JP6367864B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine played by a player.

  Some recent gaming machines, for example, pachinko gaming machines, have various effects to attract the player's interest (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

"Pachinko winning guide", Guide Works Co., Ltd., issued on May 4, 2013, May 4, 2013 issue

As can be seen from the description in the above non-patent documents, in the recent gaming machine field, the performance is very important and is an important factor that determines the value of the gaming machine.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that improves the interest of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory texts, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and limit the scope of the present invention in any way. is not.

[Application Example 1]
Whether a special game advantageous to the player is to be performed based on the determination information acquired by the game ball entering the start opening (21, 22) provided in the game area (20) where the game ball can flow down Special determination means (100, Si57) for performing a special determination for determining whether or not, and based on the determination result of the special determination, the symbol display means (4) displays the symbol in a variable manner, and then stops the display of the symbol. The symbol display control means (100, Si63), the storage means (103) for storing the determination information, and before the special determination based on the determination information stored in the storage means, the special game is executed. Prior determination means (100, Si25, Si31) for performing prior determination to determine whether to perform in advance, and when it is determined to perform the special game in the special determination, the figure After the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means, the special game executing means (100) for performing the special game and the effect control means (400) for causing the effect means (6) to produce an effect, the effect control means Is based on the determination result of the prior determination , a continuous effect is an effect that is performed during the symbol variation display of each time over a plurality of variations of the symbol display, and is not performed during the symbol stop display. When the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means a plurality of times, the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect different from the first continuous effect is performed. In any of the cases where it is determined in the prior determination that the special game is to be performed and the special game is determined not to be performed, It is possible to perform the production or the second continuous production, and when the second continuous production is performed, the second continuous production is performed based on the new determination result of the prior determination. While the first continuous effect is not performed in parallel with the second continuous effect, when the first continuous effect is performed, based on the determination result of the new prior determination, The second continuous effect is performed in parallel with the first continuous effect in the middle of the first continuous effect.
[Application Example 2]
In the gaming machine according to application example 1, when the production control unit performs the second continuous production in parallel with the first continuous production, the first continuous production is performed as the first continuous production. It is characterized by ending before the continuous production of 2.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the production | presentation which improves the interest of a game can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on this embodiment An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 The figure for demonstrating an example of the process regarding a normal symbol process An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in Si2 in FIG. Example of detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in Si4 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the example of the reach table in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set in this embodiment An example of a detailed flowchart of the special winning opening process in Si6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special winning opening process in Si6 of FIG. FIG. 10 summarizes the switching timing of reach tables LT1 to LT4 in FIG. 10 and variable time table sets HT1 to HT4 in FIGS. An example of a flowchart showing effect control processing performed by the effect control unit 400 in the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, an example of a flowchart illustrating an effect execution process performed by the effect control unit 400 The figure for demonstrating the 1st announcement effect of 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the 2nd announcement effect of 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the 3rd notice effect of 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of the table for determining a continuous notice effect in 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for showing a specific example of the relationship between hold and production Explanatory drawing for showing a specific example of overlap between the first notice effect and the second notice effect Explanatory drawing for showing the duplication of continuous notice productions concretely. An example of a flowchart showing effect control processing performed by the effect control unit 400 in the first example of the second embodiment. In the first example of the second embodiment, an example of a detailed flowchart showing the process of Sw110 of the effect control process The figure for demonstrating the decoration design which concerns on the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the button operation instruction | indication effect which concerns on the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of the production pattern which concerns on the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the detail of the button operation instruction | indication effect which concerns on the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the detail of the button operation instruction | indication effect which concerns on the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the button operation instruction | indication effect which concerns on a modification. In the second example of the second embodiment, an example of a detailed flowchart showing the process of Sw110 of the effect control process The figure for demonstrating the example of the production pattern which concerns on the 2nd example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the detail of the reach production which concerns on the 2nd example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the detail of the reach production which concerns on the 2nd example of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the example of the production pattern which concerns on the 3rd example of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. An example of a detailed flowchart of processing of Si 104 in the first example of the third embodiment The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the low reliability fixed fluctuation | variation range in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the prefetch notice performed in the round effect in jackpot game in the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment. Example of reach table for explaining the reach table in the first example of the third embodiment The figure for demonstrating the 2nd example of 3rd Embodiment The figure for demonstrating the 2nd example of 3rd Embodiment The figure which shows switching of the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the predetermined period after the jackpot game of 4th Embodiment The figure which shows the outline | summary of the prior determination performed in the pachinko game machine 1 of 4th Embodiment. The figure which shows the flow of the prior determination process with respect to the reservation of the right of the special symbol determination of 4th Embodiment. An example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table according to the result of the special symbol determination of 4th Embodiment is shown. Detailed flowchart of Si25 and Si31 pre-determination processing in FIG. Detailed flow chart of gate switch processing in Si3 of FIG. Detailed flow chart showing special symbol processing of Si4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination processing of S408 The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of S409 Detailed flowchart showing the stopping process of S417 Detailed flowchart showing normal symbol processing of Si5 in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the Si6 big prize opening process of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process of S612 Detailed flowchart of Si7 electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table A for reach The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table B for reach The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table A for jackpots The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table B for jackpots The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table A for loses The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table B for loss The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production control part 400 Detailed flowchart of command control processing in S1001 The flowchart which shows the detail of the prior judgment process of S1302 The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation | variation start process of S1304.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.
[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize, for example. This gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the operation of the player. Specifically, the movable accessory 7 is rotatable with respect to the game board 2 and emits light by the LED provided at the center while rotating. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. The lottery is not started even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

Further, on the lower right side of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the results of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved items is arranged. Details of the display 4 will be described later.
Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a dish 39, and the like. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal game state, short time state, etc.) at the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.
Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38.

In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.
[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. (16 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop and display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 37 and the effect key 38, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect for the player, etc. , Image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a reserved image indicating that the special symbol lottery is reserved for the player, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 35.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ) Is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.
[Outline of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a high probability state, a low probability state, an electric support state, a non-electric support state, a short-time state, a non-short-time state, and a big hit gaming state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (for example, 1/300), and the high probability state is that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is lower than the low probability state. The gaming state is set to a high probability (for example, 1/50). In the non-electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (for example, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is short (for example, 0.10 seconds). Is a game state in which the release control is performed only once), and therefore, it is a game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 22. In the electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than the non-electric support state (for example, 10/10), and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is long (for example, 2.00 seconds). 3), the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and it is easy for the game balls to enter the second start port 22 frequently (winning). A gaming state. The non-short-time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is a normal predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds when the number of holdings is four), and the short-time state is a non-short time state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is non- It is a gaming state that is shorter than the short time state (for example, 3 seconds when the number of holds is 4). The jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (winning) and the jackpot 23 is opened. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short-time state are controlled at the same time. However, in this gaming state, the gaming ball is likely to win a prize at the second starting port 22, so that the gaming ball is mostly Many special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time without decreasing. In the following, a gaming state that is controlled to a low-probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-short-time state is referred to as a normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is controlled to a high-probability state, an electric support state, and a short-time state is a probabilistic gaming state. A gaming state controlled in a highly accurate state, a non-electric support state, and a non-short-time state is called a latent gaming state.
[Outline of the jackpot game in this embodiment]
Next, an outline of the jackpot game of the special symbol lottery in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present embodiment. (1) in FIG. 5 shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) in FIG. 5 shows the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. The breakdown of jackpot is shown. As shown in (1) of FIG. 5, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21 is that the winning probability of the jackpot A is 10% and the winning probability of the jackpot B is 40%. Yes, the winning probability for jackpot C is 25%, and the winning probability for jackpot D is 25%. As shown in (2) of FIG. 5, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is that the winning probability of the jackpot A is 70% and the winning probability of the jackpot B is 30%. %. Below, with reference to (3) of FIG. 5, the big hit game at the time of winning each big hit AD is demonstrated.

  When the jackpot game that is executed when winning the jackpot A is started, after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as “R”) There is a round game). In 1R, when 10 game balls are won in the big prize opening 23 or when the opening time is 29.5 seconds, the big prize opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and the 1R round game is ended. Then, after an interval period (for example, 2 seconds) between rounds is provided, the 2R round game is started after the grand prize opening 23 is opened as in the case of 1R, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. The 2R round game ends. Thereafter, similarly, a total of 16 round games are executed by opening and closing the big prize opening 23 with an interval period in between. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 2000 prize balls during this jackpot game. Thereafter, the gaming state is from the end of the big hit game until the end of 78 rotations (that is, from when the special symbol lottery is executed 78 times until the special symbol is variably displayed 78 times on the display 4 and then stopped). During this period, the game state is controlled to the probable gaming state.

  When the big hit game executed when the big win B is won, after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, a total of four round games are executed by opening and closing the big prize opening 23 with an interval period in between. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 500 prize balls during this jackpot game. Thereafter, the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation gaming state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 78 rotations.

  When the big hit game executed when the big hit C is won is started, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state after a predetermined opening time, and the time is extremely long (for example, 0.1 second). A round in which the winning opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) with the interval period interposed therebetween. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. That is, during the jackpot game, the big prize opening 23 is opened only momentarily, so that the game ball rarely enters the big prize opening 23, and the player substantially does not enter during the big hit game. You cannot get a prize ball. Thereafter, the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation gaming state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 78 rotations.

  When the big hit game executed when the big hit D is won, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state after a predetermined opening time, and the time is extremely long (for example, 0.1 second). A round in which the winning opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) with the interval period interposed therebetween. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. That is, during the jackpot game, the big prize opening 23 is opened only momentarily, so that the game ball rarely enters the big prize opening 23, and the player substantially does not enter during the big hit game. You cannot get a prize ball. Thereafter, the gaming state is controlled to the latent gaming state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 78 rotations.

  In this embodiment, the time-short state does not coexist in the low-probability state, so the time-short state is a probability-changing gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, when a special symbol lottery is not won (that is, when it is a loss), a “small hit” is provided for winning with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/200). When this “small hit” is won, the effect is as if the big hit D is won as the small hit game, and the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close as in the case of the big win D. The This makes it possible to give the player a sense of expectation that even if it is actually “small hit”, the big hit D may have been won (per latent), and the interest of the game can be improved.

Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in this embodiment is demonstrated concretely.
[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, a timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 6 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in Si1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are used in the process of Si57 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform reach production. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect performed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of Si58 in FIG. 9 described later. In the Si1 random number update process, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the Si2 start-up switch (SW) process and the Si3 gate switch (SW) process, and is used in the special symbol process for Si4 and the normal symbol process for Si5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of Si1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the set maximum random number (for example, 299).

  Next, in Si2, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when either switch is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port). At the time when a game ball detection signal is output from the switch 111b), a start port switch process for performing processing related to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol lottery, and processing for acquiring various random numbers Execute. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in Si3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when the game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the number of holdings of the normal symbol lottery is held. Is less than the upper limit value (for example, 4), and if it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used for the Si5 normal symbol process described later.

  Next, in Si4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these symbols are displayed. A special symbol process for displaying a stop symbol indicating the lottery result or transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 is executed. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in Si5, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the Si3 gate switch processing matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing related to normal symbol processing. As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation time to be stopped and displayed after variably displaying the normal symbol to 10 seconds in the normal gaming state, and to 0 in the electric support state (probable variation gaming state in FIG. 17). Reduce to 5 seconds. Further, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is set to a low probability (1/10) in the normal gaming state. In the electric support state, it is raised to a high probability (10/10).

  Next, in Si6, when the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing of Si4 (when a big hit is made) or the like, the CPU 101 controls the special prize opening / closing unit 115 to make the special prize opening 23 predetermined. Is performed, and a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to the so-called jackpot game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400 is executed. By this process, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a prize ball. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command indicating the set gaming state to the effect control unit 400. Thereby, the production control unit 400 can recognize the gaming state being set. This special winning opening process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

  Next, in Si7, when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing of Si5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won), the electric tulip 27 The electric tulip process which operates is executed. At that time, as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 controls the electric tulip 27 to be opened for an extremely short period (once every 0.10 seconds) in the normal gaming state, and the electric tulip 27 is extended for a long period (2. Open control for 3 times 00 seconds). In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

Next, in Si8, the CPU 101 executes a winning ball process for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of the winning ball according to the winning.
Next, in Si9, the CPU 101 receives information necessary for various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 during the Si2 start-up switch process, the Si4 special symbol process, the Si6 big prize opening process, the Si8 prize ball process, and the like. An output process of outputting to the effect control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed.
[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 8 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in Si2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in Si2 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in Si21, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 wins a game ball in the first starting port 21 and turns on the first starting port switch 111a based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first starting port switch 111a. It is determined whether or not. If the determination at Si21 is YES, the process proceeds to Si22, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si27.

  In Si 22, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit value. It is determined whether it is less than Umax1. If the determination at Si22 is YES, the process proceeds to Si23, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si27.

In Si23, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si24.
In Si24, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery, etc., and each set of the acquired random numbers (game information; determination) Information) is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of Si56 in FIG. 9 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the latest three Si24 processes are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. Will be. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si25.

  In Si25, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 obtains a random number set such as a big hit random number obtained by the latest processing of the Si 24 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the first special symbol lottery stored most recently). And whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102. Pre-determine whether or not to execute. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing of Si57 and Si58 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si26.

  In Si <b> 26, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of Si25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si27.

  In Si27, the CPU 101 determines based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on. . If the determination in Si27 is YES, the process proceeds to Si28, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In Si28, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax2 ("4" in the present embodiment) of the number of second special symbol lottery hold from the ROM 102, and the second special symbol lottery hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit value. It is determined whether it is less than Umax2. If the determination in Si28 is YES, the process proceeds to Si29, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

In Si29, the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si30.
In Si30, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery and the like, and sets each of the acquired random numbers in time series order. To be stored in the RAM 103. Note that each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 by the processing of Si54 in FIG. 9 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted. For this reason, for example, when the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is “3”, the last three random number sets obtained by the last three Si30 processes are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Will be. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si31.

  In Si31, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 obtains a random number set such as a big hit random number acquired by the latest processing of the Si 30 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the second special symbol lottery stored most recently). And whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102, and a reach effect. Pre-determine whether or not to execute. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing of Si57 and Si58 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si32.

In Si32, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of Si31. Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si3 (gate switch processing) in FIG. Note that the first hold number increase command set in Si26 and the second hold number increase command set in Si32 are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of Si9 in FIG.
[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 9 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in Si4 of FIG. Below, the special symbol process in Si4 of FIG. 6 is demonstrated using FIG.

  First, in Si 51, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag) or It is determined whether or not a small hit game is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) executed when the special symbol lottery is won or the small hit game when the small hit is won. If the determination at Si51 is YES, the process proceeds to Si5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. 6, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si52.

  In Si52, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbols on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b are being displayed. If the determination at Si52 is YES, the process proceeds to Si61, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si53.

  In Si53, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination at Si53 is YES, the process proceeds to Si54, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si55.

  In Si54, the CPU 101 updates the hold count U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At this time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored by the Si 30 in FIG. 8 stored in the RAM 103 and has the earliest storage time and deletes it from the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si57.

  On the other hand, in Si55, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination at Si55 is YES, the process moves to Si56, and if this determination is NO, there is no special symbol lottery to be executed, so the process moves to Si5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In Si56, the CPU 101 updates the hold count U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 by the Si 24 in FIG. 8 with the earliest storage time and deletes it from the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si57.

Through the processes of Si53 to Si56, the second special symbol lottery is executed with priority over the first special symbol lottery.
In Si57, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, when the process of Si57 is executed following the process of Si54, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of Si54 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. On the other hand, when the process of Si57 is executed following the process of Si56, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of Si56 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM102. Then, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of jackpot of this time is determined. The probable gaming state and the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si58.

  In Si58, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, in the normal gaming state, the CPU 101 uses the reach table LT1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10A and the variable time table set HT1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. The reach table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (2), during the period from 1 rotation to 10 rotations (that is, after the special symbol lottery is executed 1 to 10 times) after the big hit game is completed Using the variable time table set HT2, which will be described later with reference to LT2 and FIG. 12, in the period from 11 to 50 rotations (that is, until the special symbol lottery is executed 11 to 50 times) after entering the probability variation gaming state. The reach table LT3, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (3), and the variable time table set HT3, which will be described later with reference to FIG. In the period from 51 to 78 rotations (that is, until the special symbol lottery is executed 51 to 78 times), the reach time table LT4 described later with reference to FIG. 10 (4) and the variation time described later with reference to FIG. The variation pattern selection process is executed using the table set HT4. Note that the reach tables LT1 to LT4 and the variable time table sets HT1 to HT4 are switched and set by Si64 processing to be described later. In the following, the reach tables LT1 to LT4 may be simply referred to as LT1 to LT4, and the variable time table sets HT1 to HT4 may be simply referred to as HT1 to HT4.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a reach table used in the gaming machine 1. The reach table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the notification effect for notifying the lottery result when the special symbol lottery is lost. In the present embodiment, when a special symbol lottery is won, a reach effect is always performed in the notification effect. Here, the reach effect is an effect that, when the remaining one of a plurality of decorative symbol sequences is stopped in the notification effect, for example, becomes a specific symbol state that notifies the jackpot, and typically the right and left decorative symbols. When the line stops at the same symbol (for example, 7) and the remaining central decorative symbol line stops at the same symbol (for example, 7), the effect is a doublet (for example, 777). In addition, as will be apparent from the description below, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the reach is to be performed using the reach table, the effect of reaching the reach in the notification effect and then losing as the reach is not established (hereinafter, after reaching the reach) There may be a case where the reach is not achieved). That is, in this embodiment, the reach failure after reach reach in the notification effect can be considered as a kind of reach effect. Here, reach reach is an effect for expecting the reach to be established (that is, an effect of encouraging reach establishment). Typically, the left decorative symbol sequence is the right decorative symbol that has already stopped. In order to expect to stop at the same decorative design as the decorative design of the row, it is stopped after the fluctuation speed becomes slow (that is, the motion is slowed down and then stopped).

  First, as shown in FIG. 10 (1), in the normal gaming state LT1, random numbers 0 to 29 are assigned to “with reach”, and random numbers 30 to 299 are assigned to “without reach”. That is, LT1 is a table that determines that the reach effect is executed at 30/300 (10%) and the reach effect is not executed at 270/300 (90%) when the special symbol lottery is lost in the normal gaming state. is there.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (2), in the LT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, random numbers 0 to 89 are assigned to “with reach” and random numbers 90 to 299 to “without reach”. Is assigned. In other words, LT2 executes a reach effect at 90/300 (30%) and does not execute a reach effect at 210/300 (70%) when the special symbol lottery is lost in 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state. It is a table to be determined.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (3), the random numbers 0 to 59 are assigned to “with reach” and the random numbers 60 to 299 are set to “without reach” in the LT 3 for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state. Is assigned. In other words, LT3 executes the reach effect at 60/300 (20%) and does not execute the reach effect at 240/300 (80%) when the special symbol lottery is lost in 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state. It is a table to be determined.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (4), the random number 0-89 is assigned to “with reach” and the random numbers 90 to 299 are set to “without reach” in the LT4 for 51 to 78 rotations in the probability variation gaming state. Is assigned. In other words, LT4 executes the reach effect at 90/300 (30%) and does not execute the reach effect at 210/300 (70%) when the special symbol lottery is lost in 51 to 78 rotations in the probability variation gaming state. It is a table to be determined.

Here, the random numbers 0 to 299 of LT1 to LT4 all correspond to the reach random number (0 to 299) acquired by the process of Si24 or Si30 in FIG.
FIGS. 11-14 is a figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set used with the game machine 1. FIG. The variation time table set is a table set used to determine a special symbol variation time, which is a time from when a special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, for each special symbol lottery. The special symbol variation time is synchronized with the notification effect execution time, and is the same time as the notification effect execution time.

  First, the normal gaming state HT1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, HT1 includes a big hit variation time table, a reach variation time variation table, and a non-reach variation time table.

  The jackpot variation time table that composes HT1 consists of special symbol variation times of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds”. The special symbol lottery is won (big hit) and the reach effect is executed in the notification effect. It is a table used when notifying that a big hit has been made. One of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time by the large hit variation time table. This determination is made by changing the random number of the fluctuation pattern (any one of 0 to 299) acquired by the process of Si24 or Si30 in FIG. 8 and “30 seconds” and “60 seconds” of this jackpot fluctuation time table. This is performed by collating with predetermined random values (not shown) respectively assigned to “90 seconds”. Here, the type of notification effect to be executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “30 seconds” by the big hit variation time table constituting the HT1, is a type that makes a big hit after the reach is established ( Hereinafter referred to as type F). In addition, the type of notification effect to be executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “60 seconds” by the jackpot variation time table that constitutes HT1, after the reach is established, the SP reach is developed. This is a big hit type (hereinafter referred to as type G). In addition, the type of notification effect to be executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “90 seconds” by the jackpot variation time table that constitutes HT1, after reaching reach and developing into SP reach. This type is a big hit after the development of SPSP reach (hereinafter referred to as type H). The SP reach is generally called super reach or special reach, and is an effect that is expected to be a big hit. For example, the SP reach is an effect of a moving image in which the main character gets 5 oval. In addition, SPSP reach is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and is an effect that further develops from the SP reach production, and that is expected to win even more than the SP reach production. Is the production of moving images to get a thousand boxes.

  The variability table for loss with reach that constitutes HT1 consists of special symbol variation times of “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost after performing an effect. One of “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time by the reach variation loss variation time table. Note that this determination is based on the fluctuation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) acquired by the processing of Si24 or Si30 in FIG. 8 and “12 seconds” “30 seconds” in the jackpot fluctuation time table. This is done by collating random numbers (not shown) assigned to “60 seconds” and “90 seconds”, respectively. Here, the type of notification effect to be executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “12 seconds” by the reach variation time table for HT1 is not established after reaching the reach. (That is, a reach failure after reaching reach: hereinafter referred to as type B). Further, the type of notification effect that is executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “30 seconds” by the reach variation loss time table that constitutes HT1, is a type that loses after reach is established. (Hereinafter referred to as type C). In addition, the type of notification effect to be executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “60 seconds” by the reach variation loss time table that constitutes HT1, and is developed to SP reach after the reach is established. This is a type that loses after being performed (hereinafter referred to as type D). In addition, the type of notification effect to be executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “90 seconds” by the reach variation loss time table that constitutes HT1, the reach is established and the SP reach is developed. It is a type that loses after developing to SPSP reach afterwards (hereinafter referred to as type E).

  HT1's non-reach loss variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “4 seconds”, “8 seconds”, “9 seconds”, and “10 seconds”, and loses the special symbol lottery to reach in the notification production. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost without performing an effect. One of “4 seconds”, “8 seconds”, “9 seconds”, and “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time by the reach variation time table for loss. Specifically, when the total number of the first and second special symbol lotteries is 0 or 1, “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time, and when this total is 2, “9 seconds” is determined. When the total is 3, “8 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. When the total is 4 or more, “4 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. Here, it is executed when the special symbol fluctuation time is determined to be “4 seconds”, “8 seconds”, “9 seconds”, or “10 seconds” by the fluctuation time table for unreachable loss constituting HT1. The notification production type is a type that immediately loses without performing reach or reach (hereinafter referred to as type A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, in the normal gaming state HT1, the probability that the lost variation time table is used at the time of a loss is the reach of the normal gaming state LT1 in FIG. 10 (1). The probability of using the non-reach fluctuation time table at the time of losing is 90%, which is the same as the probability of non-reach of LT1 for the normal gaming state in FIG. 10 (1). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in the HT1 for the normal gaming state, the breakdown of the 10% probability that the variation time table for reaching and losing is used at the time of losing is 5% when the special symbol variation time is “12 seconds”. The special symbol variation time “30 seconds” is 3%, the special symbol variation time “60 seconds” is 2%, and the special symbol variation time “90 seconds” is 1%.

  Next, HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, HT2 is composed of a big hit fluctuation time table, a reachable loss fluctuation time table, and a non-reach loss fluctuation time table.

The jackpot variation time table constituting HT2 is the same as the jackpot variation time table constituting HT1 described with reference to FIG.
The variability table for losing that constitutes HT2 consists of special symbol variation times of “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost after performing an effect. One of “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time by the reach variation loss variation time table. Note that this determination is based on the fluctuation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) acquired by the processing of Si24 or Si30 in FIG. 8 and “12 seconds” “30 seconds” in the jackpot fluctuation time table. This is done by collating random numbers (not shown) assigned to “60 seconds” and “90 seconds”, respectively. Here, similarly to the variation time table for reach loss that constitutes HT1, the special symbol variation time “12 seconds” of the variation time table for reach loss that constitutes HT2 corresponds to the type B of the notification effect, and HT2 The special symbol variation time “30 seconds” of the configured variation time table with reach corresponds to the notification effect type C, and the special symbol variation time “60 seconds” of the variation time table with reach that configures HT2 is notified. Corresponding to the effect type D, the special symbol variation time “90 seconds” of the reachable loss variation time table constituting the HT2 corresponds to the notification effect type E.

  HT2's non-reach loss variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “3 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “5 seconds”, and “10 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost without performing an effect. One of “3 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “5 seconds”, and “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time by the reach variation loss time table. Specifically, when the total number of the first and second special symbol lotteries is 0 or 1, “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time, and when this total is 2, “5 seconds” is determined. When the total is 3, “4 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. When the total is 4 or more, “3 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. Here, it is executed when the special symbol variation time is determined to be “3 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “5 seconds”, or “10 seconds” by the unreachable loss variation time table constituting HT2. The type of notification effect is type A.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12, in the HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the reachable variation time table for reach is used at the time of a loss is the probability of the probability variation gaming state in FIG. 10 (2). The probability of LT2 for 1 to 10 rotations is 30%, which is the same as the probability of reaching, and the probability of using the variable time table for losing without reach at the time of a loss is 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state of FIG. It is 70% which is the same as the non-reach probability of LT2. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, in the HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, the breakdown of the 30% probability that the reachable variation time table with reach is used at the time of a loss is a special symbol variation time of “12 "Second" is 20%, special symbol variation time is "30 seconds" is 5%, special symbol variation time is "60 seconds" is 3%, and special symbol variation time is "90 seconds" is 2%. It is.

