JP6407189B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that displays an image showing the number of acquired balls every time the number of acquired balls in a big hit becomes a predetermined number (Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-75436 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the mode of notification effect is uniform and the interest of the game in the advantageous state is insufficient.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game in an advantageous state.

(1) A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that uses a game medium and that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
When the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (a jackpot display result etc.), it can be controlled to the above-mentioned advantageous state,
The production state in the advantageous state (the production state during the round, etc.) is controlled to one of the production states according to the player's selection result from a plurality of types of production states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 12). Possible production state control means (production control microcomputer 100 or the like);
A game medium providing means for providing a game medium to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined game medium application condition;
Based on the fact that a new game medium provision condition is established during the advantageous state and the number of granted game media satisfies a predetermined condition, a notification effect related to the number of granted game media (first shown in FIG. 12). A notification effect means (such as the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the notification image 204 and the second notification image 214).
The notification production means is
When it is controlled to the first directing state (A mode) by the presentation condition control means, the notification effect by the first notification manner by a predetermined condition is met (first notification image 204 like that shown in FIG. 12) Run
When the production condition control means controls the second production state (B mode or the like) different from the first production state, a specific condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, performing the notification effect that is due to different second notification manner (such as the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 12).

According to such a configuration, the entertainment of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect according to the effect state.
Moreover, you may make it further provide the restriction | limiting means which restrict | limits execution of the said notification effect in the specific period in the said advantageous state .
A variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is incapable or difficult to win;
The advantageous state in which a unit game capable of changing the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of a predetermined period of time or a predetermined number of game media winnings is established. And controllable advantageous state control means,
Special notification effect means capable of executing a special notification effect may be further provided based on the fact that a certain number of game media have been won in a unit game in the advantageous state that is greater than the predetermined number.
In addition, it further comprises a hold storage means for storing information on the variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage information,
The notification effect means, during the preferred conditions, based on the information about the variable display that is controlled in the preferred state to the hold memory means is stored, it can be made different execution mode of the notification effect You may make it be.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
The notification effect means that the number of game media granted during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number (as shown in S941 in FIG. 15, the total number of game balls acquired exceeds n times 500, etc.) The notification effect according to the first notification mode (such as the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 12) is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the entertainment of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by diversifying the notification effects.

(3) The gaming machine of (2),
The notification effecting means determines that the number of game media given during the advantageous state has become a specific number different from the predetermined number (as shown in S943 of FIG. 15, the total number of acquired game balls is n times 2500). The notification effect in the second notification mode (second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 12, etc.) is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the entertainment of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by diversifying the notification effects.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
Advantageous state control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) for controlling to the advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (such as a big hit display result);
In the above-mentioned advantageous state, it is possible to change between a first state (open state or the like) in which a game medium (game ball or the like) can win and a second state (closed state or the like) in which the game medium is difficult to win or difficult to win (closed state or the like). Means (special variable winning ball apparatus 20 etc.);
Each time a game medium wins the variable means, a game medium number display means capable of variably displaying the number of assigned game media (the production control microcomputer 100, the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode in FIG. 12, the B mode). Acquisition total display image 215, S933 in FIG. 14, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, since the number of assigned game media can be variably displayed, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
In the advantageous state, effect state selection means (mode selection image 210 in FIG. 12) for selecting whether the first effect state (A mode or the like) or the second effect state (B mode or the like) is selected. The processing of S925 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to select a production state, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

(6) The gaming machine according to (4) or (5),
The advantageous state control means includes the variable means (special variable winning ball apparatus) until at least one of a specified period (29 seconds or the like) elapses or a predetermined number (10 or the like) of game media is won. 20 etc.) can be controlled to the advantageous state in which a unit game that can be changed to the first state (open state, etc.) is executed a prescribed number of times (15 times, etc.)
The notification effect means is the number of game media awarded when a special number (11th, 12th, etc.) of game media is won in one unit game (over-winning, etc.). Is added, and the notification effect is executed (the process of adding a prize ball for over winning in the process of S930 to S932 in FIG. 14).

  According to such a configuration, since the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game media given in a single unit game, the number of game media awarded more than the specified number, it is appropriate for the player. It is possible to execute a notification effect.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (4) to (6),
Notification mode determining means for determining the notification effect mode as one of a plurality of types of notification modes (notification in white characters, notification in rainbow characters, etc. shown in the modification) (production control microcomputer 100, etc.) )When,
The variable display that has not yet been started is further provided with a storage unit (such as a storage buffer) for storing as a storage for storage,
The notification mode determination means determines the notification mode based on the fact that a variable display that is the specific display result (a jackpot display result or the like) is stored in the reserved storage during the advantageous state (modified example) As shown in FIG. 4, the notification effect is changed to a rainbow-colored character based on the fact that there is a reserved memory that becomes a jackpot display result in the reserved memory buffer during the big hit).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the notification mode of the notification effect based on the fact that the variable display that is the specific display result is stored in the hold memory, and to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state Can do.

(8) The gaming machine according to (6) or (7),
The advantageous state control means includes, as the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state based on a probability variation big hit) and a second advantageous state (a big hit game based on a normal big hit) having a lower advantage than the first advantageous state. Status etc.)
A special mode based on the fact that the game media has won the special number (11th, 12th, etc.) more than the specified number in one unit game in the first advantageous state (over-winning, etc.) The notification effect (notification effect or the like in the form of causing the first big prize opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light and outputting a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27 as shown in the second embodiment) can be executed (FIG. 17). And the processing of S3923 and S3924 in the production control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, by executing the notification effect in the special mode based on the fact that the game medium has won a special number larger than the specified number in one unit game in the first advantageous state, Interest can be improved.

