JP6307404B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect suggesting that a predetermined effect is executed while a game is in progress.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests that a predetermined effect is executed while a game is in progress is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, during the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the background image displayed on the image display device is executed after the effect (the suggestion effect) in which the image indicating the character “chance” is displayed on the image display device is executed. The background change notice effect in which changes are performed.
And in the background change notice effect, the background image becomes the object of the look-ahead notice effect from the normal background image that suggests that the reliability is low that the reach is formed in the variable display that is the object of the look-ahead notice effect. The player's expectation is improved by changing to a special background image that suggests that the reach is formed with high reliability in the variable display.

JP 2014-61116 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the interest of the production is lowered.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the suggestion effect and the background change notice effect have a one-to-one correspondence, so the suggestion effect becomes monotonous and the interest of the suggestion effect may be reduced.
An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the suggestive effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention executes a game effect control means for controlling a game effect executed during the progress of a game and a predetermined game effect including a predetermined number of target effects. A suggestion effect control means for executing a suggestion effect including a display of suggestion information indicating the remaining number of times that the target effect is executed, and the suggestion effect control means includes the predetermined number of The suggestion target effect selection means for selecting the suggestion target effect from the target effects, and the number of the suggestion target effects selected by the suggestion target effect selection means are set as the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information, Display of the suggestion information, and when the suggestion target effect is executed, display control means for reducing the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information, the suggestion target effect selection means, In the suggestion effect according to one aspect, all of the predetermined number of target effects are selected as the suggestion effect, and in the suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the last of the predetermined number of target effects. A predetermined target effect excluding the target effect to be executed is not selected as the suggestion target effect.
In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined game effect including a predetermined number of target effects is executed, there is an suggested effect including a display of suggestion information that suggests the remaining number of times that the target effect is executed. Executed.
In the suggestion effect, the suggestion target effect is selected from a predetermined number of target effects, and the number of suggested suggestion effect effects is set as the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information, and the display of the suggestion information is started. The When the suggestion target effect is executed, the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information is reduced.
In particular, in the suggestion effect according to the first aspect, all of the predetermined number of target effects are selected as the suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the suggestion effect according to the second aspect, among the predetermined number of target effects, the predetermined target effects excluding the target effect to be executed last are not selected as the suggestion target effects, and the predetermined target effects are excluded. Other target effects are selected as suggested target effects.
Thus, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, in the suggestion effect according to the first aspect, the number of target effects executed in the game effect is the remaining target effect suggested by the suggestion information at the start of the suggestion effect. Matches the number of times. On the other hand, in the suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the number of target effects executed in the game effect is greater than the remaining number of target effects suggested by the suggestion information at the start of the suggestion effect.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, the suggestion effect is suppressed from being monotonous, and it is possible to improve the interest of the suggestion effect.
Here, the game effects include a change display based on a first change pattern, a change display based on the second change pattern, a notice effect, and a jackpot effect that will be described later. As the game effect control means, an effect control circuit 300 (steps S503 and S504) to be described later is applicable. As the predetermined game effects, game effects according to a first example to a game example according to a fourth example described later are applicable. As target effects, continuation suggestion effects (continuation confirmation), chance-up effects A, chance-up effects B, bonus effects B included in promotion effects (downward movement), and bonus effects included in development effects A A (downward movement), display of winning / losing image (winning image) included in super reach effect B, display of result image (revival image) included in development effect B, and effect effect included in effect of suggesting increase in the number of rounds This corresponds to C (downward movement). The suggestion information corresponds to suggestion information s described later. As the suggestion effect, a subsequent look-ahead notice effect described later is applicable. The suggestion effect control means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (step S502) described later. The suggestion target effect selection means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (implicit target effect determination process) described later. The display control means corresponds to an effect control circuit 300 (display mode determination process) to be described later. As the suggestion effect according to the first aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the first aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the third aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the seventh aspect, and the ninth aspect, which will be described later. This corresponds to the prefetching notice effect or the prefetching notice effect according to the twelfth aspect. As the suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the second aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the fourth aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the eighth aspect, and the tenth aspect This corresponds to the prefetching notice effect or the prefetching notice effect according to the thirteenth aspect.

The gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the predetermined game effects include a plurality of types of game effects in which effect modes are determined based on different lotteries, The predetermined number of target effects include target effects belonging to each of the plurality of types of game effects.
In the gaming machine according to the second invention, the target effects whose remaining number is suggested by the suggestion information include a plurality of target effects belonging to different types of game effects.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the suggestion effect.
Here, the plurality of types of game effects correspond to the following (change display based on the first change pattern, change display based on the second change pattern, notice effect, jackpot effect).

A gaming machine according to a third invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second invention, wherein the predetermined number of target effects are classified into a plurality of effect types, and the suggestion information includes the plurality of effects. Suggestion information corresponding to each type is set, and the suggestion effect control means displays the suggestion information corresponding to the effect type related to the target effect selected as the suggestion target effect. .
In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, in the suggestion effect, suggestion information corresponding to the effect type related to the target effect selected as the suggestion effect is displayed.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the third invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the suggestion effect.
Here, the plurality of effect types correspond to a first effect type to a third effect type described later. The suggestion information corresponding to each of the plurality of performance types corresponds to first suggestion information to third suggestion information described later.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein in the predetermined number of target effects, the more advantageous the target effects to be executed later, the more advantageous the game to the player. A high expectation value indicating the degree of possibility of occurrence of the state is set.
In the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, when the suggested effect according to the second aspect is executed, the remaining number of times of the target effect suggested by the suggestion information is not reduced when the predetermined target effect is executed. By this, it is suggested that the target effect with a higher expected value is executed at least once thereafter.
As a result, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that a gaming state advantageous to the player will occur during execution of the suggestion effect.
Here, the game state advantageous to the player corresponds to a jackpot gaming state described later.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the suggestion effect.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of the game board unit and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure explaining the control command transmitted with respect to an effect control circuit from a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a figure which shows the random number classification lottery table at the time of winning, the 1st fluctuation pattern lottery table at the time of winning, and the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery table at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the random number classification lottery table at the time of a loss, the 1st fluctuation pattern lottery table at the time of a loss, and the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery table at the time of a loss. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which an effect control circuit performs. It is a flowchart which shows a prize management effect management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal fluctuation display of an effect design. It is a figure which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation display based on a "pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern." It is a figure which shows an example of a NEXT image. It is a figure which shows the content of the variable display based on "super reach A". It is a figure which shows the content of the variable display based on "super reach B". It is a figure which shows the content of the variable display based on "super reach C". It is a figure which shows the content of the jackpot production. It is a figure which shows the content of the prior prefetch notice effect which concerns on a 1st example. It is a figure which shows the content of the prior prefetch notice effect which concerns on a 2nd example. It is a figure which shows the content of the game production which concerns on a 2nd example. It is a figure which shows the content of the game production which concerns on a 3rd example. It is a figure which shows the content of the game production which concerns on a 4th example. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process at the time of a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot production management process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Inside the inner frame 3, a game board unit 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached.
The door unit 4 is formed in a substantially square door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of a game board unit 10 (game board 11 described later) attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11) attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board unit 10 (game board 11) through the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction portion 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the effect sound output from the sound generator 22 passes. In addition, a plurality of lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rental balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b and a rotary selector 5c disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The effect button 5b is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to protrude upward from the tray unit 5. The effect button 5b can be pressed by the player (pressed downward). Inside the saucer unit 5, a first operation detection switch 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pressing operation of the effect button 5b is disposed. The first operation detection switch 24 outputs a first operation signal to the effect control circuit 300 (see FIG. 3) every time the effect button 5b is pressed.
The rotary selector 5c (so-called “jog dial”) is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and is disposed so as to surround the effect button 5b. The rotary selector 5c can be rotated by a player (operation to rotate about a cylindrical axis). Inside the tray unit 5, a second operation detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the rotation operation of the rotary selector 5c is disposed. The second operation detection switch 25 outputs a second operation signal to the effect control circuit 300 every time the rotary selector 5c is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 60 [°]).

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card having the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. The firing handle 6 outputs a resistance value corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the payout control circuit 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the rotational operation.

(Configuration of the game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the front of the game board unit, and schematically showing the parts particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board unit 10 is provided with a flat game board 10a, a set board (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 10a, and a back side of the set board. And an image display device 11.
A game area 30 is formed on the front surface of the game board 10a. In addition, a through hole is formed in each of the substantially central portion of the game board 10a and the substantially central portion of the set board. Then, the player can visually recognize the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 through both through holes.
The image display device 11 includes a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display device. The display screen 11a of the image display device 11 includes three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (refer to FIG. 17) on which the effect symbol z1 (refer to FIG. 17) is displayed and a reserved symbol h (refer to FIG. 17). The displayed reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (see FIG. 17) can be configured.
A symbol display device 12 is provided on the left side of the image display device 11. The symbol display device 12 is composed of, for example, LEDs. And the symbol display apparatus 12 has the effect symbol display area a4 which can display the effect symbol z2 (not shown).

In each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol z1. The effect design z1 includes identification information (design) such as numbers, letters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z1 has a “numeric symbol” configured including numbers (any one of “1” to “8”).
In the effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the effect design z2 is composed of color bars.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 refers to a display in which the type of the effect symbol z2 (the color indicated by the color bar) is sequentially changed at least in the effect symbol display area a4. In the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that the effect symbol z1 is moved in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and the kind of effect symbol z2 is changed in the effect symbol display area a4. Display.
On the other hand, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one kind of effect symbol z1 is stopped at the lottery result display position of each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and one kind of effect symbol z1 is displayed in the effect symbol display area a4. This is a display in which the effect design z2 is stopped (the color bar indicates a predetermined color).
In the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is obtained by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. Is displayed.
The reserved symbol display area b includes special figure starting information (special figure 1 starting information and special information stored in a special figure starting information storage area (special figure 1 starting information storage area and special figure 2 starting information storage area) described later. The hold symbol h corresponding to FIG. 2 start information) is displayed.

An accessory device 31 is disposed above the image display device 11. The accessory device 31 is configured to be driven by an accessory drive motor 26 (see FIG. 3) and perform a predetermined performance operation. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined production operation, an operation of swinging the accessory device 31 and an operation of moving (lowering) from the initial position shown in FIG. 2 to a lower position (not shown) may be performed. It is possible.
A start gate 41 is provided on the left side of the image display device 11. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of the passage of the start gate 41 by the game ball. The main control circuit 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
A first start port 51 is provided below the image display device 11. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first start port 51. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.

  A second start port 52 is provided below the first start port 51. The second start port 52 has a start port opening and closing which can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter. A member 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) is provided. The start port opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second start port 52 is normally closed when the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the detection signal input from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second start port 52, a special winning port 53 is provided. The big prize opening 53 has a big prize opening opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 53 and an open state in which a game ball can be entered. 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the normal winning opening 53, the special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball, but it is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery. Then, when the big hit gaming state occurs, the big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and the game ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control circuit 200 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of a winning ball by the game ball paying device 440 (see FIG. 3) in response to an input of a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103.
In the gaming area 30, an out port 54 is provided below the big winning port 53 for collecting gaming balls that have not won any of the winning ports. In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53 and the gate 41.

A state display device 63 is provided on the right side of the first start port 51. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the status display device 63, the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, and the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of round games executed), and the like are displayed.
Below the status display device 63, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. And the lottery results indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol. The jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300, a payout control circuit 400, and a power supply circuit 600 that supplies power (electric power) to the control circuits 200, 300, 400, and the like. And.
Each of the control circuits 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program. The main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, and the payout control circuit 400 are each mounted on separate boards.

The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, a first output port 251, a second output port 252, a third output port 253, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generator. A circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signals input from the detection sensors / switches 101 to 104 and the control commands input from the payout control circuit 400 to the CPU 210. The first output port 251 outputs a control signal to each of the display devices 60 to 63 and each of the solenoids 64 and 65, and also transmits information and error signals relating to payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 to a hall computer (not shown). Send to. The second output port 252 transmits a control command to the effect control circuit 300. The third output port 253 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400.

Each of the second output port 252 and the third output port 253 includes a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), and a transmission shift register (not shown). And have.
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on a control command storage process (step S33) described later to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers, and can store a plurality of control commands. The FIFO buffer stores the control command input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control command to the transmission shift register in the input order.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer, and transmits it to the effect control circuit 300 as serial data.

The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300.
The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as a random number counter related to games, flags for managing lottery results and game states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores start information that is acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. An area is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.

  The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (in this embodiment, 12 [MHz]), and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so Is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the loop counter of the hard random number generation circuit 270 is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]). Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300 displays the effect image on the image display device 11, displays the effect symbol z2 on the symbol display device 12, turns on the lamp 21, and uses the sound generator 22. It controls the output of the production sound, the driving of the accessory driving motor 26, and the like.
The effect control circuit 300 includes a CPU (not shown), a ROM (not shown), and a RAM (not shown). The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the progress of the effect, and the like. The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200. The display control data, the lamp control data, the sound control data, and the accessory control data are read in accordance with the effect program corresponding to the content of the determined effect, and a control signal based on the read control data is output to the image display device 11. , Output to each of the symbol display device 12, the lamp 21, the sound generator 22, and the accessory driving motor 26.

The payout control circuit 400 controls a game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 based on a signal input from a launch volume (not shown) provided in the launch handle 6.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 is connected with a launch volume and game ball launcher 423. When the firing handle 6 is rotated, the firing volume outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the payout control circuit 400. Then, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with the strength according to the signal input from the launch volume.

Also, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, a connection board 410 is connected to the payout control circuit 400, and the ball rental button 7a, the return button 7b, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 are connected to the connection board 410, respectively. .
The ball lending button 7 a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal instructing payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control circuit 400 receives the ball lending instruction signal, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.
The CR unit 500 displays a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. Transmit to device 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7 b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the normal game state, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
When the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at “normal symbol per symbol”. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit gaming state, a round game in which the big winning opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state is executed, and the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 53.

In the present embodiment, the types of jackpot gaming states that occur when winning the lottery of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery), “Big jackpot 1”, “Big jackpot 2” and “Big jackpot” Three types of “3” are set.
When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “one jackpot symbol”. “One jackpot symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 is, for example, the same even number where the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is “2, 2, 2”, etc. It is assumed that the effect design z2 that is displayed in the effect design display area a4 is displayed in blue while the effect design z1 that shows the numbers is aligned.
When “Big jackpot 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at “two jackpot symbols”. For example, “two jackpot symbols” that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 are the same odd numbers such as “1, 1, 1” where the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is, for example, The effect symbols z2 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 are green.
When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at “Big jackpot 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “three jackpot symbols”. For example, “3 jackpots” that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 are the same odd numbers such as “1, 1, 1” where the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is, for example, The effect symbols z2 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 are displayed in red.
On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”. For example, the “out-of-game symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 is, for example, the effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”, etc. The number indicated by the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the combination is different from the number indicated by the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white. It is set as the aspect shown.

In the case of winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, the number of round games is set to 7 [times]. On the other hand, when the “big hit 3” is won, the number of round games is set to 16 [times]. In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”, the longest opening time of the big prize opening and closing member 53a in each round game is set to a predetermined time (30.0 [s] in this embodiment). The Also, the opening of the special prize opening / closing member 53a in each round game is performed after the longest opening time set after the special prize opening / closing member 53a is opened or the game to the special prize opening 53 is reached. The process ends when the number of incoming balls reaches a predetermined number (10 [spheres] in the present embodiment).
Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). doing. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/39). . The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is synchronized with the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery.
In the case of winning the “big hit 1”, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to before the next big hit gaming state is generated.
On the other hand, if “Big Jack 2” or “Big Jack 3” is won, the “Special Figure High Probability State” will be displayed during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state until the next jackpot gaming state is generated. The special figure high probability state is started in response to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (or the special figure high probability state) is started. The game state may not be generated, but may be configured to be terminated when a special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 [times]).

Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time-shortening control as auxiliary control. Time-shortening control refers to control in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed. In this embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved compared to when the control is not being executed, and the start opening / closing member 52a is opened in the gaming state per normal drawing. The number of times is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per ordinary drawing is extended, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
Then, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 3”, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. Specifically, the time-saving control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and after the time-shortening control is started, the jackpot gaming state is not generated, and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 70 [times]). The special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is terminated.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a control command transmitted from the main control circuit to the effect control circuit.
The main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 is performed only in one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, and communication from the effect control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 is composed of 1-byte preceding data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte subsequent data indicating the content of the control command. Yes.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of preceding data and subsequent data to the effect control circuit 300 by serial communication. In the effect control circuit 300, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, Stop designation command, status designation command, first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command, third prefetch designation command, hold number increase designation command, hold number decrease designation command, opening designation command, round start designation command, round end designation Commands, ending designation commands, etc. are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command designates “missing symbol” or “hit p symbol” (any one of “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbol”) as a stop symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the variation of the special symbol starts. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.
The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern number) of variation display of a special symbol (effect symbol), respectively. In the present embodiment, each of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern number, whereby the variation time (contents of variation pattern) associated with the variation pattern number is specified. specify.
The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are each transmitted at the start of variation of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are set to correspond to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, respectively.

The first variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern of a first period (a period from the start of the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the start of reach display described later) in the variation display of the production symbols. (Hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”).
In the present embodiment, m (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern, which are associated with notification effects having different contents (such as pseudo variation display described later). The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous variation pattern” are set as types of the first variation pattern.
Unlike the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, the “normal variation pattern” is a first variation pattern that is not displayed to expect that a big hit gaming state will occur during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2. Refers to the type.
The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to the type of the first variation pattern in which “pseudo variation display” is performed two or more times during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2.
In the “pseudo-variable display”, the normal display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in at least one of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. After that, the temporary stop display of the effect design z1 is performed.
“Temporary stop display” is a display in which one type of effect symbol z1 is swung (or rotated) at the lottery result display position (the effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position is not changed, The effect design z1 is displayed with a predetermined movement).
“Normal fluctuation display” refers to a display in which the effect symbols z1 displayed at the lottery result display position are sequentially changed (replaced). The “lottery result display position” refers to a position where the effect symbol z1 is stopped and displayed.
In the present embodiment, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation 1” in which two pseudo variation displays are performed, “pseudo continuous variation 2” in which three pseudo variation displays are performed, and four pseudo variations. “Pseudo continuous variation 3” to be displayed is set.
The expected values of the first variation patterns are “pseudo continuous variation 3”, “pseudo continuous variation 2”, “pseudo continuous variation 1”, “normal variation pattern” (in expectation value high) in descending order of the expected value. (→ Expected value is low).
The “expected value” refers to the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the “variation pattern” is selected.