  Next, HT3 for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the HT3 for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state is a reachable variation time table for reach that is used at the time of a loss compared to the HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state of FIG. 12. And the usage rate for the variable time table for losing without reach is different. In the following, this point will be described, and the other contents are the same as HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the HT3 for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, the probability of using the reachable variation time table with reach at the time of a loss is 11 to 50 in the probability variation gaming state in FIG. 10 (3). The probability that the LT3 for rotation is 20%, which is the same as the probability of reaching, and the probability that the variable time table for losing without reach will be used at the time of losing is LT3 for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state of FIG. 80%, the same as the probability of no reach. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the HT3 for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, the breakdown of the 20% probability that the reachable variation time table with reach is used at the time of a loss is that the special symbol variation time is “12 "Second" is 10%, special symbol variation time is "30 seconds" is 5%, special symbol variation time is "60 seconds" is 3%, special symbol variation time is "90 seconds" is 2% It is.

  Next, HT4 for 51 to 78 rotations in the probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the HT4 for 51 to 78 rotations in the probability variation gaming state has a use ratio with respect to the fluctuation time table for reach with respect to the HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state in FIG. 12. Different. In the following, this point will be described, and the other contents are the same as HT2 for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the HT4 for 51 to 78 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, the breakdown of the 30% probability of using the reachable loss variation time table is that the special symbol variation time is “12 seconds” is 15%. The special symbol variation time “30 seconds” is 5%, the special symbol variation time “60 seconds” is 5%, and the special symbol variation time “90 seconds” is 5%.

  Then, in Si58 of FIG. 9, when the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the Si57 big hit determination process, the big hit change included in the variable time table set (any one of HT1 to HT4) set as a target of use. The fluctuation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process using the time table is each special symbol fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation time table. The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined random number values assigned to the symbol matches. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, notification effect types F to H are determined.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the Si57 jackpot determination process, the reach table (any one of LT1 to LT4) set as a target for use is used together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process. Whether the reach random number (any one of 0 to 299) read from the RAM 103 matches the random value assigned with or without reach in the reach table. Based on this, it is determined whether or not there is a reach. For example, when LT2 in FIG. 10B is set, if the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is “70”, it is determined by LT2 that there is a reach. When the CPU 101 determines that there is a reach, the current big hit is performed using the change time table for reach with loss included in the change time table set (one of HT1 to HT4) set as a target of use. A variation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) read out from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the determination process is a predetermined number allocated to each special symbol variation time in the variation time table for reach with loss. The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on which of the random number values matches. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, notification effect types B to E are determined. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that there is no reach, the CPU 101 stores it in the RAM 103 using the non-reach loss variation time table included in the change time table set (one of HT1 to HT4) set as the target of use. Based on the held numbers U1 and U2, the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined. Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 11-14, the type A of notification effect will be determined.

  The information of the variation pattern determined as described above (that is, the notification effect execution time: information effect type information) is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si59.

  In Si59, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the big hit determination process of Si57 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of Si58, and sets it in the RAM103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This notification effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in Si9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si60.

  In Si60, the CPU 101 displays the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of Si59. Start. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si61.

  In Si61, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process of Si58 has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol in Si60. If the determination at Si61 is YES, the process proceeds to Si62, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In Si62, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si63. Note that the notification effect stop command set in Si62 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of Si9 in FIG.

  In Si63, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of Si60, and displays the stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si64.

In Si64, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in the Si 57 big hit determination process, the CPU 101 determines that the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is in the big hit game (the big hit game state). The jackpot game effect start command for instructing the start of the jackpot game effect is set in the RAM 103. Further, if the CPU 101 determines that a small hit (predetermined loss) has been made in the big hit determination process of S57, the CPU 101 changes the information stored in the RAM 103 to indicate that a small hit game is being played, and the small hit game effect A small hit game effect start command for instructing the start of the game is set in the RAM 103. The big hit game effect start command or the small hit game effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of Si9 in FIG. 6, and the big hit game effect or the small hit game effect is started. In addition, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state and the like according to the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates due to the processing of Si60 and Si63 and is stopped and displayed (that is, the number of rotations). Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in the Si 57 big hit determination process, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a low probability (1/300) and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27 is set to FIG. Set in the same manner as in the normal gaming state shown. Further, when 10 rotations are completed after the big hit game A, B, C is finished, the CPU 101 is set at the end of the big hit game A, B, C by the game state setting process of Si623 in FIG. The reach table LT2 (see FIG. 10 (2)) and the variable time table set HT2 (see FIG. 12) are switched to the reach table LT3 (see FIG. 10 (3)) and the variable time table set HT3 (see FIG. 13). Set. In addition, when 50 rotations are completed after the big hit game of big hits A, B, and C is finished, the CPU 101 uses the reach table LT3 and the variable time table set HT3 as the reach table LT4 (see FIG. 10 (4)). ) And variable time table set HT4 (see FIG. 14). Further, when the CPU 101 completes 78 rotations after the big hits A, B, and C are finished, the reach table LT4 and the variable time table set HT4 are set to the reach table LT1 (see FIG. 10 (1)). ) And variable time table set HT1 (see FIG. 11). In addition, when the CPU 101 completes 78 rotations after the big hit A, B, and C big hit games are finished, the high probability at the end of the big hit A, B, and C big hit games by the game state setting process of Si623 in FIG. The winning probability of the special symbol lottery set to (10/300) is returned to the low probability (1/300), and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27 set at the end of the big hit game by this gaming state setting process is set to the normal game. Return to the state release setting (that is, set to the normal gaming state). In the case of big hit D (latent hit), the gaming state, reach table, and variable time table set are not switched according to the number of revolutions. Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.
[Large winning prize processing]
15 and 16 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning opening process in Si6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in Si6 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in Si 601, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). To do. If the determination at Si601 is YES, the process proceeds to Si602, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In Si <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game opening effect. If the determination in Si602 is YES, the process moves to Si603, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to Si609.

  In Si603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination at Si 603 is YES, the process moves to Si 604, and if the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, so the process moves to Si 7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In Si 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “16” or “4” in the present embodiment) and the operation pattern (long open pattern, momentary) of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game. Open pattern etc.) is set, and the setting information is set in the RAM 103. By the processing of Si 604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si605.

In Si 605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of the game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si606.
In Si 606, the CPU 101 rewrites the round number R of the big hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si607.

  In Si607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this process, the round of the big hit game is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si608.

  In Si <b> 608, the CPU 101 sets a round effect start command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the round effect of the big hit game in the RAM 103. The round effect start command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by Si9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si 614.

  In Si609, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. If the determination in Si609 is YES, the process moves to Si610, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to Si611.

  In Si610, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the processing of Si604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. If the determination at Si610 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to Si605. If this determination is NO, the timing is to start the next round in the jackpot game. Since it is not, the process moves to Si7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In Si611, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing a big hit game ending effect. If the determination at Si611 is YES, the process proceeds to Si621 in FIG. 16, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si612.

  In Si612, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game round, and whether or not the big prize opening switch 114 is turned on based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114. Determine whether. If the determination in Si612 is YES, the process moves to Si613, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to Si614.

  In Si613, the CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of the game ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. The processing of Si613 is executed each time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, so that the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si 614.

  In Si614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of Si607. Specifically, in the case of the big hit game executed when the big hit A or big hit B shown in (3) of FIG. 5 is won, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control time of 29.5 seconds has elapsed. In the case of a big hit game executed when winning big hit C or big hit D shown in (3) of FIG. If the determination at Si 614 is YES, the process moves to Si 616, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to Si 615.

  In Si615, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached the upper limit number of game balls Cmax (“10” in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. judge. If the determination at Si615 is YES, the process proceeds to Si616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In Si616, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in Si607. Thus, in each round during the big hit game, the CPU 101 opens 29.5 seconds (in the case of big hits A and B) or 0.1 second (in the case of big hits C and D) after opening the big prize opening 23. The total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big winning opening switch 114 before the time elapses has reached 10 (Cmax), or ten gaming balls have been released after the big winning opening 23 is opened. The big winning opening 23 is closed on the condition that 29.5 seconds (in the case of big hits A and B) or 0.1 second (in the case of big hits C and D) have passed without winning. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si617.

  In Si617, the CPU 101 sets a round effect end command instructing the effect control unit 400 to end the round effect of the big hit game in the RAM 103. The round effect end command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by Si9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si618.

  In Si618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of Si604. When the determination at Si618 is YES, the process of FIG. 16 proceeds to Si619, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si7 (electric tulip process) of FIG.

In Si619 in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si620.
In Si 620, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot game effect end command in the RAM 103 to execute the jackpot game ending effect to the effect control unit 400 and instruct the end of the jackpot game effect. The jackpot game effect end command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by Si9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si621.

  In Si621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of Si604 in FIG. 15 has elapsed since the big hit game effect end command was set in the RAM 103 in Si620. If the determination at Si621 is YES, the process proceeds to Si622, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In Si622, the CPU 101 ends the big hit game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that a big hit game stored in the RAM 103 is in progress, and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si623.

  In Si623, the CPU 101 executes a gaming state setting process. Specifically, the CPU 101 increases the winning probability of the special symbol lottery set to low probability (10/300) set to low probability (1/300) in the stop processing of Si64 in FIG. Set. Further, when the CPU 101 makes a big hit A to D, the open setting (non-electric support state) of the electric tulip 27 set in the same manner as in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. In the case of D (per latent), it is continued, and in the case of big hits A to C, the electric support state shown in FIG. 7 is set. Further, in the case of big hits A to C, the CPU 101 selects one of the reach tables LT1 to LT4 set when the big hit is made (see FIG. 10), and the variable time table set HT1 set when the big hit is made. Any one of HT4 (see FIGS. 11 to 14) is set in the reach table LT2 and the variation time table set HT2. In the case of big hit D (per latent), the CPU 101 sets the reach table LT1 and the variable time table set HT1 for the normal gaming state. Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si7 (electric tulip processing) in FIG. When the small winning game is executed, although not the above-described large winning opening process, the operation of opening the large winning opening 23 for 0.1 seconds, for example, is performed four times as in the case of the big winning C and D. Thus, the small hit game is terminated, and the game state is not switched before and after the small hit game. Moreover, this open mode may be any open mode as long as the total open time does not exceed 1.8 seconds.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram summarizing the switching timings of the reach tables LT1 to LT4 and the variable time table sets HT1 to HT4 described above. As shown in FIG. 17, in the period in which the jackpot game of jackpots A to C is being executed (that is, the period of the jackpot game state), the reach table LT and the variable time table set HT set when these jackpots are hit Is set continuously. When the big hit game of the big hits A to C is finished, the probability variation gaming state is controlled, and the reach table LT2 and the variable time table set HT2 are set as usage targets. When the special symbol lottery is executed 10 times after the big hit game of the big hits A to C is finished and the result is notified (that is, when 10 rotations are made), the reach table LT3 and the variable time table set HT3 are set as objects to be used. Is done. Thereafter, when the big hit game of the big hits A to C is completed and then 50 revolutions are made, the reach table LT4 and the variable time table set HT4 are set as objects to be used. After that, when the big hit game of the big hits A to C is completed for 78 revolutions, the probability variation gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state, and the reach table LT1 and the variable time table set HT1 are set as objects to be used. As described above, reach table LT2 and variable time table set HT2 are used for 1 to 10 rotations in the probability variation gaming state, and reach table LT3 and variable time table set HT3 are used for 11 to 50 rotations in the probability variation game state. In the gaming state, the reach table LT4 and the variable time table set HT4 are used in the 51 to 78 rotations, and in the normal gaming state, the reach table LT1 and the variable time table set HT1 are used. Further, in the big hit gaming state, the reach table LT and the variable time table set HT set at the time of the big hit are set as they are.

Below, the 1st-4th embodiment which performs the process of the main control part 100 side etc. which were demonstrated using FIGS. 1-17 above is demonstrated, respectively. In addition, when performing the process different from the process content demonstrated above, that is demonstrated below.
[First Embodiment]
Below, 1st Embodiment is described using FIGS. 18-25. In the first embodiment, an example of the pre-reading continuous notice effect in the probability variation gaming state described above will be described.
[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 18, the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 18 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 18 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402. Further, the effect control process of the first embodiment is executed in the probability variation gaming state. Moreover, in the following description, the description about the big hit game effect etc. is omitted.

  First, in S1801 of FIG. 18, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 18). 8 Si26 and Si32). If the determination in S1801 is YES, the process proceeds to S1802, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S1811.

  In step S1802, the CPU 401 executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 adds 1 to the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, and when it receives the second hold number increase command, the RAM 403 1 is added to the number of reserves for the second special symbol lottery stored in. Further, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command and stores it in the RAM 403 for each type of hold increase command (first hold increase command or second hold increase command). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1803.

  In step S1803, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to indicate the hold number of the first special symbol lottery to the image display unit 6 (not shown). Is increased by one. Similarly, when the CPU 401 receives the second hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the hold image indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6 by one. As described above, this pending increase command includes pre-determination information indicating the result of the special symbol lottery. Therefore, in step S1803, the CPU 401 may execute a prefetch hold notice effect that changes the hold display mode so as to suggest, for example, the expectation level (reliability) of the winning for the special symbol lottery based on the prior determination information. Good. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1804.

  In step S <b> 1804, the CPU 401 determines whether to execute a prefetch continuous notice effect. Here, the pre-reading continuous notice effect is an effect that performs the same effect across a plurality of fluctuations and suggests (expects) that a big hit is included during the hold. Specifically, whether or not to perform the pre-reading continuous notice effect based on the prior determination information of the previous hold at the timing of receiving the hold increase command corresponding to the third hold or the fourth hold Determine. The pre-determination information includes information on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not a reach effect is executed, that is, a big hit determination and a variation pattern. At this time, the number of continuous notices is also determined. If the determination in S1804 is YES, the process moves to S1805, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to S1811.

  In step S1805, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the third notice effect. In this process, when it is determined in S1804 to execute the pre-reading continuous notice effect, it is determined whether or not the execution of the third notice effect is determined. It is also determined here whether or not the execution conditions for the third notice effect are satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the execution of the third notice effect is determined and the third flag is “OFF”. If it is determined that the third notice effect is to be executed (S1805: YES), the third flag is set to “ON” in S1806, the continuous effect count R3 is set in S1807, and then the process proceeds to S1808. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the third notice effect (S1805: NO), the processing of S1806 and S1807 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S1808.

  In S1808, it is determined whether the first notice and the second notice are executed simultaneously. The simultaneous execution here means that two prefetch continuous effects are performed for one hold. This process is to determine whether or not simultaneous execution of the first and second notice effects is determined when it is determined in S1804 that the prefetch continuous notice effect is to be executed. It is also determined here whether or not the execution conditions for the first and second notice effects are satisfied. Specifically, it is determined that execution of the first and second notice effects is determined, the third flag is “OFF”, and both the first flag and the second flag are “OFF”. . If it is determined that the first notice and the second notice are executed at the same time (S1808: YES), both the first and second flags are turned “ON” in S1809, and the number of consecutive effects R1, R2 is set in S1810. Both are set, and the process proceeds to S1814. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first notice and the second notice are not executed simultaneously (S1808: NO), the process proceeds to S1811.

  In S1811, it is determined whether to execute one of the first notice and the second notice. Here, one-sided execution means that one prefetch continuous effect is performed for one hold. In this process, when it is determined in S1804 that the pre-reading continuous notice effect is to be executed, it is determined whether one of the first and second notice effects is determined to be executed. Further, it is also determined here whether or not the execution condition of the first or second notice effect is satisfied. Specifically, execution of one of the first and second notice effects is determined, the third flag is “OFF”, and at least one of the first flag and the second flag is “OFF”. Judge that there is. If it is determined that one of the first notice and the second notice is to be executed (S1811: YES), either the first flag or the second flag is set to “ON” in S1812, and the number of consecutive effects R1, in S1810. One of R2 is set, and the process proceeds to S1814. On the other hand, when it is determined that neither the first notice nor the second notice is executed (S1811: NO), the processing of S1812 and S1813 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S1814.

In S1814, an effect execution process is performed. The pre-reading continuous notice effect is actually executed by this effect execution process. The effect execution process will be described later.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the effect execution process executed in S1814 in FIG.

  In step S1901, the CPU 401 determines whether a notification effect start command has been received. If it is determined that a notification effect start command has been received (S1901: YES), the process proceeds to S1902. On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification effect start command has not been received (S1901: NO), the process proceeds to S1911.

  The process proceeds to S1902 when a notification effect start command is received. In step S1902, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the first flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the first flag is “ON” (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to S1903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first flag is not “ON” (S1902: NO), that is, if the first flag is “OFF”, the processing of S1903 and S1904 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S1905.

  In S1903, the first notice effect is executed. Specifically, by setting the first notice effect designation command in the RAM 403, the first notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. Thereby, the 1st notice effect mentioned later is performed.

In S1904, the continuous notice count R1 is updated by subtracting “1”. The continuous notice count R1 is stored in the RAM 403.
In step S1905, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the second flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the second flag is “ON” (S1905: YES), the process proceeds to S1906. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second flag is not “ON” (S1905: NO), that is, when the second flag is “OFF”, the processing proceeds to S1908 without executing the processing of S1906 and S1907. .

  In S1906, a second notice effect is executed. Specifically, by setting the second notice effect designation command in the RAM 403, the second notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. Thereby, the second notice effect described later is executed.

In S1907, the continuous notice count R2 is updated by subtracting “1”. The continuous notice count R2 is stored in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1908.
In step S1908, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the third flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the third flag is “ON” (S1908: YES), the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third flag is not “ON” (S1908: NO), that is, when the third flag is “OFF”, the performance execution process is performed without executing the processes of S1909 and S1910. finish.

  In S1909, a third notice effect is executed. Specifically, by setting the third notice effect designation command in the RAM 403, the third notice effect designation command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. Thereby, the 3rd notice effect mentioned later is performed.

In S1910, the continuous notice count R3 is updated by subtracting “1”. The continuous notice count R3 is stored in the RAM 403. After this process, the effect execution process ends.
The process proceeds to S1911 when a negative determination is made in S1901. In S1911, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a notification effect stop command has been received. If it is determined that a notification effect stop command has been received (S1911: YES), the process proceeds to S1912. On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification effect stop command has not been received (S1911: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the effect execution processing is terminated.

  In S1912, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice count R1 is “0” or less. If R1 ≦ 0 (S1912: YES), the first flag is set to “OFF” in S1913, and then the process proceeds to S1914. On the other hand, if R1> 0 (S1912: NO), the process proceeds to S1914 without executing the process in S1913.

  In S1914, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice count R2 is “0” or less. If R2 ≦ 0 (S1914: YES), the second flag is set to “OFF” in S1915, and then the process proceeds to S1916. On the other hand, if R2> 0 (S1914: NO), the process proceeds to S1916 without executing the process in S1915.

In S1916, it is determined whether the continuous notice count R3 is “0” or less. If R3 ≦ 0 (S1916: YES), the third flag is set to “OFF” in S1917, and then the effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if R3> 0 (S1916: NO), the effect execution process is terminated without executing the process of S1917.
[Specific example of the first notice effect]
FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the first notice effect. The first notice effect shown in FIG. 20A is an effect using the image display unit 6. In the first notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20A (A), when the change ends and the next change starts, a notification effect start command is transmitted. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20A (B), an effect is produced in which the decorative symbol to be changed starts to explode, and thereafter the decorative symbol starts to change. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20A (C), the left symbol temporarily stops and stops in the order of right symbol → middle symbol. As shown in FIG. 20A (D). Here, “3”, “4”, and “7” are stopped. Since the first notice effect is performed over 2 to 4 times of fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 20A (B), the effect that the decorative symbols explode at the start of the fluctuations is performed again, and the next fluctuation. Is started. A sound effect (for example, explosion sound) may be output together with the explosion of the decorative pattern.
[Specific example of the second notice effect]
FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the second notice effect. The second notice effect shown in FIG. 20B is an effect using the image display unit 6 as with the first notice effect. In the second notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20B (A), when the change ends and the next change starts, a notification effect start command is transmitted. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20B (B), when the decoration symbol starts to change, an effect is produced in which meteors appear in the background of the decoration symbol. After that, as shown in FIG. 20B (C), the left symbol temporarily stops and stops in the order of right symbol → middle symbol. As shown in FIG. 20B (D). Here, “3”, “4”, and “7” are stopped. Since the second notice effect is performed over 2 to 4 fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 20B (B) again, when the decoration pattern starts to change, there is an effect that a meteor appears in the background of the decorative pattern. Done. Note that a sound effect (for example, a sound that cuts air) may be output in accordance with an effect in which a meteor appears.
[Specific example of third notice effect]
The third notice effect shown in FIG. 21 is an effect using the movable accessory 7. Compared with the first notice effect and the second notice effect, the third notice effect has a higher degree of expectation for the jackpot, that is, a highly reliable effect. In the third notice effect, the notification effect start command is transmitted when the change ends and the next change starts as shown in FIG. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the decorative symbol starts to change, an effect is produced in which the movable accessory 7 rotates and the central LED emits light. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21C, the left symbol temporarily stops and stops in the order of right symbol → middle symbol. This is as shown in FIG. Here, “3”, “4”, and “7” are stopped. Since the second notice is performed over 2 to 4 fluctuations, as shown in FIG. 21 (B) again, when the decoration symbol starts to move, the movable accessory 7 rotates and the center part is rotated. An effect in which the LED emits light is performed. Note that a sound effect (for example, a sparkling metal sound) may be output in accordance with the operation of the movable accessory 7.
[Determination of pre-reading continuous notice effect]
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of determination of the prefetch continuous notice effect. When determining whether or not the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed in S1804 in FIG. 18, it is exemplified that the determination is performed using a table as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the third hold increases (when the number of holds becomes “3” in S1802 in FIG. 18), or when the fourth hold increases (when the hold number is added in S1802). Whether or not the pre-reading continuous notice effect is performed. Note that, here, when the third hold is increased and when the fourth hold is increased, it may be determined whether the pre-reading continuous notice effect is performed when the first hold is increased or the second hold is increased. In addition, when the third hold increase and the fourth hold increase, the probable gaming state is assumed, so the second hold increase command is targeted. However, the first pending increase command is not limited to the probability variation gaming state.

  FIG. 22A is a table for determining the prefetch continuous notice effect when the third hold is increased. Here, it is assumed that when the third hold is increased, the first hold is no reach and the second hold is no reach. “No reach” is a case where the type A “immediately lost” shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is selected.

  When the third hold is “reach” and is type C to H, execution of the prefetch continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 80%. If the third hold is “with reach” and is type B, the execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 60%. Furthermore, when the third hold is “no reach” and is type A, execution of the prefetch continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 30%.

  At this time, the number of continuous effects is determined. When the third hold is “with reach” (types B to H), the number of continuous performances is “3”. When the third hold is “no reach” (type A), the number of continuous performances is “2” or “3”.

  FIG. 22B is a table for determining the prefetch continuous notice effect when the fourth hold is increased. Here, it is assumed that when the fourth hold increases, the first hold is no reach, the second hold is no reach, and the third hold is no reach. “No reach” is a case where the type A “immediately lost” shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is selected.

  When the fourth hold is “with reach” and is type C to H, execution of the prefetch continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 80%. When the fourth hold is “with reach” and is type B, execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 60%. Furthermore, when the fourth hold is “no reach” and is type A, execution of the prefetch continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 40%.

  At this time, the number of continuous effects is determined. When the fourth hold is “with reach” (types B to H), the number of continuous performances is “4”. When the third hold is “no reach” (type A), the number of continuous performances is “2”, “3”, or “4”.

FIG. 22C is an example of a table for determining the continuous notice content.
As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, when the third or fourth hold is “reach” (types C to H), execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 80%. The Similarly, when “with reach” (type B), execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 60%, and with “without reach” (type A), with a probability of 30% or 40%. Execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined.

  When execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined when the types C to H are selected, the third notice effect is selected with a probability of 60%. Further, the first or second notice effect is selected with a probability of 10% (one-side execution). Furthermore, the first and second notice effects are selected with a probability of 30% (both are executed).

  When execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined when Type B is selected, the first or second notice effect is selected with a probability of 50% (one-side execution). Further, the first and second notice effects are selected with a probability of 50% (both are executed).

When execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined when Type A is selected, the first or second notice effect is selected with a probability of 100% (one-side execution).
The determination processing of S1805, S1808, and S1811 is executed according to the content of the continuous notice selected in this way.

In the present embodiment, the number of continuous notices is “2” or “3” when the third hold is “no reach” at the time of the increase in the third hold (in the case of a so-called “gase effect”). In addition, when the fourth hold is “no reach” at the time of the increase in the fourth hold (in the case of a so-called “gase effect”), the number of continuous notices is set to “2”, “3”, or “4”. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the third hold increase and the fourth hold increase, in the case of a gaze effect, “2” may be set uniformly. Alternatively, “2” may be set when the third hold is increased, and “2” or “3” may be set when the fourth hold is increased. Alternatively, “2” may be set when the third hold is increased, and “3” may be set when the fourth hold is increased. It is also conceivable to set the continuous notice count to “1”. That is, various combinations can be performed in the range of “1” to “3” when the third hold increases, and within the range of “1” to “4” when the fourth hold increases.
[Period of pre-reading continuous notice production, etc.]
FIG. 23 shows the sixth to tenth rotations in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot. Here, the sixth rotation is the current fluctuation, and the seventh to tenth rotations are the hold display range.

