the decision value that matches the random number SR2-4 for notice pattern determination (single / final change) extracted by the CPU 120 for effect control. I can do it.

  As an example of the processing in step S509, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a non-reach or pre-fluctuation notice pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, and sets it in the usage table. Then, numerical data indicating random number values SR2-4 for determining a notice pattern (single shot / last change) updated by a random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern. The notice pattern may be determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table for non-reach or pre-fluctuation change, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-4 when the non-reach change pattern is designated is the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern. It may be assigned to any one of YCP09. Then, the notice pattern is determined in accordance with which notice pattern is assigned the decision value that matches the random number SR2-4 for notice pattern determination (single / final change) extracted by the CPU 120 for effect control. I can do it.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38, the determination ratio of the notice pattern is different depending on whether it is “big hit” or “lost”. For example, any of the advance notice patterns (see FIG. 14) for executing the advance notice of reach development such as the advance notice pattern YAP02 has a very low determination rate of less than 0.2% when it is “lost”. On the other hand, in the case of “big hit”, the determination rate of the notice pattern for executing the advance notice at the time of reach development is approximately 1.00% or more (in the case of the notice pattern YAP08, the notice pattern YAP14, the notice pattern YAP16, etc.). is there. Thus, in the case of “big hit”, the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed at a sufficiently higher rate than in the case of “losing”. Therefore, when the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed, it is notified that the jackpot reliability is higher than when the advance notice is not executed.

  Also, in the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38, the big hit reliability is the highest when the highly reliable notice effect is executed, and the big hit reliability is shown when the medium reliable notice effect is executed next. Allocation is performed so that the jackpot reliability is the lowest when a high and low reliability announcement effect is executed. For example, with regard to the notice effect during changing of all symbols, YAP43 and YAP44 including the notice effect during changing of high reliability are allotted 10.93% or 18.21% when “big hit”, etc. Allocation is performed so that the jackpot reliability is the highest when the notice effect during the high reliability of all symbols changes is executed. In addition, YAP37 and YAP39 including medium-confidence-variable-design-change notice notices are allocated to 5.83% and 7.28% in the case of “big hit”. When the notice effect is executed, the allocation is performed so that the jackpot reliability becomes higher next to the notice effect during the change of all symbols with high reliability.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38, the jackpot reliability predicted by the notice effect executed at one timing out of a plurality of timings and the jackpot reliability notified by the notice effect executed at other timings. However, there is a part that limits the ratio of the predetermined relationship to be low. For example, the notice pattern YAP08, the notice pattern YAP14, the notice pattern YAP16, etc. are “lost”, and the determination ratio is 0.05%, which is the lowest of the notice patterns for super reach development, In some cases, the determination rate is 1.00%, which is the lowest of the notice patterns for executing the advance notice at the time of reach development.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the notice pattern YAP08 is a combination of notice effects such that after a medium-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed, a notice after a low-reliability reach is executed. The notice pattern YAP14 and the notice pattern YAP16 are a combination of notice effects such that a low-reliability symbol deceleration notice is executed after a medium-reliability symbol change notice is executed. As described above, when the notice effect that notifies that the possibility of being a “big hit” at the first timing is greater than or equal to the predetermined reference value at the first timing is executed, the second timing that is later than the first timing. The rate at which the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of “big hit” is less than the predetermined reference value at the second timing is that the possibility of “big hit” at the second timing is greater than or equal to the predetermined reference value. A production mode in a plurality of notice effects may be determined so that a notice effect to be notified is lower than a ratio of execution. As a result, as the decorative symbol variable display progresses, a game for becoming a jackpot gaming state by restricting the fact that a warning effect having a lower jackpot reliability than the previously performed warning effect will be executed later, etc. It can suppress that a person's expectation falls. Since the notice pattern YAP28, the notice pattern YAP30, the notice pattern YAP34, and the notice pattern YAP36 are set to the same determination ratio as the notice pattern YAP08, the same effect can be obtained.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38, the notice pattern YAP42 is set to the same decision ratio as the notice pattern YAP08. As shown in FIG. 14, the notice pattern YAP42 is a combination of notice effects such that a highly reliable symbol change notice is executed after a highly reliable all symbol change notice is executed. Even with such a setting, when a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a first timing among a plurality of timings is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value is later than the first timing. The rate at which the notice effect that notifies that the possibility of “big hit” at the second timing is less than the predetermined reference value is greater than the predetermined reference value at the second timing. It is possible to determine an effect mode in a plurality of notice effects such that the notice effect for notifying a certain event is lower than the ratio of execution.

  In the determination ratio setting example shown in FIG. 38, the notice pattern YAP18, the notice pattern YAP24, the notice pattern YAP26, and the notice pattern YAP32 are set to low decision ratios similar to the notice pattern YAP08. As shown in FIG. 14, the notice pattern YAP08 and the notice pattern YAP32 are a combination of notice effects such that a notice at the time of low-reliability symbol deceleration is executed and a notice is executed after the establishment of a high-reliability reach. . Further, the notice pattern YAP24 and the notice pattern YAP26 are a combination of notice effects such that after a low-reliability change start notice is executed, a high-reliability all-variation notice is executed. As described above, when a notice effect (notice effect of low reliability) for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a first timing among a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined reference value is executed, The rate at which a notice effect (highly reliable notice effect) for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a second timing (immediately after) the first timing is greater than or equal to a specific reference value is A plurality of notice effects such that the notice effect (notice effect of low or medium reliability) for notifying that the possibility of being “big hit” is less than a specific reference value at two timings is reduced. The production mode may be determined. As a result, among the two adjacent timings at which the notice effect can be executed, when the low-reliability notice effect is executed at the previous timing, the highly reliable notice effect is executed at the later timing. The player's expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state can be suppressed dramatically, and the expectation can be increased step by step (gradually). .