The second variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a period from the start of reach display until the start of stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2) in the effect symbol variation display. , “Second variation pattern”). Here, the second period is a period after the first period.
In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the second variation pattern, which are associated with notification effects having different contents (reach display, which will be described later). The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “reach variation pattern” are set as types of the second variation pattern.
Unlike the “reach variation pattern”, the “normal variation pattern” is a type of the second variation pattern in which the display that expects that the big hit gaming state is generated is not performed during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2. Say.
The “reach variation pattern” refers to the type of the second variation pattern in which the reach state is formed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
The “reach state” means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. A state in which the effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped in two or more areas are in a combination included in the “hit symbol” (for example, “numbers that indicate the same numbers in two or more effect symbol display areas a1 to a3” State in which “design” is temporarily stopped.
In this embodiment, “normal reach”, “super reach A”, “super reach B”, and “super reach C” are set as the “reach fluctuation pattern”.
The expected value of each second variation pattern is “super reach C”, “super reach B”, “super reach A”, “normal reach”, “normal variation pattern” (expected value) in descending order of the expected value. High → Expected value low).
The “expected value” refers to the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the “variation pattern” is selected.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbol). The stop designation command is transmitted when a special symbol is stopped.
The state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state. The state designation command designates one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, and the setting of the special figure low probability state. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and at the setting of each game state.
The first look-ahead designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The first look-ahead designation command designates “offset symbol” or “hit p symbol” (any one of “hit 1 symbol” to “hit 3 symbol”) as the stop symbol of the special symbol. The first prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored. In the present embodiment, the first prefetch designation command is set corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.
The second prefetch designation command is a command for designating the first variation pattern (variation pattern number). Specifically, the second look-ahead designation command designates that the first variation pattern is undefined (“variation pattern undefined”) or one of m types of first variation patterns (“variation pattern m”). To do. The second prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored. In the present embodiment, the second prefetch designation command is set corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.
The third prefetch designation command is a command for designating the second variation pattern (variation pattern number). Specifically, the third prefetch designation command designates that the second variation pattern is indefinite (“variation pattern undefined”) or one of n types of second variation patterns (“variation pattern n”). To do. The third prefetch designation command is transmitted when starting information is stored. In the present embodiment, commands corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the third prefetch designation command.

The hold number increase designation command is a command that indicates that the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1”. The hold number increase designation command is transmitted when starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information or Special Figure 2 starting information) is stored.
The “special figure 1 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. The “special figure 2 hold number” refers to the number of the second special symbol notification display (fluctuation display and stop display) held on the special figure 2 display device 62.
The hold number reduction designation command is a command for instructing that the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has decreased by “1”. The reserved number reduction designation command is transmitted at the start of the change of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol).
In the present embodiment, each of the hold number increase designation command and the hold number decrease designation command is set corresponding to each of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state (start of the opening period). The opening designation command designates the start of any one of “big hit 1” to “big hit 3” (“big hit h”). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

The main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is performed in both directions. Each control command transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is composed of 1-byte data.
The main control circuit 200 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 by serial communication. In the payout control circuit 400, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. Also, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 by serial communication. When receiving a control command from the payout control circuit 400, the main control circuit 200 generates a serial communication reception interrupt, and stores the data of the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, a prize ball number designation command or the like is set as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400. The prize ball number designation command is a command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command designates the payout of n (n = 1 to 15) prize balls. The award ball number designation command is transmitted when the game ball payout control circuit 400 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of a prize ball.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200 include occurrence / release of payout errors, occurrence / release of full tank errors, occurrence / release of ball clogging errors, etc. Commands that specify each are set. Each control command is transmitted upon detection of occurrence / release of various errors.

(Processing executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the functions of the hardware configured in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is executed in a predetermined range (for example, in the range of 0 to 65535) one by one. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the normal symbol lottery random number, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random number, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random number is updated. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
Further, when power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the transmission shift register of the second output port 252 starts a control command transmission process for transmitting the control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300. To do. The control command transmission process is executed as a function of the second output port 252 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the main control circuit. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit.
When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the main control circuit 200 executes a main loop process repeatedly after executing a predetermined initialization process as a main routine. The main control circuit 200 executes serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like as interrupt processing in response to establishment of a predetermined interrupt generation factor.
An interrupt generation factor of the serial communication reception interrupt process is reception of a control command from the payout control circuit 400. The interrupt generation factor of timer interrupt processing is reception of an interrupt request signal. Here, the interrupt request signal is generated at a predetermined interrupt cycle (in this embodiment, 4.0 [ms] cycle).

First, main loop processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
When the initialization process ends, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. When the main loop process is started, the process proceeds to step S30.
In step S30, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. Thus, interrupts such as serial communication reception interrupt processing and timer interrupt processing are prohibited during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S31, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated. The initial value random number is a random number for updating (changing) an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
In other words, the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter are changed each time the random number value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value set in the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S32, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the payout control circuit 400 is analyzed.
In step S33, a control command storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34. In the control command storage process, the control command stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the transmission data register of the second output port 252.
As a result, the control command input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. Then, the control commands stored in the FIFO buffer are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 in a predetermined order by the transmission shift register.
In step S34, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. As a result, the period from the end of the interrupt permission process in step S34 to the start of the interrupt prohibition process in step S30 is an interrupt permission period. During the interrupt permission period, serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, etc. Interrupts are allowed.
In step S35, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30. In other random number update processing, soft random numbers excluding jackpot symbol random numbers (variation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
When receiving a control command from the payout control circuit 400, the CPU 210 starts the serial communication reception interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process or the interrupt permission period of the timer interrupt process. When the serial communication reception interrupt process is started, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S101. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process or the timer interrupt process is saved in the save area of the RAM 230.
In step S101, it is determined whether or not data (control command) exists in the reception buffer of the input port 240. If it is determined that data exists in the reception buffer (Yes), the process proceeds to step S102, and the reception buffer If it is determined that there is no data (No), the process proceeds to step S103.
In step S102, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the reception data storage process, data (control command) existing in the reception buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S103, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S100 is restored. Then, after the register return process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process or timer interrupt process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment). Then, in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal, the CPU 210 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the timer interrupt process is started, the process proceeds to step S200.
In step S200, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S201, initial value random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. The initial value random number update process in step S201 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S31.

In step S202, a soft random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In the soft random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the jackpot symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S203, switch check processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. In the switch check process, the presence or absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 104 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 104 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S204, a special figure random number storing process for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S205. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S205, a special figure changing process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S206. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S206, a jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S207. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S207, a general-purpose random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S208. In the general random number storage process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general chart start ball detection sensor 104 based on the processing result of step S203. Execute.
In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure in the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained random number (random number value) is stored in the ordinary diagram start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the diagram start information. Remember.
In step S208, the normal symbol variation process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S209. In the general map change process, it is determined whether or not the general map start information is stored in the general map start information storage area. If it is determined that the general map start information is stored, An ordinary notice display start process is executed.
In the process for determining the number of common maps, it is determined whether or not the random number value for the general map included in the general map start information stored in the general map start information storage area matches the winning value. If it is determined that the value matches the winning value, “Stop per symbol” is set as the stop symbol, and if it is determined that the random number value per universal symbol does not match the winning value, The “out-of-band” symbol is set as the stop symbol.
In the general symbol notification display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the regular symbol variation display is started on the universal symbol display device 60. Then, when the set fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the change display of the normal symbol, the display of the normal symbol is ended in the normal figure display device 60, and the stop set in the normal figure hit determination process. A normal symbol stop display by symbols is performed.

In step S209, a per-figure game process for controlling a game state per common figure is executed, and the process proceeds to step S210. In the game processing per common figure, it is determined whether or not the “design per common figure” is stopped and displayed on the general display display device 60, and if it is determined that the “per symbol per common figure” is stopped and displayed, Create a gaming state.
In the normal game state, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52. The start port opening / closing member 52a has achieved one of a predetermined open time after the open state and the number of game balls entering the second start port 52 reaching a predetermined number. In a closed state.
In step S210, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S211. In the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S203. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a prize ball number designation command is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400.
In the present embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 3 [sphere], and the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 are provided. When a detection signal is input from the award, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of 1 [sphere], and when a detection signal is input from the big winning ball detection sensor 103, 5 [balls] ] Is sent to the payout control circuit 400.

In step S211, an error monitoring process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212. In the error monitoring process, the occurrence of various errors is monitored, and when the occurrence of an error is determined, a process corresponding to the type of error that has occurred is executed.
For example, when a control command designating occurrence of a payout error, occurrence of a full tank error, or occurrence of a ball clogging error is received from the payout control circuit 400, the occurrence of an error designated by the received control command is determined. Then, a control command designating notification of the occurrence of the error is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In addition, when a control command specifying cancellation of a payout error, cancellation of a full tank error, or cancellation of a ball clogging error is received from the payout control circuit 400, it is determined whether to cancel the error specified by the received control command. Then, a control command for designating the stop of notification of the occurrence of the error is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S212, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S213. In the port output process, various control signals are output to the general-purpose display device 60, the special figure 1 display device 61, the special figure 2 display device 62, the status display device 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the big prize opening solenoid 65, and the like. Is done.
In step S213, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S200 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S204 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special figure random number storage process. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a random number lottery table for winning, a first variation pattern lottery table for winning, and a second variation pattern lottery table for winning. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a random selection lottery table at the time of loss, a first variation pattern lottery table at the time of loss, and a second variation pattern lottery table at the time of loss.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S204, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the process proceeds to step S240.
In step S240, based on the processing result of step S203, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). If the process proceeds to step S241 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S244.
In step S241, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S242 and the upper limit number is reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S244.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.
In step S242, special figure 1 random number storage processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S243. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are designated as special figure 1 start information. As shown in FIG.
Also, in the special figure 1 random number storage process, the pending number increase designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S243, a prefetch determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S244. In the pre-reading determination process, various lottery results are determined in advance based on the special figure 1 start information (hereinafter referred to as “target special figure 1 start information”) stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area in step S242.
That is, in the prefetch determination process, first, the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number included in the target special figure 1 start information matches the winning value (pre-jacket determination).
Here, the ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. Further, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1/39) higher than the first probability.
In the pre-reading determination process, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read and a preliminary jackpot determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the first special symbol lottery is determined. Note that the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In the prefetch determination process, next, a stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined. Specifically, when it is determined in the prior jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been won, a stop symbol (a jackpot symbol) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the target special symbol 1 start information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the prior jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been lost, the stop symbol is determined to be a “lost symbol”.
Here, the ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol lottery table in which the correspondence between the jackpot symbol random number and the stop symbol (the jackpot symbol) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol lottery table, a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. The probability that each jackpot symbol is selected is different between the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery.
In the prefetch determination process, the jackpot symbol (any one of “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols”) is determined using the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery.
In the prefetch determination process, a first prefetch designation command for designating the determined stop symbol (“missing symbol” or “big hit p symbol”) is stored in the port output request buffer.

In the prefetch determination process, next, the contents of the first variation pattern and the contents of the second variation pattern are determined (preliminary variation pattern determination). Specifically, the contents of the first variation pattern and the contents of the second variation pattern are determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the target special figure 1 start information.
Here, the ROM 220 stores a random number category lottery table in which correspondences between the variation pattern random numbers and the variation pattern random number categories are registered. In addition, as the random number lottery table, a random number lottery table corresponding to each of the results (winning and winning) of the prior jackpot determination (big hit determination) is stored.
As shown in FIG. 9A, in the winning random number classification lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is won, only “fixed value” is registered as the variation pattern classification. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10A, “undefined value” and “fixed value” are registered as variable pattern random number classifications in the random selection random number lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is lost. ing.
“Indefinite value” means that when starting information (Special Figure 1 starting information or Special Figure 2 starting information) is stored (acquired), a variation pattern (variation time) is not determined, and a special symbol (first At the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the second special symbol (when executing step S255), based on the number of holds at the start of the variable display (number of special figure 1 hold or number of special figure 2 hold), etc. This is a variation pattern random number classification in which a variation pattern is determined.
“Fixed value” is a variable pattern random number category in which the contents of the fluctuation pattern are determined when starting information is stored (when step S243 is executed), regardless of the number of holds at the start of the special symbol fluctuation display. It has become.
In the present embodiment, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is updated within a range of 0 to 1999. In the winning random number classification lottery table, the values of all the fluctuation pattern random numbers from 0 to 1999 are set to “fixed values”. On the other hand, in the random selection lottery table at the time of loss, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number in the range of 0 to 1700 is set to “indefinite value”, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number in the range of 1701 to 1999 is set to “fixed value”. Yes.

The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the contents of the first variation pattern (variation pattern number) is registered. And, as the first variation pattern lottery table, the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won, and the first variation pattern at the time of defeat corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is lost A lottery table is stored.
Also, as the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of loss, when the variation pattern random number first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the case where the variation pattern random number category is an indefinite value and the variation pattern random number category is a fixed value And a first variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss corresponding to.
As shown in FIG. 9B, in the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning, the contents of the first variation pattern include “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous variation pattern” (“pseudo continuous variation 1” to “ Pseudo continuous variation 3 ”) is registered.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, only the “normal variation pattern” is registered as the content of the first variation pattern in the first variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of loss (“pseudo continuous variation”). Pattern "is not registered). Here, the part corresponding to the range of the fluctuation pattern random numbers 0 to 1700 shown in FIG. 10B is the first fluctuation pattern lottery table for the indefinite value at the time of loss.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, the first variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss selection includes “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous variation pattern” (“pseudo continuous variation pattern” as the contents of the first variation pattern. "Fluctuation 1" and "Pseudo continuous fluctuation 2") are registered. Here, the portion corresponding to the range of fluctuation pattern random numbers 1701 to 1999 shown in FIG. 10B is the first fluctuation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss.

Furthermore, in the ROM 220, as the first variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of lost election, at the time of winning corresponding to each combination of execution status of short-time control, the number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2), etc. A first variation pattern lottery table for indefinite values is stored.
Then, the first variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of lost selection corresponding to the execution of the time-shortening control has a shorter variation time than the first variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate value during the time-shortening control to correspond. The content of the first variation pattern according to (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. In addition, the contents of the first variation pattern lottery table for unsettled value for unsuccessful selection corresponding to each number of holdings are set so that the contents of the first fluctuation pattern relating to the shorter fluctuation time are determined as the number of holdings increases.
Here, in the present embodiment, the “pseudo continuous variation 3” is registered only in the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning (not registered in the first variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at the time of defeat). On the other hand, “pseudo continuous variation 1” and “pseudo continuous variation 2” are respectively registered in the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning and the first variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at the time of defeat.
Thereby, “pseudo continuous variation 3” can be selected only when the result of the special symbol lottery is winning. On the other hand, “pseudo continuous variation 1” and “pseudo continuous variation 2” can be selected regardless of the result of the special symbol lottery.

The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content of the second variation pattern (variation pattern number) is registered. And, as the second variation pattern lottery table, the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won, and the second variation pattern at the time of defeat corresponding to the case where the first special symbol lottery is won A lottery table is stored.
In addition, as the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of loss, when the variation pattern random number second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the case where the variation pattern random number category is an indefinite value and the variation pattern random number category is a fixed value And a second variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss corresponding to.
As shown in FIG. 9C, the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning includes “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach” and “super reach A” to “super reach C” as the contents of the second variation pattern. ) Is registered ("Normal fluctuation pattern" is not registered).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10C, only the “normal variation pattern” is registered as the content of the second variation pattern in the second variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of loss (“reach variation pattern”). Is not registered). Here, the portion corresponding to the range of the fluctuation pattern random number 0 to 1700 shown in FIG. 10C is the second fluctuation pattern lottery table for the indefinite value at the time of loss.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), in the second variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss selection, the contents of the second variation pattern include “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach” and “super reach A” to Only “Super Reach C”) is registered (“Normal Variation Pattern” is not registered). Here, the portion corresponding to the range of fluctuation pattern random numbers 1701 to 1999 shown in FIG. 10C is the second fluctuation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss.

Furthermore, in the ROM 220, as a second variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of lost election, the time of winning corresponding to each combination of the execution status of the short time control, the number of holdings (the number of holdings of special figure 1 or the number of holdings of special figure 2), etc. An indefinite value second variation pattern lottery table is stored.
The second variation pattern lottery table for indefinite value at the time of lost selection corresponding to the execution of the time-shortening control has a shorter variation time than the second variation pattern lottery table for indeterminate value for the lost selection corresponding to the stop of the time-shortening control. The content of the second variation pattern according to (for example, 0.5 [s]) is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern lottery table for undefined value at the time of loss corresponding to each number of holdings are set so that the second variation pattern related to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of holdings increases.

In the prior variation pattern determination, when it is determined that the first special symbol lottery is won in the prior jackpot determination, first, the random number classification lottery table at the time of winning is read to determine the variation pattern random number classification (this implementation) In the form, it is determined as “fixed value”).
Next, the first variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning is read to determine the contents of the first variation pattern (“normal variation pattern” or “pseudo continuous variation pattern”). Further, the second variation pattern lottery table at the time of winning is read to determine the content of the second variation pattern (“reach variation pattern”). Further, a second prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern (“variation pattern m”) and a third prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern (“variation pattern n”). Stored in the port output request buffer.