(9) The gaming machine according to (6) or (7),
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (probability change state, etc.) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific region (a specific region in the second big prize opening, etc.) provided in the variable means in the advantageous state. (Game control microcomputer 560, etc.)
After the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the game medium has won the special number (11th, 12th, etc.) more than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state (over) Based on the occurrence of a winning, etc., the notification effect in a special mode (as shown in the second embodiment, the first large winning opening LED 20c is rainbow-lighted and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27) (Notification effects etc.) can be executed (the processing of S3923 and S3924 in the microcomputer 100 for effect control shown in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, after the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a special number larger than the prescribed number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By this, the interest of the game by notification production can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating alerting | reporting effect. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round post-process of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect of 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as first display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the change display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number). , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined hold storage display unit, the hold storage number can be specified as the hold storage display by, for example, the number of display of the predetermined image, by displaying the hold storage image (one hold storage image corresponding to each hold storage information, Is specified). In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In each of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Here, in the big hit of the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that can be acquired in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for 1 winning game ball, and the round continues until 10 wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. Furthermore, since the round continues up to 15 rounds, a total of about 1500 game balls can be obtained. In addition, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state, a game ball is accidentally set immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed before a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses. There may be a special number (for example, 11th or 12th) that is greater than the number (for example, 10). Such a winning that exceeds a predetermined standard is also referred to as an over winning. When an over winning is generated, the player can acquire more balls.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until. Note that the probability variation jackpot end condition may be a condition that the next jackpot occurs.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory 12 by driving the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot symbol having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To do. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (the big win becomes the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach). (Possibility) is high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) for shifting to the probability variation state.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that the variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination values assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (50 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table in FIG. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection type of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the ratio of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is out of reach. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a combined pending storage number designation command indicating the combined pending storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is issued at the time of starting winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when a start opening switch passing process described later is executed). And sent to the production control microcomputer 100. Also, the total pending storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the time of starting the variable display (for example, when executing the special symbol variable display in-process described later). Note that the combined pending storage designation command and the pending storage count subtraction designation command may be used together. For example, a combined reserved memory number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the number of reserved memories after subtraction. In addition, the command which can specify the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is transmitted instead of the combined reserved memory number, and the production control microcomputer 100 transmits the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. May be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is won at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  The command D0XX is a big winning opening prize notification command for notifying that a game ball has won a big winning opening. The big prize opening notification command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, when a game ball passes through the big prize opening.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, it is called a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command. A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and total pending storage number designation command are received. A storage area for storing data that can identify received commands is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “second” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Etc.), a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter is generated (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707).

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  Here, the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-read effect process (S500) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process for performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a jackpot, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the jackpot may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the fluctuation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. If the final round is not completed when the round end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to post-round processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. Then, during the round in the big hit game state, a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning a game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out to the winning game balls. In addition, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of an over winning by changing the notification mode when an over winning is generated. Thus, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of performing some kind of notification for the acquired game balls (number of game balls).

  In addition, a plurality of types of notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the notification effect is executed by the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the notification effect is executed by the second notification mode. In other words, the notification effect is executed depending on the effect state. The notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has reached a predetermined number. Further, the notification effect in the second notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media given during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has become a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  During the round (during the big hit gaming state), each time a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 20, the number of game balls given is displayed so as to be variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the production state during the round (during the big hit gaming state) is the first production state or the second production state. In addition, the number of game balls acquired by winning over is also considered in the count of game balls for notification effects related to the number of game balls.

  A specific example of the notification effect will be described below. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a notification effect. Here, in the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that can be acquired in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for 1 winning game ball, and the round continues until 10 wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. When the big hit continues, the previous acquired total number display value is taken over. In FIG. 12, the case where the big hit after the 2nd time is performed is shown.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a display screen of the effect display device 9 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect that enables selection of the effect state during the round from two modes is executed. On the left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, an A mode image 211 by a girl character is displayed. Further, a B-mode image 212 by a boy character is displayed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 9. The player selects one of the modes according to the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows prompting the player to perform a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as the initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images are selected can be known by blinking the images. The selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as any mode is selected.

  The player can select any mode during one round. Such switching of the mode (effect state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 122 left and right. Note that the left and right selections can be changed by operating means such as a cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing the push button 120. Further, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, or the types of effect modes that can be selected for each jackpot may be increased. Further, the mode selection period may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be performed only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) during the round. In addition, a new production mode may be set as an initial value (type of mode selected first) for each jackpot.

  FIGS. 12B to 12D are explanatory views showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 12E to 12G are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 12 (b), when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 205 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. FIG. 12B shows that the total number of acquired game balls in the jackpot is 2000. In addition, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning in the big winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 12B, when the number of game balls exceeds 2000, which is four times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2000 game balls have been acquired. A girl image 203 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Note that the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 are the same display at an instantaneous timing. In addition, when the acquired total number is not a good number (for example, when it is increased by 13), the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is different from the number displayed as the first notification image 204 ( The number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 may be 2013, the number displayed as the first notification image 204 may be 2000), and the like.

  FIG.12 (c) has shown the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 when the acquisition total number of the game ball acquired in the same jackpot as FIG.12 (b) becomes 2500 pieces. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the acquired total number display image 205 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. Further, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that shown in FIG. Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 12D shows that the total number display image 205 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is 10 times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C. Thus, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 changes together with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are changed. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, a case where the B mode is selected in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 215 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. Here, the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode have different character display modes. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions varies depending on the production mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. FIG. 12E shows that the total number of acquired game balls in the big hit is 2000. A boy image 213 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect by the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 2000, the effect of notifying the total number of game balls acquired in the center of the screen is not executed. In FIG. 12 (e), another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 12 (f) shows a display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 12 (e) is 2500. As shown in FIG. 12 (f), the acquired total number display image 215 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning a winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 12F, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is 1 times 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased when a predetermined time elapses (for example, after 2 seconds from the display).

  Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 12 (g) shows that the total number of acquired display images 215 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is twice 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 displays an image of the same person without changing the character as in the A mode.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when being controlled in the A mode, the notification effect due to the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the first notification image 204. Further, when the mode is controlled to the B mode, the notification effect due to the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, the entertainment of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the notification effect according to whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12B to 12D, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the first notification image 204 is used to generate a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12E to 12G, every time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500, the second notification image 214 is used to generate a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  In addition, as shown in the acquired total number display image 205 of the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 of the B mode in FIG. A display in which the sphere increases by 10 is performed. Therefore, since the number of assigned game balls can be variably displayed, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the change in the total number display.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting whether the A mode or the B mode is selected during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it is possible to select the production state during the round, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing executed in S704 of FIG. In particular, FIG. 13 illustrates various flags that are set when a game ball is won at the grand prize opening. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 101 first receives the command received from the main board 31 transmitted via the relay board 77 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S511). When there is no received command (N in S511), the effect control CPU 101 ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, when there is a reception command (Y in S511), the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the reception command is a big winning opening prize notification command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command. Determination is made (S512). In the case of a prize winning prize winning notification command (Y in S512), the effect control CPU 101 counts the number of prize winning mouth prizes, which is the stored value of the prize winning counter number provided in the effect control counter setting unit. The value is updated so as to add 1 (S513). The grand prize winning number count value indicates the number of times that a game ball has won a big winning opening from the time a round is executed until the next round is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big prize opening prize flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit (S514), and proceeds to the process of S515. The grand prize winning prize flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening.

  In S515, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is an overwinning. For example, the updated winning prize count count value after the update is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value larger than the winning upper-limit determination value. In this embodiment, the upper-limit winning determination value is “10”, so the over-winning determination is made) It may be determined whether or not the value is “11”). If it is not an overwinning (N in S515), the effect control CPU 101 ends the command analysis process. On the other hand, when it is over-winning (Y in S515), the effect control CPU 101 sets an over-winning flag (S516), and ends the command analysis process. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins a prize winning limit exceeding a winning upper limit determination value.

  In S512, if the received command is not a big prize opening prize notification command (N in S512), the effect control CPU 101 performs setting according to the received command (S517), and ends the command analysis process.