  In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 36, when the decision pattern is determined as any one of the notice pattern YBP01 to the notice pattern YBP22 with the decision ratio as shown in FIG. When determining any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09, a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a first timing out of a plurality of timings is a predetermined reference value or more is executed. The ratio of the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a second timing later than the first timing is less than a predetermined reference value is “big hit” at the second timing. A plurality of predictions are made to be lower than the rate at which the notification effect that notifies that the possibility of being equal to or greater than the predetermined reference value is executed. Representation embodiment in effect may be determined. In addition, when a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a first timing out of a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined reference value is executed (immediately after) the first timing. The rate at which a notice effect is announced that the possibility of being a “big hit” at two timings is greater than or equal to a specific reference value, and the possibility of being a “big hit” at the second timing is less than the specific reference value An effect mode in a plurality of notice effects may be determined so as to be lower than a rate at which the notice effect that notifies that is executed.

  Further, in the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 39, the big hit reliability is the highest when the highly reliable notice effect is executed, and the big hit reliability is shown when the medium reliable notice effect is executed next. Allocation is performed so that the jackpot reliability is the lowest when a high and low reliability announcement effect is executed. For example, with regard to all-symbol-changing notice effects, YBP13 and YBP22 including highly reliable all-symbol-changing notice effects are allocated “22.08% or 29.57% when“ big hit ”, etc. Allocation is performed so that the jackpot reliability is the highest when the notice effect during the high reliability of all symbols changes is executed. In addition, for YBP11 and YBP20 including medium-confidence all-variations notice announcement effect, allocation of 16.41% or 21.52% is performed in the case of “big hit”. When the notice effect is executed, allocation is performed so that the jackpot reliability becomes higher next to the notice effect during the change of all symbols with high reliability.

  After performing any of the processing of steps S507 to S509 shown in FIG. 36, or when it is determined in step S506 that the usage pattern is not a pattern with reach advance notice, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation pattern. Based on the variation pattern indicated in the command, it is determined whether or not “there is a quasi-continuous” for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (step S510). If it is not “there is a pseudo-ream” (step S510; No), the process proceeds to step S512. On the other hand, in the case of “with quasi-ream” (step S510; Yes), after determining the notice pattern corresponding to each quasi-ream fluctuation in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect (step S511). Then, the process proceeds to step S512.

  In the process of step S511, a variable display period before each pseudo-variable variation (for example, in the case of FIG. 18, the initial variation, the first pseudo-variable variation, and the second pseudo-continuous variation before the third pseudo-continuous variation). Corresponding to each variable display period), it is determined as one of a plurality of notice patterns YCP01 to notice pattern YCP09 prepared in advance as a notice pattern for non-reach or pseudo-continuous change, and set as a use pattern To do. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, before the first pseudo continuous change before the first pseudo continuous change (during the first change) and before the second pseudo continuous change (during the first pseudo continuous change). The notice pattern may be determined at a rate corresponding to each of the case before the second pseudo continuous change and the case before the third pseudo continuous change before the third pseudo continuous change (during the second pseudo continuous change). .

  As an example of the processing in step S511, the CPU 120 for effect control selects the pre-pseudo-variation notice pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and sets it in the use table. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-1 for determining the notice pattern (before the first pseudo-continuation) updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and set as a use pattern. The notice pattern is determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table. Further, when the second pseudo continuous variation is executed (when the pseudo continuous variation is 2 or 3 times), numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-2 for determining the notice pattern (before the second pseudo continuous variation) is displayed. The notice pattern is determined with reference to a notice pattern determination table extracted and set as a use pattern. Further, when the third pseudo continuous variation is executed (when the pseudo continuous variation is 3 times), numerical data indicating the random number value SR2-3 for determining the notice pattern (before the third pseudo continuous variation) is extracted, The notice pattern is determined with reference to the notice pattern determination table set as the use pattern.

  In the previous notice pattern determination table for pseudo-continuous change, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2-1 is set to one of the previous notice patterns YCP01 to YCP09 depending on the case before the first pseudo-continuous. It only has to be assigned. Further, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-2 may be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 according to the case before the second pseudo-continuation. Furthermore, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2-3 may be assigned to any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 according to the case of the third pseudo-series. The CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the notice pattern to which the determined value matching each of the extracted random values SR2-1 to SR2-3 is assigned to each variable display period before the pseudo continuous change. It is sufficient if the corresponding notice pattern can be determined.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 40, the determination ratio of the notice pattern is different depending on whether it is before the first pseudo-continuous, the second pseudo-continuous, or the third pseudo-continuous. For example, the notice pattern YCP01 has the highest determination ratio before the first pseudo-continuation, and the determination ratio decreases as the second pseudo-continuation and the third pseudo-continuation. On the other hand, the notification pattern YCP04 and the notification pattern YCP08 have the lowest determination ratio in the case of the first pseudo-series, and the determination ratio increases as the second pseudo-series and the third pseudo-series. With such a setting, as the number of times that the pseudo-variation is executed in the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect increases, the notice effect that includes more notice effects whose mid-hit reliability is medium reliability than low reliability is included. The ratio determined by the pattern is increased, and the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state can be increased step by step.

  In the process of step S511, even when determining any one of the notice pattern YCP01 to the notice pattern YCP09 at the decision rate as shown in FIG. 40, there is a possibility that the game is a “big hit” at the first timing among the plurality of timings. When a notice effect for notifying that it is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value is executed, a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a second timing later than the first timing is less than the predetermined reference value. Is performed at a second timing, so that the effect at the second timing is lower than the rate at which the notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value. Aspects may be determined. In addition, when a notice effect for notifying that the possibility of being a “big hit” at a first timing out of a plurality of timings is less than a predetermined reference value is executed (immediately after) the first timing. The rate at which a notice effect is announced that the possibility of being a “big hit” at two timings is greater than or equal to a specific reference value, and the possibility of being a “big hit” at the second timing is less than the specific reference value An effect mode in a plurality of notice effects may be determined so as to be lower than a rate at which the notice effect that notifies that is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the color in the notice effect during the change of all symbols (step S512). FIG. 41B is an explanatory diagram showing how to determine the color in the notice effect during the change of all symbols. As shown in FIG. 41 (B), in this embodiment, there are five types of colors in black, red, pink, cherry blossom, and gold as colors in the notice effect during all symbol changes. In step S512, the effect control CPU 101 specifies the reliability of the notice of changing during all symbols determined in steps S505, S508, 509, and S511. When it is determined that the reliability of the notice effect during all symbols variation is low reliability, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), 100% as the color of the notice effect during all symbols variation. Determine black by percentage. In addition, when the reliability of the announcement effect during all symbols variation is determined to be medium reliability, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. The red color is determined at the rate of%.