When the hold increase command corresponding to the 10th rotation is transmitted at the 6th rotation which is the current fluctuation, the continuous notice determination at the time of the 4th hold increase is performed. Assuming that the 7th to 9th rotations are “no reach”, if the 10th rotation is “reach” (types C to H), there is an 80% chance of being “reach” (type B). For example, execution of the prefetch continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 60%. At this time, the continuous notice count is “4”. Therefore, as shown in (c) of FIG. 23, the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed from the seventh to the tenth rotation. Reaching at the 10th rotation results in a big hit or loss. On the other hand, if the 10th rotation is “no reach”, execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined with a probability of 40%. At this time, the number of continuous notices is “2”, “3” or “4”. When the number of continuous notices is “2”, as shown in (a) of FIG. 23, the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed at the seventh and eighth rotations. When the number of continuous notices is “3”, as shown in (a) of FIG. 23, the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed at the seventh to ninth rotations. Further, when the number of continuous notices is “4”, as shown in (c) of FIG. 23, the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed at the seventh to tenth rotations. However, in any of these cases, it will not reach, but will lose immediately. In the case of “with reach” (type B), it is said that it will be reached, but it will be lost due to failure to reach.
[Linkage of first notice effect, second notice effect, and third notice effect]
FIG. 24 shows the sixth to thirteenth rotations in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot. Here, assuming that the sixth rotation is the current fluctuation, the seventh to tenth rotations are the hold display range.

  When the hold increase command corresponding to the 10th rotation is transmitted at the 6th rotation which is the current fluctuation, the continuous notice determination at the time of the 4th hold increase is performed. At this time, it is assumed that the 10th rotation is “reach” and execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined (S1804: YES), and it is determined that the third notice effect is executed (S1805: YES). At this time, the third flag is “ON”, and the number of consecutive performances R3 is “4”. Thereby, as shown to (a) in FIG. 24, a 3rd notice effect is performed by the 7th-10th rotation (refer S1814 and FIG. 19). At this time, when the third flag is “ON”, the first and second notice effects are not executed (S1808: NO, S1811: NO). Therefore, even if the hold increase command is transmitted by the 13th rotation, the first and second notice effects are not executed.

  On the other hand, when a hold increase command corresponding to the 10th rotation is transmitted, execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined when the 10th rotation is “with reach” (S1804: YES), and the first and second notices are issued. It is assumed that at least one of the effects is determined to be executed (S1808: YES, S1811: YES). At this time, at least one of the first flag and the second flag is “ON”, and the continuous performance count R4 is “4”. Thereby, when one of the first and second notice effects is executed, for example, the first notice effect is executed at the seventh to tenth rotations as shown in FIG. Further, when both the first and second notice effects are executed, both the first and second notice effects are executed at the seventh to tenth rotations as shown in FIG. . At this time, for example, when the third flag is “ON” at the twelfth rotation, the third notice may be executed from the eighth rotation, for example. This is as shown in (a) and (c) in FIG.

Further, when a hold increase command corresponding to the 10th rotation is transmitted, execution of the pre-reading continuous notice effect is determined with the 10th rotation being “reach” (S1804: YES), and the first notice effect is executed. It is assumed that it is determined (S1811: YES). At this time, the first flag is “ON”, and the continuous performance count R4 is “4”. Thereby, the first notice effect is executed at the seventh to tenth rotations. For example, when the second flag is turned “ON” in the hold increase command corresponding to the twelfth rotation, the second notice effect is executed from the ninth to the twelfth rotation as shown in FIG. The
[Duplicate notice effect]
In (i) in FIG. 24, the first notice effect and the third notice effect overlap at the 8th to 10th rotations. This is as shown in FIG. 25 (A). In addition to the effect that the decorative symbols explode, the movable accessory 7 rotates to emit light.

  In (c) of FIG. 24, the first notice effect and the second notice effect overlap at the seventh and eighth rotations. This is as shown in FIG. 25 (B). In addition to the effect that the decorative pattern explodes, a meteor appears in the background.

  In FIG. 24C, the first to third notices are duplicated at the ninth and tenth rotations. This is as shown in FIG. 25C. In addition to the effect that the decorative design explodes, a meteor appears in the background and the movable accessory 7 rotates to emit light.

Furthermore, FIG. 25 (D) shows how a meteor appears in the background of a decorative design and the movable accessory 7 rotates to emit light. This is a case where the second notice effect and the third notice effect overlap.
[Modification of First Embodiment]
(A) In the first embodiment, three types of pre-reading continuous notice effects are provided, but in addition to the first to third notice effects, fourth, fifth,... Four or more types of notice effects may be provided.

  (B) In addition, the first and second notice effects are made using the image display unit 6, and the third notice effect is made using the movable accessory 7. On the other hand, all may use liquid crystal display devices, such as an image display part, and all may use a movable accessory.

(C) Furthermore, the first notice effect uses the image display unit 6 as an effect that the decorative symbol explodes at the start of variation, and the second notice effect uses the image display unit 6 and the meteor flows in the background of the decorative symbol when the change starts. Although it was directed, the decoration pattern shines, the frame rotates backward at the beginning of the change, the background color changes from blue → green → red, etc. The petal is scattered on the background, etc. Any production can be used as long as it is understood that it is different from. The third notice effect is the same, and the third notice effect is such that the movable accessory rotates and emits light using the movable accessory 7, but for example, the movable accessory moves to the front of the liquid crystal screen. There may be.
[Effect in the first embodiment]
◇ Effect 1
In this embodiment, it is the structure which performs prefetch continuous notice effect in the probability change game state after the end of jackpot. Specifically, when the hold increase command is received (S1801: YES in FIG. 18), it is determined whether or not the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed (S1804). When the first notice effect is being performed, the first flag is “ON” (S1809, S1812). At this time, when it is determined that the second notice effect is to be executed (S1811: YES). In addition, when it is determined to execute the third notice effect (S1805: YES), the second notice effect or the third notice effect is executed.

  That is, based on the determination means acquired by the acquisition means and the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when the game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down, the player Special determination means for performing a special determination for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the game, and a determination means for determining a variation time for causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol based on the determination result of the special determination; The symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol after the variation time determined by the determining means has elapsed after the symbol display means is variably displayed, and the determination information acquired by the acquiring means is stored. A pre-determination unit that performs a pre-determination to determine in advance whether or not to play the special game based on the determination information stored in the storage unit; If it is determined in another determination that the special game is to be performed, after the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means for performing the special game and the game ball is difficult to enter the normal opening. A game state, or a game state control means for controlling a game in a specific game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the start opening; and an effect control means for causing the effect means to produce an effect; When the game is controlled in the specific game state, it is easier to determine a shorter variation time than when the game is controlled in the normal game state, and the effect control means controls the game in the specific game state. A continuous performance determining means for performing continuous performance determination for determining whether or not to perform a continuous performance based on the determination result of the prior determination, and a continuous performance in the continuous performance determination. If it is determined that the symbol display means is to be displayed variably on the symbol display means, the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect different from the first continuous effect is performed. Continuous production control means, and the continuous production determination means is any of the case where it is determined in the prior determination that the special game is to be performed and the case where it is determined that the special game is not to be performed. It is possible to determine that the continuous effect is to be performed, and the continuous effect control unit is determined to cause the continuous effect to be performed in the continuous effect determination when the first continuous effect is being performed. Then, the second continuous effect is performed in parallel with the first continuous effect.

  That is, when performing the pre-reading continuous notice effect over a plurality of variations, the second continuous effect can be executed in the middle of the first continuous effect. Thereby, the effect which improves the interest of a game can be performed.

◆ Effect 2
In this embodiment, it is the structure which performs prefetch continuous notice effect in the probability change game state after the end of jackpot. Specifically, when the hold increase command is received (S1801: YES in FIG. 18), it is determined whether or not the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed (S1804).

  The prefetch continuous notice effect includes a first notice effect, a second notice effect, and a third notice effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a special game will be performed than the first and second notice effects. When the third notice effect is performed, that is, when the third flag is “ON”, the first and second notice effects are not performed (1808: NO, 1811: NO).

  That is, based on the determination means acquired by the acquisition means and the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when the game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down, the player Special determination means for performing a special determination for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the game, and a determination means for determining a variation time for causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol based on the determination result of the special determination; The symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol after the variation time determined by the determining means has elapsed after the symbol display means is variably displayed, and the determination information acquired by the acquiring means is stored. A pre-determination unit that performs a pre-determination to determine in advance whether or not to play the special game based on the determination information stored in the storage unit; If it is determined in another determination that the special game is to be performed, after the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means for performing the special game and the game ball is difficult to enter the normal opening. A game state, or a game state control means for controlling a game in a specific game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the start opening; and an effect control means for causing the effect means to produce an effect; When the game is controlled in the specific game state, it is easier to determine a shorter variation time than when the game is controlled in the normal game state, and the effect control means controls the game in the specific game state. A continuous performance determining means for performing continuous performance determination for determining whether or not to perform a continuous performance based on the determination result of the prior determination, and a continuous performance in the continuous performance determination. If it is determined that the special game is to be performed, there is a possibility that the special game may be performed rather than the first continuous effect or the first continuous effect when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display means a plurality of times. Continuous production control means for performing a second continuous production that suggests that the game is high, and the continuous production determination unit determines that the special game is to be performed in the prior determination and the special game. In any case where it is determined not to be performed, it is possible to determine that the continuous effect is to be performed, and when the continuous effect control unit is performing the second continuous effect, The first continuous effect is not performed in parallel with the second continuous effect.

  That is, when the third notice effect as the second continuous effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special game will be performed, the first and second notice effects as the first continuous effect are performed in parallel. And will not be executed. Thereby, the expectation degree with respect to the 3rd notice effect becomes large, and the effect which improves the interest of a game can be performed.

◆ Effect 3
In this embodiment, it is the structure which performs prefetch continuous notice effect in the probability change game state after the end of jackpot. Specifically, when the hold increase command is received (S1801: YES in FIG. 18), it is determined whether or not the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed (S1804).

  At this time, both the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed (S1808: YES), or one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed (S1811: YES).

  That is, based on the determination means acquired by the acquisition means and the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when the game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down, the player Special determination means for performing a special determination for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the game, and a determination means for determining a variation time for causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol based on the determination result of the special determination; The symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol after the variation time determined by the determining means has elapsed after the symbol display means is variably displayed, and the determination information acquired by the acquiring means is stored. A pre-determination unit that performs a pre-determination to determine in advance whether or not to play the special game based on the determination information stored in the storage unit; If it is determined in another determination that the special game is to be performed, after the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means for performing the special game and the game ball is difficult to enter the normal opening. A game state, or a game state control means for controlling a game in a specific game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the start opening; and an effect control means for causing the effect means to produce an effect; When the game is controlled in the specific game state, it is easier to determine a shorter variation time than when the game is controlled in the normal game state, and the effect control means controls the game in the specific game state. A continuous performance determining means for performing continuous performance determination for determining whether or not to perform a continuous performance based on the determination result of the prior determination, and a continuous performance in the continuous performance determination. If it is determined that the symbol display means is to be displayed variably on the symbol display means, the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect different from the first continuous effect is performed. Continuous production control means, and the continuous production determination means is any of the case where it is determined in the prior determination that the special game is to be performed and the case where it is determined that the special game is not to be performed. When the continuous production control means determines that the continuous production is to be performed in the continuous production determination, the continuous production control means is configured to perform the first continuous production. And when the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect are performed in parallel.

That is, when the first continuous effect (first notice effect) is performed for one hold, and the first continuous effect (first notice effect) and the second continuous effect (first) for one hold. (2 notice effect) may be performed in parallel. Thereby, the variation of the rush opportunity to a continuous production will increase, and the production which improves the interest of a game can be performed.
[Second Embodiment]
Below, 2nd Embodiment is described using FIGS. 26-38. In the second embodiment, an example of a characteristic effect related to a suggestion effect (a button operation instruction effect or a character suggestion effect) that suggests (expects) the type of reach effect will be described.
[First Example of Second Embodiment]
First, a first example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first example of the second embodiment, the type of subsequent operation (reach effect) that develops when the reach state is established is suggested by the type of button operation instruction effect. First, an effect control process by the effect control unit 400 in the first example of the second embodiment will be described.
[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. The effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400 will be described below with reference to FIG. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 26 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 26 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402. Moreover, in the following description, the description about the big hit game effect etc. is omitted.

  First, in Sw101 of FIG. 26, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 26). 8 Si26 and Si32). If the determination in Sw101 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw106.

  In Sw102, the CPU 401 executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 adds 1 to the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, and when it receives the second hold number increase command, the RAM 403 1 is added to the number of reserves for the second special symbol lottery stored in. Further, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command and stores it in the RAM 403 for each type of hold increase command (first hold increase command or second hold increase command). Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw103.

  In Sw103, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to indicate the hold number of the first special symbol lottery to the image display unit 6 (not shown). Is increased by one. Similarly, when the CPU 401 receives the second hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the hold image indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6 by one. As described above, this pending increase command includes pre-determination information indicating the result of the special symbol lottery. Therefore, in Sw103, the CPU 401 may execute a prefetch hold notice effect that changes the hold display mode so as to suggest, for example, the expected degree of reliability (reliability) for the special symbol lottery based on the prior determination information. Good. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw104.

  In Sw104, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect. Here, the pre-reading notice effect is an effect that suggests (expects) that a big hit is notified in a notification effect performed after the notification effect. For example, when the CPU 401 determines whether or not the number of special symbol lotteries held in the RAM 403 is 1 or more and determines that the number is 1 or more, the CPU 401 stores the advance information stored in the RAM 403 in the latest Sw102 process. Based on the determination information, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect. If the determination in Sw104 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw105, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw106.

  In Sw105, the CPU 401 determines the content of the prefetch notice effect. For example, the CPU 401 determines the pre-reading notice effect of the content for displaying the specific character image in the notification effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw106.

  In Sw106, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination in Sw106 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw107, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw111.

  In Sw107, the CPU 401 analyzes the notification effect start command received in Sw106. That is, the setting information included in the notification effect start command is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw108.

  In Sw108, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect to be executed based on the notification effect start command analyzed in Sw107 is the notification effect determined as the execution target of the prefetch notice effect in Sw105. That is, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the current notification effect. If the determination in Sw108 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw109, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw110.

  In Sw109, the CPU 401 produces a number of notification effects that satisfy the conditions of the setting information acquired in Sw107 (a condition for whether or not a big hit, a condition for a notification effect execution time, a condition for whether or not to execute a reach effect, etc.). An effect pattern to be executed is determined from the pattern by lottery or the like, and a pre-reading notice effect (specific character image) is added, and a notification effect including the pre-reading notice effect is instructed to the image sound control unit 500 and executed. And a series of effect control processing is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, in Sw110, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to determine and execute a notification effect that does not include the pre-reading notice effect. Here, in the notification effect executed in the process of Sw110, a button operation instruction effect may be executed. Here, the button operation instruction effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 37, but in the first example of the second embodiment, as the button operation instruction effect, a plurality of operation modes (operations) An effect for instructing to operate the effect button 37 is executed according to (pattern). Details of this characteristic button operation instruction effect in the first example of the second embodiment will be described later with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 27 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the processing of Sw110. Hereinafter, the processing of Sw110 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in Sw120 of FIG. 27, the CPU 401 satisfies a large number of conditions of the setting information acquired in Sw107 (a condition for whether or not a big hit, a condition for a notification effect execution time, a condition for whether or not to execute a reach effect, etc.). An effect pattern to be executed is determined by lottery or the like from the effect pattern of the notification effect. By this process, an effect pattern related to a button operation instruction effect, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw121.

  In Sw121, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect of the effect pattern determined in Sw120 is an effect including a button operation instruction effect. Here, the effect including the button operation instruction effect is an effect in which the later-described development effect is executed after the button operation instruction effect is executed, and an effect in which the later-described development effect is not executed after the button operation instruction effect is executed. I mean. If the determination in Sw121 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw122, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw129.

  In Sw122, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a button operation instruction effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 uses the same number symbol (for example, “1”) for the left decorative symbol DIL that is variably displayed on the left reel RL and the right decorative symbol DIR that is variably displayed on the right reel RR shown in FIG. )), After executing a decorative design display effect (reach roll effect) that expects a temporary stop display (so-called reach eyes are established), a specific operation mode (for example, A button operation instruction effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button 37 by pressing “one shot” is instructed to the image sound control unit 500 or the like and executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw123.

  In Sw123, during the operation reception period, the CPU 401 uses a specific operation mode (such as “one shot” press, “continuous hit”, “long press”, etc., which will be described later) specified by the button operation instruction effect executed in Sw122. It is determined whether or not there is an operation on the effect button 37. Specifically, in an effect pattern including a button operation instruction effect, a predetermined period (for example, a period from 3 seconds to 8 seconds) after the button operation instruction effect is started is set as an operation reception period in advance. In addition, a button operation pattern corresponding to the operation mode of the button operation instructed in the button operation instruction effect executed in Sw122 is set in advance. And CPU401 was performed by Sw122 in the operation reception period by determining whether the signal from the production button 37 was output within this operation reception period and matched with the said button operation pattern. It is determined whether or not the effect button 37 is operated in the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect. If the determination in Sw123 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw124.

  In Sw124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the operation reception period has elapsed. If the determination in Sw124 is YES, the process moves to Sw125, and if this determination is NO, the process returns to Sw123. Therefore, in Sw123, when the effect button 37 is operated in a mode other than the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect executed in Sw122 within the operation reception period, or the effect button 37 is operated during the operation reception period. If not, when the operation reception period of the effect button 37 has elapsed, the process proceeds to Sw125.

  In Sw125, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect pattern including the button operation instruction effect determined in Sw120 is an effect pattern including the development effect. Here, the development effect is set in advance in association with each operation mode of the button operation instructed by the button operation instruction effect (see FIG. 72 described later), and specifically, in the special symbol lottery. This is an effect (for example, reach effect) that causes the player to expect to win (big hit). If the determination in Sw125 is YES, the process proceeds to Sw126, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sw128.

  In Sw126, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute an effect of temporarily stopping the decorative design at the reach (reach eye establishment effect). Specifically, the CPU 401 temporarily displays, for example, a numerical symbol “1” as a left decorative symbol DIL on the left reel RL shown in FIG. 70, which will be described later, and displays the same numerical symbol “1” as a right decorative symbol DIR on the right reel RR. An effect of temporarily stopping and displaying “1” (reach eye establishment effect) is executed by instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw127.

  In Sw127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to perform the development effect and executes it. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute the development effect associated with the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect executed in Sw122. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw128.

  In Sw128, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to execute an effect of notifying the determination result based on the decorative design. Specifically, when the process of Sw128 is executed in the case of NO in Sw125, the CPU 401 does not establish a reach eye as a decorative symbol, but loses eyes (for example, “1” “4” “6”). When the image sound control unit 500 or the like is instructed and executed, and the processing of Sw128 is executed in the case of YES in Sw125, the CPU 401 is a big hit after executing the development effect. In such a case, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol (for example, “1”, “1”, “1”). ”) Is executed by instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like to stop display. And the process of Sw110 is complete | finished.

  In Sw129, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to produce an effect pattern that does not include the button operation instruction effect determined in Sw120. And the process of Sw110 is complete | finished. In addition, in the effects of the effect pattern that does not include the button operation instruction effect, for example, an effect that develops into a reach effect is included. For this reason, the button operation instruction effect may not be executed, and may develop into a reach effect.

  The description returns to FIG. 26. In Sw111, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination in Sw111 is YES, the process moves to Sw112, and if this determination is NO, the series of effect control processing ends.

  In Sw112, the CPU 401 ends the notification effect started to be executed in the process of Sw109 or S110, and notifies the result of the special symbol lottery in an effective manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw113.

  In Sw113, the CPU 401 executes a hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the first special symbol lottery as information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command is executed. 1 is subtracted from the holding number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, and when the second special symbol lottery is executed, the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403 is displayed. Subtract 1 from the number of holds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sw114.

In Sw114, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the first special symbol lottery as information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command is executed. If this is the case, the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to display the hold image indicating the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery displayed on the image display unit 6 earliest (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is currently being displayed. One reserved image) is digested (deleted). When other reserved images are displayed, when the notification effect is started in Sw109 or Sw110, the reserved images are sequentially moved. Similarly, the CPU 401 indicates that information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command has been executed is that the second special symbol lottery has been executed. In the case of showing, the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to digest (delete) one reserved image indicating the number of the second special symbol lottery that is displayed earliest on the image display unit 6. When other reserved images are displayed, when the notification effect is started in Sw109 or Sw110, the reserved images are sequentially moved. And a series of effect control processing is complete | finished.
[Characteristic operation]
Next, the characteristic operation according to the first example of the second embodiment described above using the flowchart will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an effect using the decorative design DI displayed on the image display unit 6, and FIG. 29 explains an outline of the button operation instruction effect in the first example of the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect pattern related to a button operation instruction effect, and FIGS. 31 and 32 are button operation instruction effects in the first example of the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the detail of these.

  First, an effect using the decorative design according to the first example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in (1) of FIG. 28, three decorative symbols DI (DIL, DIC, and DIR) are displayed on the image display unit 6, and each decorative symbol DI is displayed in accordance with a special symbol variable display. It is displayed variably in the symbol row (reel R). Specifically, first, the left decorative design DIL is temporarily stopped after being variably displayed on the left reel RL, which is a decorative design sequence arranged on the left, and then the right decorative design DIR is decorated on the right. After the variable display on the right reel RR, which is the symbol row, is temporarily stopped, and finally, the intermediate decoration symbol DIC has been temporarily stopped after the variable display is displayed on the middle reel RC, which is the centrally arranged area. Is completely stopped and displayed. As a result, the winning result (hit or lose) is notified. The temporary stop means that the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol DI has stopped, and is not completely stopped. For example, in a state in which the decoration symbol DI slightly fluctuates up and down. Is displayed. This indicates that the special symbol is still changing. 28, 29, and 31 to 33, the decorative symbol DI that is changing or temporarily stopped is indicated by a dotted line, and the decorative symbol DI that is completely stopped (mainly stopped) is indicated by a solid line. Yes.

  In the decorative symbol DI, a so-called “diet”, a number symbol that can be notified of a big hit by being aligned (or matching a specific pattern) is drawn, and when the two symbols are aligned, a so-called reach state is obtained. . That is, for example, when the numerical symbol “1” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol DIL, and the numerical symbol “1” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol DIR, it is also said that the reach state (the reach eye “1” is established). ), And when “1” is stopped and displayed as the remaining one of the medium decorative symbols DIC, it is a big hit. And in the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment, a button operation instruction | indication effect is performed as an effect which expects that this reach state (reach eyes) will be materialized.

  Next, an outline of the button operation instruction effect in the first example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 29 and 31 to 33, the reel R is not shown, but as described with reference to FIG. 28, the left decorative design DIL, the middle decorative design DIC, and the right decorative design DIR are respectively The left reel RL, the middle reel RC, and the right reel RR are displayed in a variable manner.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 29, as the left decorative symbol DIL, for example, the numerical symbol “1” is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the variation rate of the right decorative symbol DIR that has been variably displayed becomes slow. A reach-rolling effect is executed that causes the player to expect that the same numerical symbol “1” (that is, reach eyes) as the decorative symbol DIL is temporarily displayed. Then, as shown in (2) of FIG. 29, the timing at which the right decorative symbol DIR that has been variably displayed is likely to be temporarily stopped with the same numerical symbol as the numerical symbol of the left decorative symbol DIL (actually, the temporary stop indicator is displayed). As an effect that expects a reach to be established at a timing that is not performed), a button operation instruction effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 37 in a specific operation mode is executed. Details of the button operation instruction effect will be specifically described below with reference to FIGS.

  In the gaming machine 1, an effect pattern for performing an effect in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol is prepared in advance for each variation time of the special symbol. In the first example of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, a plurality of effect patterns related to button operation instruction effects are prepared as part of the effect patterns. Then, according to the special symbol variation time determined from the variation time table set described with reference to FIG. 11 and the like, one effect pattern is determined from the plurality of effect patterns shown in FIG. Executed. In FIG. 30, as an example, in the normal gaming state, in the variation time table set HT1 shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern corresponding to the variation times of “60 seconds” and “12 seconds” of the variation time table for reach with loss Of these, an effect pattern including a button operation instruction effect is extracted and shown.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the effect pattern including the button operation instruction effect is associated with at least the symbol variation time, reach reach establishment / non-execution type, the type of development effect, and the operation mode of the button operation specified by the button operation instruction effect. Yes. Here, whether or not reach reach is established is information indicating whether or not a reach eye is established after a button operation instruction effect that expects the reach eye is established. In this case, the information indicates the type of development effect (reach effect; for example, SP reach effect) that develops subsequently, and is associated with the reliability of the jackpot. For example, the reach effect Z has the highest reliability, the reach effect Y has the highest reliability, and the reach effect X has the lowest reliability. The operation mode of the button operation is information indicating in which operation mode the operation is urged when prompting the player to operate the button in the button operation instruction effect.

  Specifically, the production patterns A1, A2, and A3 are production patterns that have a variation time of “60 seconds” and that reach reach and develop into subsequent development productions. More specifically, the effect pattern A1 is an effect pattern that develops into a reach effect X. In the button operation instruction effect, the button operation that prompts the user to press “one shot” (press the button only once) as the button operation mode. The instruction effect is executed. The effect pattern A2 is an effect pattern that develops into a reach effect Y. In the button operation instruction effect, a button operation instruction effect that prompts the user to press a “continuous hit” button (pressing the button multiple times in succession) is executed. The The effect pattern A3 is an effect pattern that develops into the reach effect Z, and in the button operation instruction effect, a button operation instruction effect that prompts “long press” (pressing the button for a certain period) as a button operation mode is executed. As described above, the button operation instruction effects having different button operation modes are set in each of the effect patterns A1, A2, and A3 in association with the types of the development effects.