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the mid-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the mid-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set (S920). Here, a flag such as a designated command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the received command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and the big hit game is terminated. Is erased at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S921) if the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (N in S920). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control executes control of the effect device (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S922). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM 102 according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. At the same time, a control signal is output. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control various lamps to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the start of the first round (S923). Whether or not it is the first round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. When it is determined that it is the start time of the first round (Y in S923), the effect control CPU 101 displays a mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 12A (S924), and proceeds to the process of S925. To do. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines that it is not the start of the first round (N in S923), the process proceeds to S928 without performing the processes from S924 to S926.

  In S925, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the selected mode is the A mode. When the selected mode is the A mode (Y in S925), the effect control CPU 101 sets the A mode flag (S926), and proceeds to the process of S928. On the other hand, if the selected mode is not the A mode (N in S925), the effect control CPU 101 sets the B mode flag (S927), and proceeds to the processing of S928. Here, when the player does not select the mode while displaying the mode selection screen, the A mode set as the initial value is selected.

  Next, in S928, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big prize opening prize flag is set. The grand prize winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 13, and is set every time a game ball is awarded to the big winning opening. The effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening prize flag (S929) when the big prize opening prize flag is set (Y in S928), and proceeds to the process of S932. On the other hand, when the big prize winning prize flag is not set (N in S928), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the over winning flag is set (S930). The over-winning flag is a flag that is set in S516 of FIG. 13, and is a flag that is set when an over-winning to the big winning opening occurs.

  When the over-winning flag is set (Y in S930), the effect control CPU 101 resets the over-winning flag (S931), and proceeds to the processing of S932. On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is not set (N in S930), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S940 without performing the processes of S932 and S933.

  In S932, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter, updates the acquired total number display (total acquired number display) according to the mode (S933), and proceeds to the process of S940. In S933, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (b) and FIG. 12 (e), the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode are won by the game ball in the big winning opening. Every time you do it, it will increase by 10. It should be noted that the processing for updating the display of the total number of acquisitions may be executed even when a game ball wins a winning opening other than the big winning opening during the round.

  In S940, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the A mode flag is set. When the A mode flag is set (Y in S940), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S941. On the other hand, when the A mode flag is not set (that is, when the B mode flag is set) (N in S940), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S943.

  In S941, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the total number of acquired game balls has exceeded a multiple of 500. When the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500 (Y in S941), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the number of acquired game balls by displaying the A mode (S942), and proceeds to the process of S945. To do. For example, the display in the A mode is the display of the first notification image 204 or the girl image 203 when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, as shown in FIGS. Change). The display in the A mode is continuously displayed until the next display update. On the other hand, when the total number of acquired game balls does not exceed a multiple of 500 (N in S941), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S942.

  In S943, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500. When the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500 (Y in S943), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the number of acquired game balls by displaying the B mode (S944), and proceeds to the process of S945. To do. For example, the display in the B mode is a process of displaying the second notification image 214 when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, as shown in FIGS. Here, the display of the second notification image 214 in the B mode is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, it is displayed when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, and is erased after 2 seconds. Note that the display of the second notification image 214 may be deleted at the timing when the round being executed ends. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed a multiple of 2500 (N in S943), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S944.

  In S945, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. When the process timer has timed out (Y in S945), the effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (S946) and controls the effect device according to the contents of the next process data (S947). The process during the round ends. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S945), the effect control CPU 101 ends the in-round processing without performing the processing of S946 and S947.

  In S920, the effect control CPU 101 resets the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening when the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set (Y in S920) (S934). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control selects an interval effect (effect that performs interval display according to the number of rounds), and selects process data corresponding to the selected interval effect (S935). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S936), sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S937), and ends the in-round processing.

  In the process of S930 to S932 in FIG. 14, after the process of adding the winning ball in the over winning is executed, the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode are the prize winning game balls. A variable display of the total number of acquisitions which is incremented by 10 every time a prize is won in the mouth is performed. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls awarded by winning 11 or 12 more than 10 game balls in one unit game. An appropriate notification effect can be executed.

  FIG. 14 shows a case where the total number of game balls acquired is determined after determining whether or not the A mode flag is set in S940. However, the total number of game balls acquired is determined first, and when the determination value exceeds a predetermined number, an image to be displayed is determined by checking whether the mode is the A mode or the B mode. You may do it.

[Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by a notification effect that is executed when a certain number of game media win a predetermined number more than a predetermined number will be described. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  (1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easily won in a first state (for example, an open state) and a game medium is difficult to win. Variable winning means that can be changed to a second state (for example, a closed state) (for example, a special variable that executes a notification effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on a probability variation big hit. Variable winning means until at least one of a winning ball apparatus (large winning mouth)) and a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game media are won. Can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a unit game (for example, a round) that can be changed to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). State control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560), and the advantageous state control means has at least a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit) and the first advantageous state as an advantageous state. Can be controlled to a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit), and in one unit game in the first advantageous state, a specific number (eg, 11 Based on the fact that the individual or twelfth prize has been won (for example, the occurrence of an over-winning prize), a notification effect in a special manner (for example, the first big prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27) Notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect in the form of sound output (for example, the probability variation big hit In the game machine that is configured to be controlled in a probable state based on the above, it is further provided with a part that executes the same processing as steps S3923 and S3924 in the production control microcomputer 100). Features. According to such a configuration, by executing the notification effect in a special mode based on the fact that a certain number of game media has been won in a unit game in the first advantageous state in a number greater than a predetermined number, Interest can be improved.

  (2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easily won in a first state (for example, an open state) and a game. Variable winning means (for example, a first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a (first big prize opening), a second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b (the medium is changeable to a second state where the medium is difficult to win (for example, a closed state)) The second big prize opening)) and a variable winning means until at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of game media is established. Advantageous state control means (for example, a game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a unit game (for example, a round) that can be changed to one state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). A special state (for example, a probability change state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the control microcomputer 560 and a specific region (for example, a specific region in the second big prize opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state. ) Controllable special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560), and after the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the number of game media specified in a unit game in the advantageous state is larger than a predetermined number. Based on the number (for example, the eleventh or twelfth) winning (for example, the occurrence of an over-winning), a notification effect in a special manner (for example, the first large winning opening LED 20c is lit in rainbow and the speaker 27) Notification effect execution means (for example, a notification effect in a mode of outputting a predetermined winning sound from the sound) For example, the step S3923 and the step S3924 in the production control microcomputer 100) are provided. According to such a configuration, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number greater than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By this, the interest of the game by notification production can be improved.

  (3) In (1), the notification effect executing means does not execute the notification effect in a special mode when the game medium has won a specific number in one unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, the probability variation big hit is obtained). In the game machine that is configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the fact that the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that it is usually a big hit, it does not execute steps S3923 and S3924) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing.