  When the reliability of the notice effect during all symbol changes is determined to be high reliability, the effect control CPU 120 identifies whether it is “big hit” or “lost”. Specifically, whether it is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by whether the variable display result notification command received from the gaming control microcomputer 100 is the second variable display result notification command or the third variable display result notification. This can be determined by checking whether the command is a first variable display result notification command. In the case of “losing”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process using a random number, and as shown in FIG. Decide on. On the other hand, in the case of “big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process using a random number, and as shown in FIG. Or decide to either gold. As shown in FIG. 41B, in this embodiment, the gold color may be determined as the color of the notice effect during the change of all symbols only in the case of “big hit”. When the notice effect during the change of all symbols is executed, it is determined that it is a “hit”.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, by simultaneously determining the notice pattern, first, the reliability of the notice during all symbol variation is set to high reliability, medium reliability, or low reliability. (This will also determine the options that are finally selected and notified when the selection effect is executed), and then use the table shown in FIG. This shows the case where the color (the color of the option that is finally selected and notified) is determined to be pink, cherry blossom, or gold when it is determined to execute the advance notice during fluctuation of all symbols of reliability. However, it is not limited to the determination mode shown in this embodiment. For example, in the table shown in FIG. 41B, even in the case of high reliability (big hit) and high reliability (losing), a determination value is assigned to black and red, resulting in “big hit”. It may be configured such that a color corresponding to a high reliability such as a golden color or a cherry blossom pattern is selected at a higher rate than “losing”. In this case, when the black color corresponding to the low reliability or the red color corresponding to the medium reliability is determined in the case of the high reliability (big hit) or the high reliability (losing), FIG. 38 or FIG. After being determined to be highly reliable using a table, the reliability is subsequently changed to low reliability or medium reliability. In the table shown in FIG. 41 (B), determination values may be assigned to gold, cherry blossoms, and pink in the same manner for medium reliability and low reliability.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the selected effect in the process of step S513. For example, as in FIG. 37, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the selection effect at a different determination ratio depending on the variable display contents based on the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result. In this embodiment, the variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “normal reach (loss)”, “no super reach development (loss)”, “super reach development (loss)”, “ "Normal reach (big hit)", "No super reach development (big hit)", "Super reach development (big hit)".

  As an example of the processing in step S513, the CPU 120 for effect control selects a selected effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like and sets it in the use table. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number SR3 for determining the selection effect execution updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and the selection effect execution determination table set as the use pattern is referred to. Then, it may be determined whether or not the selection effect is executed. In the selection effect execution decision table, the variable display contents are “normal reach (losing)”, “no super reach development (loss)”, “super reach development (loss)”, “normal reach (big hit)”, “no super reach development” In the case of “big hit” and “with super reach development (big hit)”, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR3 may be assigned to whether or not to perform the selection effect. Then, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the selected effect execution determination table in accordance with the current variable display content, and whether the determined value that matches the extracted random number SR3 is assigned to the notice effect. Therefore, it is sufficient if the CPU 120 for effect control can determine whether or not to perform the selection effect. If the determined value that matches the extracted random number SR3 is assigned to perform the notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect.

  Subsequent to the determination in step S513, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination result is “there is a selection effect” for executing the selection effect (step S514). In the case of “no selection effect” in which the selection effect is not executed (step S514; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, when there is a selection effect (step S514; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode of the selection effect to one of SP01 to SP21 based on the notice pattern determined in step S505 or the like. It decides (step S515), ends the notice effect decision processing.

  In step S515, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode from SP01 to SP21 in accordance with the notice pattern determined in step S505 or the like, that is, the notice effect that is actually executed. Specifically, in the notice pattern, an effect mode in which the same reliability option as the jackpot reliability of the all symbol variation notice (the option corresponding to the jackpot reliability all symbol change notice) is selected is SP01 to SP21. Choose from.

  Note that SP01 to SP21 are options indicating high reliability (especially, cherry blossom pattern options in this embodiment), that is, options corresponding to the high reliability all symbol variation notice are options SEL1 to SEL3 (or In the case of being included in the options SEL1 to SEL4), any of the options corresponding to the all symbol variation advance notice (that is, the option indicating the medium reliability or the high reliability) having the medium reliability or higher is high. If the selected option corresponding to the high reliability all symbol changing notice is not included in the options SEL1 to SEL3 (or the options SEL1 to SEL4), the all symbols changing notice of any reliability (that is, The option corresponding to the low reliability or the medium reliability) is selected at a high rate. As a result, when the options corresponding to the high-reliability all-symbol changing notice are included in the options SEL1 to SEL3 (or the options SEL1 to SEL4), the option corresponding to all the symbol-changing notices having the medium reliability or higher. Is selected at a high rate, and all symbol fluctuation notices with medium reliability or higher are executed, so the options corresponding to all symbol fluctuation notices that are likely to be “big hits” are displayed in the selection effect. (I.e., the player expected that this option might have been selected and likely to be a "hit") but was disappointed because this option was not selected (i.e. , Discouragement when it is determined that the possibility of being a “big hit” is not high. This is because, at a minimum, the option corresponding to the medium-confidence all-variable symbol change notice is selected at a high rate, so that it can be expected to be a “big hit” rather than the low-reliability option being selected.