  On the other hand, the production patterns B1, B2, and B3 are production patterns that have a variation time of “30 seconds” and do not develop reachable developments without reaching reach. More specifically, the effect pattern B1 is an effect pattern in which a button operation instruction effect that prompts the user to press “one shot” as a button operation mode is executed in the button operation instruction effect. In the button operation instruction effect, B2 is an effect pattern in which the button operation instruction effect that prompts the user to press “continuous hit” is executed as the button operation mode, but the effect pattern B3 is not developed into the development effect. Although the button operation instruction effect that prompts “long press” is executed as the button operation mode, the effect pattern does not develop into an advanced effect. Therefore, for example, when an effect based on the effect pattern A1 is executed, after a button operation instruction effect that prompts “long press” is executed, the button operation is successful and a reach is established, and the subsequent reach effect X When an effect based on the effect pattern B1 is executed, a button operation instruction effect that prompts “long press” is executed, but the button operation fails and a reach is established. However, an effect that does not develop into the subsequent development effect is executed. By providing the effect pattern A1 and the effect pattern B1, the button operation instruction effect and the button operation are not necessarily developed to the developed effect even if the same button operation instruction effect for prompting “long press” is executed. It can arouse the player's interest in.

  In addition, although the production pattern of the production including the button operation instruction production has been described in FIG. 30, the production pattern of the production including the button operation instruction production includes the production pattern in which the development production (reach production) is executed. . Therefore, when the effect of this effect pattern is executed, the button operation instruction effect is not executed, and the effect that develops into the reach effect is executed.

Next, the button operation instruction effect executed when the effect pattern related to the button operation instruction effect shown in FIG. 30 is selected will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.
The button operation instruction effect is executed as an effect having various variations depending on which effect pattern shown in FIG. 30 is selected. As shown in (1) of FIG. 31, the image display unit 6 temporarily displays, for example, a numerical symbol “1” as the left decorative symbol DIL, and the right decorative symbol DIR has the same number as the left decorative symbol DIL. At the timing when the symbol “1” is about to be temporarily stopped, the button operation instruction effect is executed to expect that the number symbol “1” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol DIL (that is, the reach eye is established). Is done. In this button operation instruction effect, there are a success pattern in which a reach eye is subsequently established and a failure pattern in which a reach eye is not subsequently established. When the button operation instruction effect of the failure pattern is executed, when the player performs the button operation in the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect, the numerical symbol “1” is displayed as the right decoration symbol DIR at the operation timing described later. "Is not temporarily displayed (that is, the reach is not established; see (2) in FIG. 31), the other decorative symbol DIR is temporarily stopped as the right decorative symbol DIR, and the three decorative symbols DI are lost. Then, the losing effect to stop the actual stop is executed (see (3) in FIG. 31). That is, when such an effect is executed, for example, the effect pattern B1 is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the button operation instruction effect of the successful pattern is executed, when the player performs the button operation in the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect, the numerical design is used as the right decorative design DIL at the operation timing described later. “1” is temporarily stopped (that is, the reach eye is established), and the reach eye establishment effect (see (4) in FIG. 31) for notifying that the reach eye is established is executed, and then the special symbol lottery is performed. A reach effect (development effect) that causes the player to expect to win (big hit) is executed (see (5) in FIG. 31). That is, when such an effect is executed, for example, the effect pattern A1 is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  The operation timing described above is, for example, when “one-shot” is pressed, when “one-time” button operation is detected within the operation reception period (for example, 3 seconds), Is a point in time when a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) of button operations are detected within the operation reception period (3 seconds). In the case of “long press”, for example, within the operation reception period (3 seconds) This is the point in time when a long press of the button for more than 1 second is detected. In addition, when the player does not perform the button operation, or when the operation is not performed in the instructed operation mode (for example, in the case of “continuous hit”, the operation is performed only three times during the operation reception period, In the case of “long press”, when only 0.5 seconds is pressed for a long time within the operation reception period), the reach is achieved at the timing when the operation reception period has passed (after 3 seconds) (FIG. 31). (See (4))) or an effect where the reach is not established (see (2) in FIG. 31). Therefore, the player can display the result of whether or not the reach is established before the timing when the operation reception period elapses by performing the button operation. That is, by causing the player to perform a button operation, it is possible to feel a game participation feeling that the result is displayed by his / her own operation.

  In the first example of the second embodiment, when the development effect is executed, the development effect is executed in association with the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect. Hereinafter, the correspondence between the development effect and the operation mode when the development effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 32, when the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect is “one shot” push, when the player performs the button operation in the operation mode, the reach eye establishment effect is executed. Then, the development effect that develops into the reach effect X is executed. That is, when such an effect is executed, the effect pattern A1 is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in (2) of FIG. 32, when the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect is “continuous hit” pressing, when the player performs a button operation in the operation mode, the reach eye establishment effect is obtained. After being executed, the development effect that develops into the reach effect Y is executed. That is, when such an effect is executed, the effect pattern A2 is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in (3) of FIG. 32, when the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect is “long press”, when the player performs a button operation in the operation mode, a reach eye establishment effect is obtained. After being executed, the development effect that develops into the reach effect Z is executed. That is, when such an effect is executed, the effect pattern A3 is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

Thus, in the 1st example of 2nd Embodiment, it develops into a different development effect (reach effect) according to the operation mode instruct | indicated by the button operation instruction | indication effect. Therefore, the button operation instruction effect in the first example of the second embodiment not only functions as an effect that expects the reach state (reach eyes) to be established, but also a subsequent effect that develops when the reach state is established ( It functions as an effect that expects the type of development effect). Since the type of the development effect is associated with the reliability, for example, if the reach effect of the reach effect Z is the highest, the button operation with a long press is instructed after the reach effect is executed. When the button operation instruction effect is executed, the player expects the development to the most reliable effect (hot effect) and the reach state is established (that is, the button operation instruction effect indicates The button operation instruction effect (that is, the button operation) can be enjoyed in the hope that the button operation will be successful in this mode. That is, according to the first example of the second embodiment, the button operation instruction effect causes the player to expect that the reach state is established, and at the same time, a plurality of button operation operation modes instructed by the button operation instruction effect are provided. By increasing the number of button operations of the player, the player can expect the development destination before the reach state is established by suggesting the development destination when each operation mode is reached. be able to. Therefore, according to the first example of the second embodiment, it is possible to execute a more innovative effect that attracts the player's interest using the button operation instruction effect.
[Modification of First Example of Second Embodiment]
In the first example of the second embodiment described above, two decorative symbols out of three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with specific symbols (reach eyes) (that is, reach eyes are established). The case where the button operation instruction effect is executed as an effect that expects the above has been described. However, even if a button operation instruction effect is executed as an effect that expects that three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with a specific symbol (chance eye different from the hit) (that is, the chance eye is established) Good. Hereinafter, the button operation instruction effect that expects the establishment of the chance eye will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33, the numerical symbol “1” (hereinafter referred to as the first chance) is temporarily displayed as the left decorative symbol DIL, and the numerical symbol “3” (hereinafter referred to as the second chance) is displayed as the right decorative symbol DIR. ) Is temporarily stopped and the numerical symbol “2” (hereinafter referred to as the third chance) is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium decoration symbol DIC, and the chance is established, and the development effect is developed. First, as shown in (1) of FIG. 33, the first chance is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol DIL, and then the second chance is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol DIR. Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 33, the fluctuation speed of the variably displayed medium decoration symbol DIC is slowed down, and the third chance is temporarily displayed (that is, the chance is established). A chance-satisfaction production is executed that the player expects. Then, as shown in (3) of FIG. 33, at the timing when the variably displayed medium decoration symbol DIC is likely to be temporarily stopped at the third chance (actually, the timing is not temporarily stopped), As an effect that expects a chance to be established, a button operation instruction effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 37 in a specific operation mode is executed. Further, the subsequent effects (development effects) that develop when the chance eyes are satisfied differ depending on the operation mode of the button operation instructed by the button operation instruction effects that expect the chance eyes to be satisfied. Therefore, the button operation instruction effect functions not only as an effect that expects the establishment of a chance eye, but also as an effect that suggests the type of subsequent effect (development effect) that develops when the chance eye is established. As described above, the button operation instruction effect is not limited to an effect used to expect that a part of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner that matches a specific symbol pattern (for example, reach eyes). Is used as an effect that is expected to be stopped and displayed in a manner that matches a specific symbol pattern (for example, a chance eye), and has different development destinations depending on the operation mode of the button operation indicated by the button operation instruction effect. It is also possible to execute an effect that develops.

  Further, in the first example of the second embodiment described above, the case where there are three decorative symbols has been described, but the number may not necessarily be three. Specifically, in the case where at least some of the decorative symbols out of the plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific design pattern and the subsequent development develops, the above-mentioned partial decorative design is the specific design pattern. The button operation instruction effect may be executed in order to expect to be stopped and displayed, and may be developed into different development destinations depending on the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect.

  In the first example of the second embodiment described above, the operation mode instructed by the button operation instruction effect and the type of the development effect are associated with each other in one-to-one correspondence (see FIG. 30). It does not have to be associated with a pair. For example, when the operation mode is “long press”, the reach effect X, the reach effect Y, and the reach effect Z may be associated with each other as the development effect. More specifically, it develops into a reach effect X, an effect pattern A4 in which a button operation instruction effect that prompts “long press” is executed as a button operation mode, and a reach effect Y, and a button operation mode as “long” An effect pattern A5 in which a button operation instruction effect prompting “press” is executed may be further prepared. In this case, when the button operation instruction effect instructing “long press” is executed as the button operation mode, the effect based on any of the effect patterns A3, A4, and A5 is executed, and which is executed. Depending on the development destination will be different. In this way, when the button operation mode is a specific mode (in the above example, “long press”), it is possible to make an association that the button operation mode develops to one of a plurality of development destinations. It is possible to make the button operation instruction effect more interesting.

  In the first example of the second embodiment described above, if an appropriate button operation is not performed according to the instructed operation mode after the button operation instruction effect is executed, the operation reception period elapses. It is assumed that the same effect is performed as when an appropriate button operation is performed. However, when an appropriate button operation is not performed, another effect (for example, an effect with low reliability) may be executed. That is, each effect pattern develops to an effect associated with the button operation mode when there is a button operation, and when there is no button operation, each effect pattern is a predetermined pattern not associated with the button operation mode. An effect pattern that develops into an effect (that is, an effect that can be branched) may be used.

Further, in the first example of the second embodiment described above, a case has been described in which an effect using decorative symbols is executed in a notification effect that does not include a pre-reading notice effect. However, the present invention may be applied to a notification effect including a prefetch notice effect. For example, when performing an effect using a decorative symbol based on a pre-reading notice, the reliability based on the pre-reading result in the effect using the decorative symbol for the variation display of the special symbol that is currently variably displayed (the variation) Accordingly, the operation instruction mode of the button operation instruction effect may be varied.
[Second Example of Second Embodiment]
Next, a second example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second example of the second embodiment, a plurality of character suggestion effects are prepared as suggestion effects for which a reach effect is expected to be executed, and the reach effects are not actually executed. Although it is also executed at the time (so-called “gase”), the reliability of the reach effect and the reliability of the reach effect when it is performed are suggested depending on which suggestion effect is executed. First, an effect control process by the effect control unit 400 in the second example of the second embodiment will be described.
[Production control processing by production control unit]
The effect control process in the second example of the second embodiment is different from the effect control process in the first example of the second embodiment described with reference to FIG. 26 in the process of Sw110. Therefore, the processing of Sw110 will be described with reference to FIG. 34, and description of other processing will be omitted.

  First, in Sx120 of FIG. 34, the CPU 401 satisfies a large number of conditions of the setting information acquired in Sw107 (a condition for determining whether or not a big hit, a condition for notification effect execution time, a condition for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect, etc.). An effect pattern to be executed is determined by lottery or the like from the effect pattern of the notification effect. By this process, for example, an effect pattern including a reach-making effect is determined from a plurality of effect patterns. Note that there are a plurality of production patterns including the reach production effect, and one production pattern is determined at a predetermined lottery ratio. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sx121.

  In Sx121, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect of the effect pattern determined in Sx120 is an effect including a reach-making effect. If the determination in Sx121 is YES, the process proceeds to Sx122, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sx127.

  In Sx122, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to execute reach reach effects and character suggestion effects. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 to be described later, the CPU 401 displays that the left decorative symbol DIL and the right decorative symbol DIR that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same numeric symbol (for example, “1”). A display effect of a decorative pattern (reaching effect) that expects (so-called reach eyes to be established) is executed by instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like. At this time, the CPU 401 displays the character suggestion effect in which the character P or the character Q appears as the suggestion effect that expects the reach eye to be established (that is, develops into the reach effect), etc. Instruct and execute. The details of the character suggesting effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sx123.

  In Sx123, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect pattern including the reach production effect determined in Sx120 is an effect pattern including the development effect. The development effect is an effect (for example, an SP reach effect or an SPSP reach effect) that the player expects to win a special symbol lottery (a big hit). Production is prepared. If the determination in Sx123 is YES, the process proceeds to Sx124, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Sx126.

  In Sx124, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute an effect of temporarily stopping the decorative design with reach eyes (reaching eye establishment effect). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36 described later, the CPU 401 temporarily displays, for example, a numerical symbol “1” as the left decorative symbol DIL, and temporarily stops the same numerical symbol “1” as the right decorative symbol DIR. An effect to be displayed (reach eye establishment effect) is executed by instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sx125.

  In Sx125, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to perform the development effect and executes it. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute the development effect associated with the effect pattern determined in Sx120. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sx126.

  In Sx126, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute an effect of notifying the determination result based on the decorative design. Specifically, when the processing of Sx126 is executed in the case of NO in Sx123, the CPU 401 does not establish the reach eye as a decorative symbol, but loses eyes (for example, “1” “4” “6”) When the effect of stopping and displaying is executed by instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like and the processing of Sx126 is executed in the case of YES in Sx123, the CPU 401 is a big hit after executing the development effect. In such a case, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol (for example, “1”, “1”, “1”). ”) Is executed by instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like to stop display. And the process of Sw110 is complete | finished.

On the other hand, in Sx127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to execute the effect of the effect pattern that does not include the reach production effect determined in Sx120. And the process of Sw110 is complete | finished. In addition, in the production of the production pattern that does not include the reach production effect, for example, the production that develops into the reach production is included. For this reason, a reach production effect may be developed without being executed.
[Characteristic operation]
Next, the characteristic operation according to the second example of the second embodiment described above using the flowchart will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of the production pattern including the reach production effect, and FIGS. 36 and 37 are diagrams for explaining the details of the reach production effect.

  In the gaming machine 1, an effect pattern for performing an effect in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol is prepared in advance for each variation time of the special symbol. In the second example of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, a plurality of effect patterns including reach reach effects are prepared as part of the effect patterns. Then, according to the special symbol variation time determined from the variation time table set described with reference to FIG. 11 or the like, first, any one of the production pattern including the reach production effect and the production pattern not including the reach production effect is predetermined. When an effect pattern including a reach-making effect is determined based on the lottery ratio, one effect pattern is further determined from the effect patterns including a plurality of reach-making effects shown in FIG. In FIG. 35, as an example, in the normal gaming state, “60 seconds” in the variation time table for reach and “12 seconds” in the variation time table for reach and lose in the variation time table set HT1 shown in FIG. Of the production patterns corresponding to the fluctuation time, production patterns including reach production effects are extracted and shown.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the production pattern including the reach production effect is associated with at least the symbol variation time, the type of the character suggestion production, and the presence / absence / type of the development production. Here, the type of the character suggestion effect is information indicating which of a plurality of character suggestion effects executed at the time of the reach hit effect is executed. In the second example of the second embodiment, the character Two suggestion effects (an suggestion effect in which the character P appears and an suggestion effect in which the character Q appears) are prepared as the suggestion effects. Further, the presence / absence / type of the development effect is information indicating whether or not the development effect (reach effect) is executed and, if executed, which reach effect is executed. A plurality of them are prepared, and each is associated with the reliability of winning the special symbol lottery. In the second example of the second embodiment, two reach effects (reach effect M and reach effect N) are prepared as development effects, and reach effect N is more reliable than reach effect M. The degree is assumed to be high.

  Specifically, the effect pattern MP has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed at the time of reaching the reach, and the reach effect M with low reliability is executed. It is a production pattern. The effect pattern MQ is an effect pattern in which the fluctuation suggestion time is “60 seconds”, and the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is executed in the reach production effect, and the reach effect M with low reliability is executed. The effect pattern NP has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and a character suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed in the reach-making effect, and the reach effect N with high reliability is executed. The effect pattern NQ has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and a character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is executed in the reach-making effect, and the reach effect N with high reliability is executed. On the other hand, the production pattern GP has a variation time of “12 seconds” and is a production pattern in which the character suggestion production in which the character P appears is executed in the reach production production, but the development production is not executed. This is an effect pattern in which the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is executed but the development effect is not executed when the reach time is “12 seconds”.

  Next, the lottery ratio of production patterns including reach production will be described. When the variation time is “60 seconds” and the production pattern including the reach production effect is determined, the production pattern MP is decided with a lottery ratio of 40%, and the production pattern MQ is decided with a lottery ratio of 10%. The effect pattern NP is determined with a lottery ratio of 10%, and the effect pattern NQ is determined with a lottery ratio of 40%. Therefore, when the effect pattern MP in which the same reach effect M is executed and the effect pattern MQ are compared, the effect pattern MP is more easily determined than the effect pattern MQ. That is, when the reach effect M with low reliability is executed as the development effect, there is a high probability that the suggest effect where the character P appears is executed as the character suggestion effect. On the other hand, when the effect pattern NP in which the same reach effect N is executed and the effect pattern NQ are compared, the effect pattern NQ is more easily determined than the effect pattern NP. That is, when the reach effect N with high reliability is executed as the development effect, there is a high probability that the suggest effect where the character Q appears is executed as the character suggestion effect. In other words, when the suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed, the probability that the reach effect M is executed is high (that is, the effect pattern MP is more easily determined than the effect pattern NP), and the character When the suggestive effect in which Q appears is executed, the probability that the reach effect N is executed is high (that is, the effect pattern NQ is more easily determined than the effect pattern MQ). Therefore, it can be said that the suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is an effect that is expected to develop into a reach effect with higher reliability than the suggestion effect in which the character P appears.

  On the other hand, when the variation time is “12 seconds” and the production pattern including the reach production effect is determined, the production pattern GP is decided with the lottery ratio of 80%, and the production pattern GQ is with the lottery ratio of 20%. It is determined. Therefore, when the development effect (reach effect) is not executed (so-called “gase”), there is a high probability that the suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed as the character suggestion effect. That is, at the time of a gang, it is easy to execute a character suggesting effect that is expected to develop into a less reliable reach effect.

Next, a characteristic effect that is executed when an effect pattern including the reach effect shown in FIG. 35 is selected will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the example shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, three decorative symbols DI (DIL, DIC, DIR) are displayed on the image display unit 6, and each decorative symbol DI is variably displayed according to the variation display of the special symbol. The Specifically, first, the left decorative design DIL is displayed in a variable manner and then temporarily stopped, then the right decorative design DIR is displayed in a variable manner and then temporarily stopped. Finally, the middle decorative design DIC is temporarily stopped. All decorative symbols DI are completely stopped and displayed. As a result, the winning result (hit or lose) is notified. The temporary stop means that the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol DI has stopped, and is not completely stopped. For example, in a state in which the decoration symbol DI slightly fluctuates up and down. Is displayed. This indicates that the special symbol is still changing. In FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the decorative symbol DI that is changing or temporarily stopped is displayed with a dotted line, and the decorative symbol DI that is completely stopped (mainly stopped) is displayed with a solid line. Also, in the second example of the second embodiment, among the three decorative symbols, the left decorative symbol DIL and the right decorative symbol DIR are temporarily stopped and displayed with a specific numerical symbol (reach eyes; for example, “1”). (Ie, reach reach is established), it develops into a development effect (reach effect).

  First, an example in which a suggestion effect in which the character P appears as a character suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in (1) of FIG. 36, after the left decorative symbol DIL is temporarily stopped and displayed, the right decorative symbol DIR is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same numerical symbol (for example, “1”) as the left decorative symbol DIL. A reach squeezing effect is executed that states that a reach eye is established. At this time, a character suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, when it is assumed that a reach eye is established, a character suggestion effect that a reach line generated between the left decorative symbol DIL and the right decorative symbol DIR is regarded as a support rod and the character P supports the support rod. Executed. When the character P succeeds in supporting the support bar, the reach line is established and the reach production is developed. On the other hand, when the character P fails to support the support bar (for example, the support bar breaks), the reach line is achieved. Will not be established and will not develop into reach production. In this way, the character suggestion effect is executed at the time of the reach production effect, and functions as an effect that suggests whether or not the reach eye is established (that is, whether or not the subsequent reach effect is developed).

  In the character suggestion effect shown in (1) of FIG. 36, if the character P fails to support the support bar, the numerical symbol “1” is temporarily stopped as the right decorative symbol DIR as shown in (2) of FIG. As a result of notifying that the reach eye has not been established (ie, the reach eye has not been established), the effect is executed. As shown in (3) of FIG. 36, for example, three decorative symbols DI are lost. Lost effect is performed that stops at the eyes. That is, when such an effect is executed, for example, the effect pattern GP is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the character suggestion effect shown in (1) of FIG. 36, when the character P succeeds in supporting the support bar, as shown in (4) of FIG. A temporary stop display is performed (that is, the reach eye is established), and a result effect is provided to notify that the reach eye is established, and then, as shown in (5) of FIG. , It develops to reach production N as shown in (6) of FIG. In the case of development to reach production M, for example, the production pattern MP is selected from the production patterns shown in FIG. 35. In the case of development to reach production N, of the production patterns shown in FIG. For example, the effect pattern NP is selected. Therefore, as shown in (4) of FIG. 36, when the character P appears and the reach is established, the probability of developing to reach effect M is higher than the probability of developing to reach effect N.

  Next, an example in which a suggestion effect in which the character Q appears as a character suggestion effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in (1) of FIG. 37, the left decorative symbol DIL is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the right decorative symbol DIR is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same numerical symbol (for example, “1”) as the left decorative symbol DIL. A reach squeezing effect is executed that states that a reach eye is established. At this time, the character suggestion effect is executed, but the suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is the same as the suggestion effect in which the character P appears, and is generated between the left decorative symbol DIL and the right decorative symbol DIR. The character suggestion effect that the character Q is supported by the character Q is executed with the reach line to be regarded as a support rod.

  In the character suggestion effect shown in (1) of FIG. 37, if the character Q fails to support the support bar, as shown in (2) of FIG. 37, the numerical symbol “1” is temporarily stopped as the right decorative symbol DIR. As a result of notifying that the reach eye has not been established (ie, the reach eye has not been established), the effect is executed. As shown in (3) of FIG. 37, for example, three decorative symbols DI are lost. Lost effect is performed that stops at the eyes. That is, when such an effect is executed, for example, the effect pattern GQ is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the character suggestion effect shown in (1) of FIG. 37, when the character Q succeeds in supporting the support bar, as shown in (4) of FIG. A temporary stop display is made (that is, the reach eye is established), and a result effect that informs that the reach eye is established is executed, and then, as shown in (5) of FIG. As shown in (6) of FIG. When the reach effect N is developed, for example, the effect pattern NQ is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIG. 35. When the reach effect M is developed, the effect pattern shown in FIG. For example, the production pattern MQ is selected. Therefore, when the character P appears and a reach is established (see (4) in FIG. 37), the probability of developing to reach effect N is higher than the probability of developing to reach effect M.

  As described above, the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears and the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears have been described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, and the suggested contents will be described. The character suggestion effect in which the character P appears is more likely to be determined at the time of the character than the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears (the lottery ratio of the effect pattern GP is 80%). For this reason, when the character P appears, there is a high possibility that the reach will not be established, and when the reach is established, there is a high possibility that the reach will develop into a reach production M with low reliability (see FIG. 36). Therefore, the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears has a low degree of reliability in which reach eyes are established (that is, develops into a reach effect), and even if it develops, it is highly likely that the character suggestion effect will develop into a reach effect with low reliability. It can be said that this is a suggestion. On the other hand, the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is less likely to be determined at the time of the character suggestion than the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears (the lottery ratio of the effect pattern GQ is 20%). For this reason, when the character Q appears, the reach is likely to be established, and when the reach is established, there is a high possibility that the reach production N is highly reliable (see FIG. 37). Therefore, the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears has a high degree of reliability that a reach eye is established (that is, develops into a reach effect), and if it develops, the character suggestion effect is likely to develop into a highly reliable reach effect. It can be said that this is a production that suggests.

As described above, according to the second example of the second embodiment, the character suggesting effect not only functions as an effect that expects the reach state (reach eyes) to be established, but also when the reach state is established. It functions as an effect that suggests the reliability of the subsequent effect (reach effect) that develops. Therefore, the player expects the reach state to be established before the reach state is established by the character appearing when the reach-making effect is executed, and at the same time, expects the reliability of the development destination. Can be made. Therefore, according to the second example of the second embodiment, it is possible to execute a more novel effect that attracts the player's interest using the character suggestion effect.
[Modification of Second Example of Second Embodiment]
In the second example of the second embodiment described above, of the three decorative symbols, two decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with specific symbols (reach eyes) (that is, reach eyes are established). The case where the character suggestion effect is executed as an effect that expects the above has been described. However, a character suggestion effect may be executed as an effect that expects that the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with a specific symbol (an opportunity chance different from the hit) (that is, the chance eye is established). . In this case, when the character P appears, it is unlikely that the chance eye will be established. When the chance eye is established, the character P is likely to develop into a chance eye development effect with low reliability. When the event appears, there is a high possibility that a chance eye will be established, and when the chance eye is established, there is a high possibility that it will develop into a highly reliable chance eye development effect.