  (4) In (2), when the game medium has won a specific number of game media in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media passes through the specific area, the notification effect execution means performs the notification effect in a special mode. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 may be configured not to execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N is determined in steps S3921 and S3922). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered by not performing the notification effect by the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area. it can.

  (5) In (1) or (3), the notification effect executing means, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect (for example, the first large game) (A notification effect of a mode in which the winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed (for example, a portion in which step S3925 is executed when N in step S3920), and one unit game in the second advantageous state When a certain number of game media are won, a notification effect according to a normal mode is executed (for example, a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on a probability variation big hit. If the production control microcomputer 100 determines that it is usually a big hit, step S3925 is executed. To) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode.

  (6) In (2) or (4), the notification effect executing means, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect (for example, the first large game) Before the game medium passes through the specific area, for example, a notification effect of a mode in which the winning opening LED 20c or the second large winning opening LED 20d emits white light can be executed (for example, when step S3920 is N, step S3925 is executed). In addition, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, a notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs step S3921, when the answer is N in steps S3922 (S3925 is executed). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area.

  (7) In any one of (1), (3), and (5), when the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state, a predetermined game value is given (for example, controlled to a probability change state) That a specific effect execution means (for example, a promotion effect executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 19 (2) to (6)) can be executed (for example, a probable big hit) In the game machine configured to be controlled to a probable state based on it, the effect control microcomputer 100 includes a part that executes the same processing as S3928), and the notification effect execution means includes: If a specific number of game media wins in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing the specific effect, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (for example, the probability change big hit and In the game machine that is configured to be controlled to be in a probabilistic state based on the fact, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the first to fifth rounds in which the promotion effect is executed. If not, steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed), and when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state after executing a specific effect, a notification effect in a special mode is executed (for example, In the game machine that is configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the sixth and subsequent rounds after the promotion effect is performed. If it is determined that the round is, the steps S3923 and S3924 are executed). It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by executing the notification effect in a special mode after executing the specific effect.

  (8) In any one of (2), (4), and (6), a special area is selected based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big prize opening) in an advantageous state. Special effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps S3908 to S3916 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing an effect (for example, probability change confirmation notification) is provided, and the notification effect execution means has a specific region in the advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (for example, the sixth round) through which the game media have passed, a notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the sixth round. In this case, it is determined as N in step S3921, and steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed) It may have been made. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being deteriorated.

  (9) In any one of (1) to (8), the notification effect executing means emits light from the light emitter (for example, rainbow light emission of the first grand prize winning LED 20c) and sound output as the notification effect in a special mode. (For example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3923 and S3925) including an effect including (for example, a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

  (10) In any one of (1) to (9), a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, an obtained number notification effect, an accumulated prize ball number notification effect, a cumulative number acquired) A notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change number notification, a jackpot song name notification, a right-handed notification, an error notification, an effect control CPU 101 for executing a jackpot promotion effect, and the like. As a first predetermined effect for notifying the magnitude of value acquired in a specific period (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game), and in a special period A second predetermined effect for informing the magnitude of the acquired value (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game in a continuous game) can be executed. The priority is different between the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect (for example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed, etc.). May be. According to such a configuration, a plurality of predetermined effects can be suitably executed.

  (11) In any one of (1) to (10), the notification effect executing means is configured to receive a first specified number (for example, eleventh) of winnings greater than a predetermined number and the first specified number of winnings. The notification effect is executed using a sound output channel that is different from the second specific number (for example, the twelfth) winning that is the next winning (for example, the effect controlling microcomputer 100 is the eleventh (over winning 1). The first notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 in the first), and the second notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 in the twelfth (second over-winning)). According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first specific number of winnings greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings that is the next winning of the first specific number of winnings. A decrease in the interest of the player can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when more than a predetermined number of winnings occur at short intervals.

  The second embodiment will be described in more detail. Here, in the second embodiment, it is assumed that the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big win symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and on the second special symbol display 8b, a specific display result (big hit) In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21a, so that the first big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball won in the first grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. In addition, a first special prize opening LED 20c is provided inside the first special variable winning ball apparatus 20a. In this embodiment, the first big prize opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  In addition, it is assumed that a second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 20a. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21b, so that the second big prize opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball won in the second grand prize opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. In this embodiment, a specific area is provided on the downstream side of the area where the second count switch 23b is provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b, and a game ball winning in the specific area is provided. Is detected by the specific detection switch 22. In this embodiment, since the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side and the specific detection switch 22 is provided on the downstream side, the second count switch 23b Almost all the detected game balls are won in the specific area and detected by the specific detection switch 22. In this embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 23b, and the probability change state is controlled based on the detection by the specific detection switch 22. It is decided that it will be done. In addition, a second special prize opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning ball apparatus 20b. In this embodiment, the second grand prize opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  In this embodiment, the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs at the time of the game, the second big prize opening is controlled to be open in the sixth round, and the first big prize opening is controlled to be open in rounds other than the sixth round . In this embodiment, when a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round during the big hit game, it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, if a winning at the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port has occurred as a process during the round, the production control CPU 101 performs the first grand prize winning LED 20c or the second large winning prize port. The winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, and thus the first big prize opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big prize opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  FIGS. 16-18 is a flowchart which shows the round post-process (S806) in the presentation control process process of 2nd Embodiment. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in S3901), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big prize opening open designation command has been received is set. (S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3903), and the effect device (effect display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n , Speaker 27, LED 28, etc.) are executed (S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S3905), and if the process timer has timed out (Y in S3905), the process data is switched (S3906). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S3907), and the process proceeds to S3908. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S3905), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S3908 without performing the processes of S3906 and S3907.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (S3908). If the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, a probability change confirmation notification designation command indicating that it is determined that the state is controlled to the probability change state transmitted by passing through the specific area in the second big prize opening is received. If so (Y in S3908), the effect control CPU 101 resets the certainty change confirmation notification flag (S3909). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the probability change confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (S3910). Further, the production control CPU 101 sets a probability change confirmation notification in-progress flag, and sets a value corresponding to the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 seconds) in the production period measurement timer 1. (S3911), the process proceeds to S3912. On the other hand, if the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (N in S3908), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S3912 without performing the processes of S3909 to S3911.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability change confirmation notification executing flag is set (S3912). If the certain change confirmation notification executing flag is set (that is, if certain change confirmation notification is being executed) (Y in S3912), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3913). ), It is confirmed whether or not the value of the production period measurement timer 1 after subtraction has become 0 (S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is 0 (Y in S3914), the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution of the probability change confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (S3915). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification execution flag, sets a probability variation confirmation notification flag indicating that the probability variation determination notification has been executed (S3916), and proceeds to the processing of S3917.