  Also, the effect control CPU 120, in step S515, only in the case of “big hit”, the cherry pattern image in each notice effect to be executed (each notice effect included in the determined notice pattern) and the selected effect. Is selected from SP01 to SP21 so that the number of appearances can be greater than or equal to a predetermined value (here, “2”). Here, in this embodiment, the number of appearances is one when a cherry pattern image (image of at least one of characters CHA and CHB) appears during the notice of all symbols changing, and the cherry blossoms during the advancement of reach development. If the pattern image appears, it is counted once, and if the option in the selection effect (may be an option that is not selected) is a cherry pattern, it is counted once for each option. For example, if the choice SEL1 is a cherry blossom pattern and the characters CHA and CHB that are being notified during the changing of all symbols are a cherry blossom pattern, the number of appearances of the cherry blossom pattern image is two. As a result, if the number of appearances of the cherry blossom pattern image is two or more, it means “big hit”. For example, one cherry blossom pattern appears as an option. Even if it is selected, if a cherry blossom pattern image appears again in any of a plurality of notice effects to be executed later, it is a “hit”. For this reason, the player is prevented from being discouraged because the medium reliability option has been selected despite the appearance of the cherry blossom pattern option. The interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which, in the process of step S515, a combination of options to be displayed in the selected effect is determined in a lump by selecting one of the effect modes SP01 to SP21 prepared in advance. However, it is not limited to the determination method shown in this embodiment. For example, you may comprise so that each option displayed in a selection effect and the option finally selected and alert | reported may be determined separately, respectively. In this case, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control (1) first determines an option that is finally selected and notified in the selected effect, and (2) next, draws one option at a time to display together in the selected effect You may comprise so that it determines by a process (For example, it determines by a lottery process one by one in the ratio according to the option determined by (1) each time). As a specific example, in the process (1), the effect control CPU 120 first determines an option (for example, a medium reliability (red) option) that is finally selected and notified, and then performs a process (2). The first option to be displayed together with the medium reliability (red) option is determined by lottery processing (for example, the low reliability (black) option is determined), and then the second option is lottery processed. (For example, an option of low reliability (black) is determined). Further, it is determined whether or not the third option is displayed together with the medium reliability (red) option. If it is determined that the third option is also displayed, the third option is selected. It may be determined by a lottery process.

  Through the series of processes described above, a notice pattern of a notice effect to be executed later is determined (steps S505, S507 to S511), and an effect aspect of a selected effect to be executed thereafter is determined (step S515).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the selection effect process executed in step S515 of FIG. In the selection effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the color in the advance notice during all symbol changes determined in step S512 is gold (that is, the option that is finally selected and notified in the selection effect is highly reliable). Whether or not it is an option of the degree (gold) (step S450). If gold, the effect control CPU 120 determines SP18 as the effect mode of the selected effect (step S458).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the effect mode including gold options is only SP18. Finally, the gold options of option SEL3 are selected and notified at SP18. Therefore, in this embodiment, if a gold option appears among a plurality of options in the selection effect, it is determined that the gold option is selected and notified, and the notice that all symbols are changing is the gold effect color. It will be confirmed that it will be executed. And as already explained, in this embodiment, if the advance notice during the change of all symbols is executed with the golden effect color, it is determined that it is a “hit”, so if the golden option appears in the selection effect At that time, it is determined that it is a “hit”.

  If the color is not gold in step S450, CPU 120 for effect control determines whether the color in the notice during all symbol changes determined in step S512 is a cherry blossom pattern (that is, finally selected and notified in the selected effect). Whether or not the option is a highly reliable (sakura pattern) option is confirmed (step S451). If it is a cherry blossom pattern, the production control CPU 120 selects the production mode determination table (for cherry blossoms) as a table for determining the production mode of the selection production (step S452).

  If it is not the cherry blossom pattern, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color in the advance notice during all symbol changes determined in step S512 is pink (that is, the option that is finally selected and notified in the selected effect is highly reliable). Whether or not it is an option (degree of pink)) (step S453). If the color is pink, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect mode determination table (for pink) as a table for determining the effect mode of the selected effect (step S454).

  If the color is not pink, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color in the notice of changing all symbols determined in step S512 is red (that is, the option that is finally selected and notified in the selected effect is medium reliability). (Whether or not the option is (red)) is confirmed (step S455). If it is red, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a “hit”, and if it is “hit”, the effect mode determination table (hits / If it is not “big hit” (ie, if it is “losing”), an effect mode determination table (for loss / red) is selected as a table for determining the effect mode of the selected effect. (Step S456). Specifically, whether it is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by whether the variable display result notification command received from the gaming control microcomputer 100 is the second variable display result notification command or the third variable display result notification. This can be determined by checking whether the command is a first variable display result notification command.

  If the color is not pink (when the color in the notice of change in all symbols determined in step S512 is black (that is, the option that is finally selected and notified in the selection effect is the option of low reliability (black)). The effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a “hit”, and if it is “hit”, the effect mode determination table (hit / black) is used as a table for determining the effect mode of the selected effect. If it is not “big hit” (that is, if it is “losing”), an effect mode determination table (for lost / black) is selected as a table for determining the effect mode of the selected effect ( Step S457) Whether or not it is “big hit” or “losing”, specifically, the variable display result notification frame received from the game control microcomputer 100. De can be determined by confirming whether the first variable display result notification command or a second variable display result notification command or the third variable display result notification command.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the effect mode determination table selected in steps S452, S454, S456, and S457, so that SP1 to SP17, SP19 to One of SP21 is determined.

  FIG. 43A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode determination table (for cherry blossoms) selected in step S452. As shown in FIG. 43A, in the effect mode determination table (for cherry blossoms), determination values are assigned to SP12, SP13, and SP21 for finally selecting cherry blossom pattern options. As shown in FIG. 43 (A), in this embodiment, when a choice of high reliability (sakura pattern) is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, it corresponds to high reliability (sakura pattern). As an option to be displayed in addition to the selected option, the effect mode of SP21 including many options corresponding to the medium reliability (red) is determined at a high rate. In this embodiment, when options corresponding to high reliability are finally selected and notified, a plurality of options are adjusted by adjusting the options to be displayed in addition to the options corresponding to high reliability. It is possible to improve the interest of the game when a relatively high expectation is selected from among the games.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43A, many options corresponding to the medium reliability (red) are displayed as options other than the options corresponding to the high reliability (sakura pattern). However, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, a combination of other options is displayed, such as adjusting so that many options corresponding to the low reliability (black) are displayed as options other than the options corresponding to the high reliability (sakura pattern). You may adjust as follows.

  FIG. 43B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode determination table (for pink) selected in step S454. As shown in FIG. 43 (B), in the effect mode determination table (for pink), determination values are assigned for SP8 and SP9 in which pink options are finally selected.