  Further, in the second example of the second embodiment described above, a plurality of character suggesting effects have been described as an example as an effect that expects a reach eye to be established (that is, to develop a reach effect). A plurality of operation instruction effects described in the first example of the second embodiment may be used. In this case, for example, when a button operation instruction effect that prompts the user to press “one shot” is executed, there is a high possibility that the reach eye will not be established. When a button operation instruction effect that promotes “long press” is executed, it is highly likely that a reach will be established, and if a reach is established, the reliability The possibility of developing into a high reach production should be high.

  In the second example of the second embodiment described above, two reach effects have been described as examples of reach effects with different reliability levels. However, it may have three or more reach effects, and similarly, Three or more character suggesting effects may be provided.

  In the second example of the second embodiment described above, the case where there are three decorative symbols has been described. However, the number may not be necessarily three. Specifically, when at least some of the decorative symbols out of the plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific design pattern, the above-mentioned partial decorative design is changed to the specific design pattern. In order to expect the display to stop, the character suggestion effect may be executed and developed to different development destinations depending on the type of the character.

In the second example of the second embodiment described above, the case where the character suggestion effect is executed in the notification effect that does not include the prefetch notice effect has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a notification effect including a prefetch notice effect. For example, in the case of performing a character suggestion effect based on a pre-reading notice, a character corresponding to the reliability based on the pre-read result appears in the effect for the variation display (the variation) of the special symbol that is currently variably displayed. The prefetch result may be suggested by a success or failure effect by the character.
[Third example of the second embodiment]
Next, a third example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the third example of the second embodiment, a plurality of character suggestion effects are prepared as suggestion effects for which a reach effect is expected to be executed, and the reach effects are not actually executed. Although it is also executed at the time (so-called “gase”), the type of reach effect corresponding to the type of jackpot is suggested depending on which suggestion effect is executed. The effect control process of the effect control unit 400 in the third example of the second embodiment is the same as the effect control process by the effect control unit 400 in the second example of the second embodiment, and refer to FIG. The production patterns including the reach-making production described above are different. Therefore, with reference to FIG. 38, the production pattern including the reach production effect in the third example of the second embodiment will be described.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, an effect pattern for providing an effect in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the change display of the special symbol is prepared in advance for each change time of the special symbol. In the third example of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, a plurality of effect patterns including reach reach effects are prepared as part of the effect patterns. Then, according to the special symbol variation time determined from the variation time table set described with reference to FIG. 11 or the like, first, any one of the production pattern including the reach production effect and the production pattern not including the reach production effect is predetermined. When an effect pattern including a reach-making effect is determined based on the lottery ratio, one effect pattern is further determined from the effect patterns including a plurality of reach-making effects shown in FIG. In FIG. 38, as an example, in the normal gaming state, in the variation time table set HT1 shown in FIG. 11, “60 seconds” in the variation time table for reach and “12 seconds” in the variation time table for reach and lose. Of the production patterns corresponding to the fluctuation time, production patterns including reach production effects are extracted and shown.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the production pattern including the reach production effect is associated with at least the symbol variation time, the type of the character suggestion production, and the presence / absence / type of the development production. In the third example of the second embodiment, as in the second example of the second embodiment, two character suggestion effects (a suggestion effect in which the character P appears, and a suggestion in which the character Q appears) Production). In addition, there are multiple development effects, each suggesting the type of jackpot in the case of jackpot. Specifically, in the third example of the second embodiment, two reach effects (reach effect RA and reach effect RB) are prepared as development effects, and reach effect RA is determined by the reach effect. A big hit suggests that the big hit A (see FIG. 5) is won, and the reach effect RB indicates that if the big hit is made by the reach effect, the big hit B (see FIG. 5) is won. Therefore, it can be said that the reach effect RA is a reach effect that suggests that the degree of profit in the case of a big hit is higher than the reach effect RB (for example, the total number of winning prize balls is large).

  Specifically, the production pattern BP has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and the character suggestion production in which the character P appears is executed at the time of reach production, so that the big hit B with a low profit level is won. This is an effect pattern in which the expected reach effect RB is executed. The effect pattern BQ has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and at the time of reach production, the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is executed, and the reach effect RB is expected to win the jackpot B with a low profit level. Is an effect pattern to be executed. The effect pattern AP has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and at the time of the reach production, the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed, and the reach effect RA that expects to win the jackpot A with a high profit level. Is an effect pattern to be executed. The effect pattern AQ has a variation time of “60 seconds”, and at the time of reach production, the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is executed, and the reach effect RA that expects to win the jackpot A with a high degree of profit. Is an effect pattern to be executed. On the other hand, the effect patterns GP and GQ are the same as the effect patterns described in the second example of the second embodiment.

  Next, the lottery ratio of production patterns including reach production will be described. When the variation time is “60 seconds”, when the production pattern including the reach production effect is determined, the production pattern BP is decided with a lottery ratio of 40%, and the production pattern BQ is decided with a lottery ratio of 10%. The effect pattern AP is determined with a lottery ratio of 10%, and the effect pattern AQ is determined with a lottery ratio of 40%. Therefore, when the effect pattern BP in which the same reach effect RB is executed and the effect pattern BQ are compared, the effect pattern BP is more easily determined than the effect pattern BQ. That is, when the reach effect RB that is expected to win the jackpot B with a low profit level is executed as the development effect, the probability that the suggestion effect in which the character P appears as the character suggestion effect is high. On the other hand, when the effect pattern AP in which the same reach effect RA is executed and the effect pattern AQ are compared, the effect pattern AQ is more easily determined than the effect pattern AP. In other words, when the reach effect RA that is expected to win the jackpot A with a high profit level is executed as the development effect, there is a high probability that the suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is executed as the character suggestion effect. In other words, when the suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed, the probability that the reach effect RB is executed is high (that is, the effect pattern BP is more easily determined than the effect pattern AP), and the character When the suggestive effect in which Q appears is executed, the probability that the reach effect RA is executed is high (that is, the effect pattern AQ is more easily determined than the effect pattern BQ). Therefore, it can be said that the suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is an effect that is expected to develop into a reach effect that has a higher degree of profit in the case of a big hit than the suggestion effect in which the character P appears.

  On the other hand, when the variation time is “12 seconds” and the production pattern including the reach production effect is determined, the production pattern GP is decided with the lottery ratio of 80%, and the production pattern GQ is with the lottery ratio of 20%. It is determined. Therefore, when the development effect (reach effect) is not executed (so-called “gase”), there is a high probability that the suggestion effect in which the character P appears is executed as the character suggestion effect. That is, at the time of a gang, it is easy to execute a character suggesting effect that is expected to develop into a reach effect with a low profit level in the case of a big hit.

  It should be noted that the effect executed when the effect pattern including the reach effect shown in FIG. 38 is selected is the reach in the effect described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37 in the second example of the second embodiment. The reach effect RB is executed instead of the effect M, the reach effect RA is executed instead of the reach effect N, and the effect patterns MP, NP, NQ, and MQ in FIGS. The pattern BP, AP, AQ, and BQ shall be read and the description thereof is omitted.

  Similarly to the case described in the second example of the second embodiment, the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears is more likely to be determined at the time of the character than the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears (effect pattern (GP draw ratio is 80%). For this reason, when the character P appears, there is a high possibility that the reach will not be established, and when the reach is established, there is a high possibility that the reach effect RB with a low profit level in the case of a big hit will be developed. Therefore, the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears has a low reliability in which reach eyes are established (that is, develops into a reach effect), and even if it develops, there is a possibility that it will develop into a reach effect with a low profit level in the case of a big hit It can be said that this is a production that suggests that the price is high. On the other hand, the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears is less likely to be determined at the time of the character suggestion than the character suggestion effect in which the character P appears (the lottery ratio of the effect pattern GQ is 20%). For this reason, when the character Q appears, there is a high possibility that a reach will be established, and when a reach is established, there is a high possibility that it will develop into a reach effect RA with a high degree of profit in the case of a big hit. Therefore, the character suggestion effect in which the character Q appears can be developed into a reach effect with a high degree of profit when a reach is established (ie, it develops into a reach effect), and when it develops, the profit degree when a big hit is reached. It can be said that this is a production suggesting that the nature is high.

As described above, according to the third example of the second embodiment, the character suggesting effect not only functions as an effect that expects the reach state (reach eyes) to be established, but also when the reach state is established. By suggesting the type of reach production that develops, it functions as a production that also suggests the degree of profit in the case of a big hit. Therefore, the player can expect the reach state to be established before the reach state is established by the character appearing when the reach hit effect is executed, and at the same time, the profit level (big hit) Type). Therefore, according to the third example of the second embodiment, it is possible to execute a more novel effect that attracts the player's interest using the character suggestion effect.
[Modification of Third Example of Second Embodiment]
In the third example of the second embodiment, as an example of the reach effect that suggests the profit level, the reach effect (the reach effect RA and the reach effect RB) that suggests the total number of winning balls that are obtained when a big win is described. did. In other words, as an example of the degree of profit suggested by the reach production, the total number of winning balls won in the case of a big hit has been described as an example. However, the type of profit level suggested by reach production is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a big hit, it may be the number of time-short states controlled after the big hit (so-called short-time number of times). In this case, it may be the type of gaming state (low or high probability state) that is controlled after the big hit.

  In the third example of the second embodiment described above, the character suggestion effect suggests a type of reach effect that suggests a different profit degree, and as a result, the profit degree when the character suggestion effect is a big hit. Was suggested. However, the character suggestion effect may indicate the degree of profit when the big hit is made directly. For example, when the character suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect for informing whether or not the game is a big hit (that is, the character P or Q appears), depending on which character suggestion effect is executed, The degree of profit may be suggested. In this case, the character suggestion effect functions as an effect suggesting the degree of profit in the case of a big hit.

  Further, in the third example of the second embodiment described above, an example is described in which an effect pattern including a reach-reaching effect at the time of a loss is selected, but an effect pattern including a reach-earning effect at the time of a big hit is as follows. It may be a lottery. Specifically, in the case of a big hit A, for example, when the variation time “60 seconds” is determined, either the production pattern AQ or AP is drawn, and the lottery probability of the production pattern AQ is greater than that of the production pattern AP. If the variation time “60 seconds” is determined, for example, when the big hit is B, either the production pattern BP or BQ is drawn, and the lottery probability is greater for the production pattern BP. What is necessary is just to have a higher probability than the production pattern BQ. In this way, the reach effect RA suggesting the big hit A is not executed at the big hit B, and the reach effect RB suggesting the big hit B is not executed at the big hit A. Further, when the big hit A, the effect pattern AQ is easy to select, so the character Q is likely to appear. When the big hit B, the effect pattern BP is easy to be selected, so the character P is likely to appear. For this reason, as in the case of losing, the suggestive effect in which the character Q appears can be said to be an effect that is expected to develop into a reach effect that has a higher profit level in the case of a big hit than the suggested effect in which the character P appears.

  In the third example of the second embodiment described above, two decorative symbols out of three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with specific symbols (reach eyes) (that is, reach eyes are established). The case where the character suggestion effect is executed as an effect that expects the above has been described. However, a character suggestion effect may be executed as an effect that expects that the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with a specific symbol (an opportunity chance different from the hit) (that is, the chance eye is established). . In this case, when the character P appears, there is a low possibility that a chance eye will be established, and when the chance eye is established, there is a possibility that the chance eye will develop into a chance eye development effect with a low profit level in the case of a big hit. If the character Q appears, chances are likely to be established, and if the chance is established, there is a high possibility that it will develop into a chance development effect with a high degree of profit in the case of a big hit.

  Further, in the third example of the second embodiment described above, a plurality of character suggesting effects have been described as an example as an effect that expects a reach eye to be established (that is, to develop a reach effect). A plurality of operation instruction effects described in the first example of the second embodiment may be used. In this case, for example, when a button operation instruction effect that prompts the user to press “one shot” is executed, there is a high possibility that the reach eye will not be established. When a button operation instruction effect that promotes “long press” is executed, it is highly likely that a reach will be established, and if a reach is established May have a high possibility of developing into a reach production with a high degree of profit in the case of a big hit.

  Further, in the third example of the second embodiment described above, two reach effects have been described as examples of reach effects that suggest different degrees of profit. Moreover, it is good also as what has three or more character suggestion effects.

  In the third example of the second embodiment described above, the case where there are three decorative symbols has been described, but the number may not be necessarily three. Specifically, when at least some of the decorative symbols out of the plurality of decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific design pattern, the above-mentioned partial decorative design is changed to the specific design pattern. In order to expect the display to stop, the character suggestion effect may be executed and developed to different development destinations depending on the type of the character.

In the third example of the second embodiment described above, the case where the character suggestion effect is executed in the notification effect that does not include the prefetch notice effect has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a notification effect including a prefetch notice effect. For example, in the case of performing a character suggestion effect based on a pre-reading notice, a character corresponding to the profit level in the case of a big hit based on the pre-reading result in the effect for the variation display (the variation) of the special symbol that is currently variably displayed. It is good also as what makes it appear and suggests a look-ahead result by the success production or failure production by the said character.
[Third Embodiment]
Below, 3rd Embodiment is described using FIGS. 39-51. In the third embodiment, a pre-read hold notice display that suggests a jackpot reliability by the display mode of the hold image, and an effect of pre-reading a notice of the big hit reliability of the special symbol lottery hold existing during the jackpot game during the jackpot game It is embodiment regarding.
[First Example of Third Embodiment]
Below, the 1st example of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 39-51. In the first example of the third embodiment, when a pre-read hold notice display is performed, a low-reliability fixed fluctuation range is provided to prevent immediate loss even when a high-reliability pre-read hold notice display is executed. In the example (see FIG. 41 to FIG. 49) to be performed, and in the effect of prefetching the jackpot reliability of the special symbol lottery hold existing during the jackpot game, the prefetching notice is performed in the jackpot game. Nevertheless, this is an embodiment (see FIG. 10 to FIG. 14 and FIG. 17) for preventing immediate loss.
[Production control processing by production control unit]
39 and 40 are flowcharts showing an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG.39 and FIG.40, the presentation control process performed by the presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The production control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIGS. 39 and 40 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 39 and 40 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402.

  First, in Si101 of FIG. 39, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) has been received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 39). 8 Si26 and Si32). If the determination at Si101 is YES, the process proceeds to Si102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si106.

  In Si102, the CPU 401 executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 adds 1 to the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, and when it receives the second hold number increase command, the RAM 403 1 is added to the number of reserves for the second special symbol lottery stored in. Further, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command and stores it in the RAM 403 for each type of hold increase command (first hold increase command or second hold increase command). Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si103.

  In Si 103, the CPU 401 determines by lottery or the like whether or not to execute the prefetch hold notice display based on the prior determination information stored in the RAM 403 in the most recent Si 102 processing. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines that the pre-reading hold notice display is executed with a probability of 50% when the prior determination information indicates a big hit, and 2 when the prior determination information indicates that the previous determination information is lost. It is determined that the pre-read hold notice display is executed with a probability of%. If the determination at Si103 is YES, the process proceeds to Si104, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si105.

  In Si104, the CPU 401 determines the color of the prefetch hold notice display (that is, the jackpot reliability (expected degree) that suggests the possibility of jackpot). Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si105.

FIG. 41 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the process of Si 104 in FIG. Hereinafter, the process of Si 104 in FIG. 39 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
First, in Si130 of FIG. 41, CPU401 once determines the color of a pre-reading hold notice display by lottery etc. based on prior determination information. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 and the like, the color of the normal hold display is white, and the color of the prefetch hold notice display is blue or red. The blue prefetch hold notice display has a low jackpot reliability (expected degree) (5%), and the red prefetch hold notice display has a high jackpot reliability (20%). Specifically, in the Si 130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the jackpot included in the prior determination information stored in the RAM 403 in the most recent Si 102 processing, information indicating whether or not there is a reach, and a special symbol variation time Based on the above information, the color of the pre-reading notice hold display is once determined by lottery. More specifically, when the CPU 401 indicates that the pre-determination information has been a big hit, the longer the special symbol change time (see the big hit change time tables for HT1 to HT4 in FIGS. The color of the pre-reading hold notice display is once determined by lottery of allocation that is easy to determine (reliability). In addition, when the pre-determination information indicates that there is a loss and the presence of reach is indicated, the CPU 401 is more likely to determine red as the special symbol change time (see the change time table for reach and change in FIGS. 11 to 14) is longer. The color of the pre-read hold notice display is once determined by lottery. In addition, when the prior determination information indicates that there is a loss and no reach is reached, the CPU 401 indicates the color of the pre-reading notice hold display regardless of the special symbol change time (see the change time table for no-reach lose in FIGS. 11 to 14). Is once determined to be blue. Here, in the pre-determination (see Si25 and Si31 in FIG. 8) corresponding to the pre-determination information described above, the reach table LT (see FIG. 10) and the variation time table set HT (see FIG. 10) set at the time of the pre-determination. 11 to 14), the same processing as the variation pattern selection processing in step 58 in FIG. 9 is performed to determine whether or not there is a reach in the pre-determination information and the special symbol variation time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si 131.

  In Si131, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the color of the prefetch hold notice display is once determined to be red (high reliability) in the process of Si130. If the determination in Si131 is YES, the process moves to Si132, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to Si133.

  In Si132, the CPU 401 changes to a prefetch hold notice display in which the variation range (range of rotation speed) corresponding to the prefetch hold notice display once determined to be red (high reliability) in the process of Si130 is blue (low reliability). It is determined whether or not the fluctuation range is to be fixed (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a low reliability fixed fluctuation range). This low reliability fixed fluctuation range will be described later with reference to FIGS. If the determination at Si132 is YES, the process proceeds to Si133, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si134.

In Si133, the CPU 401 determines the color of the prefetch hold notice display to be blue (low reliability). Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si105 in FIG.
On the other hand, in Si134, the CPU 401 determines the color of the prefetch hold notice display to be red (high reliability). Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si105 in FIG.

  As described above, in the process of Si104, even if the color of the prefetch hold notice display is once determined to be red (high reliability) based on the prior determination information, this prefetch notice hold display is a low reliability fixed fluctuation. When it corresponds within the range, it is blue (low reliability). That is, in the low reliability fixed fluctuation range, the prefetch notice hold display is fixed in blue (low reliability).

  In Si105 of FIG. 39, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to indicate the hold number of the first special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6 (see FIG. 42). Is increased by one. Similarly, when the CPU 401 receives the second hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the hold image indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6 by one. In addition, when the CPU 401 displays the hold image by one and determines that the pre-read hold notice display is executed in the Si 103, the hold image (pre-read hold notice display) in the color (blue or red) decided in the Si 104. Is increased by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si106.

  In Si106, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination at Si106 is YES, the process proceeds to Si107, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si109.

  In Si107, the CPU 401 analyzes the notification effect start command received in Si106. That is, the setting information included in the notification effect start command is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si108.

  In Si108, the CPU 401 executes the notification effect based on the notification effect start command analyzed in Si107. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the conditions of the setting information acquired by the Si 107 (whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not there is a reach, and a special symbol variation time condition. ) To determine the notification effect to be executed by lottery or the like from a large number of notification effect production patterns. More specific description will be given below. First, when the setting information indicates that a big hit has occurred, the CPU 401 selects a type (any of types F to H) corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation time indicated by the setting information (see the big hit fluctuation time tables in FIGS. 11 to 14). The notification effect to be executed is determined by lottery or the like from the large number of notification patterns of the notification effect. Further, when the setting information indicates that there is a loss and indicates that there is a reach, the CPU 401 determines which type (type B to E) corresponds to the special symbol change time (see the change time table for reach and lose in FIGS. 11 to 14). The notification effect to be executed is determined by lottery or the like from a number of notification patterns of notification effect. In addition, when the setting information indicates that there is a loss and indicates no reach, the CPU 401 notifies the type A (immediately lose) corresponding to the special symbol change time (see the change time table for no reach change in FIGS. 11 to 14). The effect is determined as a notification effect to be executed. Here, in the variation pattern selection process of Si58 in FIG. 9, as already described, the reach table LT (see FIG. 10) and the variation time table set HT (see FIG. 10) set when this variation pattern selection process is executed. 11 to 14), whether or not there is a reach in the setting information and the special symbol variation time are determined. Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si113 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in Si109, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of Si62 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination at Si109 is YES, the process proceeds to Si110, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si113 in FIG.

  In Si110, the CPU 401 ends the notification effect started in the process of Si108, finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed, and effectively notifies the result of the special symbol lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si111.

  In Si111, the CPU 401 executes a hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the first special symbol lottery as information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command is executed. 1 is subtracted from the holding number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, and when the second special symbol lottery is executed, the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403 is displayed. Subtract 1 from the number of holds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si112.

  In Si112, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the first special symbol lottery as information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command is executed. If this is the case, the image acoustic control unit 500 is instructed to display the hold image corresponding to the first special symbol lottery displayed first on the image display unit 6 (the hold indicating that the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner). One image is digested (deleted) (see RI0 in FIG. 42 (1)). When other reserved images are displayed (see RI1 to RI4 in FIG. 42 (1)), when the notification effect is started in Si108, the reserved images are sequentially moved. Similarly, the CPU 401 indicates that information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command has been executed is that the second special symbol lottery has been executed. In the case of showing, a reserved image corresponding to the second special symbol lottery displayed first on the image display unit 6 by instructing the image acoustic control unit 500 (a reserved image indicating that the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner) is displayed. Digest (delete) one. When other reserved images are displayed, when the notification effect is started in Si 108, the reserved images are sequentially moved. The display of the hold image will be specifically described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the processing shifts to Si113 in FIG.

Here, the “low reliability fixed variation range” in the process of Si132 of FIG. 41 included in the process of Si104 will be described later with reference to FIGS.
First, with reference to FIG. 42, an outline of the decorative symbol variation display and the hold display performed in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 42 shows a state in which the decorative symbol DI is variably displayed and the reserved image RI indicating that the special symbol lottery is held is digested in order to notify the determination result when the special symbol lottery is performed. FIG. The decorative symbol DI is a symbol (in the present embodiment, a symbol representing the numbers “1” to “9”) for informing the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, the three decorative symbols DI1 are used. The determination result is reported using the column of DI3. In this way, the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery when the decorative symbol DI is variably displayed and then stopped is referred to as a notification effect. The notification effect may include display of various effect images, output of various effect sounds, and the like. In the following, in the probability variation gaming state (see FIG. 17) after the big hit game is finished (that is, in principle, only the second special symbol lottery is executed) (in the short time state (electric support state)), the second special symbol lottery is The case where the image indicating that the second special symbol lottery is held is displayed as an example will be described as an example, but the same applies to the case where the first special symbol lottery is performed.

  First, as shown in (1) of FIG. 42, the decorative pattern DI (DI1 to DI3), the reserved image RI (RI0 to RI4), and the stage ST (ST0 to ST4) are displayed on the image display unit 6. The decorative symbol DI is composed of three (three columns) decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 and is displayed on the screen of the image display unit 6. More specifically, the left decorative design DI1 is displayed on the left side, the right decorative design DI2 is displayed on the right side, and the middle decorative design DI3 is displayed on the center. These left and right middle decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are variably displayed in accordance with the variably displayed special symbols.

  When the variation display of the special symbol is started (that is, when the notification effect is started), the left and right decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are variably displayed. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display, as shown in (1) of FIG. 42, a symbol on which, for example, the number “1” is drawn is temporarily stopped as the left decorative symbol DI1. When a predetermined time further elapses, as shown in (2) of FIG. 42, for example, the symbol on which the numeral “6” is drawn is temporarily stopped as the right decorative symbol DI2. When a predetermined time has passed, after the symbol on which the numeral “2” is drawn, for example, temporarily stops as the middle decorative symbol DI3, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (3). Stop. Thereby, the variation display of the special symbol of this time is finished (that is, the notification effect of this time is finished), and the result of the second special symbol lottery is notified to the player. That is, if the decorative symbol DI is not aligned with a specific symbol (typically a doublet “777”, etc.) that is a hit, the result of the first special symbol lottery is It is notified that it is lost. Then, as shown in (4) of FIG. 42, the display of variation of the decorative symbol DI is similarly started in response to the variation display of the next special symbol.

  The hold image RI is an image for indicating the number of the second special symbol lottery held by the player. Further, on the screen of the image display unit 6, a plurality of stages ST that are positions where the hold images RI are displayed are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 42, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery is held on a plurality of stages ST (ST0 to ST4) arranged in the left and right direction in the lower area of the screen of the image display unit 6, respectively. A reserved image RI (RI0 to RI4) corresponding to is displayed. In the present embodiment, the reserved image RI is displayed until the variation of the special symbol in the second special symbol lottery is completed. That is, in addition to the number of reserved images RI1 to RI4 corresponding to the number of times that the second special symbol lottery is reserved, the reserved image RI0 that is currently displaying the variation of the special symbol (that is, performing the notification effect) is an image. It is displayed on the display unit 6. Note that the reserved image RI0 does not accurately indicate that the special symbol lottery is reserved, so the reserved image RI0 may be called, for example, the changing table image RI0, the changing right image RI0, or the like.

  As an example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 42, the stage ST0 disposed at the left end of one of the plurality of stages ST arranged is currently in the process of changing special symbols in the second special symbol lottery. The reserved image RI0 is displayed. In addition, the stage ST1 arranged to the right of the stage ST0 holds the second special symbol lottery, and then holds the second special symbol lottery scheduled (hereinafter referred to as the first hold). The reserved image RI1 corresponding to the above is displayed. The stage ST2 arranged on the right side of the stage ST1 has a hold corresponding to a hold (hereinafter referred to as a second hold) for which a second special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the first hold. An image RI2 is displayed. In addition, the stage ST3 arranged on the right side of the stage ST2 has a hold corresponding to a hold (hereinafter referred to as a third hold) for which the second special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the second hold. An image RI3 is displayed. In addition, the stage ST4 arranged on the right side of the stage ST3 has a hold corresponding to a hold (hereinafter referred to as a fourth hold) for which the second special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the third hold. An image RI4 is displayed.