On the other hand, in the prior variation pattern determination, when it is determined in the prior jackpot determination that the first special symbol lottery has been lost, the random number classification lottery table at the time of loss is first read to determine the variation pattern random number classification.
If it is determined that the variation pattern random number category is “undefined value”, a second prefetch designation command for designating “variation pattern undefined” and a third prefetch designation command for designating “variation pattern undefined” Store in port output request buffer.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern random number category is “fixed value”, the first variation pattern lottery table for fixed value at the time of loss is read and the contents of the first variation pattern (“normal variation pattern” or “ A pseudo continuous variation pattern ") is determined. Also, the second variation pattern lottery table for fixed values at the time of loss is read to determine the content of the second variation pattern (“reach variation pattern”). Further, a second prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern (“variation pattern m”) and a third prefetch designation command for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern (“variation pattern n”). Stored in the port output request buffer.

As described above, in the prefetch determination process, when the variation pattern random number is determined to be “indefinite value”, the content of one specific variation pattern (first variation pattern and second variation pattern) is determined. Instead, the second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command instructing that the variation pattern is indefinite are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
On the other hand, when the classification of the variation pattern random number is determined as “fixed value”, the content of one specific variation pattern (first variation pattern and second variation pattern) is determined, and the determined variation pattern The second prefetch designation command and the third prefetch designation command for instructing the content of are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.

In step S244, based on the processing result of step S203, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S245 and it is determined that the input is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S205).
In step S245, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 pending number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S246, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S205).
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S246, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S247. In the special figure 2 random number storage processing, the special bonus random number (random number value) obtained from the corresponding loop counter is acquired from the corresponding special counter, and the special bonus 2 starting information is obtained. (Game state) is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the pending number increase designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.
In step S247, a prefetch determination process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S205). In the prefetch determination process, various lottery results are preliminarily determined based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area in step S246.
Since the prefetch determination process in step S247 is the same process as the prefetch determination process in step S243, description thereof is omitted.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S205 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S205, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S250.
In step S250, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S251 and the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S206).
In step S251, it is determined whether or not a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S252. If it is determined that the special symbol notification is being displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S257. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S252, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S253, and the special figure hold number is set. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S206). Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S253, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S254. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value (jackpot determination). Then, when the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined as “big hit”, and when the value of the jackpot random number does not match the jackpot value, it is determined as “out of”.
At this time, in this embodiment, the start information (the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) is The jackpot determination is executed sequentially from the start information acquired (stored) through the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information. When the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the special figure 2 start information is executed in preference to the special figure 1 start information. It does not matter. Hereinafter, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S253 is referred to as “determination start information”.
The jackpot determination is performed in the same manner as the determination (preliminary jackpot determination) in the processes of steps S243 and S247. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined.
Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S254, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S255. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is determined based on the processing result of step S253 (stop symbol determination).
The determination of the stop symbol is performed in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S243 and S247. Specifically, if it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the type of lottery related to the determination start information (the first special symbol lottery or the second special lottery) Based on the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the symbol lottery), the type of jackpot symbol (any one of “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols”) is determined.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the jackpot determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol mode to be stopped. In addition, a symbol type designation command (“big hit p symbol” or “missing symbol designation”) corresponding to the determined stop symbol is stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S255, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S256. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
In the variation time setting process, first, the variation pattern random number classification is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information. The determination of the variation pattern random number classification is performed in the same manner as the determination in the processes of steps S243 and S247.
Specifically, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the random number classification determination table (the winning random number classification determination table or the winning random number classification determination table) corresponding to the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern random number Category ("fixed value" or "undefined value") is determined.
Next, the contents of the first variation pattern (variation pattern number) and the content of the second variation pattern (variation pattern number) are determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information (variation pattern determination).
Specifically, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the first variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9B) at the time of winning, The contents of one variation pattern are determined. In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the contents of the first fluctuation pattern are “normal fluctuation pattern” or “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern” (“pseudo continuous fluctuation 1” to “pseudo continuous fluctuation 3”. Is determined).
If the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the second variation pattern is based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern determination table at the time of winning (see FIG. 9C). Determine the contents of. In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, the content of the second variation pattern is “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach” and “super reach A” to “super reach C”. ) Is determined.

On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the first variation pattern determination table at the time of loss corresponding to the classification of the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the determined variation pattern random number (first value for undefined value at the time of loss) The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the one variation pattern determination table or the first variation pattern determination table for fixed value at the time of loss (see FIG. 10B).
At this time, if it is determined that the variation pattern category is “indefinite value”, the loss selection corresponding to the combination of the current time-shortening control execution status, the number of holdings (the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number), etc. The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the first variation pattern determination table for time indefinite value.
In this embodiment, when the category of the variation pattern random number is “fixed value”, the contents of the first variation pattern are “normal variation pattern” or “pseudo continuous variation pattern” (“pseudo continuous variation 1” or “ Pseudo continuous variation 2 ") is determined. On the other hand, even when the variation pattern random number is “indefinite value”, the “normal variation pattern” is determined as the content of the first variation pattern.
If the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the change pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second change pattern determination table at the time of loss corresponding to the determined change pattern random number classification (the undefined value for the indefinite value at the time of loss). The content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the two variation pattern determination table or the second variation pattern determination table for fixed values at the time of loss (see FIG. 10C).
At this time, if it is determined that the variation pattern category is “indefinite value”, the loss selection corresponding to the combination of the current time-shortening control execution status, the number of holdings (the special figure 1 holding number or the special figure 2 holding number), etc. The content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the second variation pattern determination table for time indefinite value.
In this embodiment, when the variation pattern random number classification is “fixed value”, the contents of the second variation pattern are “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach” and “super reach A” to “super reach C”. Is determined). On the other hand, when the variation pattern random number category is “indefinite value”, the “normal variation pattern” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern.
In the variation time setting process, a first variation pattern designating command (designating the variation pattern m) for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern and a second variation pattern designating command (designating the content of the determined second variation pattern) ( (Variation pattern n designation) is stored in the port output request buffer.
Further, 1 is subtracted from the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number), and the hold number reduction designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S256, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S206). In the notification display start process, the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S255 (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Here, the variation time of the special symbol means the total time of the variation time related to the first variation pattern and the variation time related to the second variation pattern.
Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the set special symbol variation time timer. To start.
Further, the determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S257, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S256 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time that has been set has elapsed (Yes). In step S258, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S206).

In step S258, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S259. In the notification display end process, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 starts the stop display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) by the stop symbol set in step S254. Here, the special symbol stop display is performed for a preset time.
In the notification display end process, the stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.
In step S259, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S258 is a “big jackpot symbol” (any one of “one jackpot symbol” to “three jackpot symbols”), and is determined to be a jackpot symbol. If yes (Yes), the process proceeds to step S260. If it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (No), the process proceeds to step S261.

In step S260, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S206). In the jackpot gaming state start process, first, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (any one of “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 3”) based on the “jackpot symbol” (stop symbol) stopped and displayed in step S258. Confirm.
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag and an opening period flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined opening time is set in the opening period timer, and measurement of the opening time set by the opening period timer is started. Further, the opening designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.
If the time reduction control is currently being executed, the time reduction control is stopped, the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer.
In step S261, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S262 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S206).
In step S262, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is ended. When it is determined that the time reduction control is ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S263, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not ended (No). The process proceeds to step S264.
In the present embodiment, when the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended, and when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more, the time reduction control is not ended. Is determined.
In step S263, a time reduction control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S206). In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer.
In step S264, a time-count counter updating process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S206). In the time reduction counter updating process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.

Next, the jackpot game process of step S206 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S206, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S270.
In step S270, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S271 and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S207).
Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on whether or not the jackpot gaming state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S271, it is determined whether it is during the opening period. If it is determined that it is during the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S272, and if it is determined that it is not during the opening period (No). The process proceeds to step S274.
Here, whether or not it is during the opening period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the opening period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S272, it is determined whether or not to end the opening period. If it is determined to end the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S273, and if it is determined not to end the opening period (No). Then, the series of processing is terminated and the processing proceeds to the next processing (S207).
Here, when the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the opening period ends.

In step S273, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S207). In the round game start process, the opening period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, any of the current jackpot gaming state types ("Big jackpot 1" to "Big jackpot 3" Confirm).
Next, the number of round games (7 [times] or 16 [times]) corresponding to the confirmed jackpot game state type is set in the round game counter. Furthermore, the longest open time (30.0 [s]) corresponding to the confirmed jackpot game state type is set in the round game timer.
Then, the opening of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started to be measured by the set round game timer, and the special winning opening entrance counter 53 is used. Start counting the number of incoming game balls.
Further, the flag during the opening period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released, and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, the round start designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S274, it is determined whether it is during the interval period. If it is determined that it is during the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S275, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S277.
Here, whether or not it is during the interval period is determined based on whether or not a flag during the interval period is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S275, it is determined whether to end the interval period. If it is determined to end the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S276, and if it is determined not to end the interval period (No). Then, the series of processing is terminated and the processing proceeds to the next processing (S207).
Here, when the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the interval period ends.

In step S276, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S207). In the round game start process, the interval period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start process, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, any of the types of the current jackpot gaming state ("Big jackpot 1" to "Big jackpot 3" Confirm).
Next, the longest open time (30.0 [s]) corresponding to the confirmed type of jackpot gaming state is set in the round gaming timer.
Then, the opening of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started, and the opening time of the special winning opening / closing member 53a is started to be measured by the set round game timer, and the special winning opening entrance counter 53 is used. Start counting the number of incoming game balls.
In addition, the flag during the interval period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased), and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, the round start designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S277, it is determined whether or not a round game is being performed. If it is determined that a round game is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S278, and if it is determined that a round game is not being performed (No). The process proceeds to step S283.
Here, whether or not it is during the round period is determined based on whether or not a round game flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S278, it is determined whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S279, and the round game end condition is determined not to be satisfied. In (No), a series of processes are terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S207).
Here, the maximum open time set in the round game timer has elapsed, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 counted by the big prize opening number counter is the predetermined prize upper limit number (this number In the embodiment, when one of the achievements of 10 [balls] is achieved, it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied.

In step S279, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S280. In the round game ending process, the special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the value of the special winning opening entrance number counter is reset.
In addition, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter, and the in-round game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled. Further, the round end designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.
In step S280, it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If it is determined that the final round game has not ended (No), the process proceeds to step S281, and the final round game is performed. If it is determined that the process has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S282.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the last round game has not ended, and the value set in the round game counter is “0”. If it is, it is determined that the last round game has ended.

In step S281, an interval period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S207). In the interval period start process, an interval period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a predetermined interval time is set in the interval period timer, and measurement of the set interval time by the interval period timer is started.
In step S282, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S207). In the ending period start process, an ending period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined ending time is set in the ending period timer, and measurement of the ending time set by the ending period timer is started. Further, the ending designation command is stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S283, it is determined whether or not to end the ending period. If it is determined to end the ending period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S284, and if it is determined not to end the ending period (No). Then, the series of processing is terminated and the processing proceeds to the next processing (S207).
Here, when the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the ending period ends.
In step S284, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S285. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In addition, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 2” or “jackpot 3”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and the special figure high probability state is set. Stores the specified state specification command in the port output request buffer.
On the other hand, when the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is “jackpot 1”, a special designation low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and a state designation command for designating the setting of the special figure low probability state Are stored in the port output request buffer.

In step S285, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S286, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing is terminated and the processing proceeds to the next processing (S207).
In the present embodiment, the time reduction control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state related to all types. Therefore, in step S285, it is always determined that the time reduction control is started.
In step S286, a time reduction control start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S207). In the time reduction control execution process, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. Also, a predetermined number of times (70 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter. Further, a state designation command for designating the start of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer.

(Processing executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, an effect control process executed by the CPU 310 of the effect control circuit 300 based on a program (software) stored in the ROM 320 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the effect control circuit. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the serial communication reception interrupt process executed by the effect control circuit. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the effect control circuit.
When the power to the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the effect control circuit 300 repeatedly executes a main loop process after executing a predetermined initialization process as a main routine. In addition, the effect control circuit 300 executes real communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like as interrupt processing in response to establishment of a predetermined interrupt generation factor.
An interrupt generation factor of the serial communication reception interrupt process is reception of a control command from the main control circuit 200. The interrupt generation factor of timer interrupt processing is reception of an interrupt request signal. Here, the interrupt request signal is generated at a predetermined interrupt cycle (in this embodiment, 4.0 [ms] cycle).

First, main loop processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. 13 after executing the initialization process. When the main loop process is started, the process proceeds to step S50.
In step S50, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S51. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. Thus, interrupts such as serial communication reception interrupt processing and timer interrupt processing are prohibited during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S51, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S52. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the main control circuit 200 is analyzed.

In step S52, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S53. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. As a result, the period from the end of the interrupt permission process of step S52 to the start of the interrupt prohibition process of step S50 is an interrupt permission period. During the interrupt permission period, serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, etc. Interrupts are allowed.
In step S53, an effect random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S50. In the effect random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating various random numbers used for effect content lottery is updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 will be described.
When receiving the control command from the main control circuit 200, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the serial communication reception interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process or the interrupt permission period of the timer interrupt process. . When the serial communication reception interrupt process is started, the process proceeds to step S400.
In step S400, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S401. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process or the timer interrupt process is saved in the RAM saving area.
In step S401, it is determined whether a control command (data) is stored in a reception buffer (not shown) of an input port (not shown), and it is determined that a control command is stored in the reception buffer. In (Yes), the process proceeds to step S402. If it is determined that the control command is not stored in the reception buffer (No), the process proceeds to step S403.
In step S402, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S403. In the reception data storage process, the control command stored in the reception buffer is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S403, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S400 is restored. Then, after the register return process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process or timer interrupt process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 310 will be described.
A frequency generation circuit (not shown) of the effect control circuit 300 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment). Then, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal. When the timer interrupt process is started, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S501. In the register saving process, all the register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the RAM saving area, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S501, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S502. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a state designation command has been received, various effect flags are set. Whether or not a state command is received is determined based on whether or not the state designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM 320.
Specifically, when a state designation command for designating a special figure high probability state is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the special figure low probability state is received, the probability changing effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
Further, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S502, winning effect management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S503. The winning effect management process will be described later.
In step S503, the effect management process at the time of a change is performed and it transfers to step S504. The fluctuation production management process will be described later.
In step S504, a jackpot presentation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S505. The jackpot production management process will be described later.
In step S505, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S500 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the winning effect management process in step S502 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning effect management process. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the normal variation display of the effect symbol. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the contents of the fluctuation display based on the “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern”. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a NEXT image. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the contents of variable display based on “super reach A”. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the contents of variable display based on “super reach B”. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the contents of variable display based on “Super Reach C”. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the contents of the jackpot effect.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the contents of the prefetching advance notice effect according to the first example. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the contents of the prefetching advance notice effect according to the second example. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating the contents of the game effect according to the second example. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the contents of the game effect according to the third example. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating the contents of the game effect according to the fourth example.
When the winning effect management process is executed in step S502, as shown in FIG. 16, first, the process proceeds to step S600.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase designation command has been received. If it is determined that a pending number increase designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S601 and a pending number increase designation command is received. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S602. Whether or not the pending number increase designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the pending number increase designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S601, a holding number increase display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S602. In the holding number increase display process, the holding information corresponding to the newly acquired start information (speci? C figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) in the reserved symbol display area b2 set on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 is displayed. The display of the symbol h is started.
Here, in the present embodiment, the normal holding symbol and the special holding symbol are set as the mode of the holding symbol h. The normal reserved symbol (see FIG. 24 and FIG. 25) is a round figure. On the other hand, the special reserved symbol (see FIGS. 24 and 25) is a reserved symbol related to a pre-reading notice effect, which will be described later, and includes a figure of a person (specifically, a professional wrestler).
Then, in the hold number increase display process, the normal hold symbol is displayed as the hold symbol h corresponding to the newly acquired start information.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not a pending number reduction designation command has been received. If it is determined that a pending number reduction designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S603, and a pending number reduction designation command is received. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S604. Whether or not the pending number reduction designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the pending number reduction designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S603, a hold number decrease display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S604. In the holding number reduction display process, the holding symbol h (normally holding symbol or special symbol) corresponding to the starting information (special symbol 1 starting information or special symbol 2 starting information) where the special symbol notification display is started in the reserved symbol display area b2. The display of the hold symbol corresponding to the start information for which the notification display of the special symbol is started is started in the hold symbol display area b1.
As a result, the reserved symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display of the special symbol is started is moved from the reserved symbol display area b2 to the reserved symbol display area b1.
Here, the holding symbol display area b1 has a holding symbol h corresponding to the starting information related to the special symbol notification display (the holding symbol h corresponding to the holding information stored in the changing holding information storage area described later). This is the displayed area. On the other hand, the hold symbol display area b2 displays a hold symbol h corresponding to start information related to the hold of the special symbol notification display (hold symbol h corresponding to hold information stored in a hold information storage area described later). It has become an area.
In step S604, it is determined whether or not a prefetch designation command (first prefetch designation command, second prefetch designation command and third prefetch designation command) has been received, and if it is determined that all prefetch designation commands have been received (Yes) ), The process proceeds to step S605, and if it is determined that at least one prefetch designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S503). Whether or not a prefetch designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the prefetch designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S605, prefetch information analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S606. In the prefetch information analysis process, the contents designated by the received prefetch designation command are analyzed, and the information designated by the prefetch designation command is stored as hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In a predetermined area of the effect control circuit 300 RAM, a hold information storage area capable of storing hold information is set. In the hold information storage area, hold information can be stored up to a predetermined number (eight in this embodiment).
Then, in the prefetch information analysis process, the type of stop symbol designated by the first prefetch designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”) and the content of the first variation pattern designated by the second prefetch designation command (“ "Variation pattern undefined" or "variation pattern m") and the contents of the second variation pattern specified by the third prefetch designation command ("variation pattern undefined" or "variation pattern n") are analyzed and designated. The type of stop symbol, the content of the first variation pattern, and the content of the second variation pattern are stored as the retention information in the retention information storage area of the RAM.
As a result, the hold information corresponding to each start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 of the main control circuit 200 is stored in the hold information storage area.
Hereinafter, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area in step S605 is referred to as “target hold information”.