  In S3912, if the probability change confirmation notification in-execution flag is not set (N in S3912), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S3917 without performing the processes of S3913 to S3916. In S3914, if the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is not 0 (N in S3914), the process proceeds to S3917 without performing the processes in S3915 and S3916.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the big winning opening prize flag is set (S3917). If the big prize winning flag is not set (N in S3917), the effect control CPU 101 ends the post-round processing. On the other hand, if the winning prize winning flag is set (that is, if a winning to the first winning prize winning port or the second winning prize winning occurs and the winning prize winning designation command is received) (in S3917). Y), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize winning prize flag (S3918). The effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (S3919), and checks whether the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (S3920).

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it is a case where an over winning to the big winning opening has occurred. For example, in this embodiment, the “over winning” is the upper limit number of game balls to be awarded to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening for each round during the big hit game (in this example, 10 pieces). ) Is determined, but it means that the game ball wins at the first grand prize opening or the second big prize opening exceeding the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even before a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, the tenth to the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening The first grand prize opening and the second grand prize opening are controlled to be closed when the first prize is detected, and the game ball seems to have won immediately before the first major prize opening and the second major prize opening are closed. In some cases, an 11th or 12th prize may be won and an over-winning may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over winning is generated) (Y in S3920), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the seventh round or later. Is confirmed (S3921). Whether the round is the seventh round or later can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  If it is a round after the seventh round (Y in S3921), the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmed notification flag is set (S3922). If the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the probability change confirmation notification has already ended) (Y in S3922), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first big prize opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light (for example, (S3923) A control is performed to emit light in a plurality of colors such as red, blue, and yellow in order. Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27 (S3924), and ends the post-round processing.

  In this embodiment, since the first big prize opening is only controlled to be open in the seventh and subsequent rounds, there is only a case where the first big prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light in S3923. Note that the second grand prize opening LED 20d may also be controlled to emit rainbow light.

  In this embodiment, the case where the processes of S3920 to S3924 are executed only in the post-round process is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a process mode. For example, the same process as S3920 to S3924 may be executed in the round process. If configured in this way, for example, even if the program is configured to perform processing during the round until all the game balls won in the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are detected, the over winning prize is obtained. The first grand prize winning LED 20c can emit rainbow light or a predetermined winning sound can be output as a sound.

  When the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (that is, not over-winning) (N in S3920), or when it is not the round after the seventh round (that is, the first round to the sixth round) Case) (N in S3921), if the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (that is, if the probability change confirmation notification has not yet been completed) (N in S3922), the CPU 101 for effect control is the first Control is performed so that the special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d emits white light (S3925), and the post-round processing is ended. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, and thus the first big prize opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second big prize opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball is won in the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening by executing the processing in round S3917 to S3925 of the round processing or the post-round processing, at least the first A notification effect for causing the first grand prize opening LED 20c and the second big prize opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. Then, in particular, by executing the processes of S3920 to S3924, in this embodiment, when an overwinning occurs, the game medium wins a specific area in the second big prize opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed. After that, if it is a round after the seventh round of the jackpot game, the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first grand prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27. . When over-winning occurs in such a manner, the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first large winning port LED 20c and the second large winning port LED 20d emit white light). It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  However, in this embodiment, even when an over winning is generated by executing the determination process of S3921 and S3922, it is before the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening. In such a case, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed. In this way, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing. In this embodiment, when S3921 and S3922 are N, the process proceeds to S3925, so that even if an overwinning occurs, the game ball is before winning in a specific area in the second big winning opening. In such a case, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Thus, before the game ball wins a specific area, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, thereby improving the effect of the notification effect.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, by performing the determination process of S3921, the second big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, and a game ball may win in a specific area. In this case, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification is not performed in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed, so that the probability variation confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect in the special aspect. Is prevented, and the production effect is prevented from decreasing.

  In this embodiment, the determination process of S3921 and S3922 is performed so that the game medium is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and then the seventh and subsequent rounds of the big hit game In the case of the round, the case where the first grand prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 is shown, but such a processing mode is not limited. For example, when an over win occurs, it is determined whether the jackpot type is an advantageous jackpot that can be controlled to a probabilistic state or an unfavorable jackpot that is not substantially controlled to a probabilistic state, and is an advantageous jackpot If determined, the first grand prize opening LED 20c may be configured to emit rainbow light and to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27. In addition, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second big winning opening shown in this embodiment and the probability change confirmation notification has been executed, and whether or not it is the above-mentioned advantageous big hit. May be executed to execute the rainbow light emission of the first grand prize opening LED 20c and the sound output of a predetermined winning sound, or a game medium in a specific area in the second grand prize opening. Is determined after the winning is confirmed and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and the determination as to whether or not it is an advantageous big hit is performed, and the rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c and the predetermined amount are determined. The sound output of the winning sound may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of large winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter on the production control microcomputer 100 side is counted, and the value of the winning counter exceeds 11 or more. Although the case where it determines with winning is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening is 11 or more to determine whether or not an over winning has occurred. Then, different grand prize winning prize designation commands are transmitted depending on whether or not they are over-winning, and the production control microcomputer 100 side, based on which major prize winning prize designation designation command is received, You may comprise so that it may be recognized whether it is an overwinning.

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in S3902), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big prize opening open flag (S3926).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (S3927). Whether or not it is the second round to the fifth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (Y in S3927), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the in-round effect including the promoted effect (S3928), and the process of S3930 Migrate to On the other hand, if it is not the second to fifth rounds (that is, if the next round to be started is a round after the sixth round) (N in S3927), the production control CPU 101 produces an effect during the normal round (promotion) The process table corresponding to the effect during the round not including the effect is selected (S3929), and the process proceeds to S3930.

  In this embodiment, for example, the roulette effect is executed in the effect display device 9 as the promotion effect. In this case, when starting the first round to the fourth round, in S3928, a process table including an effect in a form in which the sphere rotates the roulette is selected as the promotion effect. Also, when starting the fifth round, in S3928, the type of jackpot type is specified, and there is no chance of winning in a specific area in the second big winning opening (it is expected to be controlled to be probable change state). In the case of a big hit, the process table is selected that includes an effect in such a manner that the roulette result is out of place as the promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit with a high probability of winning in a specific area in the second big prize opening (highly likely to be controlled in a probabilistic state), an effect in which the result of the roulette is a win is given as a promotion effect. Select the process table that contains it. Note that it is possible to determine which is the big hit type by, for example, checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S3930), and produces the production device (production as a production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the display device 9, various lamps as a production component, and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (S3931). In addition, if set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes a winning counter (S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to zero.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805) (S3934), and ends the post-round processing.

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in S3901 (Y in S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (S3935).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (S3936). Further, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The effect period measurement timer is set (S3937).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer (S3938), and produces the production device (production as a production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the display device 9, various lamps as a production component, and the speaker 27 as a production component is executed (S3939).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S3940), and ends the post-round process.