  FIG. 44A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode determination table (for big hit / red) selected in step S456. FIG. 44B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode determination table (for loss / red) selected in step S456. As shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), SP2 in which the red option is finally selected in the effect mode determination table (for big hit / red) and the effect mode determination table (for lose / red). Determination values are assigned to SP5, SP6, SP7, SP10, SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16, SP17, and SP20.

  As shown in FIGS. 44A and 44B, in this embodiment, when an option corresponding to medium reliability (red) is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, high reliability ( SP2, SP5, SP6, SP20, which are presentation modes that do not display options corresponding to pink, cherry blossoms, and gold), SP7, SP10, SP11, SP14, which are presentation modes that display options corresponding to high reliability. It is determined at a higher rate than SP15, SP16, SP17. As described above, in this embodiment, when an option corresponding to the medium reliability is selected and notified, the option corresponding to the high reliability is restricted from being displayed from the beginning of the selection effect. Even if the option corresponding to the reliability is displayed, the option corresponding to the medium reliability with a lower reliability is selected and notified and the player is discouraged. ing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by selecting a relatively low expectation from a plurality of options.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), when an option corresponding to the medium reliability (red) is selected and notified, the high reliability (FIG. 44) in the selection effect. Then, when an option corresponding to pink or cherry blossom pattern) is displayed, allocation is performed so that it is a “big hit” at a high rate. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), with respect to the production mode (SP7, SP10, SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16, SP17) for displaying options corresponding to high reliability, FIG. In the big hit effect mode determination table shown in (A), more judgment values are assigned as compared to the loss effect mode determination table shown in FIG. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, even when a relatively low expectation is selected from a plurality of options, the disappointment of the player can be reduced. . Specifically, even if there are high-reliability options, even if a medium-reliability option with lower reliability is selected and notified, it is a “hit” Since the expectation for the game can be maintained to some extent, the disappointment of the player can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode determination table (big hit / red) shown in FIG. 44 (A) is higher than the effect mode determination table (loss / red) shown in FIG. 44 (B). Although it shows the case where it is configured to allocate a lot of judgment values to the production mode including reliability options, depending on the way the gaming machine is configured, if it is a big hit, compared to the case of losing, Since the medium reliability (red) option is finally selected (that is, when the medium reliability (red) all symbols change notice is executed), the medium reliability may be low. Taking into account both the determination ratio of the (red) advance notice during symbol change and the allocation of the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44, the options corresponding to the high reliability are displayed in the selection effect comprehensively. A high percentage It is desirable to configure such that the jackpot. In this case, for example, in the notification pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, although the determination ratio is lower than that of the high reliability all symbol variation notification, the medium reliability (red) all symbol variation notification The determination ratio for the big hit may be higher than that for the loss, or at least the determination ratio may be the same for the big hit and the loss. Also, for example, in the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44, in the effect mode determination table (for big hit / red) shown in FIG. 44 (A), the effect mode determination table (for lose / red) shown in FIG. 44 (B). Compared to the above, an extremely large number of judgment values are assigned to the production mode including options with high reliability, or the production mode determination table (for lost / red) shown in FIG. If the allocation to the production mode including the option of degree is set to 0 and the game is lost, the production mode including the high reliability option may not appear at all.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44A and 44B, when an option corresponding to medium reliability (red) is selected and notified, four options are displayed in the selection effect. In such a case, the allocation is made so that it is a “big hit” at a high rate. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), with respect to the effect mode (SP20) for displaying four options, the jackpot effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Many judgment values are assigned as compared with the effect mode determination table for loss shown in (B). With this configuration, in this embodiment, attention can be paid not only to the contents of options but also to the number of options displayed.

  In this embodiment, in the effect mode determination table (for big hit / red) shown in FIG. 44A, the effect mode determination table (for loss / red) shown in FIG. It shows a case where it is configured to allocate a lot of judgment values to the effect mode that displays one option, but depending on the way the gaming machine is configured, if it is a big hit, compared to the case where it loses, In some cases, the reliability (red) option is finally selected (that is, when the medium reliability (red) all symbols change notice is executed), the medium reliability ( Considering both the determination ratio of the notice of all symbols in red) and the allocation of the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44, when four options are displayed in the selection effect, a high ratio is displayed. To be a big hit It is desirable to growth. In this case, for example, in the notification pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, although the determination ratio is lower than that of the high reliability all symbol variation notification, the medium reliability (red) all symbol variation notification The determination ratio for the big hit may be higher than that for the loss, or at least the determination ratio may be the same for the big hit and the loss. Also, for example, in the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 44, in the effect mode determination table (for big hit / red) shown in FIG. 44 (A), the effect mode determination table (for lose / red) shown in FIG. 44 (B). Compared to, an extremely large number of judgment values are assigned to the effect mode displaying four options, or four options in the effect mode determination table (for lose / red) shown in FIG. In the case of losing the allocation to the effect mode for displaying “”, the effect mode for displaying the four options may not appear at all.

  FIG. 45A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode determination table (big hit / black) selected in step S457. FIG. 45B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the effect mode determination table (for loss / black) selected in step S457. As shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B), SP1 in which the black option is finally selected in the effect mode determination table (for jackpot / black) and the effect mode determination table (for lose / black). Determination values are assigned to SP3, SP4, and SP19.

  As shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, in this embodiment, when an option corresponding to low reliability (black) is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, medium reliability ( Red) SP3 and SP4, which are presentation modes that do not display options corresponding to the above, are determined at a higher rate than SP1 and SP19, which are presentation modes that display options corresponding to medium reliability. As such, in this embodiment, when the option corresponding to the low reliability is selected and notified, by limiting the option corresponding to the medium reliability or higher so as not to be displayed from the beginning of the selection effect, Even though the option corresponding to the medium reliability or higher is displayed, the option corresponding to the low reliability whose reliability is lower than that is selected and notified, and the player is discouraged. It is preventing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by selecting a relatively low expectation from a plurality of options.