In step S606, it is determined whether the pre-reading notice effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control circuit 300. If it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect flag is not set (No), If the process proceeds to step S607 and it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect flag is set (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S503).
In step S607, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect execution condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the prefetching notice effect execution condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608 and the prefetching notice effect execution condition is not satisfied. When it determines (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it transfers to the following process (S503).
Here, the “prefetching notice effect execution condition” is a condition for permitting the start of the prefetching notice effect. The “prefetching notice effect” refers to an effect suggesting the contents of prefetching notice target hold information (the result of special symbol lottery, the contents of the first variation pattern, the contents of the second variation pattern) described later.
In this embodiment, (a) the special figure low probability state is occurring, (b) the time-shortening control is not executed, and (c) the reserved information storage area is produced before the target reserved information. The hold information (hereinafter referred to as “preceding hold information”) in which the notification display of symbols z1 and z2 is executed is stored, and (d) the preceding hold indicating “reach fluctuation pattern” as the content of the second fluctuation pattern The information does not exist (all preceding hold information indicates “normal fluctuation pattern” or “variation pattern indefinite”), and (e) the content of the second fluctuation pattern indicated by the target hold information is “reach fluctuation” If the condition of the second variation pattern indicated by the target hold information is not “normal variation pattern” or “undefined variation pattern”, the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is set. It is determined that the plus.

In step S608, a pre-reading notice effect lottery process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S609. In the prefetching notice effect lottery process, a prefetching notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect is executed.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a prefetching notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the prefetching notice effect lottery random numbers and the winning value of the prefetching notice effect lottery is registered.
In the prefetching notice effect lottery process, first, a prefetching notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Then, based on the acquired prefetching notice effect lottery random number and the prefetching notice effect lottery table, it is determined whether to execute the prefetching notice effect.
In step S609, it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect lottery executed in step S608 has been won. If it is determined that the prefetching notice effect lottery has been won (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610, and the prefetching notice effect is obtained. If it is determined that the lottery has been lost (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S503).
Hereinafter, the target hold information when it is determined in step S609 that the prefetch notice effect lottery has been won is referred to as “prefetch notice target hold information”.

In step S610, a prefetch notice effect setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S503). In the prefetching notice effect setting process, the contents of the prefetching notice effect are determined and the contents of the prefetching notice effect to be executed are set.
The “prefetching notice effect” is the content indicated by the prefetching notice target hold information (the contents of the first variation pattern, the contents of the second variation pattern, the special symbol lottery, and the jackpot game that is generated when the specific symbol lottery is won. It is an effect suggesting the type of state). In particular, in the prefetch notice effect according to the present embodiment, the number of target effects executed in the game effect related to the prefetch notice target hold information is suggested.
The “game effect related to the pre-reading notice hold information” is an effect executed during the progress of the game executed based on the prefetch notice hold information, specifically based on the prefetch notice hold information. During the announcement display (change display based on the first change pattern, change display based on the second change pattern, notice effect described later, etc.), during the jackpot gaming state that occurs based on the pre-read notice target hold information (Such as a jackpot effect to be described later) and the like.
The “target effect” refers to an effect that is a target for which execution (the number of executions) is suggested by a pre-reading notice effect (additional information f described later and suggestion information s described later). In the present embodiment, various effects included in the game effects are set as the target effects, and in particular, effects that suggest that a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated are set.
The “gaming state advantageous to the player” refers to a jackpot gaming state, a jackpot gaming state related to a type having a larger number of round games compared to other types (in the present embodiment, “3 jackpot”), and the like.

Here, the contents of the game effect including the target effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, as the game effects including the target effects, the fluctuation display based on the “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern”, the fluctuation display based on the “super reach A”, the fluctuation display based on the “super reach B”, and the “super reach” Fluctuation display based on “C”, “Chance Up Effect A” (notice effect), “Chance Up Effect B” (notice effect), and “Big Hit Effect 2” are set.
First, the contents of the fluctuation display based on the “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern” will be described.
As described above, the “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to the type of the first variation pattern in which “pseudo variation display” is performed two or more times during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
Then, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation 1” (see FIG. 18A) in which two pseudo variation displays (“pseudo variation display 1” and “pseudo variation display 2”) are performed; “Pseudo continuous variation 2” (see FIG. 18B) in which three times of pseudo variation display (“pseudo variation display 1”, “pseudo variation display 2” and “pseudo variation display 3”) is performed, and four times “Pseudo continuous variation 3” (see FIG. 18C) in which pseudo variation display (“pseudo variation display 1”, “pseudo variation display 2”, “pseudo variation display 3”, and “pseudo variation display 4”) is performed. , Is set.
In each pseudo variation display, first, the normal variation display (see FIG. 17) of the effect symbol z1 (the first symbol to the third symbol) is performed in each of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and the effect symbol display area. In a4, the effect symbol z2 is displayed in a variable manner. Next, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a1. In addition, in the effect symbol display area a3, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as “reach” state). In the reach roll state, the type of effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display device a1 is the same as the type of effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display device a3, and a reach state is formed. Is done. Further, after the reach state is formed, the continuation suggesting effect is executed.
The “continuation suggestion effect” is an effect that suggests whether or not the next pseudo-variable display exists (continues).

As shown in FIG. 19, in the continuation suggestion effect, a display in which the NEXT image n appears from the upper end portion of the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 and gradually moves downward (lottery result display position) is performed. . In the present embodiment, the NEXT image n is configured by displaying the characters “NEXT” in a heart-shaped figure.
In the continuation suggestion effect, when the pseudo variation display is not the last pseudo variation display, the NEXT image n is stopped and displayed at substantially the center (lottery result display position) of the display screen 11a (shown in FIG. 18). “Continue confirmation”), and then the next pseudo-variable display is started.
On the other hand, when the pseudo-variable display is the last pseudo-variable display, the NEXT image n is not stopped and displayed at the substantially central portion (lottery result display position) of the display screen 11a (see “ “Non-continuation confirmation”), display disappearing from the lower end portion of the display screen 11a is performed, and thereafter, variation display based on the second variation pattern (in this embodiment, variation display based on “reach variation pattern”) is started. The
As described above, in the continuation suggestion effect, whether or not the next pseudo fluctuation display exists is determined depending on whether or not the NEXT image n is stopped and displayed at the lottery result display position.
In the variation display based on the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, the continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) is set as the target effect.

Next, the contents of the fluctuation display based on the “reach fluctuation pattern” will be described.
As described above, the “reach variation pattern” refers to the type of the second variation pattern in which the reach state is formed during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
As the “reach fluctuation pattern”, “normal reach”, “super reach A” (see FIG. 20), “super reach B” (see FIG. 21), “super reach C” (see FIG. 22), Is set.
“Normal reach” is a “reach fluctuation pattern” in which reach production is not executed. On the other hand, each of “super reach A” to “super reach C” is a “reach fluctuation pattern” in which a predetermined reach effect is executed.
The “reach effect” is an effect reverberating that the jackpot symbol (“one jackpot symbol”, “two jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”) is stopped and displayed (a jackpot gaming state is generated). .
In “Super Reach A”, Super Reach Production A is executed as a reach production. In “Super Reach B”, Super Reach Production B is executed as a reach production. In “Super Reach C”, a Reach production is performed. Super reach production A and super reach production B are executed.

In the variation display based on the “reach variation pattern” according to the present embodiment, a temporary stop display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3, and a reach state is formed.
At this time, in the variable display based on “Super Reach A” to “Super Reach C”, the combination of the effect symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3 is included in “one jackpot one symbol” ( For example, the reach state is formed such that the effect symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3 are a combination of the effect symbols z1 indicating the same even number).
When the reach state is formed, the normal variation display of the effect symbol z1 is continued in the effect symbol display region a2, and the variation display of the effect symbol z2 is continued in the effect symbol display region a4. .

As shown in FIG. 20, the fluctuation display based on “super reach A” includes the development effect A, the super reach effect A (SP reach effect A), and the development effect B or the promotion effect. .
The development effect A is started in response to the formation of the reach state. Whether “Development Production A” develops from “Normal Reach” to “Super Reach A” to “Super Reach C” (the “reach fluctuation pattern” is “Super Reach A” to “Super Reach C”). "It is one of").
In the development effect A related to “Super Reach A”, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11 and an accessory effect A by the accessory device 31 is executed. Then, in the development effect A related to “Super Reach A”, as the accessory effect A, the turning action by the accessory device 31 is executed.
The “swinging operation” is an operation for scolding that the accessory device 31 is moved from the initial position to the lower position. Specifically, the accessory device 31 is shaken in a state where the accessory device 31 is disposed at the initial position. Refers to the action that is moved. In the turning operation, the accessory device 31 is not moved from the initial position to the lowered position.
The super reach production A is started in response to the end of the development production A. In the super reach effect A, a battle effect image A in which the teammate character A and the enemy character B battle each other is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. The battle effect image A includes a win / loss image showing a battle result between the teammate character A and the enemy character B.
In the battle effect image A according to “Super Reach A” (see FIG. 20A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost, an image in which the ally character A is defeated by the enemy character B as a win / loss image (defeat image) ) Is displayed on the display screen 11a. Then, after the defeat image is displayed, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a2. At this time, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area is an effect symbol z1 that is different from the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3.
On the other hand, in the battle effect image A related to “Super Reach A” (see FIGS. 20B and 20C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won, the ally character A becomes the enemy character B as the winning / losing image. The winning image (winning image) is displayed on the display screen 11a. Then, after the winning image is displayed, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a2. At this time, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area is the same effect symbol z1 as the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is included in the combination of “one jackpot symbol” (for example, the effect symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3). z1 is a combination of production symbols z1 showing the same even number).

In addition, during the execution of the super reach effect A, a notice effect is executed.
The “notice effect” is an effect executed during the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, and suggests (notifies) the result of the special symbol lottery (“winning” or “losing”) related to the variable display. It has been directed.
In the present embodiment, during execution of the super reach effect A, a chance up effect A (CU effect A) and a chance up effect B (CU effect B) are executed as the notice effect.
The chance-up effect A is a so-called “title notice effect”. Specifically, in the chance up effect A, a title image that displays the title of the super reach effect A is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. In the present embodiment, a title image A with a white background and a title image B with a red background are set as title images. The expected value of each title image is set to be “title image B” and “title image A” (higher expected value → lower expected value) in order from the highest expected value.
The chance-up effect A is started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the “super reach effect A”.
The chance-up effect B is a so-called “cut-in notice effect”. Specifically, in the chance-up effect B, a cut-in image that displays a predetermined character is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. In the present embodiment, a cut-in image A with a red background and a cut-in image B with a gold background are set as the cut-in images. The expected value of each cut-in image is set to be “cut-in image B” and “cut-in image A” (expected value high → expected value low) in descending order of the expected value.
The chance-up effect B is started when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect A. In the present embodiment, the chance-up effect B is started immediately before the result image related to the super reach effect A is displayed.

In the variable display based on “Super Reach A” (see FIG. 20A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost, the development effect B is started in response to the end of the special reach effect A (defeated image). The
The “development effect B” is an effect that suggests whether or not the “reach reach pattern” is developed from “super reach A” to “super reach C” (the “reach variation pattern” is “super reach C”). In the development effect B, a restoration effect image indicating whether or not the defeated teammate character A is restored is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. The revival effect image includes a result image indicating a result of whether or not the ally character A is revitalized.
Then, in the development effect B according to “Super Reach A” (see FIG. 20A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost, an image indicating that the ally character A is not revived as a result image (non-revival) Image) is displayed.
On the other hand, in the development effect B (see FIG. 22) related to super reach C, which will be described later, an image (revival image) indicating that the teammate character A has been restored is displayed as a result image.
Then, the variable display based on “Super Reach A” (see FIG. 20A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost is ended in accordance with the end of the development effect B, and then the effect symbol display area a1. In ~ a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, in the variable display based on “Super Reach A” (see FIGS. 20B and 20C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won, the promotion effect starts according to the end of the special reach effect A Is done.
“Promotion effect” indicates whether or not the combination of effect symbols z1 to be stopped is promoted from “1 jackpot design” to “2 jackpot designs” or “3 jackpot designs” (“2 jackpots” or “3 jackpots”) This is a production that suggests that In the promotion effect, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11, and an accessory effect B by the accessory device 31 is executed.
Then, in the promotion effect related to “Super Reach A” (see FIG. 20B) selected when “Big Jack 1” is won, the scoring operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect B. . Here, in the variable display based on “Super Reach A” selected when “Win 1” is won, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is not changed. .
On the other hand, in the promotion effect related to “Super Reach A” (see FIG. 20 (c)) selected when “Big Bonus 2” or “Big Jack 3” is won, the bonus device 31 descends as the bonus effect B. The action is executed. “Descent operation” refers to an operation in which the accessory device 31 is moved from the initial position to the lower position after the turning operation is executed. Then, after the descending operation by the accessory device 31 is executed, the effect image z1 that is temporarily stopped in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is changed to another effect image z1. At this time, the combinations of the production symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a3 are included in the “two jackpots” symbol (“three jackpots” symbol) from the combinations included in the “one jackpot” symbol (For example, the production symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a3 are combined with production symbols z1 indicating the same odd number).
Then, the variable display based on “Super Reach A” (see FIGS. 20B and 20C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won is ended in accordance with the end of the promotion effect, and then the effect symbol In the display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
In the variable display based on “super reach A”, a chance-up effect A, a chance-up effect B, and an accessory effect B (downward movement) included in the promotion effect are set as target effects.

As shown in FIG. 21, “super reach B” includes development effect A, super reach effect B (SP reach effect B), and promotion effect (“super reach B” selected when a special symbol lottery is won. And the like.
The development effect A is started in response to the formation of the reach state. In the development effect A related to “Super Reach B”, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 and a descending operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect A.
The super reach production B is started in response to the end of the development production A. In the super reach effect A, a battle effect image B in which the teammate character A and the enemy character C battle each other is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. The battle effect image B includes a win / loss image showing a battle result between the teammate character A and the enemy character C.
In the battle effect image B according to “Super Reach B” (see FIG. 21A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost, an image in which the ally character A is defeated by the enemy character C as a win / loss image (defeat image) ) Is displayed. Then, after the defeat image is displayed, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a2. At this time, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area is an effect symbol z1 that is different from the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3.
Then, the variable display based on the “super reach B” (see FIG. 21A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost is terminated in accordance with the end of the super reach effect B, and then the effect symbol display area. In a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
On the other hand, in the battle effect image B related to “Super Reach B” (see FIGS. 21B and 21C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won, the teammate character A becomes the enemy character C as the winning / losing image. A winning image (winning image) is displayed. Then, after the winning image is displayed, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a2. At this time, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area is the same effect symbol z1 as the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is included in the combination of “one jackpot symbol” (for example, the effect symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3). z1 is a combination of production symbols z1 showing the same even number).

In the variable display based on “Super Reach B” (see FIGS. 21B and 21C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won, the promotion effect is started in accordance with the end of the special reach effect B. .
Then, in the promotion effect related to “Super Reach B” (see FIG. 21B) that is selected when “Big Bonus 1” is won, the scoring operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect B. . Here, in the variable display based on “super reach B” selected when “big hit 1” is won, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is not changed. .
On the other hand, in the promotion effect related to “Super Reach B” (see FIG. 21C) selected when “Big jackpot 2” or “Big jackpot 3” is won, it is lowered by the bonus device 31 as the bonus effect B. The action is executed. Then, after the descending operation by the accessory device 31 is executed, the effect image z1 that is temporarily stopped in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is changed to another effect image z1. At this time, the combinations of the production symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a3 are included in the “two jackpots” symbol (“three jackpots” symbol) from the combinations included in the “one jackpot” symbol (For example, the production symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a3 are combined with production symbols z1 indicating the same odd number).
Then, the variable display based on “Super Reach B” (see FIGS. 21B and 21C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won is ended in accordance with the end of the promotion effect, and then the effect symbol In the display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
In the variable display based on “Super Reach B”, it is included in the effect effect A (downward movement) included in the development effect A, the display of the winning / losing image (win image) included in the super reach effect B, and the promotion effect. The effect effect B (descent action) to be performed is set as the target effect.

As shown in FIG. 22, “super reach C” includes development effect A, super reach effect A (SP reach effect A), development effect B, super reach effect B (SP reach effect B), and promotion effect. (Limited to “Super Reach C” selected when the special symbol lottery is won).
The development effect A is started in response to the formation of the reach state. In the development effect A related to “Super Reach C”, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11, and a turning operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect A. The
The super reach production A is started in response to the end of the development production A. Then, in the super reach effect A (match effect image A) related to “super reach C”, the defeat image is displayed as the win / loss image.
Further, during the execution of the super reach effect A related to “Super reach C”, the chance up effect A (CU effect A) and the chance up effect B (CU effect B) are executed.
The development effect B is started in response to the end of the special reach effect A (defeat image). Then, in the development effect B (resurrection effect image) related to “Super Reach C”, the resurrection image is displayed as a result image.
The super reach production B is started in response to the end of the development production B.
In the super reach effect B (match effect image B) related to “Super reach C” (see FIG. 22A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost, a defeat image is displayed as a win / loss image. Then, after the defeat image is displayed, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a2. At this time, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area is an effect symbol z1 that is different from the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3.
Then, the variable display based on the “super reach C” (see FIG. 22A) selected when the special symbol lottery is lost is terminated in accordance with the end of the super reach effect B, and then the effect symbol display area. In a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
On the other hand, in the super reach effect B (match effect image B) according to “Super reach C” (see FIGS. 22B and 22C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won, the winning image is the winning image. Is displayed. Then, after the winning image is displayed, the effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a2. At this time, the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area is the same effect symbol z1 as the effect symbol z1 that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 and a3. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is included in the combination of “one jackpot symbol” (for example, the effect symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3). z1 is a combination of production symbols z1 showing the same even number).