  Next, a specific example of the effect aspect of the notification effect will be described. 19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of the effect form of the notification effect according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the effect mode changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 19 (1), the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a big hit occurs, and as shown in FIG. 19 (2), the first round is started and the big hit game starts. It shall be assumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (2) to 19 (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first round to the fifth round (see S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 19 (2), the case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in such a manner that the sphere rotates on the roulette on the effect display device 9 is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (3), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (3), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in a manner in which the first big prize opening LED 20 c emits white light is shown.

  Further, even when the number of wins to the big prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19 (4), even if an overwinning occurs, the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening before the sixth round and the probability changes. If it is before the confirmation notification is executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (4), there is shown a case where an over-winning to the first grand prize opening occurs, and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light (see S3925). ).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in the same manner. As shown in FIG. 19 (6), the roulette success / failure result is notified when the fifth round is reached. The promotion effect of a various aspect is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (6), based on the big hit type with the big hit type as the probable big hit, the ball enters the area indicated as “probable” in the roulette, and the result of the roulette wins (probable change). A case is shown in which a promotion effect is executed by displaying a character string 201 such as “There is a probable change and promotion!” While displaying an image in such a manner as to result in suggesting that a state is to be achieved. Note that if the big hit type is a big hit that is not a probable big hit (usually big hit), for example, the ball enters the area other than the area marked “probable” in the roulette, and the roulette results are out of place (probable change). A promotion effect is executed in such a manner that an image in a mode that results in a suggestion of not being in a state) is displayed, and a character string such as “no probable change promotion!” Is displayed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where a roulette effect is performed is shown as a promotion effect, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as a promotion, it is suggested that enemies and allies perform battles, suggesting that allies will win if they are victorious, or if allies are defeated, will not be A directing effect may be executed. Also, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect that displays an fortune is performed, suggesting that if the result of the fortune is `` good '', it will be in a probable state, and if the result of the fortune is `` bad '', an indefinite state An effect that suggests that it is not possible may be executed. As such, any promotion effect can be used as long as it is possible to ask whether or not it is controlled in a certain variation state in some manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed from the first round to the fifth round, and the result of the promotion effect is notified in the final fifth round (in this example, the result of the roulette is notified). However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the result alert | report of a promotion effect is possible also in the 1st round-the 4th round, without waiting for the 5th round. In this case, if it is after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect in the special mode may be executed when the over-winning occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (7), the process shifts to the sixth round, and the second big prize opening is controlled to the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (7), in the sixth round, the game ball wins the second big prize opening, and the game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening, and is controlled to be in a probable state. Is determined. The example shown in FIG. 19 (7) also shows that the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the second grand prize opening LED 20d emits white light because the game ball has won the second big prize opening during the sixth round. Has been. Further, based on the fact that it is determined to be controlled to the probability change state, execution of the probability change confirmation notification is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “probability change confirmed!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the probability change confirmation notification.

  In FIG. 19 (7), when a game ball wins in a specific area in the second big prize opening (especially when the first game ball wins in the specific area), the second big prize opening LED 20d. The first grand prize winning LED 20c may emit light with a dedicated light emission color (for example, light emission in red that is different from the special effect notification effect) or a special winning sound (for example, different from the special effect notification effect). A special winning sound) may be output.

  Further, even when the number of wins in the second grand prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) in the sixth round and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20 (9), even if an overwinning occurs, in the case of the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (9), there is shown a case where an over-winning to the second grand prize opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big prize opening LED 20d emits white light (see S3925). ).

  Next, the process proceeds to rounds after the seventh round. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 20 (10), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (10), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in a manner in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light is shown.

  On the other hand, when an overwinning occurs in rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 20 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (11), an over-winning to the first grand prize opening occurs, the first big prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light, and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 as a notification effect. Is shown (see S3923 and S3924).

  In this embodiment, the case where a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown. However, the notification effect in the normal mode is not limited to such a mode. Even in such a case, some winning sound (may be the same as or different from that in the special mode) may be output.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a notification effect in a special mode, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and the effect of a mode in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 is executed. It is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first grand prize opening LED 20c may simply emit rainbow light and may not be accompanied by a sound output of a winning sound. Further, for example, if the light emitting color is different from the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first grand prize winning LED 20c is caused to emit light with a light emitting color (for example, red or yellow) other than the rainbow light emission. Also good. Further, for example, instead of causing the first grand prize winning LED 20c to emit rainbow light, an effect of outputting a sound imitating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed as a notification effect in a special mode. As such, various types of effects can be considered as notification effects in a special aspect.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a predetermined period (29 seconds in this example) elapses, or a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this example) (10 in this example). ) It is possible to change the variable winning means (in this example, the first grand prize opening, the second big prize opening) to the first state (in this example, the open state) until at least one of winning is established. Possible unit games (in this example, rounds) can be controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) in which a predetermined number of times (in this example, 15 rounds) are executed, and are provided in variable winning means in the advantageous state. The special state (in this example, the probability variation state) can be controlled based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific region (in this example, the specific region in the second big prize opening). In addition, after the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the game medium has won a specific number (for example, 11th and 12th) more than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state (in this example, Based on the fact that an over-winning has occurred), a notification effect in a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27). It is feasible. Therefore, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode is executed based on the fact that a specific number of game media has been won in a unit game in an advantageous state that is greater than a predetermined number. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined number of times that the unit game (round) is executed in the jackpot game is 15 times (15 rounds) is shown, but not limited to such a mode, There may be. The predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when there is a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit that opens the big prize opening only once or twice, the sudden probability change big hit or You may comprise so that the overwinning in a small hit can also be detected.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed. Therefore, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing.

  Further, according to this embodiment, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect according to the normal mode (in this example, the first big prize opening LED 20c or the second A notification effect in a mode in which the special winning opening LED 20d emits white light can be executed. In addition, when a specific number of game media wins in one unit game in an advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, a notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Therefore, before the game medium passes through the specific area, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect of the normal mode instead of the notification effect of the special mode.

  In this embodiment, when an over winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second grand prize opening, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when an over-winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening, a notification effect may not be executed at all.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect (in this example, probability change confirmation notification) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state. Then, when a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (in this example, the sixth round) in which the game media have passed through a specific area in the advantageous state, a notification effect in a special mode is not executed (in this example, special The notification effect according to the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect according to the mode). For this reason, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered.

  In this embodiment, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect in the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the first big prize opening LED 20c and the second Although the 2nd prize winning opening LED 20d is configured to execute the notification effect in the form of white light emission, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, both the notification effect in the special mode and the notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as a notification effect in a special mode, light emission by a light emitter (in this example, rainbow light emission of the first grand prize opening LED 20c) and sound output (in this example, a predetermined amount from the speaker 27) The performance including the sound output of the winning sound is executed. Therefore, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

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In this embodiment, the case where the game ball is configured to be controlled to be in a probable state based on the winning of a game ball in a specific area provided in the second grand prize opening is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, as a big hit type, a normal big hit (a big hit that is not controlled to a promiscuous state after a big hit game. It may be controlled to a short time state or a high base state after a big hit game) and a promiscuous big hit (a positive change after a big hit game). (It is also possible to control the short-time state or the high base state together with the probability variation state.) So that the probability variation state is controlled based on the fact that the probability variation big hit is achieved. In the gaming machine configured as described above, a configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this embodiment may be applied. Hereinafter, a modified example in which a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit will be described.