  The hold images RI respectively displayed on the plurality of stages ST are sequentially changed in display position (ie, stage ST) every time the second special symbol lottery is completed. Specifically, as shown in (3) of FIG. 42, when the current special symbol variation display ends (when the current notification effect ends), as shown in (4) of FIG. The displayed reserved image RI0 corresponding to the current variable display of the special symbol disappears from the display screen by disappearing from the stage ST0. Then, the reserved image RI1 displayed on the stage ST1 moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0. Similarly, the reserved images RI2 to RI4 displayed on the stages ST2 to ST4 move from the stages ST2 to ST4 to the stages ST1 to ST3, respectively. In this way, the hold image RI sequentially moves on the stage ST every time the hold of the first special symbol lottery is digested.

  43 to 49 are diagrams for explaining a variation range (low reliability fixed variation range) to be fixed to the blue (low reliability) prefetch notice hold display, and 6 rotations in the probability variation gaming state of FIG. Corresponds to the eye to the 15th rotation.

  First, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), the upper limit of the second special symbol lottery is held (the fourth hold) during the execution of the notification effect of the sixth rotation in the probability variation gaming state (during the change of the special symbol). Consider a case where the tenth rotation is held and the hold image corresponding to the tenth rotation hold is displayed as a red (high expectation) pre-reading notice hold display. Here, as described with reference to FIG. 17, the reach table LT2 (see FIG. 10 (2)) and the variable time table set HT2 (see FIG. 12) are used until the 10th rotation is completed in the probability variation gaming state. The reach table LT3 (see FIG. 10 (3)) and the variable time table set HT3 (see FIG. 13) are set as the use targets when the tenth rotation is completed. Therefore, in the case shown in FIG. 43 (1), whether or not there is a reach for the 10th rotation based on the currently set LT2 and HT2 and the special symbol variation time at the time of the 6th rotation fluctuation. Pre-determination (pre-reading) is performed by the Si 31 pre-determination process, and the tenth rotation hold is displayed as a red (high expectation) pre-read notice hold display based on the result of the pre-determination. More specific description will be given below.

  First, a game ball is won at the second start port 22 during the 6th rotation of the probability variation gaming state, and a set of random numbers corresponding to the 10th rotation by the process of Si30 in FIG. 8 (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach) Random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired. Here, it is assumed that “70” is acquired as the reach random number. Further, in the prior determination process of Si31 in FIG. 8, it is determined in advance that the special symbol lottery has been lost due to the acquired jackpot random number. In this case, in this pre-determination process, the acquired reach random number “70” and the currently set LT2 (refer to the random number range “0 to 89” in FIG. 10 (2)) are referred to 10 rotations. Pre-determined as “reach” for the eyes. When it is determined that “with reach” for the tenth rotation (that is, when it is determined that there is a loss with reach), in this pre-determination process, the acquired variation pattern random number and the currently set HT2 (FIG. 12), the special symbol variation time is determined in advance for the 10th rotation. In this way, in the case of loss with reach, the change time table for reach with loss shown in FIG. 12 is used for pre-determining the special symbol change time, and as shown in the change time table for loss with reach, the pre-reading notice In some cases, blue (low reliability) or red (high reliability) is executed as the hold display, and red (high reliability) is executed in FIG.

  Next, the seventh to ninth rotations are digested, and as shown in FIG. 43 (2), the notification effect (special) corresponding to the tenth rotation in which the red (high reliability) prefetch hold notice display is performed. Let us consider a case where a change in design is started. In this case, in the variation pattern selection process of Si58 in FIG. 9, the acquired reach random number “70” and the currently set LT2 (see the random number range “0 to 89” in FIG. 10B) are referred to. Thus, “reach” is determined for the notification effect of the tenth rotation. That is, for the notification effect at the 10th rotation, LT2 used at the time of FIG. 43 (1) when the prefetch hold notice display is performed is similarly used, and “reach” is similarly determined. When it is determined that “reach is present” for the notification effect of the tenth rotation (that is, when it is determined that the reach is lost), the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT2 (reach in FIG. 12). The special symbol variation time is determined for the notification effect of the tenth rotation. In this way, in the case of loss with reach, the loss time variation table with reach in FIG. 12 is used to determine the special symbol change time, and more than type B as shown in the loss time variation table with reach. The notification effect is executed at the 10th rotation. That is, in the notification effect at the tenth rotation, the type A (immediately lost) notification effect is not executed.

  Note that when the pre-determination (pre-reading) in FIG. 43 (1) is pre-determined as a big hit at the 10th rotation and a red (high reliability) pre-read hold notice is displayed, the big hit variation in FIG. As can be seen from the time table, since the effects of type F to H are executed in the notification effect of the tenth rotation in FIG. 43 (2), the notification effect of type A (immediately lost) is generated in the notification effect of the tenth rotation. Never executed.

  As described above, in the case of FIG. 43, although the red (high reliability) pre-read hold notice display is performed, the notification effect corresponding to this pre-read hold notice display is immediately lost without any reach effect. Type A) never occurs.

  Next, referring to FIG. 44, while the notification effect of the seventh rotation in the probability variation gaming state is being executed (when the special symbol is changing), the hold image corresponding to the hold of the eleventh rotation is red (high expectation) Consider a case in which it is displayed as a hold display. Here, the contents described with reference to FIG. 44 are for the case where the low reliability fixed fluctuation range which is characteristic in the present embodiment is not provided.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (1), the 11th rotation, which is the upper limit hold (the 4th hold) of the second special symbol lottery, during the execution of the notification effect of the 7th turn in the probability variation gaming state (the change of the special symbol). The eye is held and the hold image corresponding to the 11th rotation hold is displayed as a red (high expectation) prefetch notice hold display. That is, in the case shown in FIG. 44 (1), whether or not there is a reach for the eleventh rotation based on the currently set LT2 and HT2 and the special symbol variation time at the time point during the seventh rotation. Pre-determination (pre-reading) is performed by Si 31 pre-determination processing, and on the basis of the result of the pre-determination, the 11th rotation hold is displayed as a red (high expectation) pre-read notice hold display. More specific description will be given below.

  First, a game ball wins the second starting port 22 during the change of the seventh rotation of the probability variation gaming state, and a set of random numbers corresponding to the eleventh rotation by the processing of Si30 in FIG. Random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired. Here, it is assumed that “70” is acquired as the reach random number as in the case of FIG. In addition, in the Si31 prior determination process of FIG. 8, it is assumed that it has been determined in advance that the special symbol lottery has been lost by the acquired jackpot random number, as in the case of FIG. 43 (1). In this case, in this pre-determination process, the acquired reach random number “70” and the currently set LT2 (refer to the random number range “0 to 89” in FIG. 10 (2)) are referred to and 11 rotations are performed. Pre-determined as “reach” for the eyes. If it is determined that “reach is present” for the eleventh rotation (that is, it is determined that reach is lost), in this pre-determination process, the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT2 (FIG. 12), the special symbol variation time is predetermined for the 11th rotation. Thus, in the case of a loss with reach, the fluctuation time table for loss with reach in FIG. 12 is used for pre-determining the special symbol fluctuation time, and as shown in the fluctuation time table for loss with reach, the pre-read hold As a notice display, blue (low reliability) or red (high reliability) may be executed, and in FIG. 44 (1), red (high reliability) is executed as in FIG. 43 (1). Has been.

  Next, the eighth rotation to the tenth rotation are digested, and as shown in FIG. 44 (2), the notification effect (special) corresponding to the eleventh rotation in which the red (high reliability) prefetch hold notice display is performed. Let us consider a case where a change in design is started. In this case, in the variation pattern selection process of Si58 in FIG. 9, the acquired reach random number “70” and the currently set LT3 (see the random number range “0 to 59” in FIG. 10 (3)) are referred to. Thus, “no reach” is determined for the notification effect of the eleventh rotation. That is, for the notification effect of the 11th rotation, LT3 different from LT2 used at the time of FIG. 44 (1) when the pre-reading hold notice display is performed is used, and “no reach” instead of “with reach”. It will be decided. If it is determined that there is no reach for the 11th rotation notification effect (that is, it is determined that there is no reach), the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT3 (reach in FIG. 13). The special symbol variation time is determined for the notification effect of the eleventh rotation. In this way, in the case of losing without reach, the variation time table for losing without reach shown in FIG. 13 is used to determine the special symbol variation time, so in the notification effect of the 11th rotation, type A (immediately lost). The notification effect will be executed.

  As described above, in the case of FIG. 44, although the red (high reliability) pre-read hold notice display is performed, the notification effect corresponding to the pre-read hold notice display is immediately lost without the reach-making effect ( Type A). In this case, even though the player was strongly expecting a big hit with the red (high reliability) pre-read hold notice display, the player immediately lost without notice reach effect in the pre-read hold notice display. May cause discomfort.

  Next, for the same reason as in FIG. 44 described above, the notification rotation at the 8th to 10th rotations in the probability variation gaming state is being executed (the special symbol is changing), and the suspension at the 12th to 14th rotations is supported. When the reserved image to be displayed is displayed as red (high expectation) pre-reading notice hold display, the same problem as in FIG. 44 described above occurs. Note that FIG. 45 shows the hold image corresponding to the hold of the 14th rotation as a red (high expectation) pre-reading notice hold display during execution of the notification effect of the 10th turn in the probability variation gaming state (during special symbol change). The case of displaying is shown. Similarly to FIG. 44, FIG. 45 shows a case where the low reliability fixed fluctuation range that is characteristic in the present embodiment is not provided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, during execution of the 11th rotation notification effect in the probability variation gaming state (during special symbol variation), the hold image corresponding to the 15th rotation hold is red (high expectation) pre-reading notice. Consider a case in which it is displayed as a hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (1), the 15th rotation which is the upper limit suspension (fourth suspension) of the second special symbol lottery during the execution of the notification effect of the eleventh rotation in the probability variation gaming state (during the variation of the special symbol). The eye is held, and the hold image corresponding to the hold of the 15th rotation is displayed as a red (high expectation) pre-reading notice hold display. That is, in the case shown in FIG. 46 (1), at the time when the 11th rotation is changing, whether or not there is a reach for the 15th rotation based on the currently set LT3 and HT3, and the special symbol change time is as shown in FIG. Pre-determination (pre-reading) is performed by the Si 31 pre-determination process, and the 15th rotation hold is displayed as a red (high expectation) pre-read notice hold display based on the result of the pre-determination. More specific description will be given below.

  First, during the 11th rotation of the probability variation gaming state, a game ball wins the second starting port 22, and a set of random numbers corresponding to the 15th rotation in the process of Si30 in FIG. Random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired. Here, it is assumed that “70” is acquired as the reach random number as in the case of FIG. In addition, in the Si31 prior determination process of FIG. 8, it is assumed that it has been determined in advance that the special symbol lottery has been lost by the acquired jackpot random number, as in the case of FIG. 43 (1). In this case, in this pre-determination process, the acquired reach random number “70” and the currently set LT3 (refer to the random number range “0 to 59” in FIG. 10 (3)) are referred to, and 15 rotations are made. Pre-determined as “reach” for the eyes. When it is determined that “with reach” for the 15th rotation (that is, when it is determined that there is a loss with reach), in this pre-determination process, the acquired variation pattern random number and the currently set HT3 (FIG. 13 is referred to, and the special symbol variation time is pre-determined for the 15th rotation. In this way, in the case of loss with reach, the change time table for reach with loss shown in FIG. 13 is used for pre-determining the special symbol change time, and prefetching is suspended as shown in this change time table for loss with reach. In some cases, blue (low reliability) or red (high reliability) is executed as the notice display. In FIG. 46 (1), red (high reliability) is executed as in FIG. 43 (1). Has been.

  Next, after the 12th to 14th rotations are digested, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), the notification effect (special) corresponding to the 15th rotation in which the red (high reliability) prefetch hold notice display is performed. Let us consider a case where a change in design is started. In this case, in the variation pattern selection process of Si58 in FIG. 9, the acquired reach random number “70” and the currently set LT3 (see the random number range “0 to 59” in FIG. 10 (3)) are referred to. Thus, it is determined that “there is reach” for the notification effect at the 15th rotation. That is, for the notification effect at the 15th rotation, LT3 used at the time of FIG. 46 (1) when the prefetch hold notice display is performed is similarly used, and “reach” is similarly determined. When it is determined that “reach is present” for the notification effect at the 15th rotation (that is, when it is determined that the reach is lost), the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT3 (reach shown in FIG. 13). The special symbol variation time is determined for the notification effect at the 15th rotation. In this way, in the case of loss with reach, the variation time table for loss with reach in FIG. 13 is used to determine the special symbol variation time, and more than type B as shown in this variation time table for loss with reach. The notification effect is executed at the 15th rotation. That is, in the notification effect at the 15th rotation, the type A (immediately lost) notification effect is not executed.

  Note that when the predetermination (prefetching) in FIG. 46 (1) is made in advance and the red (high reliability) prefetch hold notice is displayed at the 15th rotation, the big hit variation in FIG. As can be seen from the time table, the type F (H) effect is executed in the fifteenth rotation notification effect in FIG. 46 (2), so that the type A (immediately lost) notification effect is generated in the fifteenth rotation notification effect. Never executed.

  As described above, in the case of FIG. 46, as in the case of FIG. 43, in the notification effect corresponding to this prefetch hold notice display in spite of the red (high reliability) prefetch hold notice display. There is no direct reach and there is no immediate loss (type A).

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46, although the red (high reliability) pre-read hold notice display is performed, the notification effect corresponding to the pre-read hold notice display can be immediately performed without a reach talk effect. The problem of losing (type A) occurs when the 11th to 14th rotation hold images in the probability variation gaming state are displayed as red (high expectation) pre-reading notice hold display (FIG. 44). And FIG. 45).

  FIG. 47 is for explaining the case where the 11th rotation hold is fixed to the blue (low expectation) pre-reading notice hold display as a characteristic process in the present embodiment with respect to the case of FIG. 44 where the problem occurs. FIG. As shown in FIG. 47 (1), the 11th rotation hold is fixed to the blue (low expectation) prefetch notice hold display during execution of the 7th rotation notification effect in the probability variation gaming state (during special symbol fluctuation). Thus, even in the case where the notification effect at the eleventh rotation is immediately lost (type A) without the reach production effect for the same reason as in FIG. 44 (2) (see FIG. 47 (2)), Although the red (high reliability) pre-read hold notice display is performed as in the case of FIG. 44, the notification effect corresponding to this pre-read hold notice display is instantly lost (type A) without the reach production effect. Can be avoided. In other words, by fixing the blue (low expectation) pre-reading notice hold display, after performing the blue (low expectation) pre-reading notice display, immediately in the notification effect corresponding to the prefetch hold notice display (type A) ).

  Next, for the same reason as in FIG. 47 described above, by fixing the hold image corresponding to the hold of the 12th to 14th rotations to the blue (low expectation) prefetch notice hold display, the above-described FIG. The same effect as in the case of can be obtained. Note that FIG. 48 shows a case in which the 14th rotation hold is fixed to a blue (low expectation) prefetch notice hold display as a characteristic process in the present embodiment with respect to FIG. 45 in which a problem occurs. ing.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 43 to 48, the fluctuation range (low reliability fixed fluctuation range: see Si132 in FIG. 41) to be fixed to the blue (low reliability) pre-reading notice hold display is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the fluctuation range is from the 11th rotation to the 14th rotation. That is, the reach table and the variation time table set are set using a predetermined rotation (four rotations) immediately after switching from LT2 and HT2 to LT3 and HT3 as a low reliability fixed variation range, and will be described with reference to FIG. Can solve the problem.

The description of the “low reliability fixed fluctuation range” in the process of Si132 in FIG. 41 included in the process of Si104 is finished, and the description returns to the effect control process in FIGS.
In Si113 of FIG. 40, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the big hit effect start command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination in Si113 is YES, the process proceeds to Si114, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si115.

  In Si114, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute an opening effect using the image display unit 6 and the like to start the big hit game effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si115.

  In Si115, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round effect start command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not a round (round game) in which the big winning opening 23 is opened in the big hit game is started. If the determination in Si115 is YES, the process moves to Si116, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to Si119.

  In Si 116, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start a round effect using the image display unit 6 and the like. The round effect is, for example, an effect in which the hero character fights against an enemy character. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si117.

  In Si117, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round effect started in Si116 is a round effect for performing a pre-reading notice. Here, the jackpot game of jackpot A has 1 to 16 rounds, and the round in which the pre-reading notice is made is 10 rounds of the jackpot game of jackpot A (a round effect of 10 rounds). Note that there are no 10 rounds in the big hits B to D (see FIG. 5). FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining an example of the prefetch notice executed in the round effect of 10 rounds. FIG. 50 (1) is an image of characters A to C used for prefetching notice. As shown in FIG. 50 (1), character A has a big hit reliability of 5% (low reliability), character B has a big hit reliability of 20% (medium reliability), and character C has a big hit reliability of 40%. (High reliability). As shown in FIG. 50 (2), when a round effect of 10 rounds in which a pre-reading notice is started is started, the line arranged in the order of characters A to C is circulated in the image display unit 6 from top to bottom. An image and an image suggesting the player to press the effect button 37 are displayed. Accordingly, when the effect button 37 is pressed within a predetermined pressing operation time (or when the predetermined pressing operation time elapses), one of the characters is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (3). Thus, a pre-reading notice that suggests the degree of reliability for the big hit in the notification effect after the end of the big hit game is executed. Note that none of the characters are stopped and displayed, and it is suggested that the reliability of the big hit is very low. In FIG. 50 (3), the character B is stopped and displayed, and a big hit reliability of 20% (medium reliability) is suggested. If the determination at Si117 is YES, the process proceeds to Si118, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si119.

  In Si118, the CPU 401 determines the content of the pre-reading notice for the reserved special symbol lottery (that is, the big hit reliability) based on the prior determination information. Specifically, in Si 118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the big hit included in the pre-determination information currently stored in the RAM 403 in the processing of Si 102, information indicating whether or not there is a reach, and the special symbol variation time Based on the information, the jackpot reliability in the pre-reading notice for the current hold is determined. More specifically, when information indicating a big hit is included in the prior determination information, the CPU 401 determines a higher reliability as the special symbol fluctuation time (see the big hit fluctuation time tables in FIGS. 11 to 14) is longer. The jackpot reliability of the look-ahead notice is determined by an easy-to-use lottery. Further, when there is no information indicating a big hit in the prior determination information and there is information indicating reach, the CPU 401 is higher as the special symbol variation time (see the variation time table for reach and lose in FIGS. 11 to 14) is longer. The jackpot reliability of the look-ahead notice is determined by a lottery of allocation that makes it easy to determine the reliability. In addition, when the pre-determined information does not include information indicating a big hit or information indicating reach, the CPU 401 notifies the pre-reading notice regardless of the special symbol change time (see the change time table for non-reach loss in FIGS. 11 to 14). The big hit reliability is determined to be low reliability 5%. Here, in the pre-determination (see Si25 and Si31 in FIG. 8) corresponding to the pre-determination information described above, the reach table LT (see FIG. 10) and the variation time table set HT (see FIG. 10) set at the time of the pre-determination. 11 to 14), the same processing as the variation pattern selection processing in step 58 in FIG. 9 is performed to determine whether or not there is a reach in the pre-determination information and the special symbol variation time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si119.

  In Si <b> 119, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a round effect for performing a prefetch notice is being executed. If the determination at Si119 is YES, the process proceeds to Si120, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to Si121.

  In Si120, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the prefetching notice whose contents are determined in Si118 using the image display unit 6 or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si121.

  In Si 121, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the jackpot game effect end command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received. If the determination in Si121 is YES, the process moves to Si122, and if this determination is NO, the current effect control process ends.

  In Si122, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the ending effect, thereby ending the jackpot game effect started in Si114. Thereafter, the current production control process ends.

  Here, as an example, when the big hit game is started by winning the big hit A at the 40th rotation in which LT3 and HT3 (see FIGS. 10 (3) and 13) in the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 17 are set. think of. Also, it is assumed that there is one second special symbol lottery hold at the time of this big hit. In this case, the jackpot reliability of the pre-reading notice for the hold (hereinafter referred to as pre-read target hold) determined in the process of Si 118 in FIG. 40 is determined in advance determination processing using LT3 and HT3 (see Si31 in FIG. 8). Is based. Here, the reach random number of the set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number: see Si30 in FIG. 8) acquired when the prefetch target hold occurs (that is, at the time of winning the game ball) is “50”. ”. In this pre-determination process, it is preliminarily determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost based on the jackpot random number acquired when the pre-reading target suspension occurs. In this case, in this pre-determination process, the acquired reach random number “50” and the currently set LT3 (see the random number range “0 to 59” in FIG. 10 (3)) are referred to, and the prefetch target Predetermined as “reach” for hold. When it is determined that “reach is present” with respect to the pre-read target hold (that is, it is determined that the reach is lost), in this pre-determination process, the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT3 (FIG. 13 is referred to) and the special symbol variation time is pre-determined for the pre-read target hold. In this way, in the case of loss with reach, the variation time table for reach with loss shown in FIG. 13 is used for pre-determining the special symbol variation time, and as shown in the variation time table for loss with reach, as shown in FIG. As a pre-reading notice in the game, a pre-reading notice (see FIG. 50) for stopping and displaying character A (low reliability 5%), character B (medium reliability 20%), or character C (high reliability 40%) is executed. There is a case.

  After that, the jackpot game is ended, and in the state where LT2 and HT2 (see FIG. 10 (2) and FIG. 12) are set in the probability variation gaming state as shown in FIG. Consider the case of starting. In this case, in the variation pattern selection process of Si58 in FIG. 9, the acquired reach random number “50” and the currently set LT2 (see the random number range “0 to 89” in FIG. 10B) are referred to. Thus, “with reach” is determined in the same manner as in the pre-reading notice (in the case of pre-determination) for the pre-reading target hold notification effect. When it is determined that “reach is present” for the pre-read target hold notification effect (that is, when it is determined that the reach is lost), the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT2 (reach in FIG. 12). The special symbol variation time is determined for the pre-reading target notification effect. As described above, when executing the notification effect of the pre-reading target hold, similarly to the pre-reading notice (preliminary determination), the reachable loss variation time table is used (see FIGS. 12 and 13). . For this reason, the pre-reading notice during the jackpot game is executed with a medium reliability 20% or high reliability 40% notice and the player has a strong sense of expectation that the big hit game will be held. In the notification effect, the type A (immediately lost) notification effect is not executed.

  Next, in the 40th rotation in which the above-described example (LT3 and HT3 (see FIGS. 10 (3) and 13) in the probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 17) is set, the big hit A is won and the big hit game is played. Suppose that the reach table LT5 of FIG. 51 is used instead of the reach table LT2 of FIG. 51, the random number range “with reach” is reduced to 0 to 44 and the random number range “without reach” is increased to 45 to 299 with respect to LT2 in FIG. 10 (2). . In other words, the percentage with reach has decreased.

  In this case, in the state in which LT5 is set in the probability variation gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the notification effect corresponding to the prefetch target suspension is started. Then, in the variation pattern selection process of Si 58 in FIG. 9, the read reach random number “50” and the currently set LT 5 (see the random number range “45 to 299” in FIG. 51) are referred to and read ahead. Unlike the case of pre-reading notice (in the case of prior determination), “no reach” is determined for the notification effect of the target hold. When it is determined that there is no reach for the pre-reading target hold notification effect (that is, when it is determined that there is no reach), the obtained variation pattern random number and the currently set HT for reachless lose The fluctuation time table (for example, see FIG. 12) is referred to. In this way, unlike the case of the pre-reading notice (during pre-determination), the variable time table for losing without reach is used when performing the notification effect of the pre-reading target hold, and the pre-reading notice during the big hit game is used. Type A (immediately losing) in the notification effect of the pre-reading target hold after the big hit game ends after the player has a strong expectation that the big hit will be hit by a notice of medium reliability 20% or high reliability 40% The notification effect is executed. In this case, although the player was strongly expecting the big hit by the pre-reading notice during the big hit game, the notification production corresponding to the pre-reading notice would be immediately lost without the reach-making effect. You may feel pleasure.

  In the first example of the third embodiment, the “reach” ratio in LT2 is equal to or higher than the “reach” ratio in LT3. More precisely, the random range of “with reach” in LT2 is the same as or includes the random number range of “with reach” in LT3. As a result, the above-described problem is solved in the present embodiment. In the above, the relationship between LT2 and LT3 has been described as an example, but the relationship between LT2 and LT4 and the relationship between LT2 and LT1 are the same.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 41 to 49 and the like, according to the first example of the third embodiment, the low-reliability fixed fluctuation range is provided in the case of displaying the prefetch hold notice display. In spite of the high-reliability (red) look-ahead hold notice display, the notification effect corresponding to this look-ahead hold notice display is immediately lost (type A) without reaching the reach effect. An unpleasant feeling can be effectively avoided.

Further, according to the first example of the third embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 17, in the period of the probability change gaming state after the big hit game of the big hits A to C (special period: 1 to 78 rotations). LT2 and HT2 with an execution probability of notification effect of type B or higher are used for 1 to 10 rotations, and LT2 and an execution probability of notification effect of type B or more are 20% with 11 to 50 rotations. HT2 is used, and for 51 to 78 revolutions, LT2 and HT2 are used, with an execution probability of notification effect of type B or higher being 30%. In other words, in the previous period (1 to 10 rotations) and the subsequent period (51 to 78 rotations) of the probability variation gaming state period, the execution ratio of the type B or higher notification effect is higher than that in the middle period (11 to 50 rotations). ing. According to the present embodiment, by increasing the execution ratio of the type B or higher notification effect in the later period (51 to 78 rotations) in this way, it is possible to effectively achieve a sense of expectation that is a big hit at the end of the period of the probability variation gaming state. Can be given to players. Further, according to the present embodiment, since the pre-reading notice is executed during the big hit game of the big hit A (see FIGS. 40 and 50), the notification of type B or more is thus made in the previous period (1 to 10 rotations). By increasing the performance execution ratio, it is possible to give the player a very effective expectation of winning a big win in the special symbol lottery held during the big hit game. Further, according to the present embodiment, the ratio of “with reach” in LT2 (that is, the execution ratio of notification effect of type B or higher) is set to be equal to or higher than the ratio of “with reach” in LT3 and LT4 (FIGS. 10 to 10). 14). As a result, despite the player's strong expectation of the big hit due to the pre-reading notice during the big hit game, the player will immediately lose without any reach production in the notification production corresponding to this pre-reading notice. Can effectively avoid feeling uncomfortable.
[Modification of First Example of Third Embodiment]
In the first example of the third embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 49, the period from the table switching time to after the predetermined rotation is set to the low reliability fixed fluctuation range. Here, because current gaming machines perform processing using a very complicated program, the table switching timing varies from the timing at which the table should be switched due to program inconsistencies (so-called bugs). Rotation) can happen before and after. Therefore, in the first example of the third embodiment described above, the low-reliability fixed fluctuation range may be set to a wide enough margin. For example, a range of predetermined rotations before and after the table switching point (for example, 5 rotations before and after) may be set as the low reliability fixed fluctuation range.