  In this embodiment, when the option corresponding to the low reliability is selected and notified, the determination ratio of the production mode (SP1, SP19) for displaying the option corresponding to the medium reliability or higher is lowered. Although the case where it restrict | limits is shown, you may comprise so that it may restrict | limit so that the presentation aspect which displays the option corresponding to medium reliability or more may not be determined at all.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, when an option corresponding to low reliability (black) is selected and notified, medium reliability (red) in the selection effect. When the options corresponding to the above are displayed, the allocation is performed so as to be “big hit” at a high rate. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B), with respect to the production mode (SP1, SP19) for displaying the options corresponding to the medium reliability, the big hit production mode shown in FIG. 45 (A). In the determination table, many determination values are assigned as compared to the effect mode determination table for loss shown in FIG. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, even when a relatively low expectation is selected from a plurality of options, the disappointment of the player can be reduced. . Specifically, even if there are options with medium reliability or higher, even if a low reliability option with lower reliability is selected and notified, it is a “big hit”. Since a sense of expectation can be maintained to some extent, a player's discouragement can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, in the production mode determination table (big hit / black) shown in FIG. 45A, compared to the production mode determination table (loss / black) shown in FIG. Although it shows the case where it is configured to allocate a lot of judgment values to the production mode including reliability options, depending on the way the gaming machine is configured, if it is a big hit, compared to the case of losing, Since the low reliability (black) option is finally selected (that is, when the low reliability (black) all symbols change notice is executed), the low reliability may be low. Taking into account both the decision ratio of the notice of change in all black symbols (black) and the allocation of the production mode decision table shown in FIG. 45, the options corresponding to the medium reliability in the selection production are displayed comprehensively. A high percentage It is desirable to configure such that the jackpot. In this case, for example, in the notification pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, although the determination ratio is lower than that of the medium reliability all symbols changing notice, the low reliability (black) all symbols changing notice is concerned. The determination ratio for the big hit may be higher than that for the loss, or at least the determination ratio may be the same for the big hit and the loss. Also, for example, in the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 45, in the effect mode determination table (big hit / black) shown in FIG. 45 (A), the effect mode determination table (lost / black) shown in FIG. 45 (B). Compared to the above, an extremely large number of judgment values are assigned to the production mode including medium reliability options, or medium reliability in the production mode determination table (for lost / black) shown in FIG. When the allocation to the production mode including the option of the degree is set to 0 and a loss occurs, the production mode including the medium reliability option may not appear at all.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45B, when an option corresponding to the low reliability (black) is selected and notified, four options are displayed in the selection effect. In such a case, the allocation is made so that it is a “big hit” at a high rate. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B), regarding the effect mode (SP19) for displaying four options, in the effect mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 45 (A), FIG. Many judgment values are assigned as compared with the effect mode determination table for loss shown in (B). With this configuration, in this embodiment, attention can be paid not only to the contents of options but also to the number of options displayed.

  In this embodiment, in the effect mode determination table (big hit / black) shown in FIG. 45A, compared to the effect mode determination table (loss / black) shown in FIG. Although a case is shown in which a large number of judgment values are assigned to an effect mode that displays one option, depending on the way the gaming machine is configured, it is lower than when it is a big hit and when it is lost When the reliability (black) option is finally selected (that is, when the low-confidence (black) all-fluctuation notice is executed), the reliability may be low. Considering both the determination ratio of all symbols in black) and the allocation of the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 45, when four options are displayed in the selection effect, a high ratio To be a big hit It is desirable to growth. In this case, for example, in the notification pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, although the determination ratio is lower than that of the medium reliability all symbols changing notice, the low reliability (black) all symbols changing notice is concerned. The determination ratio for the big hit may be higher than that for the loss, or at least the determination ratio may be the same for the big hit and the loss. Also, for example, in the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 45, in the effect mode determination table (big hit / black) shown in FIG. 45 (A), the effect mode determination table (lost / black) shown in FIG. 45 (B). Compared to, an extremely large number of judgment values are assigned to the effect mode displaying four options, or four options in the effect mode determination table (for lose / black) shown in FIG. In the case of losing the allocation to the effect mode for displaying “”, the effect mode for displaying the four options may not appear at all.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. In some cases, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; No), a notice execution period for executing any one of the plurality of notice effects (including an execution period for executing the selected effect). It is determined whether or not (step S462). The advance notice execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a special pattern fluctuation production control pattern determined as a usage pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern or the production mode of the selection production. When it is a notice execution period in step S462 (step S462; Yes), effect operation control for executing a notice effect or a selected effect corresponding to a predetermined timing is performed corresponding to any of a plurality of timings (step S462) S463). In the effect operation control for executing the selection effect, a control for presenting a plurality of options (candidates for a notice effect that may be executed in the future) according to the selection mode determined in step S515 (for example, FIG. 20). Control including processing for displaying the top selection screen) and options corresponding to the all-symbol changing notice included in the notice pattern determined in step S505 above, that is, the all-symbol changing notice to be executed from now on. This includes control for notifying the corresponding option from the presented options (for example, control including processing for displaying the selection screens in the middle and bottom of FIG. 20).

  As an example, in the process of step S463, effect control execution data (for example, display control data, audio control data, lamp control) read from the notice effect control pattern or the selected effect control pattern determined as the use pattern corresponding to the notice pattern is used. Depending on the data, operation detection control data, etc., in order to perform a predetermined effect including part or all of the display of effect images, output of sound effects, lighting of lamps, operation of the effect model, etc. Various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B. Thereby, the notice effect and the selection effect are executed at an appropriate timing.

  When it is not the advance notice execution period in step S462 (step S462; No), after executing the process of step S463, other settings are made based on the settings in the special-figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, for example. After performing the effect operation control (step S464), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S465). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S465; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  When a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S465 (step S465; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S466, control is performed to display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result in step S466. Also, a predetermined time is set as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S467). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S468), the variable display effect process is ended.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the selection effect, a plurality of options indicating candidates for the suggestion effect (in this example, all symbols changing notice) are displayed, and among the displayed options Then, an option corresponding to the suggestion effect to be executed is selected and notified. Also, a first suggestion effect (in this example, a high-reliability (for example, pink color or cherry blossom pattern) during all symbol variation notice) suggesting that there is a high possibility of being a “big hit” as the suggestion effect or the first It is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (in this example, a notice of all symbols changing during medium reliability (for example, red)) that suggests that the possibility of being a “big hit” is lower than the suggestion effect. When the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified, the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is displayed as an option, and the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is restricted from being displayed. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), the determination value is assigned so that the determination ratio of the production mode including pink and cherry blossom options is low. Yes. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player from being discouraged by selecting a relatively low expectation from a plurality of options.