In the variable display based on “Super Reach C” (see FIGS. 22B and 22C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won, the promotion effect is started in accordance with the end of the special reach effect B. .
Then, in the promotion effect related to “Super Reach C” (see FIG. 22B) selected when “Big Bonus 1” is won, the scoring operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect B. . Here, in the variable display based on “Super Reach C” selected when “Win 1” is won, the effect symbol z1 displayed temporarily stopped in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is not changed. .
On the other hand, in the promotion effect related to “Super Reach C” (see FIG. 22 (c)) selected when “Big Bonus 2” or “Big Jack 3” is won, the bonus device 31 descends as the bonus effect B. The action is executed. Then, after the descending operation by the accessory device 31 is executed, the effect image z1 that is temporarily stopped in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is changed to another effect image z1. At this time, the combinations of the production symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a3 are included in the “two jackpots” symbol (“three jackpots” symbol) from the combinations included in the “one jackpot” symbol (For example, the production symbols z1 temporarily stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a3 are combined with production symbols z1 indicating the same odd number).
Then, the variable display based on “Super Reach C” (see FIGS. 22B and 22C) selected when the special symbol lottery is won is ended in accordance with the end of the promotion effect, and then the effect symbol In the display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
In the variable display based on “Super Reach C”, the chance up effect A, the chance up effect B, the display of the result image (resurrection image) included in the development effect B, and the winning / losing image included in the super reach effect B The display of (victory image) and the accessory effect B (downward movement) included in the promotion effect are set as the target effect.

Next, the contents of the jackpot effect will be described.
The “big hit effect” is an effect executed during the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, as the jackpot production, “bonanza production 1” selected when “bonanza 1” or “bonanza 2” is won, and “jackpot production 2” selected when “bonanza 3” is won. And are set.
The jackpot presentation is started in response to the start of the opening period. The jackpot presentation includes a round number increase suggestion presentation.
The “round number increase suggestion effect” is an effect that suggests the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state (the type of the jackpot game state that has occurred).
The round number increase suggestion effect is started in response to the start of the seventh round game. In the round number increase suggestion effect, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 and an accessory effect C by the accessory device 31 is executed.
Then, in the round number increase suggesting effect related to the “big hit effect 1” (see FIG. 23A), the hitting operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect C. Then, the “big hit effect 1” is ended in accordance with the end of the seventh round game, and then an ending effect described later is started.
On the other hand, in the round number increase suggestion effect related to the “big hit effect 2” (see FIG. 23B), the descending operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect C. Then, the “big hit effect 2” is ended in accordance with the end of the 16th round game, and then the ending effect is started.
And in the “big hit effect 2”, the accessory effect C (downward movement) included in the round number increase suggestion effect is set as the target effect.

Next, the contents of the prefetch notice effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is composed of a pre-reading notice effect that is executed during the notification display related to the pre-holding information and a subsequent pre-reading notice effect that is executed during the display of the pre-read notice target hold information. Is done.
The pre-reading advance notice effect changes the contents of the prefetching advance notice target hold information by changing the mode of the holding symbol h corresponding to the prefetching notice target hold information (hereinafter referred to as “prefetching notice target hold design hp”) (particularly, The content suggests the content of the two variation patterns and the number of times the target effect is executed.
Specifically, in the prefetching advance notice effect, the aspect of the prefetching notice subject reserved symbol hp is changed from the normal reserved symbol to the special reserved symbol (see FIGS. 24B and 25B).
Then, in the pre-fetching notice effect, the special hold symbol is displayed as the look-ahead notice target hold symbol hp, which suggests that the content of the second fluctuation pattern related to the pre-read notice target hold information is the “reach fluctuation pattern”. The
That is, as described above, in the present embodiment, the prefetching notice effect execution condition includes that “(e) the content of the second variation pattern indicated by the target hold information is“ reach variation pattern ””. Therefore, when the prefetching notice effect (preceding prefetching notice effect) is executed, the change display based on the “reach change pattern” is executed in the notification display related to the prefetch notice target hold information.
In the advance look-ahead notice effect according to the present embodiment, the aspect of the look-ahead notice target reserved symbol hp is changed from the normal hold symbol to the special hold symbol at the notice effect start timing described later.

Further, in the prefetching advance notice effect, the contents of the “reach variation pattern” (“normal reach” and “super reach A” to “prefetching advance notice hold information” related to the prefetch notice hold information depending on the type of the special hold symbol displayed as the prefetch notice hold symbol hp. Any of "Super Reach C" is suggested.
In the present embodiment, a white special reserved symbol, a red special reserved symbol, and a gold special reserved symbol are set as the types of special reserved symbols.
And, the expected value of each type of special reserved symbol is "golden special reserved symbol", "red special reserved symbol", "white special reserved symbol" (highest expected value → lower expected value) It is set to become. Here, the “expected value” means the contents of the “reach fluctuation pattern” (“normal reach” and “super reach A” to “super reach C” having a higher expected value when a special reserved symbol of the type is selected. "Any one of the above" means the possibility of being selected.
In the pre-reading advance notice effect according to the present embodiment, the special hold symbol displayed as the pre-read notice target hold symbol hp during the period from the start time to the later-described notice content confirmation (at the start of the subsequent pre-read notice effect). Are sequentially changed. Here, when the type of the special reserved symbol is changed, it is changed to a type having a higher expected value.
And in the pre-reading notice effect, the look-ahead is determined depending on the type of special reserved symbol ("golden special reserved symbol", "red special reserved symbol" or "white special reserved symbol") that is displayed at the end (when the notice content is confirmed). The contents of the “reach fluctuation pattern” related to the reservation target hold information are suggested.

Furthermore, in the prefetching advance notice effect, additional information f (FIGS. 24D and 24E and FIGS. 25C, 25D and 25E) added to the prefetching notice target hold information hp (special hold symbol). The content of the reference) suggests the remaining number of target effects to be executed in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information.
Here, in the pre-reading notice effect (additional information f and suggestion information s), the remaining number of target effects is suggested up to a predetermined number of times (3 [times] in the present embodiment).
In the present embodiment, the additional information f is composed of a figure in the form of a champion belt. As the contents of the additional information f, additional information f (see FIGS. 24D and 25C) in which the sentence “1 crown” is displayed in the figure, and the characters “2 crowns” in the figure. And the additional information f (see FIG. 25 (e)) in which the characters “3 crowns” are displayed in the figure are added information f (see FIG. 24 (e) and FIG. 25 (d)). Is set.
Further, the additional information f related to “1 crown” indicates that the remaining number of times of the target effect executed during the notification display related to the pre-reading notice target hold information is 1 [times]. The additional information f related to “two crowns” indicates that the remaining number of target effects executed during the notification display related to the pre-reading notice target hold information is 2 [times]. The additional information f related to “3 crowns” indicates that the remaining number of times of the target effect executed during the notification display related to the pre-reading notice target hold information is 3 [times].
In the advance look-ahead notice effect according to the present embodiment, the contents of the additional information f are sequentially changed during the period from the start to the notice content confirmation time. Here, when the content of the additional information f is changed, the content is changed to a content that suggests a larger remaining number of times.
Then, in the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice target hold information depends on the content (“1 crown”, “2 crown”, or “3 crown”) of the additional information f that is finally displayed (when the notice content is confirmed). The remaining number of target effects to be executed during the notification display is suggested.

The subsequent prefetching notice effect is an effect that suggests each of the effect type and the remaining number of times related to the target effect executed in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information.
The subsequent look-ahead notice effect is started in response to the arrival of the notice content. In the present embodiment, when the notice content is confirmed, it is set at the start of the variable display related to the pre-read notice target hold information. In addition, when confirming the advance notice content, it may be determined by lottery from a plurality of preset timings during the variable display related to the pre-read advance notice target hold information.
In the subsequent pre-reading notice effect, in the hold symbol display area b1, the suggestion information s indicating the remaining number of target effects executed in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information (see FIGS. 24 (f) and 25 (f)). ) Is displayed.
In the present embodiment, the suggestion information s is composed of an elliptical figure. In the subsequent pre-reading notice effect, the remaining number of target effects executed in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information is suggested by the number of displayed suggestion information s. Here, the number of suggestion information s (the remaining number of target effects suggested by the suggestion information s) displayed at the start of the subsequent pre-reading notice effect (when the notice content is confirmed) is determined by the additional information f when the notice content is confirmed. The number is the same as the remaining number of suggested target effects.
Specifically, at the start of the subsequent pre-reading notice effect, an effect image in which the additional information f displayed in the hold information display area b1 changes to the suggestion information s (a special hold symbol related to a figure in the shape of a professional wrestler is displayed as a champion belt. The additional information f related to the figure in the form of is smashed, and an effect image in which the suggestion information s appears from the smashed additional information f is displayed. At this time, the number of suggested information s displayed matches the remaining number of times of the target effect suggested by the additional information f.
Then, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect, each time the target effect determined (selected) as the suggestion effect to be described later is executed among the target effects included in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information, The number is reduced by 1 [piece]. Thus, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect, the remaining number of target effects to be executed in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information is suggested by the number of displayed suggestion information s.

In the present embodiment, the target effects are classified into a plurality of effect types. Specifically, a first effect type, a second effect type, and a third effect type are set as the effect types of the target effect.
The first effect type is a target effect type that suggests the continuation of the effect. The first effect type includes a continuation suggestion effect related to continuation confirmation and a display of a result image (resurrection image) included in the development effect B.
The second effect type is a type of target effect that suggests an improvement in an expected value related to winning a special symbol lottery (a jackpot gaming state is generated). The second effect type includes a chance-up effect A, a chance-up effect B, and a display of winning / losing images (win images) included in the super reach effect B.
The third effect type is a type of target effect related to the accessory effect by the accessory device 31. The third effect type includes an effect effect (down action) included in the development effect A, an effect effect (down action) included in the promotion effect, and an effect effect (down action) included in the round number increase suggestion effect. ) And belong.

In addition, as the type of suggestion information s, first suggestion information corresponding to the first effect type, second suggestion information corresponding to the second effect type, and third suggestion information corresponding to the third effect type are set. Has been.
The first suggestion information is configured by displaying “NEXT” characters in an elliptical figure. The second suggestion information is configured by displaying “chance” characters in an elliptical figure. The third suggestion information is configured by displaying “Dar!” Characters in an elliptical figure.
Then, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect, the type of suggestion information s corresponding to the effect type to which the target effect determined as the suggestion target effect belongs is displayed. Thereby, the remaining number of times that the target effect belonging to the effect type corresponding to the type is executed is suggested by the number of the displayed types of suggestion information s.

Next, the specific contents of the prefetch notice effect setting process in step S610 will be described.
In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, first, effect data relating to the pre-reading notice effect is set.
When setting the production data related to the prefetching advance notice effect, first, the notice effect start timing is determined.
“Preliminary effect start timing” refers to the timing at which the pre-reading notice target symbol hp is changed from the normal reserved symbol to the special reserved symbol (the timing at which the preceding pre-reading notification effect is started).
In the present embodiment, a plurality of different notice effect start timings are set during the period from the start of displaying the pre-read notice target reserved symbol hp until the notice content confirmation time. Then, by lottery, one notice effect start timing is determined from among a plurality of notice effect start timings.

For example, in the advance prefetch notice effect according to the first example shown in FIG. 24 and the advance lookahead notice effect according to the second example shown in FIG. 25, three pieces of advance hold information are stored in the hold information storage area, respectively. In the state, the fourth hold information is stored in the hold information storage area during the variable display related to the hold information stored in the changing hold information storage, and the fourth hold information is the pre-reading notice hold information. The case where In the following description, the time when the fourth hold information is stored in the hold information storage area is referred to as “reference time”.
Then, in the advance look-ahead notice effect according to the first example shown in FIG. 24, the notice effect start timing is set during the variable display related to the first advance hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time. ing. Therefore, during the variable display related to the hold information stored in the change hold information storage area at the reference time, the hold symbol h corresponding to the fourth hold information (the pre-reading notice hold symbol hp) is displayed in the hold symbol display area b2. ), A normal reserved symbol is displayed (see FIG. 24A). Then, during the variable display related to the first preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the pre-reading notice holding symbol hp is changed from the normal holding symbol according to the arrival of the notice effect start timing. The special reserved symbol is changed (see FIG. 24B).
Further, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the first example shown in FIG. 25, the notice effect start timing is set during the variable display related to the hold information stored in the change hold information storage area at the reference time. For this reason, during the variable display related to the hold information stored in the change hold information storage area at the reference time, first, in the hold symbol display area b2, the hold symbol h corresponding to the fourth hold information (pre-reading notice hold) As the symbol hp), the normal hold symbol is displayed (see FIG. 25A), and the mode of the pre-reading notice hold symbol hp is changed from the normal hold symbol to the special hold symbol in accordance with the arrival of the notice effect start timing. (See FIG. 25 (b)).

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a notice effect start timing lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice effect start timing lottery random number and the notice effect start timing is registered. Further, as the notice effect start timing lottery table, the notice effect start timing lottery table corresponding to each of the number of the preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area (hereinafter referred to as “the number of the preceding hold information storage”) is stored. Has been.
Then, when determining the notice effect start timing, first, the notice effect start timing lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the number of preceding hold information stored is confirmed, and the notice effect start timing lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the acquired notice effect start timing lottery random number and the notice effect start timing lottery table, the notice effect start timing is determined.

Next, the display mode (hereinafter referred to as “special hold symbol display mode”) of the special hold symbol to be displayed as the pre-read notice target hold symbol hp is determined.
In the present embodiment, as a special reserved symbol display mode, the type of special reserved symbol (hereinafter referred to as “production content variation period”) during the period from the arrival of the determined notice effect start timing to the confirmation of the notice content (hereinafter referred to as “effect content variation period”) ( "Golden special reserved symbol", "Red special reserved symbol", "White special reserved symbol") fixed special reserved symbol display mode that does not change, and change special hold that changes the type of special reserved symbol during the production content variation period The symbol display mode is set.
In the changed special reserved symbol display mode, the type of the special reserved symbol is changed at least once during the production content change period.

For example, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the first example shown in FIG. 24, the aspect of the prefetch notice hold symbol hp is changed from the normal hold symbol to the special hold symbol in accordance with the arrival of the notice effect start timing. At this time, a red special reserved symbol is displayed as the special reserved symbol. Then, the type of the special hold symbol (red special hold symbol) is maintained until the end of the notification display related to the prefetch notice target hold information.
In addition, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the second example shown in FIG. 25, the aspect of the prefetch notice hold symbol hp is changed from the normal hold symbol to the special hold symbol according to the arrival of the production start timing (FIG. 25). (See (b)). At this time, a white special reserved symbol is displayed as the special reserved symbol. In addition, during the variable display related to the second preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the type of the special hold symbol displayed as the prefetch notice hold symbol hp is changed from the white special hold symbol to the gold color. It is changed to a special reserved symbol (see FIG. 25 (d)). Then, the type of the special reserved symbol (golden special reserved symbol) is maintained until the end of the notification display related to the prefetch advance notice target hold information.

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a special reserved symbol display mode lottery table in which the correspondence between the special reserved symbol display mode lottery random number and the special reserved symbol display mode is registered. In addition, the contents of the “reach fluctuation pattern” indicated by the pre-reading notice target hold information (“normal reach”, “super reach A”, “super reach B” and “super reach C”, respectively) as the special hold symbol display mode lottery table And a special reserved symbol display mode lottery table corresponding to each of the combinations of the notice effect start timings.
In each special reserved symbol display mode lottery table, a fixed special reserved symbol display mode and one or more types of changed special reserved symbol display modes are registered. In addition, a special reserved symbol display mode in which a reserved symbol related to a type with a high expected value is finally displayed is selected for a special reserved symbol display mode lottery table corresponding to the content of the “reach fluctuation pattern” having a high expected value. The contents of each special reserved symbol display mode lottery table are set so as to increase the probability.
When determining the special reserved symbol display mode to be displayed as the pre-reading notice target reserved symbol hp, first, a special reserved symbol display mode lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the contents of the “reach fluctuation pattern” indicated by the pre-reading notice target hold information and the determined notice effect start timing are confirmed, and the special hold symbol display form lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And a special reservation symbol display mode is determined based on the acquired special reservation symbol display mode lottery random number and the special reservation symbol display mode lottery table.

Next, the display mode of the additional information f (hereinafter referred to as “additional information display mode”) is determined.
When determining the additional information display mode, first, it is determined whether or not the target effect is included in the game effect related to the pre-read notice target hold information.
Here, whether or not the target effect is included in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information is the contents indicated by the pre-read notice target hold information (the contents of the first change pattern, the contents of the second change pattern, the special symbol lottery) As a result, when the specific symbol lottery is won, it is determined based on the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated).
Specifically, the content of the first fluctuation pattern indicated by the pre-reading notice target hold information is “pseudo continuous fluctuation pattern” (any one of “pseudo continuous fluctuation 1” to “pseudo continuous fluctuation 3”), prefetching notice The content of the second variation pattern indicated by the target hold information is at least one of “Special Reach A” to “Special Reach C”, and “Big jackpot effect 2” is executed as the jackpot effect. When one condition is satisfied, it is determined that the target effect is included in the game effect related to the pre-read notice target hold information.
At this time, the specific content of the jackpot effect is determined based on the content of the stop symbol indicated by the pre-reading notice target hold information (any one of the “hit 1 symbol” to “3 jackpot” symbols). That is, when the content of the stop symbol indicated by the pre-reading notice target hold information is “one jackpot symbol” or “two jackpot symbols”, the jackpot effect 1 is determined as the content of the jackpot effect, and the prefetching notice target hold information When the content of the stop symbol indicated by “3 jackpot designs” is determined, the jackpot effect 2 is determined as the content of the jackpot effect.
Then, when it is determined that the target effect is not included in the game effect related to the pre-read notice target hold information, it is determined not to display the additional information f. In this case, it is determined not to execute the subsequent prefetch notice effect.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the target effect is included in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information, the subsequent prefetching notice effect (suggestion) is selected from the target effects included in the game effect related to the prefetch notice target hold information. The suggestion target effect that suggests the remaining number of times is determined by the information s) (suggestion target effect determination process).
In the present embodiment, the suggestion target effect is determined with a predetermined upper limit number (3 [pieces] in the present embodiment) as an upper limit. Further, the number of suggestion target effects to be determined is set to a number equal to or less than the number of target effects included in the game effect based on the pre-read notice target hold information.