  In the first example of the third embodiment described above, the example in which the low expectation fixed variation range is set in the period of the probability variation gaming state has been described with reference to FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other periods (for example, the period of the normal gaming state), a low expectation fixed fluctuation range is set, and reach tables and the like (see FIGS. 10 to 14) are set in the other periods. You may eliminate the problem by being switched.

In the first example of the above-described third embodiment, the second special symbol lottery has been described. Needless to say, the first special symbol lottery can be similarly considered.
In the first example of the third embodiment described above, the LT and HT at the time of big hit in the big hit game are described as being continuously set using FIG. However, for example, during the big hit game, LT and HT used in the normal game state may be set.
[Second Example of Third Embodiment]
Below, the 2nd example of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. 52 and FIG. In the second example of the third embodiment, it is prefetched that the type of notification effect that is executed when the special symbol lottery suspension that exists during the jackpot game is digested is a SP reach effect that has a relatively high jackpot reliability. In this case, an effect is provided in which a pre-notification is made in advance for the jackpot reliability of the special symbol lottery suspension that exists during the jackpot game.

  Here, the second example of the third embodiment is different from the first example of the third embodiment described above in that the processing contents of the effect control process Si118 and Si120 described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40 are the same. Different. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 52, the second example of the third embodiment is different from the first example of the third embodiment described above in the reach table LT4 described with reference to FIG. Instead of using the variable time table set HT4 described with reference to FIG. 14, the reach table LT3 described with reference to FIG. 10 (3) and the variable time table set HT3 described with reference to FIG. 13 are continuously used. It is different in point to do. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 52, the second example of the third embodiment is different from the first example of the third embodiment described above in the big hit game of big hits A to C in FIG. The difference is that the reach table LT2 described with reference to 2) and the variable time table set HT2 described with reference to FIG. 12 are used. Therefore, different contents will be described below with respect to the first example of the above-described third embodiment, and description of the same contents will be omitted in principle.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram for describing switching timings of reach tables LT1 to LT3 and variable time table sets HT1 to HT3 in the second example of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 52, in the second example of the third embodiment, the big hit game ends and the probability changes with respect to the switching timing described with reference to FIG. 17 in the first example of the third embodiment described above. The reach table LT3 and the variable time table set HT3 are used from the eleventh rotation after the game state is controlled until the 78th rotation when the probability variation gaming state ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the second example of the third embodiment uses FIG. 10 in the big hit game of the big hits A to C as compared with the first example of the third embodiment described above. The difference is that the reach table LT2 described and the variable time table set HT2 described with reference to FIG. 12 are used.

FIG. 53 is a diagram for describing an example of the effect control process in the second example of the third embodiment. The effect control process in the second example of the third embodiment is the same as the process of Si118 and Si120 of the effect control process in the first example of the third embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. It has been replaced with. Therefore, hereinafter, the processing of Sj118 and Sj120 will be described. In the second example of the third embodiment, the drawing corresponding to FIG. 118 of the first example of the third embodiment is omitted.

  In Sj118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute a pre-reading notice for the reserved special symbol lottery based on the prior determination information. Specifically, in Sj118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice for the currently existing hold based on the special symbol variation time information included in the pre-determination information currently stored in the RAM 403 in the process of Si102. To decide. More specifically, the CPU 401 determines that the special symbol variation time information included in the currently stored prior determination information is a special symbol variation time for executing a type D or G notification effect for executing the SP reach effect. In the case of indicating “60 seconds” or a special symbol variation time “90 seconds” for executing the type E or F notification effect for executing the SPSP reach effect, it is determined that the pre-reading notice for the currently existing hold is executed, When neither “60 seconds” nor “90 seconds” is indicated, it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice for a currently existing hold (see FIG. 12 and the like). Here, in the pre-determination (see Si25 and Si31 in FIG. 8) corresponding to the pre-determination information described above, the reach table LT (see FIG. 10) and the variation time table set HT (see FIG. 10) set at the time of the pre-determination. 11 to 14), the same processing as the variation pattern selection processing in step 58 of FIG. 9 is performed to determine whether or not there is a reach in the pre-determination information and the special symbol variation time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si119.

  In Sj120, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice is executed by the process of Sj118 described above, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to use the image display unit 6 and the like. 50, the pre-reading notice effect that suggests the possibility of winning a big hit after the big hit game is digested after the big hit game, and if it is not decided to execute the prefetch notice, Do not execute the production. When executing the effect of the pre-reading notice, the CPU 401 determines that the special symbol variation time “90 seconds” is reserved when the special symbol variation time “90 seconds” is suspended in the processing of Sj118 described above. ”(Ie, when there is only the special symbol variation time“ 60 seconds ”in the hold), a pre-reading notice effect indicating higher reliability is executed. In other words, it is more reliable in the pre-reading notice production when the SPSP reach production having a higher jackpot reliability is executed in advance than in the case where the SP reach production is executed in advance. Easy to implement degree suggestions. Thereafter, the process proceeds to Si121.

As described above, in the second example of the third embodiment, the effect of the big hit reliability of type B or higher (see FIG. 12 and the like) is obtained up to 10 rotations of the probable game state after the big hit game of the big hit AC. The execution probability is increased, and when the SP reach effect or the execution of the SPSP reach effect is prefetched during the jackpot game, a prefetch notice effect that expects the next jackpot is executed during the jackpot game. As described above, according to the second example of the third embodiment, the effect of the big hit reliability of type B or higher (see FIG. 12 and the like) is executed up to 10 rotations of the probability variation gaming state after the big hit game of the big hits A to C. Since the probability is increased, the opportunity to perform the pre-reading notice effect during the big hit game is increased, and the chance that the player feels the big hit can be effectively increased. In addition, according to the second example of the third embodiment, since the pre-reading notice effect during the big hit game is executed by pre-reading that the SP reach effect or the like is executed, SP reach production will be executed without fail, and the player will be discouraged by performing such an effect that only the reach production that does not develop into the SP reach production is executed even though the pre-reading notice production is executed. It can be effectively avoided.
[Modification of Second Example of Third Embodiment]
In the second example of the third embodiment described above, the execution probability of the effect of the big hit reliability of type B or higher (see FIG. 12 and the like) is made up to 10 rotations of the probability variation gaming state after the big hit game of the big hit A to C. A configuration example for raising is given. However, for example, it is possible to increase the execution probability of the effect of the big hit reliability of type B or higher (see FIG. 12 and the like) up to 8 rotations of the probable game state after the big hit game of the big hits A to C. In this way, by setting “up to 8 revolutions”, which is the sum of the maximum number of holdings 4 of the first special symbol lottery and the maximum number of holdings 4 of the second special symbol lottery, up to the maximum number 8 that can be prefetched during the big hit game It becomes possible to execute the pre-reading notice.
[Modification of First and Third Embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5, in the case of big hit D, the gaming state is controlled to the latent gaming state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 78 rotations. It was supposed to be. However, if the big hit D is won again in this latent game state, the game state may be controlled to the probability change game state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 78 rotations.

In the above-described embodiment, when the special symbol lottery is won (big hit), the high probability state is set until the special symbol lottery is subsequently executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 78 times). The game configuration of the so-called ST machine set to the state has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a special symbol lottery is won (big hit), a game configuration (a so-called loop machine) that is set in a highly accurate state until the next big hit is possible.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Below, 4th Embodiment is described using FIGS. 54-74.

  An outline of the effect control of the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, a probable gaming state is entered in a predetermined period after the jackpot game ends (for example, until the special symbol fluctuates 70 times). If the jackpot is not won during the predetermined period, the game state is changed to the normal gaming state.

  The probability variation gaming state is a state (high probability gaming state, for example, 1/70) that has a higher probability of being a big hit in the special symbol determination than the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state, for example, 1/300). The probability variation gaming state is also an auxiliary gaming state in which the second start port 22 is easy to open.

  In the fourth embodiment, in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game, the variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed according to the number of variations of the special symbol.

FIG. 54 is a diagram illustrating switching of the variation pattern table in a predetermined period after the jackpot game.
As shown in FIG. 54, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern table A in the variation of the special symbol from the first time to the 30th time after the jackpot game ends. The variation pattern table A stores a plurality of variation patterns of special symbols. The variation pattern of the special symbol is information for determining the variation time of the special symbol and the effect during the variation.

  In the special symbol variation from the 31st to the 50th time after the jackpot game is over, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern table B. The variation pattern table B stores a plurality of variation patterns of special symbols. The variation pattern table B is a table different from the variation pattern table A. For example, the variation pattern table B includes a variation pattern that is not included in the variation pattern table A, or the variation pattern is the same but the probability that the variation pattern is selected is different.

  Also, in the special symbol variation from the 51st to the 70th time after the jackpot game ends, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the variation pattern table C. The variation pattern table C stores a plurality of variation patterns of special symbols. The variation pattern table C is a table different from the variation pattern table A and the variation pattern table B.

  When the 70th special symbol variation ends after the jackpot game ends, the variation pattern table at the normal time is used for subsequent variations, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is also the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state, and (Non-assistant gaming state)

  In this way, the change pattern table is switched according to the number of changes of the special symbol after the jackpot game, so that the first period (1 to 30 times) after the jackpot game is more than the second period (31 to 50 times). However, for example, a specific effect appears (is likely to appear), or the average variation time is shortened.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, when a game ball wins at the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 while the special symbol is changing or during the big hit game, the special symbol determination related to the winning is made. The rights are withheld and a pre-judgment is made. In the fourth embodiment, when a game ball is won at the second start port 22 during the predetermined period and the right of special symbol determination is suspended, a preliminary determination is made for the suspension of the right of special symbol determination. A pre-decision effect (prefetching effect) is performed based on the result of the prior determination.

Specifically, with respect to the suspension of the special symbol determination right, the variation pattern at the time of variation of the special symbol related to the suspension is determined in advance in consideration of the switching of the variation pattern table.
FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an outline of prior determination performed in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 55, for example, it is assumed that the current change (the change) is the 28th change after the big hit game. In this case, in the variation, a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table A, and a variation effect based on the variation pattern is performed.

  If the first game ball wins the second start opening 22 during the current special symbol change, the right of the second special symbol determination is stored as hold 1 in accordance with the winning. Then, a pre-determination is performed for the hold 1. Specifically, since the 28th change is currently in progress and the hold 1 is a change to be performed next to the current change, the hold 1 is the 29th change. For this reason, in the hold 1, the variation pattern is determined in advance based on the variation pattern table A. Based on the variation pattern determined in advance, a prior determination effect is performed.

  Similarly, if the second game ball wins the second starting port 22 during the current change of the special symbol, the right of the second special symbol determination is stored as hold 2 in accordance with the winning. Since the hold 2 is the 30th change, the change pattern is determined in advance based on the change pattern table A.

  Further, when the third game ball wins the second start port 22 during the current change of the special symbol, the right of the second special symbol determination is stored as the hold 3 in accordance with the winning. This hold 3 is the 31st change. In the 31st variation, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table B. For this reason, also in the prior determination for the hold 3, the variation pattern is determined in advance based on the variation pattern table B. Similarly, when the fourth game ball wins the second starting port 22, similarly, the variation pattern is determined in advance based on the variation pattern table B in the advance determination for the hold 4.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, the right of the second special symbol determination relating to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is the first related to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21. It is digested in preference to the right of special symbol determination. Also, the jackpot game based on the second special symbol determination is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game based on the first special symbol determination (for example, there are more prize balls that can be acquired). Since the probability variation gaming state is an auxiliary gaming state in which game balls can easily win the second start opening 22, a large number of game balls win the second start opening 22 in a relatively short time. For this reason, in the predetermined period after the jackpot game, the second special symbol determination is performed one after another, and the first special symbol determination is hardly performed. Therefore, in the predetermined period after the jackpot game, a prior determination effect is performed only for the right of the second special symbol determination.

FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flow of a pre-determination process for a special symbol determination right hold.
As shown in FIG. 56, first, when a game ball wins in the second start port 22, the winning of the game ball is detected (S10). Then, based on the number of reserved rights of the second special symbol determination and the current number of fluctuations of the special symbol, it is calculated how many times the suspension has changed (S11). Next, a variation pattern table is selected based on the calculation result (S12). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the selected variation pattern table (S13). The processing of S10 to S13 is performed in the main control unit 100.

  Next, the variation pattern selected by the main control unit 100 is included in a hold command to be described later and transmitted to the effect control unit 400. In the effect control unit 400, the content of the advance determination effect is determined based on the variation pattern selected in S13 (S14). For example, based on the selected variation pattern, the content of the variation effect performed according to the variation of the special symbol corresponding to the hold is determined in advance, and the effect suggesting the variation effect is determined as the prior determination effect. . Then, the determined preliminary determination effect is executed (S15).

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the right of special symbol determination is suspended, it is determined how many times the suspension is varied, and the variation pattern table is selected based on the determination result. Thereby, it is possible to accurately determine in advance the effect that is performed when the hold is digested, and to perform the prior determination effect.

  For example, in the case of making a prior determination for a hold, if a change pattern table is selected based on the number of changes in the current special symbol and the change pattern is determined based on the change pattern table, the special related to the hold actually The variation pattern determined when the symbol variation is performed may be different. For this reason, for example, in the pre-decision effect, even if an effect indicating that the expectation of the jackpot is high with respect to the hold is performed, in the variable effect that is performed when the hold is digested, an effect with a low expectation is produced. May be done.

  However, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, the prior determination is performed based on the variation pattern table that is actually used when the hold is consumed. For this reason, it is possible to perform an advance determination effect that accurately suggests a variation effect of the special symbol related to the suspension.

A plurality of the variation pattern tables are prepared according to the result of the special symbol determination.
FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table corresponding to the result of the special symbol determination.
As shown in FIG. 57, in the variation pattern table A, the jackpot variation pattern table A used when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, and the case where the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and there is a reach. There are a fluctuation pattern table A for reach used and a fluctuation pattern table A for loss used when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and no reach.

  Also, the variation pattern table B includes a jackpot variation pattern table B used when the special symbol determination result is a jackpot, and a reach variation used when the special symbol determination result is lost and there is a reach. There are a pattern table B and a variation pattern table B for losing used when the result of the special symbol determination is losing and there is no reach.

Similarly, there are three variation pattern tables C for jackpot, reach, and lose. In addition, when the predetermined period after the big hit game has elapsed and the state has shifted to the normal game state, the normal variation pattern table is used. There are also three variation pattern tables for normal use, one for jackpot, one for reach, and one for lose. An example of the variation pattern table will be described in detail later.
[Preliminary determination processing by main control unit 100]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing details of the pre-determination process for Si25 and Si31 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 58, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special prefetch flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON (S221). Here, the “special look-ahead flag” is a flag that is set to OFF in the normal gaming state and set to ON in the probability variation gaming state. Specifically, the special look-ahead flag is a flag that is set to ON when a jackpot game is performed, and when the predetermined period after the jackpot game ends (that is, the 70th special count after the jackpot game is counted). It is a flag that is set to OFF (when the symbol variation ends).

  When the special prefetch flag is ON (S221: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch is ON (S222). That is, it is determined whether or not the winning of the game ball that triggered the pre-determination process shown in FIG. 58 is triggered by a winning at the second start port 22.

  When the pre-determination process is performed in response to a winning at the second start port 22 (S222: YES), the CPU 101 adds a value obtained by adding the holding number U2 increased in S209 to the number of fluctuations N stored in the RAM 103. The variable M is set (S223). The number of changes N is set to “0” when a jackpot game is played, and is increased by “1” when the special symbol changes. The variable M is a value indicating how many times the hold based on the winning at the second start port 22 changes after the big hit game.

  Subsequent to S223, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable M is 70 or less (S224). When the variable M is 70 or less (S224: YES), the CPU 101 selects a variation pattern table according to the value of the variable M (S225).

  Specifically, in S225, the CPU 101 selects the variation pattern table A when the variable M is 1 or more and 30 or less as shown in FIG. The CPU 101 selects the variation pattern table B when the variable M is 31 or more and 50 or less, and selects the variation pattern table C when the variable M is 51 or more and 70 or less.

  More specifically, in step S225, the CPU 101 selects any one of the big hit variation pattern table, the reach variation pattern table, and the loss variation pattern table based on the big hit random number and the reach random number acquired in SI30. Select.

  For example, when the variable M is 1 or more and 30 or less, the CPU 101 selects the jackpot variation pattern table A, the reach variation pattern table A, or the loss variation pattern table A in each case as shown below. Select one. That is, when the jackpot random number acquired in Si30 is a value indicating jackpot, the CPU 101 selects the jackpot variation pattern table A. For example, when the jackpot random number acquired at SI30 is a value indicating loss and the reach random number acquired at step SI30 is a value indicating reach, the reach variation pattern table A is selected. Further, for example, when the jackpot random number acquired in SI30 is a value indicating loss and the reach random number acquired in step SI30 is a value indicating no reach, the variation pattern table A for loss is selected.

  For example, when the variable M is 31 or more and 50 or less, the CPU 101 performs the following process. That is, when the jackpot random number acquired in SI30 is a value indicating jackpot, the CPU 101 selects the jackpot variation pattern table B. For example, when the jackpot random number acquired at SI30 is a value indicating loss and the reach random number acquired at step SI30 is a value indicating reach, the reach variation pattern table B is selected. For example, when the jackpot random number acquired at SI30 is a value indicating loss and the reach random number acquired at step SI30 is a value indicating no reach, the loss variation pattern table B is selected.

  For example, when the variable M is 51 or more and 70 or less, the CPU 101 performs the following process. That is, when the jackpot random number acquired at SI30 is a value indicating jackpot, the CPU 101 selects the jackpot variation pattern table C. For example, when the jackpot random number acquired at SI30 is a value indicating loss and the reach random number acquired at step SI30 is a value indicating reach, the reach variation pattern table C is selected. Further, for example, when the jackpot random number acquired at SI30 is a value indicating loss, and the reach random number acquired at step SI30 is a value indicating no reach, the variation pattern table C for loss is selected.

An example of the variation pattern table selected in S225 will be described later.
On the other hand, when it is determined NO in S221, or when it is determined NO in S224, the CPU 101 selects a normal fluctuation pattern table (S226). Here, since the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the current variation or the variation related to the hold is not the probability variation gaming state (because it is not the predetermined period after the jackpot game), the CPU 101 selects the variation pattern table at the normal time. . Even in this case, one of the variation pattern tables for jackpot, reach, and lose is selected based on the jackpot random number and reach random number acquired with Si24 or Si30.

  Subsequent to S225 or S226, the CPU 101 selects a variation pattern (S227). Specifically, the CPU 101 refers to the selected variation pattern table and selects any variation pattern included in the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S204 or SI30.

  After the process of S227, the CPU 101 ends the preliminary determination process shown in FIG. 58, and sets a pending command including the preliminary determination information as a result of the preliminary determination process in the RAM 103 in S206 or S212.

  In addition, when it determines with NO in said S222, ie, when a game ball wins the 1st starting port 21 in the said predetermined period after jackpot game, CPU101 is the variation pattern based on the winning to the said 1st starting port 21 concerned. No prior judgment is performed. Alternatively, the CPU 101 performs information for preventing the effect control unit 400 from executing the advance determination effect based on the result of the advance determination, although the change pattern is determined in advance based on the winning to the first start port 21. Include in pending commands. Thereby, in the said predetermined period after a jackpot game, the prior determination effect based on the winning to the 1st starting port 21 is not performed. Alternatively, in the production control unit 400, it is determined whether or not the hold is based on winning in the first start port 21 during the predetermined period after the big hit game, and if the determination result is affirmative, The prior determination effect may not be performed.

As described above, in the predetermined period after the jackpot game, the variable M is calculated based on the current number N of changes in the special symbol and the number of pending special symbol determinations, and the variable M is changed based on the variable M. One of the pattern tables A to C is selected. Thereby, it is possible to set a variation pattern table that is used when the hold is digested and determine the variation pattern in advance.
[Gate Switch Processing by Main Control Unit 100]
FIG. 59 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in Si3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 59, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 113 is “based on whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 113 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 113 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 113 is “ON” (S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the normal symbol determination maximum hold number Gmax (for example, 4). It is determined whether it is less than (S302).

When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is less than the maximum reserved number Gmax (S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (S303), and determines the normal symbol held by this process. The normal symbol random number used in the above is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in S204 in the same manner as the Si 25, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 400 as a normal symbol hold command.
[Special symbol processing by main control unit 100]
The special symbol processing by the main control unit 100 is the same as in the first and third embodiments, but will be described again because there are some differences.

  FIG. 60 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of Si4 in FIG. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in S408 of FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in S409 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not being played (S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1” ( S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (S403: YES), the number of holdings U2 is subtracted by “1” and the number of held balls is digested by 1 (S404).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (S403: NO), the first special symbol determination hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is determined. Is determined to be equal to or greater than “1” (S405). If it is determined to be equal to or greater than “1” (S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of retained U1 to digest only one retained ball. (S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in S405 that the holding number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  Following the processing of S404 or S406, the CPU 101 adds “1” to the number of fluctuations N stored in the RAM 103 (S407). The number of changes N indicates the number of changes after the jackpot game, and is set to “0” when the jackpot game is played.

Following S407, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process (S408). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 61, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of S404 in FIG. 60, the big hit random number (the RAM 103 in the process of Si2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of S404. Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. Note that when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than usual. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the processing of S406 of FIG. 60, the CPU 101 stores the big hit random number (stored in the RAM 103 by the processing of Si2) related to the holding ball obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 in the processing of S406. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number) matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  If the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (S431: YES), the CPU 101 performs a symbol random number determination process based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 by the Si2 process together with the jackpot random number described above. (S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of Si2 matches one of the random numbers assigned to each of a plurality of types of jackpots stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Determine the type of jackpot. Then, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type as setting information in the RAM 103 (S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S431 that the game is not a big hit (S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is lost in the RAM 103 as setting information (S434).

After the process of S433 or the process of S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.
Returning to FIG. 60, following the jackpot determination process in S408, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (S409). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in S407 is a jackpot (S440). When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the S408 jackpot determination process (S440: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for jackpots in the RAM 103 according to the value of the number of changes N (S441).

  Specifically, when the number of changes N is 1 or more and 30 or less, the CPU 101 sets the big hit change pattern table A. When the number of fluctuations N is 31 or more and 50 or less, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot fluctuation pattern table B. When the number of fluctuations N is 51 or more and 70 or less, the CPU 101 sets the big hit dynamic pattern table C. When the variation number N is greater than 70, the CPU 101 sets a normal jackpot variation pattern. Each jackpot variation pattern table stores variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit determination process of S408 is not a big hit (S440: NO), that is, when it is determined that the game is lost in the big hit determination process of S408, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (S442). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process matches a value stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect is performed (S443). If the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (S443: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for reach according to the value of the number N of variations (S444).

  Specifically, when the fluctuation count N is 1 or more and 30 or less, the CPU 101 sets the reach fluctuation pattern table A. When the fluctuation count N is 31 or more and 50 or less, the CPU 101 sets the reach fluctuation pattern table B. When the fluctuation count N is 51 or more and 70 or less, the CPU 101 sets the reach fluctuation pattern table C. On the other hand, when the fluctuation count N is greater than 70, the CPU 101 sets a normal fluctuation pattern for reach. In the variation pattern table for each reach, variation patterns such as variation times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds are stored.

If the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is not performed (S443: NO), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for loss according to the value of the number N of variations (S445).
Specifically, when the fluctuation count N is 1 or more and 30 or less, the CPU 101 sets the fluctuation pattern table A for loss. When the number of fluctuations N is 31 or more and 50 or less, the CPU 101 sets the fluctuation pattern table B for loss. When the number of fluctuations N is 51 or more and 70 or less, the CPU 101 sets the fluctuation pattern table C for loss. On the other hand, when the variation count N is greater than 70, the CPU 101 sets a normal variation pattern for loss. The variation pattern tables for loss A to C include a variation pattern of 2 seconds. The variation pattern table for loss at normal time stores variation patterns of 4 seconds, 8 seconds, 12 seconds, and the like.

  After the process of S441, S444, or S445, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (S446). Specifically, in S446, using the set variation pattern table, the CPU 101 uses the variation pattern table described above to store the variation stored in the RAM 103 by the Si2 processing together with the above-mentioned large-split random number (the large-bronch random number used in the big hit determination processing in S408). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired by Si2 and the variation pattern table set according to whether or not the jackpot is reached. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (S447). After the process of S447, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 62 and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 60, following the processing of S409, the CPU 101 includes the symbol setting information set in the processing of S408, the variation pattern setting information set in the processing of S409, information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. A variation start command is generated and set in the RAM 103 (S410). This variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by executing the output process of Si9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of S410, the CPU 101 starts the variation display of the special symbol based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the processing of S410 (S411), and starts measuring the variation time (S411). S412). Note that the special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 4b when the processing of S407 to S410 is performed following the processing of S404, and is performed following the processing of S406. Is performed using the first special symbol display 4a.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of S402 or when the process of S412 is executed, the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern set in the process of S409 has elapsed from the start of the measurement of the fluctuation time in S412. It is determined whether or not (S413).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (S413: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (S414), and the special processing started by the processing of S411. The symbol variation display is terminated (S415), and the measured variation time is reset (S416). Thereby, in the 1st special symbol display device 4a or the 2nd special symbol display device 4b, the symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing of S408 (the jackpot symbol or the loss symbol according to the type of jackpot) is stopped and displayed. The result of the special symbol determination is notified. The variation stop command set in the process of S414 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by executing the output process of Si9 in FIG.