  In this embodiment, when an option corresponding to the medium reliability is selected and notified, an effect mode (SP7, SP10, SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16, SP17) that displays the option corresponding to the high reliability is displayed. However, the method of limiting the options corresponding to the high reliability is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when an option corresponding to the medium reliability is selected and notified, the production mode for displaying the option corresponding to the high reliability may be limited so as not to be determined at all.

  Further, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect (in this example, the notice of all symbols changing) and the notification means executed before the suggestion effect (in this example, any option is finally selected in the selection effect). The notification effect is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, the suggestion effect and the notification means are realized by the same effect. There may be (that is, the fact that one of a plurality of options is selected and notified itself also serves as a suggestion effect).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the notice during all symbols variation is shown as an example of the suggestion effect, but the specific example of the suggestion effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the reach effect executed during the variable display may be regarded as the suggestion effect, and the selection effect may be executed in the same manner as this embodiment before the reach effect. For example, in this embodiment, the advance notice at the time of reach development is executed in black, red, or cherry pattern production colors according to the reliability. Prior to the advance notice, the selection effect may be executed in the same manner as this embodiment. Further, for example, a pre-reading notice effect may be executed as a suggestion effect over a plurality of variable displays, and a selection effect may be executed in a manner similar to this embodiment before the prefetching notice effect. Various aspects are possible.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when an option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is notified in the selection effect, the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is displayed as an option, and the option corresponds to the first suggestion effect. Adjust the options to be displayed in addition to the options. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when an option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is notified in the selection effect as a method of adjusting the option displayed in addition to the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect is displayed. As an option to be displayed other than the options corresponding to, the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is displayed at a high rate. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), when an option of high reliability (sakura pattern) is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, medium reliability ( A production mode (SP21) including many red options is determined at a high rate. For this reason, a relatively high degree of expectation is selected from among a plurality of options, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  Note that the method of adjusting the options displayed in addition to the options corresponding to the first suggestion effect is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, conversely, by limiting the display of the options corresponding to the second suggestion effect, the options to be displayed other than the options corresponding to the first suggestion effect may be adjusted. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example (hereinafter referred to as modified example 1) of the effect mode determination table. In Modification 1 shown in FIG. 47 (A), instead of the SP21 performance mode shown in FIG. 43 (A), SP22 has fewer options for medium reliability (red) than options for high reliability (sakura pattern). This is different from the effect mode determination table (for cherry blossoms) shown in FIG. The effect mode determination table (for pink) shown in FIG. 47B is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In the first modification shown in FIG. 47A, when the option of high reliability (sakura pattern) is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, it is compared with the option of high reliability (sakura pattern). A production mode (SP22) with few options for medium reliability (red) is determined at a high rate. With such a configuration, in the first modification shown in FIG. 47A, when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options, Limiting the inclusion of items with low expectations can improve the sense of expectation when options are presented.

  In Modification 1 shown in FIG. 47 (A), a case is shown in which the options of the medium reliability (red) are limited to be less than the options of the high reliability (sakura pattern). When the degree (sakura pattern) option is notified, the medium reliability (red) option may not be displayed at all.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory view showing another modified example (hereinafter referred to as modified example 2) of the effect mode determination table. In Modification 2 shown in FIG. 48 (A), the type of effect mode itself is the same as the effect mode determination table (for cherry blossoms) shown in FIG. 43 (A), but the allocation is different. That is, in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 48 (A), when an option corresponding to high reliability (cherry blossom pattern) is selected and notified, an option corresponding to medium reliability (red), and more The production mode (SP12, SP13) including both of the options corresponding to the low reliability (black) with low big hit reliability is determined at a high rate. With such a configuration, in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 48A, when a relatively high expectation is selected from a plurality of options, the options are relatively By including a plurality of items with a low degree of expectation, it is possible to give a sense of achievement when an option with a high degree of expectation is selected. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 48A, the most reliable cherry blossom pattern with the highest reliability among the various color options (black, red, and cherry blossom pattern options) displayed in the selection effect. It is possible to make the player recognize that the option has been finally selected, and to make the player feel a sense of achievement.

  The effect mode determination table (for pink) shown in FIG. 48 (B) is the same as that shown in FIG. 43 (B).

  In addition, according to this embodiment, as a suggestion effect, an option (in this example, a gold option) corresponding to a high-reliability (gold) all-variable notice indicating that it is determined to be a “big hit” ) Can be displayed in the selection effect. Then, when a golden option is displayed in the selection effect, the golden option is selected as it is and notified. Therefore, by providing a high-reliability (gold color) all-variation notice that indicates that it is determined to be “big hit” as the suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the expectation for the suggestion effect.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified in the selection effect, if the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is displayed, the second suggestion effect is displayed. Compared to the case where the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is not displayed when the option corresponding to is notified, the ratio of “big hit” is high. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), when a red option is finally selected and notified in the selection effect, high reliability (pink color or cherry blossom pattern) is displayed. Regarding the production mode including options (SP7, SP10, SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16, SP17), the judgment value is determined so that the ratio of “big hit” is determined at a higher rate than the case of “losing”. Allocation is taking place. Therefore, even if a relatively low expectation value is selected from a plurality of options, the disappointment of the player can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified, as a way to reduce the discouragement of the player when the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is displayed, Although the case where the option corresponding to the 1 suggestion effect is displayed is shown in the case where the big hit reliability is made higher, the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is not limited to such a mode. It may be configured to give a special value (privilege) to the player when has been displayed. Hereinafter, Modification 3 in which a privilege is granted when an option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is displayed when an option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified will be described.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process in the third modification. In the third modification shown in FIG. 49, in addition to the process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 performs a game end to be executed at the end of the game effect in the effect control main process in addition to the process shown in FIG. Time processing is executed (step S75A).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the selection effect determination process in the third modification. In Modification 3 shown in FIG. 50, when effect control CPU 120 executes step S458 or step S459 and determines the effect aspect of the selected effect, is the determined effect aspect SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16 or SP17? (I.e., whether or not the medium reliability (red) option is finally selected and notified, and the option includes a high reliability (sakura pattern) option. ) Is confirmed (step S459A). If the determined production mode is any one of SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16 or SP17, the production control CPU 120 counts the value of the privilege counter for counting the number of points necessary for obtaining a privilege for the player. 1 is added (step S459B). It is assumed that the value of the privilege counter is cleared based on, for example, a game start operation performed when the player starts a game.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a game end process (step S75A) in the third modification. In the game end process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a game end operation has been performed by the player (step S701). For example, when the end button displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is selected by the tilting operation by the stick controller 31A and the pressing operation of the trigger button or the push button 31B is performed, the effect control CPU 120 ends the game. It is determined that an operation has been performed. If the game end operation is detected, the production control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code including the current value of the privilege counter (step S702). Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the generated two-dimensional code on the display screen of the image display device 5.