Here, when the suggestion target effect is determined from among the target effects included in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information, the suggestion target effect is determined according to the following rules.
That is, for the target effects related to each effect type, when the number of target effects determined as the suggestion target effects matches the number of target effects included in the game effects related to the pre-reading notice target hold information Each target effect included in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information is determined as the suggestion target effect.
On the other hand, if the number of target effects determined as suggestion target effects is smaller than the number of target effects included in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information, the pre-reading notice target hold is determined. Of the target effects included in the game effects related to the information, the target effect to be executed last is always determined as the suggestion target effect.

That is, when the target effect related to each effect type is determined as the suggestion target effect, the target effect that is executed last among the target effects related to the effect type included in the game effect related to the prefetch notice target hold information Is always determined as a suggestion target effect.
Specifically, the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information includes the target effect related to the first effect type of 2 [pieces] or more, and the target effect related to the first effect type is the suggested effect. In a case where the number of target effects related to the first effect type determined as the suggestion target effect is smaller than the number of target effects related to the first type included in the game effect related to the pre-read notice target hold information, Of the target effects related to the first type included in the game effects related to the pre-reading notice target hold information, the target effect executed last is always determined as the suggestion target effect.
Similarly, the target effect related to the second effect type of 2 [pieces] or more is included in the game effect related to the pre-read notice target hold information, and the target effect related to the second effect type is determined as the suggestion target effect. When the number of target effects related to the second effect type determined as the suggestion target effect is smaller than the number of target effects related to the second type included in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information, the pre-reading notice Of the target effects related to the second type included in the game effects related to the target hold information, the target effect executed last is always determined as the suggestion target effect.
Similarly, the target effect related to the third effect type of 2 [pieces] or more is included in the game effect related to the pre-read notice target hold information, and the target effect related to the third effect type is determined as the suggestion target effect. And, when the number of target effects related to the third effect type determined as the suggestion target effect is smaller than the number of target effects related to the third type included in the game effect related to the pre-reading notice target hold information, the pre-reading notice Of the target effects related to the third type included in the game effects related to the target hold information, the target effect to be executed last is always determined as the suggestion target effect.

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a suggestion target effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the suggestion target effect lottery random numbers and the target effect determined as the suggestion target effect is registered. In addition, as the suggestion target effect lottery table, the content of the first variation pattern indicated by the prefetching advance notice target hold information, the content of the second variation pattern indicated by the prefetch advance notice target hold information, and the content of the stop symbol indicated by the prefetch advance notice target hold information And a suggestion target effect lottery table corresponding to each of the combinations.
In the suggestion target effect determination process, first, the suggestion target effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, each of the contents of the pre-read notice target hold information is confirmed, and the suggestion target effect lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. Then, based on the obtained suggestion target effect lottery random number and the suggestion target effect lottery table, the suggestion target effect (combination of the suggestion target effect) is determined.

For example, when the pre-read notice target hold information indicates “variation pattern indefinite” as the content of the first variation pattern, indicates “variation pattern indefinite” as the content of the second variation pattern, and indicates “out of symbol” as the stop symbol The game effect based on the pre-read notice target hold information does not include the target effect. Therefore, it is determined that the additional information f is not displayed (the subsequent look-ahead notice effect is not executed).
In addition, when the pre-reading notice target hold information indicates “pseudo continuous display 1” as the content of the first variation pattern, “normal reach” as the content of the second variation pattern, and “missing symbol” as the stop symbol As shown in FIG. 18A, the game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information includes a continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) as the target effect. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) is determined as the suggestion target effect.

In addition, when the pre-reading notice target hold information indicates “pseudo continuous display 2” as the content of the first variation pattern, “normal reach” as the content of the second variation pattern, and “missing symbol” as the stop symbol As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the game effects based on the pre-reading notice target hold information (hereinafter referred to as “game effects according to the first example”) include target effects belonging to the first effect type, The first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) are included. Accordingly, 1 [pieces] to 2 [pieces] suggestion target effects are determined from the 2 [pieces] target effects. Here, in the game effect according to the first example, the target effect to be executed later is set to have a higher expected value. The expected value here refers to the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the target effect is executed.
At this time, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the first aspect, 2 [individual] suggestion effects are determined. Specifically, the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuation suggestion effect ( Continuation confirmation) is determined as the suggestion target effect. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the second aspect, 1 [individual] suggestion effect is determined, and specifically, the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) is determined as the suggestion effect.

In addition, the pre-reading notice hold information indicates “pseudo continuous display 1” as the content of the first variation pattern, “super reach A” as the content of the second variation pattern, and “one jackpot symbol” as the stop symbol. In this case, as shown in FIG. 26, the game effect based on the pre-read notice target hold information (hereinafter referred to as “game effect according to the second example”) continues as the target effect belonging to the first type. An suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), a chance-up effect A, and a chance-up effect B are included. Therefore, 1 [pieces] to 3 [pieces] suggested target effects are determined from the 3 [pieces] target effects. Here, in the game effects according to the second example, the target effect to be executed later is set to have a higher expected value. The expected value here refers to the degree of possibility that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the target effect is executed.
At this time, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the third aspect, 3 [individual] suggestion effects are determined. Specifically, the continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the chance-up effect A, and the chance-up effect B Are each determined as the suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the fourth aspect, 2 [individual] suggestion effects are determined. Specifically, a continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and a chance-up effect B are suggested object effects. As determined.

In addition, the pre-reading notice hold information indicates “pseudo continuous display 2” as the content of the first variation pattern, “super reach B” as the content of the second variation pattern, and “3 jackpots” as the stop symbol. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27, a game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information (hereinafter referred to as “game effect according to the third example”) includes 1 as the target effect belonging to the first effect type. The second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) are included, and the winning / losing image (winning image) according to the super reach effect B is included as the target effect belonging to the second effect type. As the target effects belonging to the third effect type, an effect effect A (downward movement), an accessory effect B (downward movement), and an accessory effect C (downward movement) are included. , 6 [pieces] 1 suggests the subject rendition of [individual] to 3 [number] is determined from among the out.
At this time, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the fifth aspect, the suggestion target effect according to the 2 [first] first effect aspects and the suggestion target effect according to the 1 [second] second effect aspect are determined. The first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), and the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach effect B are determined as the suggestion target effects, respectively. The On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the sixth aspect, the suggestion target effect according to the 1 [first] first effect mode and the suggestion target effect according to the 2 [third] third effect mode are determined, specifically. The second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), one of the accessory effect A (down action) and the accessory effect B (down action), and the accessory effect C (down action) are suggested object effects, respectively. As determined. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the seventh aspect, the suggestion effect according to the third [3] third effect aspect is determined. Specifically, the effect effect A (downward movement) and the effect effect B (Descent action) and the accessory effect C (Descent action) are respectively determined as the suggestion target effects. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the eighth aspect, the suggestion target effect according to the second [3] third effect aspect is determined. Specifically, the effect effect A (downward movement) and the effect effect B ( One of the descending actions) and the accessory effect C (descending action) are respectively determined as the suggestion target effects.

Furthermore, the pre-read notice target hold information indicates “pseudo continuous display 2” as the content of the first variation pattern, “super reach C” as the content of the second variation pattern, and “3 jackpots” as the stop symbol. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28, a game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information (hereinafter referred to as “game effect according to the fourth example”) includes a target effect belonging to the first effect type, The first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), and the display of the result image (resurrection image) related to the development effect B are included and belong to the second effect type As an effect, a chance-up effect A, a chance-up effect B, and a display of a winning / losing image (a winning image) related to the super reach effect B are included, and an effect effect B as a target effect belonging to the third effect, Character And C out, are included. Therefore, 1 [pieces] to 3 [pieces] suggested target effects are determined from the 7 [pieces] target effects.
At this time, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the ninth aspect, the suggestion effect according to the 3 [first] effect aspects is determined. Specifically, the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), 2 The second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B are each determined as the suggestion target effect. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the tenth aspect, the suggestion target effect according to the second [first] effect aspect is determined. Specifically, the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second time One of the continuation suggestion effects (continuation confirmation) and the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B are respectively determined as the suggestion target effects. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the eleventh aspect, the suggestion target effect according to the 1 [first] first effect aspect and the suggestion target effect according to the 2 [second] second effect aspect are determined. The display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B, one of the chance-up effect A and the chance-up effect B, and the display of the winning / losing image (win image) related to the super reach effect B are suggested objects. It is determined as a production. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the twelfth aspect, the suggestion effect according to the third [2] second effect aspect is determined. Specifically, the chance up effect A, the chance up effect B, and the super reach. The display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the effect B is determined as the suggestion target effect. On the other hand, in the pre-reading notice effect according to the thirteenth aspect, the suggestion effect according to the second effect aspect of 1 [piece] is determined. Specifically, the winning / losing image (win image) according to the super reach effect B is displayed. Is determined as the suggestion target effect.

Next, an additional information display mode is determined based on the determined suggestion target effect (combination of suggestion target effects).
In the present embodiment, as the additional information display mode, the contents of the additional information f (the additional information f related to “1 crown”, the additional information f related to “2 crown”, and the additional information related to “3 crown”) during the production content change period. The fixed additional information display mode in which the information f) is not changed and the changed additional information display mode in which the content of the additional information f is changed during the production content change period are set.
In the change additional information display mode, the content of the additional information f is changed at least once during the production content change period.
Then, in the pre-read-ahead notice effect, the additional information f with the content suggesting the same number as the number of suggestion effects included in the determined combination of the suggestion effects (hereinafter referred to as “the number of suggestion effects”) is final. Displayed.

For example, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the first example shown in FIG. 24, 2 [number] is determined as the number of suggestion target effects. Then, according to the arrival of the notice effect start timing, the aspect of the prefetch notice reserved symbol hp is changed from the normal reserved symbol to the special reserved symbol (see FIG. 24B). At this time, the additional information f is not displayed. Then, the display of the additional information f is started during the variable display related to the second preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time (see FIGS. 24C and 24D). At this time, the additional information f related to “one crown” is displayed as the content of the additional information f. Further, during the variable display related to the third preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the content of the additional information f changes from the additional information f related to “1 crown” to “2 crowns”. It is changed to the additional information f (see FIG. 24E). Thereafter, the suggestion information s is displayed instead of the additional information f in accordance with the arrival of the advance notice content (see FIG. 24F).
Also, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the second example shown in FIG. 25, 3 [number] is determined as the suggestion target effect number. Then, in accordance with the arrival of the notice effect start timing, the aspect of the prefetch notice reserved symbol hp is changed from the normal reserved symbol to the special reserved symbol (see FIG. 25B). At this time, the additional information f is not displayed. Then, the display of the additional information f is started during the variable display related to the first preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time (see FIG. 25C). At this time, the additional information f related to “one crown” is displayed as the content of the additional information f. Further, during the variable display related to the second preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the content of the additional information f changes from the additional information f related to “1 crown” to “2 crown” It is changed to the additional information f (see FIG. 25D). Furthermore, during the variable display related to the third preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the content of the additional information f changes from the additional information f related to “2 crowns” to “3 crowns”. It is changed to the additional information f (see FIG. 25E). Thereafter, the suggestion information s is displayed instead of the additional information f in accordance with the arrival of the advance notice content (see FIG. 25 (f)).

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores an additional information display mode lottery table in which correspondences between additional information display mode lottery random numbers and additional information display modes are registered. Further, as the additional information display mode lottery table, there is an additional information display mode lottery table corresponding to each combination of the number of suggestions target effects (each of 1 [pieces] to 3 [pieces]) and the notice effect start timing. Stored.
In the additional information display mode lottery table corresponding to each suggestion target effect number (each of 1 [pieces] to 3 [pieces]), a fixed additional information display mode and one or more types of changed additional information display modes are registered. Has been. Further, the additional information display mode lottery table corresponding to each suggestion target performance number (each of 1 [pieces] to 3 [pieces]) suggests the number of suggestion target performances corresponding to the additional information display mode lottery table. The additional information display mode in which the suggestion information f related to is finally displayed is registered.
When determining the additional information display mode, first, an additional information display mode lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, each of the determined number of target effect suggestions and the number of preceding hold information storage is confirmed, and an additional information display mode lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And an additional information display mode is determined based on the acquired additional information display mode lottery random number and the additional information display mode lottery table.

When setting the effect data related to the prefetching advance notice effect, next, the prefetching notice effect corresponding to the combination of the determined notice effect start timing, the special reserved symbol display mode, and the additional information display mode is set. The effect program is read out, and the effect data (scenario data) related to the prefetching advance notice effect is set in accordance with the prefetched notice target hold information according to the read effect program.
As a result, the advance look-ahead notice effect is started in response to the arrival of the notice effect start timing.

In the prefetching notice effect setting process, next, effect data relating to the subsequent prefetching notice effect is set.
When setting the effect data related to the subsequent pre-reading notice effect, the display mode of the suggestion information s (hereinafter referred to as “suggest information display mode”) is determined based on the determined combination of the suggestion target effects (display mode) Decision processing).
In the subsequent prefetch notice effect, the same number of pieces of suggestion information s as the number of suggested target effects is displayed at the time of confirming the notice content (at the start of the subsequent prefetch notice effect). Each time the remaining number of times reduction display timing set corresponding to each suggestion effect is reached, the number of displayed suggestion information s is reduced by 1 [piece].
In particular, if the combination of the suggested presentation effects includes suggested presentation effects related to multiple production types, it corresponds to each production type when the notice content is confirmed (at the start of the subsequent look-ahead notice effect) The kind of suggestion information s to be displayed is displayed. Then, every time the remaining number decrease display timing set corresponding to each suggestion target effect comes, the number of types of suggestion information s corresponding to the effect type to which the suggestion target effect related to the remaining number decrease display timing belongs. Is reduced by 1 [piece].
In the present embodiment, the remaining number decreasing display timing corresponding to each target effect is set at the end of the target effect corresponding to the remaining number decreasing display timing. Here, in each of FIGS. 18, 20 to 23, and 26 to 28, the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the target effect belonging to the first effect type is displayed as “(x)”, and the second effect is displayed. The remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the target effect belonging to the type is displayed as “(y)”, and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the target effect belonging to the third effect type is displayed as “(z)”. .

The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a suggestion information display mode lottery table in which the correspondence between the suggestion information display mode lottery random number and the suggestion information display mode is registered. Moreover, the suggestion information display mode lottery table corresponding to each combination of suggestion target effects is stored as the suggestion information display mode lottery table.
Each suggestion information display mode lottery table includes the suggestion target effect corresponding to the suggestion information display mode lottery table as the suggestion information s displayed when the notice content is confirmed (at the start of the subsequent prefetch notice effect). The suggestion information s corresponding to each suggestion effect is displayed, and the indication of each suggestion information s is erased in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing related to the suggestion effect corresponding to the suggestion information s The information display mode is registered.
In the display mode determination process, first, a suggestion information display mode lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the determined combination of suggestion target effects is confirmed, and the suggestion information display mode lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And based on the acquired suggestion information display mode lottery random number and the suggestion information display mode lottery table, the suggestion information display mode is determined.