  In this modification, the specific area need not be provided in the special winning opening, and only one special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) may be provided.

  When a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, at least a first advantageous state (in this example) as an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) In, in this example, it is possible to control a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit and a second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit)) which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state. . Based on the fact that one of the unit games in the first advantageous state among them wins a specific number (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) more than a predetermined number (in this example, ten), A notification effect according to a special mode (in this example, a notification effect in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27) may be executed. According to such a configuration, the notification is performed by executing a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that a predetermined number of game media are won in a unit game in the first advantageous state, which is greater than a predetermined number. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by directing.

  Further, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, a normal big hit (non-probability big hit)) When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the (gaming state), the notification effect in the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not the normal big hit, and if it is determined that the normal big hit, the processing of S3923 and S3924 is not executed. Good. If comprised in that way, in the 2nd advantageous state, it can prevent that the interest of the game by a notification effect falls rather than performing the notification effect by a special aspect.

  Further, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state. Thus, a notification effect according to a normal mode (in this example, a notification effect in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c and the second big prize opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit), the notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and if it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the process of S3925 may be executed. If comprised in that way, in the 2nd advantageous state, it replaces with the alerting effect by a special aspect, and the alerting effect by a normal aspect can be performed, and the effect effect of an alerting effect can be improved.

  In addition, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a predetermined game value is given when controlled to an advantageous state. (In this example, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a promotion effect executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 19 (2) to (6)) to notify that it is controlled to be in a certain change state. . Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed (in this example, before the result notification in the promotion effect), the notification effect in a special mode is executed. (In this example, instead of the notification effect in the special mode, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed), and after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the result notification in the promotion effect), the first advantageous state When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether the promotion effect is executed in the first round to the fifth round, and the promotion effect is executed in the first round to the second round. If it is determined that there are five rounds, S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (S3925 may be executed). If it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, S3923 and S3924 may be executed. If comprised in that way, the effect effect of an alerting | reporting effect can be improved by performing the alerting effect by a special aspect after performing a specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, since it is determined that the game ball is actually controlled based on the fact that a game ball has won a specific area in the second grand prize opening, the first to fifth rounds are determined. This suggests that even if the promotion effect is executed and the winning result is notified, it is highly probable that it will be controlled to the probable state. In this modification, whether or not the probable state is controlled by the jackpot type. Therefore, if the winning result is notified in the promotion effect, it can be recognized that the state is controlled as it is.

  In the above-described modification, the first advantageous state with a high degree of advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit, and the second advantageous state with a low degree of advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit). Although a case has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode.

  For example, when a short-time big hit that is controlled only in the short-time state after a big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set to the big-hit gaming state based on the short-time big hit, and the second advantageous The state may be a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit. Further, for example, when the so-called look-ahead determination is performed during the big hit game, when there is a big hit in the hold memory (that is, when the big hit is a continuous big hit), the first advantageous state is set. The case where there is nothing may be the second advantageous state.

  For example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, a big hit of five rounds). In addition, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (the big hit in which the probable change state or the short-time state continues until the next big hit) in which the number of times of the probability change after the big hit game and the number of short-time continuations are not determined, and the second advantageous state is the big hit game It is good also as a big hit in which the number of times of subsequent probability change and the number of short-time continuations are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of probability change continuations and short-time continuation times after a big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of probability change continuations and a short-time continuation number after a big hit game.

  As long as the first advantageous state having a high advantage and the second advantageous state having a low advantage are provided in some form as described above.

  Even in one case, there are cases where advantages or disadvantages can be distinguished from a plurality of viewpoints. For example, when there are 5R probability variation big hits and 10R normal big hits as big hit types, the 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is more advantageous from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, and it can be considered from the viewpoint of the gaming state after the big hit game. For example, the 5R probability variable big hit which is controlled to the probability changed state after the big hit game is more advantageous. In this case, priority may be given to the 10R normal big hit as the first advantageous state in view of the number of rounds, and the second advantageous state may be set as the second advantageous state for the 5R probability variable big hit. The probability variation big hit may be the first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be the second advantageous state.

  In the above embodiment, as a notification effect, a first notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period (the number of prize balls for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game) Effect) and second notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired during the special period (awarded ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit game in consecutive chan) It may be possible. The priority level of the first notification may be higher than that of the second notification (when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). In this way, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed. That is, a plurality of notification effects can be executed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in one open game (in this example, a big hit game), the number of game media (in this example, game balls) is larger than the upper limit winning number (in this example, 10). Based on winning in the variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (notification effect for over winning). Also, different sound output channels are used for the first winning number (11th) and the second winning number (12th), which is the next winning after the first winning number, which is larger than the upper limit winning number. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 in the eleventh (over winning first) and the second on the reproduction channel Ch1 in the twelfth (second over winning). The notification effect may be executed). In this way, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number that is larger than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning of the first winning number. The fall of the interest of the person can be prevented. In addition, the notification effect can be executed even when a winning greater than the upper limit winning number occurs at a short interval.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 12, when the mode is controlled to A mode, the first notification image 204 provides a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Further, when the mode is controlled to the B mode, the notification effect due to the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, the entertainment of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the notification effect according to whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 12B to 12D and S941 to S942 in FIG. 15, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the first notification image 204 in the A mode is used to select a game ball. The notification effect by having acquired is performed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12E to 12G and S943 to S944 in FIG. 15, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, a game ball is acquired by the second notification image 214 in the B mode. The notification effect by having performed is performed. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  (3) As shown in the acquired total number display image 205 of the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 of the B mode in FIG. A display in which game balls are incremented by 10 is performed. Therefore, since the number of assigned game balls can be variably displayed, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the change in the total number display.