After the process of S416, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (S417). Details of the stop process will be described later.
If “YES” is determined in S401, “NO” is determined in S405, “NO” is determined in S413, or if the process of S417 is performed, the CPU 101 performs the special symbol process. When finished, the normal symbol processing of Si5 in FIG. 6 is executed.
[Processing during stop by main control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in S417 of FIG. 60 will be described. FIG. 63 is a detailed flowchart showing the stopping process in S417 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 63, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in S408 (S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (S481).

  Following the process of S481, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (S482). Following the processing of S482, the CPU 101 sets the special prefetch flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (S483).

  Following the processing of S483, the CPU 101 starts opening (S484), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (S485). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 400 to perform an opening effect that is started in accordance with the result of the jackpot determination process. This command is generated by executing the output process of Si9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the control unit 400. Thereby, the opening effect for notifying a player that the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (S480: NO), it determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (S486). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (S486: YES), “1” is subtracted from the auxiliary game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated (S487). ). The auxiliary game remaining count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the auxiliary game state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process that is executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Subsequent to the processing of S487, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (S488). If it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is “0” (S488: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to “OFF” (S489).

  When the process of S489 is executed, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S486: NO), or when it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is not “0” (S488: NO), the CPU 101 Determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (S490).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (S490: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X ( S491). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to the process of S491, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (S492). Here, when it is determined that the high-probability game remaining number X is “0” (S492: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (S493). Subsequent to S493, the CPU 101 sets the special prefetch flag to “OFF” (S494).

When the process of S494 is executed, when the process of S485 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (S490: NO), or when the high probability game remaining number X is “0” If it is determined that there is not (S492: NO), the CPU 101 ends the in-stop process of FIG.
[Normal symbol processing by the main control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 64 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of Si5 in FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not the hitting game for operating the electric tulip 27 is in progress. The electric tulip 27 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 27 differs depending on whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary game state (whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 27 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 4e is being displayed (S502). If it is determined that the change display is not being displayed (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the number G of reserved symbols for normal symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is "1" or more (S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing (S505). ). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired by the Si3 process in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25 is determined based on whether or not the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 is in the auxiliary game state. It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not they match (S506). When the gaming state is the auxiliary gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit is higher than usual.

If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (S507).
On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (S508). In the ROM 102, as the winning value of the normal design random number, the winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 22 for a long time after winning, and the short opening per second that will open the second starting port 22 for a short time The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second normal symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it is determined that it is per long release (S508: YES), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per long release in the RAM 103 (S509). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long opening (S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short opening in the RAM 103 (S510).

  Following the processing of S507, the processing of S509, or the processing of S510, the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state based on whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not (S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for the normal symbol display 4e to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e, to 12 seconds, for example (S512). Conversely, if it is determined that the game is in the auxiliary game state (S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of S512 or S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of S512 or S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 4e (S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation display (S515).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display 4e (S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement was started by the processing of S513 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in the above-described processing of S512 or S513, the normal symbol variation display end timing is reached. It is determined whether or not. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 4e (S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 4e to stop-display the symbol set in the process of S507, S509, or S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of S515 (S518). Then, similarly to S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (S519). If it is determined that it is a win (S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (S519). S520). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 27 is activated.

After the process of S520, when it determines with NO by the process of S516, or when it determines with NO by the process of S519, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.
[Large winning opening opening control processing by the main control unit 100]
The special prize opening control process is the same as the special prize opening process described above. However, since there are some differences, it will be described again.

  Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 65 is a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in Si6 of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 65, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (S601). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (S601: NO), the big winning opening process ends.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (S601: YES), for example, the elapsed time since the opening command related to the jackpot game is set by the processing of S485 (see FIG. 63). Based on whether or not a predetermined opening time has been reached, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened (S602). If it is determined that the opening is in progress (S602: YES), it is determined whether the opening time has elapsed (S603) based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time. Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), the special winning a prize opening process ends.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (S603: YES), it sets the round number Rmax of the jackpot game, the operation pattern of the jackpot opening / closing unit 115 based on the jackpot symbol, and sets the setting information. The data is stored in the RAM 103 (S604). By executing the processing of S604, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

  Subsequent to the processing of S604, the CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 (S605), and also calculates the number R of the big hits that are also stored in the RAM 103 as “ 1 ”is updated to the added value (S606). This round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by “1” every time the processing of S606 is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S606, the CPU 101 starts the opening control of the special winning opening 23 by the special winning opening / closing unit 115 (S607), and starts measuring the opening time that is an elapsed time from the start of the opening control. (S608). Then, a round start command for notifying that the round game for opening the special winning opening 23 has been started is set in the RAM 103 (S609).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the opening in the jackpot game is not in progress (S602: NO), for example, immediately after the end of the final round based on information indicating the current time point in the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103 It is determined whether or not the ending process is in progress (S611). If it is determined that ending is in progress (S611: YES), the process proceeds to S625 described later.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (S611: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the point in time in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the RAM 103 is in the interval (round And the next round (S612). Here, when it is determined that it is during the interval (S612: YES), it is determined whether or not the interval time set by the processing of S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round game. (S613). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S613: YES), the process proceeds to S605 because it is time to start the next round game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S613: NO), the special winning a prize opening process ends.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not during the interval (S612: NO), it determines that it is in a round game, and based on the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the big prize opening switch 114, the big prize opening switch It is determined whether or not 114 is “ON” (S614). Here, when it is determined that the big prize opening switch 114 is “ON” (S614: YES), it is judged that one game ball has won the big prize opening 23, and the winning number Y of the game balls is set to “ 1 ”is updated to the added value (S615).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of S615, executes the process of S609, or determines that the big prize opening switch 114 is not “ON” (S614: NO), it is defined from the start of opening the big prize opening 23. It is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time when the measurement is started by the process of S608 has reached a specified opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) set in S604.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (S616: NO), the winning prize number 23 of the game ball in the current round game stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not it matches the number of game balls Ymax (for example, “10”) that defines the closing timing (S617). Here, when it is determined that the winning number Y does not coincide with the gaming ball number Ymax (S617: NO), the large winning opening process ends.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (S617: YES), or when it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (S616: YES), the big winning opening opening / closing unit 115 is set to S607. The opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in the above process is terminated (S618).

  Subsequent to the processing of S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103 matches the round number Rmax set by the processing of S604 (S619). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (S619: NO), this is the elapsed time since the big winning opening 23 is closed in order to control the start timing of the next round game. The measurement of the interval time is started (S620). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of S620 is used for the process of S613.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (S619: YES), the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (S622), and resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 (S623). The ending command is set in the RAM 103 (S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of Si9.

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of S624 or determines that ending is in progress (S611: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the set ending time has elapsed (S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of S604. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S625: NO), the special winning opening process ends.

When it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (S625: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends (S626). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF” (S627).
[Game state setting process by main control unit 100]
Next, the game state setting process in S626 of FIG. 65 will be described. FIG. 66 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in S626 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 66, the CPU 101 sets “0” for the number of fluctuations N (S630). Subsequent to S630, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to ON (S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets “70” to the high probability remaining game count X (S632).

After the process of S632, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets “70” in the auxiliary game remaining count J (S634). As described above, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.
[Electric tulip processing by main control unit 100]
Next, the details of the electric tulip process of Si7 in FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 67 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process.

  First, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip 27 is operating (S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 27 is not in operation (S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is released based on the symbol set in S509 or S510 (S703).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (S703: YES), the CPU 101 sets, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 27, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 22 once for 5.6 seconds is performed in the RAM 103. (S707). If it is determined that it is not per long release (S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state by determining whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag is ON ( S704).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (S704: NO), the CPU 101 uses, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 27, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 22 for 0.1 second is performed once. It is set in the RAM 103 (S705).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 27, for example, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second start port 22 for 1.8 seconds three times is performed in the RAM 103. (S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 27 by the processing of S705, S706, or S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 to start the operation of the electric tulip 27 with the set operation pattern (S708).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of S708 or determines that the electric tulip 27 is operating (S702: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the operation of the electric tulip 27 started in the process of S708 is completed. (S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 27 has been completed (S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (S710).

When it determines with NO by the process of S701, when it determines with NO by the process of S709, or when the process of S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.
As described above, by performing the processing shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 8, FIG. 58 to FIG. 67, when the game ball wins the starting opening, the special symbol determination is performed, and the special symbol is determined based on the determination result. The variation pattern of the symbol is determined, and the special symbol varies with the determined variation pattern. When the variation time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and the result of the special symbol determination is notified. When the result is a big hit, a big hit game for opening the big winning opening 23 is performed.

In the fourth embodiment, the change pattern tables A to C are switched according to the number of changes in a predetermined period (up to 70 times change) after the big hit game. In the fourth embodiment, in consideration of the switching of the variation pattern table, the prior determination is performed when the game ball wins the start opening. Hereinafter, an example of the variation pattern table will be described.
[Example of fluctuation pattern table]
Here, an example of the variation pattern table A and the variation pattern table B stored in the main control unit 100 (specifically, the ROM 102) will be described.

  FIG. 68A is a diagram showing an example of the reach variation pattern table A. FIG. FIG. 68B is a diagram showing an example of the reach variation pattern table B. FIG. 69A is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot variation pattern table A. FIG. FIG. 69B is a diagram illustrating an example of the big hit variation pattern table B.

  As shown in FIG. 68A, the variation pattern table A for reach includes variation patterns 1 to 4. The variation patterns 1 to 4 are variation patterns in which a loss is notified as a result of the effect.

  The variation pattern 1 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 13 seconds, and the content of the variation effect in the variation of the special symbol based on this variation pattern is a reach failure effect. In the reach failure production, the reach fails after the production that the player expects that the reach is established (the same kind of decorative design stops in the left and right areas of the image display unit 6) (the same kind of decorative design in the left and right areas). This is an effect in which a loss is notified. The variation pattern 1 is selected when the variation pattern random number acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the starting port in Si2 is, for example, 0 to 19, and the selection ratio is 20/100.

  The variation pattern 2 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 90 seconds, and the content of the variation effect is reach A. The variation pattern 2 is selected when the obtained variation pattern random number is, for example, 20 to 29, and the selection ratio is 10/100. Reach A expects the player that among the decorative symbols displayed in the three areas of the image display unit 6, the same type of decorative symbols will stop in the left and right areas, and the same type of decorative pattern will stop in the middle area. It is a production to make.

  The variation pattern 3 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 60 seconds, and the content of the variation effect is reach B. The variation pattern 3 is selected when the obtained variation pattern random number is, for example, 30 to 49, and the selection ratio is 20/100. The variation pattern 4 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds, and the content of the variation effect is reach C. The variation pattern 4 is selected when the variation pattern random number is, for example, 50 to 99, and the selection ratio is 50/100.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 69A, the variation pattern table A for jackpot includes variation patterns 101 to 103. The variation patterns 101 to 103 are variation patterns in which a jackpot is notified as a result of the effect. The variation pattern 101 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 90 seconds, and the content of the variation effect is reach A. The variation pattern 102 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 60 seconds, and the content of the variation effect is reach B. The variation pattern 103 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 30 seconds, and the content of the variation effect is reach C. For example, the ratio at which the variation patterns 101 to 103 are selected may be 50/100, 30/100, and 20/100, respectively.

  With such a setting, when a variation effect based on the variation pattern is performed, the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on the content of the variation effect. Specifically, as is clear from FIGS. 68A and 69A, reach A has a low probability of being executed when the result of the special symbol determination is lost, and is executed when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. Probability is high. For this reason, when reach A is executed, there is a high possibility of a big hit. Therefore, when the reach A is executed, the player can play the game with high expectation. Reach B has a lower expectation for jackpot than reach A and higher than reach C. Reach C has low expectation for jackpots.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 68B, the reach variation pattern table B includes the variation patterns 1 to 4 as in the reach variation pattern table A, but the selection ratios thereof are different. The variation pattern 1 is selected when the variation pattern random number is, for example, 0 to 49, and the selection ratio is 50/100. The variation pattern 2 is selected when the variation pattern random number is, for example, 50 to 59, and the selection ratio is 10/100. The variation pattern 3 is selected when the variation pattern random number is, for example, 60 to 79, and the selection ratio is 20/100. The variation pattern 4 is selected when the variation pattern random number is, for example, 80 to 99, and the selection ratio is 20/100.

  By setting the variation pattern random value as shown in FIG. 68B, when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss, the probability that the reach failure effect is performed is high. Conversely, when the reach failure effect is not performed (that is, when any one of reach A to C is performed), the possibility of a big hit is higher than in the case of FIG. 68A.

  69B, the jackpot variation pattern table B includes the variation patterns 101 to 103 as in the jackpot variation pattern table A, but the selection ratios thereof are different. For example, the ratio at which the variation patterns 101 to 103 are selected may be 50/100, 25/100, and 25/100, respectively.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 68A and 68B, when the variation pattern random number acquired when the game ball is won at the second starting port 22 is, for example, “30”, the variation pattern table A is used. While the variation pattern 3 is selected, when the variation pattern table B is used, the variation pattern 1 is selected.

  That is, even if the values of the obtained variation pattern random numbers are the same, depending on the variation pattern table used, a reach failure effect may be performed or a reach B effect may be performed. Specifically, when the variation pattern table A is used, reach B is performed, and the expectation is relatively high. However, when the variation pattern table B is used, the reach failure effect is generated and the possibility of a big hit is 0. It is.

  Therefore, when performing a preliminary determination for the hold, if the change pattern is determined using the change pattern table corresponding to the current number of changes, the change pattern actually selected when the hold is digested is different. It is not possible to accurately suggest in advance the content of the effect when the hold is digested and the variable effect is performed. However, in the fourth embodiment, when making a preliminary determination for the hold, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern table corresponding to the number of changes when the hold is consumed, so the hold is digested and the change effect is obtained. It is possible to accurately suggest in advance the content of the performance when the is performed. For example, it is possible to accurately suggest that an effect with a relatively high degree of expectation is performed in the changing effect performed when the hold is consumed.

  In the above-described example, the variation pattern table A and the variation pattern table B include the same variation pattern and the selection ratios thereof are different. However, the variation pattern table A and the variation pattern table B are different. Variation patterns may be included. For example, when a predetermined effect is performed only in the first to 30th special symbol variations after the jackpot game, a variation pattern corresponding to the predetermined representation is included in the variation pattern table A, and included in the variation pattern table B. You don't have to. In the first period (1-30 times) after the jackpot game, a relatively long time effect (or short effect) is likely to be performed, and in the second period (31-50 times), a relatively short effect (or long effect). Each variation pattern table may be set to facilitate the process.

FIG. 70A is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern table A for loss. FIG. 70B is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern table B for loss.
In the variation pattern table for losing, a variation pattern corresponding to the effect in which the losing is notified is stored without reaching, that is, without stopping the same type of decorative symbols in the left and right areas.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 70A, in the variation pattern table A for loss, the variation pattern 201 selected when the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol determination at the start of the fluctuation is 0, and the number of holdings U2 is 1 or more. And the variation pattern 202 selected in the above case. The fluctuation pattern 201 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 15 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern 202 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 2 seconds. The variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined using another variation pattern table including a variation pattern with a variation time of 15 seconds, for example.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 70B, the variation pattern table B for loss includes a variation pattern 203 in addition to the variation pattern 201 and the variation pattern 202. The fluctuation pattern 203 is, for example, a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds. Since the variation pattern table B for loss includes the variation pattern 203 having a relatively long time that is not included in the variation pattern table A for loss, the period of 1 to 30 times after the big hit game is relatively short. The period from 31 to 50 is relatively long, and the behavior of the gaming machine 1 varies depending on the period after the big hit game.

In addition to the above-described variation pattern table, a plurality of variation pattern tables (variation pattern table C, normal variation pattern table) are prepared for the gaming machine 1, but description thereof will be omitted.
[Production control processing by production control unit 400]
Next, details of the effect control based on the various commands from the main control unit 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 400. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIGS. 71 to 74 is performed by the effect control unit 400, but part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 400, the image sound control unit 500, and the lamp control unit 600. It may be executed in any of the above. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 71 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 400 executes command control processing (S1001). The command control process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 400 receives a command as game information from the main control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect as the image sound control unit 500 and A command for causing the lamp control unit 600 to execute is generated. Then, the generated command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. In addition, the effect control unit 400 transmits a command (next S1002) corresponding to the operation on the effect button 37 and the effect key 38. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 execute a predetermined effect. Details of this command control processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Following the processing of S1001, the effect control unit 400 executes an operation reception process (S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is operated, the CPU 401 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 403. Thus, the effect control unit 400 ends the process shown in FIG.
[Command control processing by effect control unit 400]
Hereinafter, the command control process executed in the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 72 is a detailed flowchart of the command control process in S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been received (S1301). When it determines with having received the holding | maintenance command (S1301: YES), the production | presentation control part 400 performs a prior determination process (S1302).

In the process of S1302, the effect control unit 400 determines and executes the content of the pre-determination effect based on the information included in the hold command. Details of the prior determination process will be described later.
When the process of S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (S1301: NO), the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (S1303).

  When the change start command is received (S1303: YES), the effect control unit 400 executes a change start process (S1304). Here, the effect control unit 400 determines and executes a changing effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol. Details of the change start process will be described later.

  When the process of S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that the change start command is not received (S1303: NO), the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a change stop command is received (S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (S1305: YES), the effect control unit 400 executes a change end process (S1306). In the change end process, the effect control unit 400 stops the changing effect, for example, by stopping the decorative pattern that is changing.

  When the process of S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command is not received (S1305: NO), the effect control unit 400 determines whether an opening command is received (S1307).

  When the opening command is received (S1307: YES), the effect control unit 400 executes an opening process (S1308). The opening process is a process of executing an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and determining a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game.

  When the process of S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command is not received (S1307: NO), the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not an ending command is received (S1309).

  When the ending command is received (S1309: YES), the effect control unit 400 executes an ending process (S1310). The ending process is a process for determining and executing an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends.

When the process of S1310 is executed or when it is determined that the ending command is not received (S1309: NO), the effect control unit 400 ends the process shown in FIG.
In addition to the process shown in FIG. 72, the effect control unit 400 receives a customer waiting command and a round start command from the main control unit 100, and performs a process according to the received command. [Preliminary determination processing by production control unit 400]
Details of the prior determination process in S1302 of FIG. 72 will be described below. FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing details of the prior determination process in S1302 of FIG.

  The effect control unit 400 adds the number of holds (S1321). Subsequently, the effect control unit 400 analyzes the received hold command (S1322). Here, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not it is a big hit, symbol information, a variation pattern, and the like based on the received hold command.

  Next, the production control unit 400 makes a preliminary determination based on the variation pattern included in the hold command (S1323). Specifically, the effect control unit 400 determines a change effect when the special symbol corresponding to the hold command is changed based on the change pattern included in the received hold command.

  Subsequent to S1323, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not to perform an advance determination effect (S1324). Specifically, the production control unit 400 determines whether or not to perform the advance determination effect based on the result of the advance determination in S1323. When it determines with performing a prior determination effect (S1324: YES), the effect control part 400 determines the content of a prior determination effect (S1325). For example, the effect control unit 400 determines the display mode when displaying the hold image indicating the hold of the special symbol determination on the image display unit 6.

When the process of S1325 is performed, or when it is determined NO in S1324, the effect control unit 400 causes the image display unit 6 to display the reserved image (S1326). If it is determined in step S1325 that the hold image is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode, the hold image is displayed in the determined display mode in step S1326. Above, the prior determination process of FIG. 73 is complete | finished. [Variation start processing by effect control unit 400]
Details of the variation start process in S1304 of FIG. 72 will be described below. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing details of the change start processing in S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 74, the effect control unit 400 analyzes the received variation start command (S1331). Here, the effect control unit 400 determines, based on the received variation start command, whether or not a big hit, symbol information, variation pattern, gaming state, and the like.

  Next, the effect control unit 400 determines a changing effect performed according to the change of the special symbol based on the changing pattern included in the changing start command (S1332). And the production | presentation control part 400 starts execution of the determined fluctuation production (S1333). Thus, the variation start process in FIG. 74 ends.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, the special symbol determination is performed on the premise that the variation pattern table for selecting the variation pattern changes according to the number of variations of the special symbol after the jackpot game. When the right is put on hold, a change pattern table when the hold is consumed is determined, and the change pattern is determined in advance. Then, a preliminary determination effect is performed based on the variation pattern determined in advance. Thereby, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, it is possible to accurately perform the advance determination effect in response to the changing effect performed when the hold is digested.
[Modification of Fourth Embodiment]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the number N of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is counted, and by adding the N and the number of holds, it is determined how many times the hold that is subject to the prior determination is changed from the jackpot game. The variation pattern table was selected based on the determination result. In another embodiment, for example, the variation pattern table may be selected based on the high probability remaining game count X (or auxiliary game remaining count J) and the number of reserves. Specifically, by subtracting the number of holdings from the remaining number of times X that decreases every time the special symbol fluctuates, the number of times when the holding is consumed is calculated, and the variation pattern table is determined based on the number of remaining times. be able to. In other words, either by the addition method using the number of changes N that increases according to the number of changes from the jackpot game, or by the subtraction method using the high probability game residual number X that decreases according to the number of changes from the jackpot game, It is possible to determine in which period after the jackpot game the hold that is the target of the prior determination is consumed. Accordingly, it is possible to determine in advance the variation pattern table used when the hold is digested, and to determine the variation pattern in advance based on the variation pattern table.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, it shifted to the probability change game state after the jackpot game, and the said probability change game state continued only for the predetermined period. In another embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, the game proceeds to a probability change gaming state or a short-time gaming state (low probability gaming state and auxiliary gaming state) with a predetermined probability, and the probability-changing gaming state continues until the next jackpot, You may complete | finish, when the frequency | count of a change of a special symbol becomes a predetermined number. In this case, the change pattern table may be switched as described above in a predetermined period after the transition to the probability change game state, or the change pattern table may be changed as described above in the time-saving game state.
[Modifications of all the above embodiments]
In the above embodiment, the second special symbol determination relating to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is performed preferentially over the first special symbol determination relating to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21. However, in other embodiments, special symbol determination may be performed in the order of winning game balls.

Further, the content and number of variation patterns included in the variation pattern table described above, the number and types of variation pattern tables, and the like are merely examples, and other arbitrary ones may be used.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the result of special symbol determination is a big hit, the game machine which transfers to a probability change game state was assumed. In the gaming machine of the other embodiment, when a big hit is made, when a predetermined winning opening (V winning opening) is opened during the big winning game according to the big winning symbol and the game ball wins the V winning opening. , It may be configured to shift to a probable gaming state. In such a gaming machine, depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the V prize opening is long open or short open during the jackpot game, and when the game is opened long, the game ball wins the V prize opening and short opens. It is configured not to win almost. In such a gaming machine, when the V winning award is won, the game proceeds to the probability variation gaming state, and when the certain probability variation gaming state continues for a predetermined period (the number of special symbol fluctuations is a predetermined number), Return to gaming state. In such a gaming machine, the prior determination may be performed by the above method.

  In each embodiment described above, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be applied to, for example, a slot machine (cylinder type gaming machine, pachislot machine) within an applicable range. In this case, game information (random number; determination information) for determining a win is acquired by turning on the lever with a medal inserted in the slot machine (that is, the game information is acquired). The condition to be fulfilled). In this case, the “notification effect” in each of the embodiments described above corresponds to the effect from when the reel is changed to when it is stopped by turning on the lever in the slot machine.

Moreover, although the characteristics of each embodiment and the characteristics of the modified example of each embodiment have been described above, it goes without saying that these characteristics may be appropriately combined.
In addition, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention can be applied to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
4. Display (design display means)
6 ... Image display section (production means)
20 ... game area (game area)
21 ... 1st starting port (starting port)
22 ... 2nd starting port (starting port)
100 ... main control unit (acquisition means, special determination means, determination means, symbol display control means, prior determination means, special game execution means, gaming state control means)
103 ... RAM (storage means)
400 ... production control unit (production control means, continuous production determination means, continuous production control means)

Claims (2)

A special determination is made to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, based on the determination information acquired by the game ball entering the start port provided in the game area where the game ball can flow down Special judgment means to perform,
On the basis of the special determination result of the determination, from the varied display the symbols on the symbol display unit, and a symbol display control means for stopping displaying the symbols,
Storage means for storing the determination information;
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination to determine in advance whether or not to perform the special game before the special determination based on the determination information stored in the storage means is performed;
When it is determined that the special game is to be performed in the special determination, after the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, the special game execution unit that performs the special game;
And directing control means for directing the directing means,
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result of the preliminary determination , a continuous effect that is an effect that is executed during the symbol change display of each time and is not executed during the symbol stop display is performed over a plurality of times of the symbol change display. It is possible, and when the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means for a plurality of times, the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect different from the first continuous effect can be performed. Is possible,
Whether the special game is determined to be performed in the prior determination or the special game is determined not to be performed, the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect is performed. Make it possible,
When the second continuous effect is performed, the first continuous in parallel with the second continuous effect in the middle of the second continuous effect based on the new determination result of the prior determination. While I can't make a production
When the first continuous production is performed, the second continuous production is performed in parallel with the first continuous production in the middle of the first continuous production based on the new determination result of the prior determination. A gaming machine characterized by directing. The production control means ends the first continuous production before the second continuous production when the second continuous production is performed in parallel with the first continuous production. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.