For example, if the game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information is the game effect according to the first example (see FIG. 18B) and the pre-reading notice effect according to the first mode is executed, an indication is given. As the target effect, the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) are determined, and 2 [pieces] of first suggestion information is displayed when the notice content is confirmed. . Then, in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(x)” corresponding to the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces]. The number of first suggestion information displayed is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(x)” corresponding to the second continuation suggestion presentation (continuation confirmation). (The first suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the second mode is executed, the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) is determined as the suggestion target effect. 1 Suggestion information is displayed. When the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x)” corresponding to the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) arrives, the display number of the first suggestion information is not changed, and the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). ), The display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the first suggestion information is deleted). )

In addition, the game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information is the game effect according to the second example shown in FIG. 26, and when the pre-reading notice effect according to the third aspect is executed, A continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), a chance-up effect A, and a chance-up effect B are determined, and at the time of confirming the notice content, 1 [piece] first suggestion information and 2 [piece] second suggestion information are present. Is displayed. And the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(x) -1” corresponding to the continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). (The first suggestion information is deleted) and the display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the chance-up effect A. In response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(y) -2” corresponding to the chance-up effect B, the number of display of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces]. ] (The second suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the fourth aspect is executed, the continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the chance-up effect B are determined as the suggestion target effect. Pieces] of first suggestion information and 1 piece of pieces of second suggestion information are displayed. And the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(x) -1” corresponding to the continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). (The first suggestion information is deleted), and when the remaining number of times decrease display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the chance up effect A arrives, the display number of the second suggestion information is not changed, and the chance up effect B The number of display of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -2” corresponding to (the second suggestion information is deleted) )

In addition, when the game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information is the game effect according to the third example shown in FIG. 27 and the pre-reading notice effect according to the fifth aspect is executed, The first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), and the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach production B are determined. [Individual] first suggestion information and 1 [Individual] second suggestion information are displayed. Then, according to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(x) -1” corresponding to the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces]. In response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(x) -2” corresponding to the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece]. 0 [pieces] (first suggestion information is deleted), in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach production B Thus, the display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] (the second suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the sixth aspect is executed, the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the accessory effect A (downward movement), and the accessory effect B ( One of the descending actions) and the effect effect C (descending action) are determined, and 1 [first] first suggestion information and 2 [pieces] third suggestion information are displayed when the notice content is determined. . Then, according to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(x) -2” corresponding to the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] ] (The first suggestion information is deleted), and the remaining number of times decrease display timing corresponding to one of the accessory effect A (lowering operation) and the accessory effect B (lowering operation) “(z) -1” or In response to the arrival of “(z) -2”, the display number of the third suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the remaining number of times reduction display corresponding to the accessory effect C (downward movement) In response to the arrival of the timing “(z) -3”, the display number of the third suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the third suggestion information is deleted). Here, when the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” or “(z) -2” corresponding to the other one of the accessory effect A (down action) and the accessory effect B (down action) arrives, The display number of the third suggestion information is not changed.
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the seventh aspect is executed, as the suggestion target effect, the accessory effect A (down action), the accessory effect B (down action), and the accessory effect C (down) 3) pieces of third suggestion information is displayed when the notice content is confirmed. Then, in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(z) -1” corresponding to the accessory effect A (downward movement), the number of display of the third suggestion information is changed from 3 [pieces] to 2 [pieces]. The number of display of the third suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces] in accordance with the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(z) -2” corresponding to the accessory effect B (downward movement). In response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(z) -3” corresponding to the accessory effect C (downward movement), the number of display of the third suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] ] (The third suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the eighth aspect is executed, one of the accessory effect A (lowering operation) and the accessory effect B (lowering operation) and the accessory effect C are used as the suggestion target effect. (Descent action) is determined, and 2 [pieces] of third suggestion information is displayed at the time of confirming the notice content. Then, according to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” or “(z-2)” corresponding to one of the accessory effect A (lowering operation) and the accessory effect B (lowering operation). The display number of the third suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -3” corresponding to the accessory effect C (downward movement) Thus, the display number of the third suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] (the third suggestion information is deleted). Here, when the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” or “(z) -2” corresponding to the other one of the accessory effect A (down action) and the accessory effect B (down action) arrives, The display number of the third suggestion information is not changed.

In addition, the game effect based on the pre-reading notice target hold information is the game effect according to the fourth example shown in FIG. 28, and when the pre-reading notice effect according to the ninth aspect is executed, The first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), and the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B are determined. Pieces] of first suggestion information is displayed. Then, according to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(x) -1” corresponding to the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 3 [pieces] to 2 [pieces]. In response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(x) -2” corresponding to the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces]. The number of display of the first suggestion information is changed according to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x) -3” corresponding to the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B. 1 [piece] is changed to 0 [piece] (first suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the tenth aspect is executed, one of the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) as the suggestion target effect, The display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B is determined, and 2 [pieces] of the first suggestion information is displayed when the notice content is determined. Then, the remaining number decrease display timing “(x) -1” or “(x) -2” corresponding to one of the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). In response to the arrival, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the remaining number of times reduction display timing corresponding to the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B “( x) -3 ”is changed, the number of display of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] (the first suggestion information is deleted). Here, the remaining number decrease display timing “(x) -1” or “(x) -2” corresponding to the other of the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). The number of first suggestion information displayed is not changed at the time of the arrival of.
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the eleventh aspect is executed, among the indication of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B and the chance-up effect A and the chance-up effect B as the suggestion target effect On the other hand, the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach production B is determined, and at the time of confirming the notice content, 1 [piece] first suggestion information and 2 [piece] second suggestion information are displayed. The And the number of display of 2nd suggestion information according to arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing "(y) -1" or "(y) -2" corresponding to one of chance up production A and chance up production B Is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x) -3” corresponding to the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B, The display number of 1 suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] (the first suggestion information is deleted), and the remaining number of times corresponding to the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach effect B is reduced. In response to the arrival of the display timing “(y) -3”, the display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the second suggestion information is deleted). Here, when the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -1” or “(y) -2” corresponding to the other of the chance-up effect A and the chance-up effect B arrives, the display number of the second suggestion information is Not changed.
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the twelfth aspect is executed, display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the chance up effect A, the chance up effect B, and the super reach effect B as the suggestion target effect. And 3 [pieces] of second suggestion information is displayed when the notice content is confirmed. Then, the display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 3 [pieces] to 2 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the chance up effect A, and the chance In response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -2” corresponding to up effect B, the number of display of the second suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces]. The display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(y) -3” corresponding to the display of the winning and losing images (victory images) related to It is changed (the second suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect according to the thirteenth aspect is executed, the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach effect B is determined as the suggestion target effect. Pieces] of second suggestion information is displayed. Then, in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -3” corresponding to the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach effect B, the display number of the second suggestion information is 1 [piece] To 0 [pieces] (the second suggestion information is deleted). Here, when the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the chance up effect A arrives and when the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -2” corresponding to the chance up effect B arrives In each of these, the display number of the second suggestion information is not changed.

When setting the effect data related to the subsequent prefetching notice effect, next, the subsequent prefetching notice effect effect program corresponding to the determined suggestion information display mode is read out, and the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the read effect program The production data (scenario data) is set in correspondence with the pre-reading notice target hold information.
As a result, in accordance with the arrival of the advance notice content, the preceding prefetch notice effect is ended and the subsequent prefetch notice effect is started.

Next, the fluctuation production management process in step S503 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the production management process at the time of change.
When the fluctuating effect management process is executed in step S503, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S701, and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), it transfers to step S706. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not a predetermined control command has been received is determined based on whether or not the symbol type designation command, the first variation pattern designation command, and the second variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S701, a stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S702. In the stop symbol determination process, a specific aspect of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed is determined.
Specifically, in the stop symbol determination process, based on the stop symbol specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” or “hit p symbol”), a specific aspect of the stop symbol relating to the effect symbols z1, z2 Determine (combination).
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a stop symbol lottery table in which correspondences between stop symbol lottery random numbers and specific modes of stop symbols are registered. In addition, as the stop symbol lottery table, there is a stop symbol lottery table corresponding to each of the stop symbols that can be specified by the symbol type designation command (“missing symbol” and “big hit p symbol”).
In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “missing symbol”, multiple types of “missing symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stopping symbol. In the present embodiment, each type of “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed in the other regions by the numbers indicated by the “numeric symbols” that are stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a mode that indicates a white color.

In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “one jackpot symbol”, “one jackpot symbol” is registered as a specific mode of the stop symbol. In this embodiment, each type of “one jackpot symbol” is an effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., indicating the same even number. In addition to being aligned at z1, the effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is in a mode of showing blue.
In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “2 jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “2 jackpot symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbols. In the present embodiment, each type of “big jackpot 2 symbols” is an effect symbol in which the effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicate the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1”. The effect symbols z2 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 are green.
In the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to “three jackpot symbols”, multiple types of “three jackpot symbols” are registered as specific modes of the stop symbols. In the present embodiment, for each type of “three jackpots”, the effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicate the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1”, etc. The effect symbols z2 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 are red.

In the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, the type of the stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command is confirmed, and the stop symbol lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read out. And the specific aspect of a stop symbol is determined based on the acquired stop symbol lottery random number and a stop symbol lottery table.
Furthermore, the image data (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol data”) relating to the determined stop symbol form is read, and the read image data is set as data relating to the effect symbols z1, z2 to be stopped and displayed.

In step S702, a variable effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S703. In the variation effect determination process, specific contents of the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 are determined.
In the variation effect determination process, the specific content of the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Further, the specific content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the first variation pattern lottery random number and the specific contents of the first variation pattern is registered.
Further, as the first variation pattern lottery table, the first variation pattern corresponding to each combination of the result of the special symbol lottery and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern that can be designated by the first variation pattern designation command. A lottery table is stored.
In each first variation pattern lottery table, specific contents of the first variation pattern related to the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern corresponding to the first variation pattern lottery table are registered.

In addition, the ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the second variation pattern lottery random number and the specific contents of the second variation pattern is registered.
In addition, as the second variation pattern lottery table, a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each content (variation time) of the second variation pattern that can be designated by the second variation pattern designation command is stored.
In each second variation pattern lottery table, the specific content of the second variation pattern related to the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern corresponding to the second variation pattern lottery table is registered.

  In the variation effect determination process, first, a first variation pattern lottery random number and a second variation pattern lottery random number are obtained from a predetermined random number counter. In addition, the type of stop symbol designated by the symbol type designation command and the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command are confirmed, and the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read, The content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command is confirmed, and the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And based on the acquired 1st fluctuation pattern lottery random number and the 1st fluctuation pattern lottery table, while determining the specific content of the 1st fluctuation pattern, the acquired 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery random number and the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery Based on the table, the specific content of the second variation pattern is determined.

In step S703, a notice effect determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S704. In the notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed, and when the notice effect is decided to be executed, the content of the notice effect is decided.
As described above, in this embodiment, the chance up effect A and the chance up effect B are set as the notice effect. Only when the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command is “super reach A”, each of the chance up effect A and the chance up effect B is executed.
In the chance up effect A, a title image that displays the title of the super reach effect A is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11. As title images, a title image A with a white background (expected value low) and a title image B with a red background (expected value high) are set.
In the chance-up effect B, a cut-in image that displays a predetermined character is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. As a cut-in image, a cut-in image A with a red background (expected value low) and a cut-in image B with a golden background (expected value high) are set.

In the notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command is “super reach A”.
When it is determined that the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command is not “super reach A”, it is determined not to execute the notice effect.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command is “super reach A”, it is determined to execute the notice effect, and the title displayed in the chance-up effect A The content of the image and the content of the cut-in image to be displayed in the chance-up effect B are determined.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores the first notice effect lottery table in which the correspondence between the notice effect lottery random number and the content of the title image related to the chance up effect A (title image A or title image B) is registered. ing. Also, as the first notice effect content lottery table, the first notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the chance up effect A is determined as the suggestion effect and the chance up effect A are not determined as the suggestion effect. A first notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case is stored.
In the first notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the chance up effect A is determined as the suggestion effect, only the title image B is registered as the content of the title image related to the chance up effect A. .
In addition, the first notice corresponding to each of the results of the special symbol lottery ("winning" or "losing") is used as the first notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the chance up effect A is not determined as the suggestion effect. An effect content lottery table is stored. Then, the first notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is won is related to the chance up effect A compared to the first notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is lost. The probability that the title image B is selected as the content of the title image is set high.

Also, in the ROM of the effect control circuit 300, the second notice effect content in which the correspondence between the notice effect lottery random number and the content of the cut-in image related to the chance-up effect B (cut-in image A or cut-in image B) is registered. A lottery table is stored. Further, as the second notice effect content lottery table, the second notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the chance up effect B is determined as the suggestion target effect and the chance up effect B are not determined as the suggestion target effect. A second notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case is stored.
Then, only the cut-in image B is registered as the content of the cut-in image related to the chance-up effect B in the second notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the chance-up effect B is determined as the suggestion target effect. ing.
Also, as the second notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the chance up effect B is not determined as the suggestion effect, the second notice corresponding to each of the special symbol lottery results ("winning" or "losing") An effect content lottery table is stored. The second notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is won is related to the chance up effect B compared to the second notice effect content lottery table corresponding to the case where the special symbol lottery is lost. The probability that the cut-in image B is selected as the content of the title image is set high.

  When it is determined to determine the notice effect, first, a notice effect lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Also, confirm whether the chance-up effect A is determined as the suggestion effect, whether the chance-up effect B is determined as the suggestion effect, and the result of the special symbol lottery, and the notice corresponding to this confirmation result The effect content lottery table (first notice effect lottery table and second notice effect lottery table) is read. Then, the contents of the notice effect (chance up effect A and chance up effect B) are determined based on the acquired notice effect lottery random number and the notice effect content lottery table.

In step S704, variable effect data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S705. In the variation effect data setting process, the effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is set.
Specifically, in the variable effect data setting process, the effect data (scenario data) related to the variable display in the first period is displayed according to the effect program corresponding to the specific content of the first change pattern determined in step S702. In addition to reading, the effect data (scenario data) related to the change display in the second period is read according to the effect program corresponding to the specific content of the second change pattern determined in step S702.
If it is determined in step S703 that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect data (scenario data) of the notice effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the content of the determined notice effect.
Furthermore, with respect to the hold information related to the start of the variable display among the hold information stored in the hold information storage area, whether or not the production data (scenario data) related to the subsequent prefetch notice effect is set in correspondence with the hold information. To check.
Then, the effect data related to the change display in the first period and the effect data related to the change display in the second period are combined to edit the change effect data, and the edited change effect data is changed to the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. It is set as such effect data.
At this time, if it is determined in step S703 that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect data of the notice effect is combined with the variable effect data. Further, when the effect data related to the subsequent prefetch notice effect is set in correspondence with the hold information related to the start of the variable display, the effect data related to the individual effect is combined with the variable effect data.
Then, the edited variation effect data is set as effect data related to the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be executed.

In step S705, a variation effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S706. In the variation effect start process, measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is started, and an effect based on the variation effect data set in step S704 is started. Thereby, on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11, the variable display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is started.
Further, in the variable effect start process, the hold information corresponding to the start information for which the notification display of the special symbol is started is deleted in the hold information storage area, and the hold information is stored in the changing hold information area.
In step S706, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S707 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S504).
Whether or not the stop designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S707, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (S504). In the stop display start process, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is ended, and the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the stop symbol data set in step S701 is started. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated in response to the elapse of a predetermined time from the start thereof, whereby the notification display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated.
In the stop display start process, the measurement of the variation time by the variation time timer is ended, and the variation time timer is reset.

Next, the jackpot production management process in S504 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the jackpot presentation management process.
When the jackpot presentation management process is executed in step S504, the process first proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG.
In step S800, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that an opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S801, where it is determined that no opening designation command has been received. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S802.
Whether or not the opening designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the opening designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S801, a jackpot presentation start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S802. In the jackpot presentation start process, the jackpot presentation is started.
Specifically, in the jackpot presentation start process, first, the contents of the jackpot presentation are determined.
The “big hit effect” is an effect that is executed during the occurrence of the big hit game state, and is an effect that suggests the type of the big hit game state (number of round games).

In the jackpot effect according to the present embodiment, the round number increase suggestion effect is started in response to the start of the seventh round game.
In addition, as the contents of the jackpot effect, “jackpot effect 1” and “jackpot effect 2” are set.
Then, in the round number increase suggesting effect related to the “big hit effect 1” (see FIG. 23A), the hitting operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect C.
On the other hand, in the round number increase suggestion effect related to the “big hit effect 2” (see FIG. 23B), the descending operation by the accessory device 31 is executed as the accessory effect C.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a jackpot effect content lottery table in which the correspondence between the jackpot effect lottery random numbers and the content of the jackpot effect (effect number) is registered. Further, as the jackpot effect content lottery table, a jackpot effect content lottery table corresponding to each of the types of jackpot game states ("big hit 1" to "big hit 3") that can be designated by the opening designation command is stored.
In the jackpot effect content lottery table corresponding to “big hit 3”, only “big hit effect 2” is registered as the content of the big hit effect. On the other hand, in the jackpot effect content lottery table corresponding to “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, only “big hit effect 1” is registered as the content of the big hit effect.

In the jackpot presentation start process, first, a jackpot presentation lottery random number is acquired from a predetermined random number counter. Further, the contents of the type of jackpot gaming state designated by the opening designation command are confirmed, and the jackpot effect contents lottery table corresponding to the confirmation result is read. And the contents of the jackpot effect are determined based on the acquired jackpot effect lottery random number and the jackpot effect content lottery table.
Next, in the jackpot effect start process, the effect data (scenario data) related to the jackpot effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the content of the determined jackpot effect, and the read effect data is executed for the effect related to the jackpot effect to be executed. Set as data. And the jackpot production based on the set production data is started.

In step S802, it is determined whether an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that the ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S803, where it is determined that the ending designation command has not been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (S505).
Whether or not an ending designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the ending designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S803, an ending effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (S505). In the ending effect start process, the jackpot effect is ended and the ending effect is started.
The “ending effect” is an effect executed during the ending period.
In the ending effect, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11.
In the ending effect start process, the effect data (scenario data) related to the ending effect is read according to the effect program corresponding to the ending effect, and the read effect data is set as the effect data related to the ending effect to be executed. And the ending effect based on the set effect data is started.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the main control circuit 200, when a game ball enters the starting port (the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52), various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired. The various random numbers obtained are stored as start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) in the start information storage area (Special Figure 1 start information storage area or Special Figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The Here, up to four pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the start information is acquired, the hold symbol h corresponding to the start information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b2.
In the main control circuit 200, with respect to the start information stored in the start information storage area, the jackpot determination (step S253) for determining whether or not to generate the jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order, and the result of the jackpot determination A start determination including a change pattern determination (step S255) for determining a change pattern (first change pattern and second change pattern) related to the notification display to be notified is executed.
Then, when the start determination is executed, after the special symbol is displayed on the display devices 61 and 62 based on the change pattern (change time) determined by the change pattern determination, the result of the jackpot determination ( The special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery.
When the start determination is executed, the effect control circuit 300, based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination, the specific contents of the change pattern related to the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (the first change pattern of the first change pattern). Specific contents and specific contents of the second variation pattern) are determined.
Then, as shown in FIG. 17, in synchronization with the notification display of the special symbol, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the specific contents of the determined variation pattern. Is performed, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the special symbol lottery is won, after the special symbol (production symbols z1, z2) is stopped and displayed, the big hit gaming state is generated.
In the big win game state, a round game in which the big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big prize opening 53.
Further, during the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, a jackpot effect (“jackpot effect 1” or “jackpot effect 2”) is executed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, prior to the start determination, prior determination (steps S243 and S247) for determining various lottery results indicated by the start information is performed when each start information is acquired.
When the pre-determination is executed, the effect control circuit 300 stores the result of the pre-determination as the hold information in the hold information storage area and determines whether or not the pre-reading notice effect execution condition is satisfied ( Step S607).
When it is determined that the prefetching notice effect execution condition is satisfied, a prefetching notice effect lottery (step S608) is executed, and when the prefetching notice effect lottery is won, the prefetching notice effect is executed.