  Thereafter, for example, the player captures the displayed two-dimensional code with a mobile phone with a camera function, and accesses and transmits it to a Web server or the like operated by a gaming machine manufacturer, so that image content, music content, etc. Can be downloaded, or the display screen of the gaming machine can be customized or various benefits can be obtained when the next game is played according to the number of points.

  According to the third modification shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, when the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect (in this example, the red option) is notified in the selection effect, the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect ( In this example, when a cherry blossom pattern option) is displayed, a special value is controlled. Specifically, in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 49 to FIG. 51, various privileges such as image content, music content, and a privilege to customize the display screen are provided by enabling display of a two-dimensional code including the acquired points. Can be obtained. Therefore, even if a relatively low expectation value is selected from a plurality of options, the disappointment of the player can be reduced.

  In the third modification shown in FIGS. 49 to 51, when the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect (in this example, the cherry blossom pattern option) is displayed, the jackpot reliability is increased and the benefit is also provided. Although the case where it is configured to be grantable is shown, the jackpot reliability may be the same between the case where the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is displayed and the case where it is not so that only the privilege can be granted .

  Moreover, in the modification 3 shown to FIGS. 49-51, the case where it comprises so that a privilege may be provided only when the production | generation aspect of SP11, SP14, SP15, SP16, SP17 is selected by the process of step S459A is shown. However, not limited to these, for example, even when the SP1, SP7, SP10, or SP19 production mode is selected, the black option is finally selected and notified even though the red option is displayed. Or a red option may be selected and notified even though the pink option is displayed, so that a privilege may be provided. In this case, for example, the value of the privilege to be given may be varied according to the degree of decrease in the reliability. For example, the pink option is displayed when the high reliability option is displayed, so the medium reliability red option is displayed but not finally selected. You may comprise so that the privilege (for example, many point number) of larger value than a case may be provided.

  Moreover, in the modification 3 shown in FIGS. 49-51, although the case where a gaming machine displays the two-dimensional code including the acquired points is shown, the gaming machine is not limited to one that outputs a two-dimensional code. Depending on the acquired points, the game machine may be configured to display a special image that is not normally displayed or to output a special song.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the ratio of whether or not it is a “hit” depends on the number of options displayed in the selection effect. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), regarding the effect mode (SP20) in which four options are displayed, the case of “big hit” is more than the case of “losing”. Judgment values are assigned to be determined at a high rate. Therefore, not only the contents of the options but also the number of options displayed can be noted.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B), regarding the effect mode (SP20) in which four options are displayed, the “big hit” is the “lost”. Although the case where it is determined at a higher rate than the case (that is, the greater the number of options, the greater the reliability of the jackpot) has been shown, how to change the determination rate depending on the number of options is shown in this embodiment It cannot be limited to things. For example, on the contrary, regarding the effect mode (SP20) in which four options are displayed, the case of “losing” is determined at a higher rate than the case of “big hit” (that is, the number of options is small). The greater the reliability of the big hit, the higher the reliability.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where there are two types of cases where the number of options displayed in the selection effect is three and the case where there are four options is shown. For example, five or more options may be displayed in the selection effect, or conversely, a selection effect in which only two options are displayed may be executed.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for effect control mounted in the effect control board 12 demonstrated as what determines and controls various effect operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs respectively mounted on a plurality of control boards provided for controlling the rendering operations. It may be. As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, in order for the display control CPU mounted on the display control board to execute processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, the display mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. The display control CPU is based on, for example, the display control command from the effect control board 12 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. It suffices if a part of the executed processing can be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and a display control command corresponding to the effect control pattern is sent from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. Alternatively, it may be transmitted. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, in the case where a plurality of control boards are provided to control the production operation, the combination of which control board is used to determine the control content of various production operations is: Any combination may be used.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the display operation of the presentation image on the screen of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to slot machines such as pachislot machines. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols as a plurality of types of identification information, and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is selected according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including the outer shape of the slot machine casing (for example, installation of power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R, etc.) and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other to implement the above-described implementation. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the one part or all part of the characteristic which the pachinko game machine 1 shown by the form has may be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push buttons 32A, 32B ... Movable member for production 90 ... Illuminating accessory for production 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Predetermining means for deciding whether or not to control the advantageous state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Option presenting means for presenting a plurality of options indicating the suggestion effect candidates executed by the suggestion effect executing means;
Among a plurality of options presented by the option presenting means, a notification means for notifying an option corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect executing means,
The suggestion effect execution means is less likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion effect or the first suggestion effect suggesting that the suggestion effect is likely to be controlled to the advantageous state. The second suggestion effect that suggests
The option presenting means is:
When an option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is notified by the notification means, an option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is presented as an option, and an option to be presented other than the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is presented Including option adjustment means for presenting options using the adjusted data;
When an option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified by the notification means, a combination option that includes the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect and does not include the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is presented. When the option corresponding to the second suggestion effect is notified by the notification means and the combination option including the option corresponding to the first suggestion effect is presented, the first suggestion A gaming machine characterized by having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state as compared to a case of presenting a combination of options that does not include options corresponding to performance .

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