The prefetching notice effect includes a preceding prefetching notice effect and a subsequent prefetching notice effect.
The prefetching advance notice effect is executed during the period from the arrival of the notice effect start timing to the time when the notice content is confirmed. On the other hand, the subsequent look-ahead notice effect is executed during the period from when the notice content is confirmed until the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the last suggestion effect among the suggestion effects.
In the pre-reading advance notice effect, the mode of the holding symbol h (pre-reading notice target holding symbol hp) corresponding to the pre-reading notice target holding information is changed from the normal holding symbol to the special holding symbol, thereby relating to the pre-reading notice holding information. It is suggested that the content of the second variation pattern is a “reach variation pattern”.
Also, in the prefetching advance notice effect, the prefetching notice target is held depending on the type of special holding symbol (color special holding symbol, red special holding symbol, or gold special holding symbol) displayed as the prefetching notice target holding symbol hp. The contents of the “reach fluctuation pattern” related to information are suggested.
Furthermore, in the prefetching advance notice effect, the prefetching notice target is suspended depending on the content (“1 crown”, “2 crown” or “3 crown”) of the additional information f added to the prefetch notice target hold information hp (special hold symbol). The remaining number of target effects to be executed in the game effects related to information is suggested.

For example, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the first example shown in FIG. 24, first, in the variable symbol display area b2 during the variable display related to the hold information stored in the variable hold information storage area at the reference time, A normal hold symbol is displayed as a hold symbol h (pre-read advance notice hold symbol hp) corresponding to the first hold information (pre-read advance notice hold information) (see FIG. 24A).
In addition, during the variable display related to the first preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the pre-reading notice hold pattern hp changes from the normal hold pattern according to the arrival of the notice effect start timing. The special reserved symbol is changed (see FIG. 24B). At this time, a red special reserved symbol is displayed as the special reserved symbol.
Further, the display of the additional information f is started during the variable display related to the second preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time (see FIGS. 24C and 24D). At this time, the additional information f related to “one crown” is displayed as the content of the additional information f.
Further, during the variable display related to the third preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the content of the additional information f changes from the additional information f related to “1 crown” to “2 crowns”. It is changed to the additional information f (see FIG. 24E).
Thereafter, in response to the arrival of the advance notice content, the subsequent prefetch notice effect is started, and the suggestion information s is displayed instead of the additional information f (see FIG. 24F).

Further, in the prefetching advance notice effect according to the second example shown in FIG. 25, first, during the variable display related to the hold information stored in the changing hold information storage area at the reference time, A normal holding symbol is displayed as a holding symbol h (prefetching notice holding symbol hp) corresponding to the first holding information (see FIG. 25A).
In addition, during the change display related to the hold information stored in the change hold information storage area at the reference time, the look-ahead notice hold design hp changes from the normal hold design to the special hold design according to the arrival of the notice effect start timing. (See FIG. 25B). At this time, a white special reserved symbol is displayed as the special reserved symbol.
Also, the display of the additional information f is started during the variable display related to the first preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time (see FIG. 25C). At this time, the additional information f related to “one crown” is displayed as the content of the additional information f.
Further, during the variable display related to the second preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the content of the additional information f changes from the additional information f related to “1 crown” to “2 crown” It is changed to the additional information f (see FIG. 25D).
In addition, during the variable display related to the second preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the type of the special hold symbol displayed as the prefetch notice hold symbol hp is changed from the white special hold symbol to the gold color. It is changed to a special reserved symbol (see FIG. 25 (d)).
Furthermore, during the variable display related to the third preceding hold information stored in the hold information storage area at the reference time, the content of the additional information f changes from the additional information f related to “2 crowns” to “3 crowns”. It is changed to the additional information f (see FIG. 25E).
Thereafter, in response to the arrival of the advance notice content, the subsequent prefetch notice effect is started, and the suggestion information s is displayed instead of the additional information f (see FIG. 25 (f)).

In the subsequent prefetching notice effect, the remaining number of target effects executed in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information is suggested by the number of suggestion information s displayed in the reserved symbol display area b1.
Specifically, at the start of the subsequent look-ahead notice effect, an effect image in which the additional information f is changed to the suggestion information s in the reserved symbol display area b1 (a special reserved symbol related to a figure in the shape of a professional wrestler has a champion belt shape) The additional information f related to the figure is smashed and an effect image in which the suggestion information s appears from the smashed additional information f is displayed. At this time, the number of suggested information s displayed matches the remaining number of target effects suggested by the additional information f.
In the subsequent prefetching notice effect, the number of pieces of suggestion information s each time the target effect determined (selected) as the suggestion effect among the target effects included in the game effect related to the prefetching notice target hold information is executed. Is reduced by 1 [piece].
In particular, in the subsequent prefetch notice effect, the suggestion information s of the type corresponding to the effect type to which the target effect determined as the suggestion effect belongs is displayed. Thereby, the remaining number of times that the target effect belonging to the effect type corresponding to the type is executed is suggested by the number of the displayed types of suggestion information s.

For example, the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the first mode that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the first example (see FIG. 18B). ), 2 [pieces] of first suggestion information is displayed at the time of confirming the notice content, and in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(x)” corresponding to the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). The display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(x)” corresponding to the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). Thus, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the first suggestion information is deleted).
On the other hand, when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the first example (see FIG. 18B), the prefetching notice effect according to the second mode (subsequent prefetching notice effect). ), 1 [first] first suggestion information is displayed when the notice content is confirmed, and when the remaining number decrease display timing “(x)” corresponding to the first continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) arrives, The display number of the first suggestion information is not changed, and the display number of the first suggestion information is 1 in accordance with the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x)” corresponding to the second continuation suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). [Number] is changed to 0 [number] (first suggestion information is deleted).

Further, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the third aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the second example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 1 [1] first suggestion information and 2 [2] second suggestion information are displayed, and the remaining number of times reduction display timing corresponding to the continuous suggestion effect (continuous confirmation) "(x) -1" In response to the arrival of the first suggestion information, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the first suggestion information is deleted), and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the chance-up effect A is displayed. In response to the arrival of (y) -1 ”, the number of display of the second suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the remaining number of times reduction display timing corresponding to the chance up effect B“ (y) ” -2 "is displayed when second suggestion information is displayed But is changed from 1 [piece] 0 [pieces] (second suggestion information is erased).
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the fourth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the second example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 1 [piece] first suggestion information and 1 [piece] second suggestion information are displayed, and the remaining number of times reduction display timing corresponding to the continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) "(x) -1" In response to the arrival of the first suggestion information, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the first suggestion information is deleted), and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the chance-up effect A is displayed. When (y) -1 "arrives, the display number of the second suggestion information is not changed, and the second suggestion corresponds to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing" (y) -2 "corresponding to the chance-up effect B. The number of displayed information is 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] It is changed to (the second suggestion information is erased).

In addition, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the fifth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the third example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 2 [pieces] of first suggestion information and 1 [pieces] of second suggestion information are displayed, and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) "(x)" -1 "has arrived, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation)" In response to the arrival of “(x) -2”, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the first suggestion information is deleted), and the win or loss related to the super reach production B Remaining time reduction display timing corresponding to image (winning image) display Depending on the arrival of grayed "(y) -1 ', the number of display of the second suggestion information, 1 is changed from [piece] 0 [pieces] (second suggestion information is erased).
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the sixth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the third example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 1 [1] first suggestion information and 2 [3] third suggestion information are displayed, and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) "(x)" -2 ", the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the first suggestion information is deleted), and the effect effect A (downward movement) and the combination In response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” or “(z) -2” corresponding to one of the product effects B (down movement), the display number of the third suggestion information is 2 [ [Number of pieces] is changed to 1 [piece], and the remaining number of times corresponding to the accessory effect C (downward movement) Small display timing in accordance with the arrival of "(z) -3", the display speed of third suggestion information, 1 is changed from [piece] 0 [pieces] (Third suggesting information is erased). Here, when the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” or “(z) -2” corresponding to the other one of the accessory effect A (down action) and the accessory effect B (down action) arrives, The display number of the third suggestion information is not changed.
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the seventh aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the third example shown in FIG. When the content is confirmed, 3 pieces of third suggestion information is displayed, and the third suggestion is displayed in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” corresponding to the accessory effect A (downward movement). The number of information displays is changed from 3 [pieces] to 2 [pieces], and in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -2” corresponding to the accessory effect B (downward movement), the third The number of indications of the suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -3” corresponding to the accessory effect C (downward movement), 3 The display number of suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (third suggestion information There is erased).
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the eighth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the third example shown in FIG. At the time of content determination, 2 [third] third suggestion information is displayed, and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to one of the accessory effect A (downward motion) and the accessory effect B (downward motion) “(z)”. -1 "or" (z-2) ", the display number of the third suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], corresponding to the accessory effect C (downward movement) In response to the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(z) -3”, the display number of the third suggestion information is changed from 1 [piece] to 0 [piece] (the third suggestion information is deleted). . Here, when the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(z) -1” or “(z) -2” corresponding to the other one of the accessory effect A (down action) and the accessory effect B (down action) arrives, The display number of the third suggestion information is not changed.

In the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the ninth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the fourth example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 3 pieces of first suggestion information is displayed, and in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x) -1” corresponding to the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation), 1 The number of indications of suggestion information is changed from 3 [pieces] to 2 [pieces], and in response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x) -2” corresponding to the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) Thus, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x) − corresponding to the display of the result image (revival image) related to the development effect B” is displayed. 3 ”, the display number of the first suggestion information is 1 [ It is changed to 0 [pieces] from] (first suggested information is erased).
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the tenth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the fourth example shown in FIG. At the time of content determination, 2 [pieces] of first suggestion information is displayed, and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to one of the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation determination) and the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation determination). In response to the arrival of “(x) -1” or “(x) -2”, the display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the result image relating to the development effect B The display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] in accordance with the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(x) -3” corresponding to the display of the (revival image) ( The first suggestion information is deleted). Here, the remaining number decrease display timing “(x) -1” or “(x) -2” corresponding to the other of the first continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation) and the second continuous suggestion effect (continuation confirmation). The number of first suggestion information displayed is not changed at the time of the arrival of.
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the eleventh aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the fourth example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 1 [1] first suggestion information and 2 [2] second suggestion information are displayed, and the remaining number decrease display timing corresponding to one of the chance-up effect A and the chance-up effect B "( In response to the arrival of “y) -1” or “(y) -2”, the display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 2 [pieces] to 1 [pieces], and the result image (revival) of the development effect B The display number of the first suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(x) -3” corresponding to the display of the (image) (first suggestion). Information is erased) The display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(y) -3” corresponding to the display of (victory image) ( The second suggestion information is deleted). Here, when the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -1” or “(y) -2” corresponding to the other of the chance-up effect A and the chance-up effect B arrives, the display number of the second suggestion information is Not changed.
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the twelfth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the fourth example shown in FIG. At the time of content determination, 3 pieces of second suggestion information is displayed, and the number of display of the second suggestion information in accordance with the arrival of the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the chance up effect A Is changed from 3 [pieces] to 2 [pieces], and the display number of the second suggestion information is 2 in response to the arrival of the remaining number reduction display timing “(y) -2” corresponding to the chance-up effect B. In response to the arrival of the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -3” corresponding to the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach production B, the second suggestion The number of displayed information ranges from 1 [piece] to 0 [ ] Is changed to (second suggestion information is erased).
On the other hand, in the prefetching notice effect (successive prefetching notice effect) according to the thirteenth aspect that can be selected when the game effect based on the prefetching notice target hold information is the game effect according to the fourth example shown in FIG. At the time of content confirmation, 1 [2] second suggestion information is displayed, and the remaining number of times reduction display timing “(y) -3” corresponding to the display of the winning / losing image (winning image) related to the super reach effect B arrives. Accordingly, the display number of the second suggestion information is changed from 1 [pieces] to 0 [pieces] (the second suggestion information is deleted). Here, when the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -1” corresponding to the chance up effect A arrives and when the remaining number decrease display timing “(y) -2” corresponding to the chance up effect B arrives In each of these, the display number of the second suggestion information is not changed.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, when a predetermined game effect (game effect according to the first example to game effect according to the fourth example) including a predetermined number of target effects is executed, the remaining number of times that the target effect is executed A pre-reading notice effect (subsequent pre-reading notice effect) including the display of the suggestion information s that suggests is executed.
In the subsequent look-ahead notice effect, the suggestion target effect is selected from the predetermined number of target effects, and the number of suggested suggestion effects (the number of suggestion target effects) is set as the remaining number suggested by the suggestion information, Display of the suggestion information s is started. When the suggestion target effect is executed, the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information s is reduced.
In particular, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the first aspect (the prefetching notice effect according to the first aspect or the prefetching notice effect according to the third aspect), all of a predetermined number of target effects are selected as suggestion target effects. . On the other hand, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the second aspect (the prefetching notice effect according to the second aspect or the prefetching notice effect according to the fourth aspect), the target effect to be executed last among the predetermined number of target effects. The predetermined target effects to be excluded are not selected as suggestion target effects, and the other target effects are selected as suggestion target effects.
As a result, in the pachinko machine 1, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the first aspect, the number of target effects executed in the game effect is the remaining number of times of the target effect suggested by the suggestion information s at the start of the subsequent prefetching notice effect. Matches. On the other hand, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the second aspect, the number of target effects executed in the game effect is larger than the remaining number of target effects suggested by the suggestion information s at the start of the subsequent prefetching notice effect.
Further, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the third aspect (the prefetching notice effect according to the seventh aspect, the prefetching notice effect according to the ninth aspect or the prefetching notice effect according to the twelfth aspect), a predetermined number of predetermined effect types All of the target effects related to the are selected as suggested target effects. On the other hand, in the subsequent prefetch notice effect according to the fourth aspect (the prefetch notice effect according to the eighth aspect, the prefetch notice effect according to the tenth aspect or the prefetch notice effect according to the thirteenth aspect), a predetermined number of predetermined effect types Among the target effects related to the above, the predetermined target effects excluding the target effect to be executed last are not selected as the suggestion target effects, and the other target effects are selected as the suggestion target effects.
Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, in the subsequent prefetching notice effect according to the third aspect, the number of target effects related to the predetermined effect type executed in the game effect is suggested by the suggestion information s at the start of the subsequent prefetching notice effect. It matches the remaining number of target productions. On the other hand, in the subsequent pre-reading notice effect according to the fourth aspect, the number of target effects related to the predetermined effect type executed in the game effect is greater than the remaining number of target effects suggested by the suggestion information s at the start of the subsequent pre-reading notice effect. Become more.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, the subsequent prefetching notice effect is suppressed from becoming monotonous, and the interest of the subsequent prefetching notice effect can be improved.

Also, in the pachinko machine 1, as the target effects whose remaining number is suggested by the suggestion information s, different types of game effects (variable display based on the first variation pattern, variation display based on the second variation pattern, notice effect, jackpot A plurality of target effects belonging to (effect) are included. This makes it possible to further improve the interest of the subsequent prefetch notice effect.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the suggestion information s (first suggestion information to third effect) corresponding to the effect type (first effect type to third effect type) of the target effect selected as the suggestion target effect in the subsequent pre-reading notice effect. Suggestion information) is displayed. This makes it possible to further improve the interest of the subsequent prefetch notice effect.
Furthermore, in the predetermined number of target effects included in the game effects according to the first example (see FIG. 18A) or the game effects according to the second example (see FIG. 26), An expected value indicating the degree of possibility that a gaming state advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state) will occur is set high.
Thus, when the subsequent pre-reading notice effect according to the second aspect is executed, when the predetermined target effect is executed, the remaining number of times of the target effect suggested by the suggestion information s is not reduced. Thereafter, it is suggested that the target effect having a higher expected value is executed at least once.
Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation that a gaming state advantageous to the player will occur during the execution of the subsequent prefetching notice effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board unit 10a Game board 11 Image display apparatus 11a Display screen 12 Symbol display apparatus 22 Sound generator 30 Game area 200 Main control circuit 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
300 Production control circuit a1 to a4 Production symbol display area b1, b2 Reservation symbol display area h Reservation symbol hp Pre-reading notice target retention symbol f Additional information s Suggestion information z1, z2 Production symbol

Claims (4)

Game effect control means for controlling the game effect executed during the progress of the game;
When a predetermined game effect including a predetermined number of target effects is executed, suggestion effect control means for executing a suggestion effect including display of suggestion information indicating the remaining number of times that the target effect is executed, Prepared,
The suggestion effect control means includes:
Suggestion target effect selecting means for selecting an suggestion target effect from the predetermined number of target effects;
When the number of suggestion target effects selected by the suggestion target effect selection means is set as the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information, display of the suggestion information is started, and the suggestion target effect is executed Display control means for reducing the remaining number of times suggested by the suggestion information,
The suggestion target effect selection means includes:
In the suggestion effect according to the first aspect, all of the predetermined number of target effects are selected as the suggestion effect,
In the suggestion effect according to the second aspect, the predetermined target effect excluding the target effect to be executed last is not selected as the suggestion target effect among the predetermined number of target effects. The predetermined game effects include a plurality of types of game effects whose effect modes are determined based on different lotteries,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined number of target effects includes target effects belonging to each of the plurality of types of game effects. The predetermined number of target effects are classified into a plurality of effect types,
Suggestion information corresponding to each of the plurality of performance types is set as the suggestion information,
3. The display control means according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays the suggestion information corresponding to an effect type related to the target effect selected as the suggestion target effect by the suggestion target effect selecting unit. Gaming machine. 2. The predetermined number of target effects, wherein an expected value indicating a degree of possibility that a game state advantageous to a player is generated is set higher for a target effect to be executed later. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of three.

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