  (4) As shown in S923 to 927 in FIG. 12A and FIG. 14, a mode selection image 210 for selecting whether to set the A mode or the B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it is possible to select the production state during the round, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  (5) After the process of adding prize balls for over winning in the processes of S930 to S932 in FIG. 14, the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode are game balls. A variable display of the total number of winnings that is incremented by 10 every time a prize is won in the big winning opening is performed. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls awarded by winning 11 or 12 more than 10 game balls in one unit game. An appropriate notification effect can be executed.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the notification mode of the notification effect may be varied depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the notification effect mode is a plurality of notification modes, and the notification effect with white characters and the notification effect with rainbow characters are executed. Then, during the big hit game, based on the fact that there is a reserved memory that is a jackpot display result in the reserved memory buffer, a notification effect that is normally executed with white characters may be executed with rainbow colored characters. In this way, it is possible to determine the notification mode of the notification effect based on the fact that the variable display that is the jackpot display result is stored in the holding storage buffer, and to improve the interest of the game during the jackpot game it can. In addition, when the variable display which becomes a jackpot display result is memorize | stored in the holding | maintenance memory | storage buffer, you may be made to perform alerting | reporting effect in the ratio of 100%, and a predetermined lottery ratio (for example, The notification effect may be executed with rainbow characters at a ratio of 50%. Further, in such a case, there is a possibility that the notification effect may be executed a plurality of times in one big hit, and each time a lottery for determining whether or not to make a rainbow character may be executed. . Moreover, if the notification effect by the rainbow character is executed at a time, the subsequent notification effect may be executed by the rainbow character.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, during the big hit game, the promotion effect from the normal big hit to the probable big hit may be executed. In such a case, when the notification effect is executed in the round in which the promotion effect is executed, the notification effect may be different from the normal mode.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of jackpots may be provided. And you may make it the aspect of an alerting | reporting effect differ with kinds of jackpots. For example, 4R big hits, 8R big hits, and 15 round big hits may be provided as types of big hits, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an upper limit value may be provided for the display of the total number display. And when a game ball is acquired to the said upper limit, you may make it stop the update of acquisition total number display. For example, when 100,000 is set as the upper limit and the total number of acquired game balls exceeds 100,000, the total number display image 205 in the A mode and the total number display image 215 in the B mode are displayed. The update of the display image may be stopped. In this way, it can be notified by stopping the update that the player has acquired a large amount of game balls, and a sense of superiority can be given to the player. When the upper limit value is reached, the acquired total number display may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, it may be changed according to the total number of game balls that have acquired the notification effect mode. For example, in the case where the B mode is selected, when the total number of acquired game balls is 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as a white character image, and the total number of acquired game balls is 5000. The second notification image 214 may be displayed as a red character image, and when the total number of acquired game balls reaches 10,000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as a rainbow character image. In this way, the notification mode changes according to the total number of acquisitions, and the interest of the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the A mode, the notification mode may be different depending on the total number of acquired game balls. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the number is a good number such as 2500, 5000, or 10,000, or the notification mode may be different every 500 pieces. .

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect may be different when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. For example, when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value, the notification effect may not be executed, or a different concept may be displayed. More specifically, the notification image may not be displayed after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value, a congratulations display such as “Congratulations!” Is displayed as a concept (such as a display that celebrates the achievement of the predetermined value). A notification effect by a display that changes to characters may be executed.

  (7) In embodiment mentioned above, the case where a display image differed as an aspect of alerting | presenting effect according to the effect state (by A mode or B mode) was shown. Such display images may have different character colors, different character fonts, or different character appearances. For example, the appearance of characters may be different depending on whether the appearance direction of characters (numbers) comes out from the left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 or comes out from the right.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the image when the notification effect is executed may be composed of different materials. For example, when the A mode is selected, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be composed of different materials. In this way, images to be displayed can be set separately. As a display method, for example, a combination of images may be determined by lottery. In such a case, a restriction may be applied so that the same predetermined image is not continuously displayed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, during the selection of the mode as shown in FIG. 12A, the notification effect may not be executed even if the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In such a case, the fact that the notification effect is executed is stored in the storage area of the RAM 103 so that after the mode selection is completed, it is notified that the total number of acquired game balls has exceeded a predetermined value. Also good. Further, when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value during the mode selection, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, during the big hit game, the A mode and the B mode may always be selected. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, the selection display can be selected as an area at the end of the display screen so that it does not interfere with the effect during the round by occupying a large area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. A certain thing may be displayed small.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, the player may not be able to select a mode when the special condition is satisfied. For example, in a case where some story is continuously displayed during each round of big hits, the special condition is established that the ending of the story is displayed based on the fact that the big hits are repeated 20 times. In this case, the mode may not be selected during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed. Also, during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed, the notification effect may not be executed, or a small window image for the notification effect is displayed in a region different from the region where the ending is displayed. A notification effect may be executed. In addition, the mode of notification effect may be different between a big hit that the player can select and a big hit that cannot be selected by the player (a big hit under special conditions).

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the notification effect is performed may be determined depending on whether the player is a big hit that is advantageous or unfavorable for the player. For example, in the case of a promising big hit that is advantageous to the player, the notification effect may be executed, and in the case of the normal big hit that is disadvantageous to the player, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the game ball counted for the notification effect has been described as being paid out for the winning of the game ball. However, the number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the game balls that have been shot into the game area 7 and taken into the out port 26 from the game balls to be paid out may be used as the game balls counted for the notification effect. In order to do this, for example, a launch sensor may be provided at the launch position of the hit ball, and an out port sensor capable of counting game balls taken into the out port 26 may be provided. Then, it is only necessary to be able to count the number of difference balls by monitoring each winning sensor, launch sensor, and out port sensor including the big winning opening.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, in a gaming system configured to include the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server have a two-dimensional code reading function and an Internet network. Data is exchanged via a portable terminal equipped with a connection function to the player, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's past game history and the player selected by the selection of the player who owns the portable terminal (for example, a cellular phone). You may enable it to perform the game mode (portable interlocking | linkage mode) which becomes possible to play a game in the game mode reflecting production modes (modes from which the character which appears differs) etc. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on whether or not the mobile link mode is being executed. Moreover, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the type of mode selected by the player.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect mode during the big hit may be different depending on different lottery notifications. Notification of different lottery means, for example, in a promotion effect that informs that a big hit will be a promising big hit during a big hit, a complete announcement mode that announces the presence or absence of a probable change by a single announcement and a multiple chance announcement It is like a notification by a chance notification mode for notifying the presence or absence of the event. Such a difference in notification may be regarded as a difference in effect state, and the notification effect during a big hit may be different in the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different due to the difference in the music flowing during the big hit. For example, you may make it the aspect of alerting | reporting effect differ by the case where the music of A is flowing, and the case where the music of B is flowing.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, the effect state (effect mode) may be changeable in a game state other than the big hit game. For example, the state of the notification effect during the next jackpot game may be changed by changing the effect state during the short-time state after the end of the jackpot game state.

  (18) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop by the player When the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the button, and the combination of the symbols to be stopped is a specific symbol combination, this is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In the slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal gaming state, The notification effect as described above may be executed when the ART is controlled to be shifted to the AT and the RT. For example, when controlled by the AT, the mode can be selected from any mode of the production state, and when controlled to the first production state, the notification production by the first notification mode is executed and the second production is performed. When the state is controlled, a notification effect in the second notification mode may be executed.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (21) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. Further, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

  (22) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect designs of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (25) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be the probable big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probable state is unconditionally changed. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (26) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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Claims (4)

A gaming machine that uses a game medium to play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
When the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, it can be controlled to the advantageous state,
Production state control means capable of controlling the production state in the advantageous state to any one of the production states according to the player's selection result from a plurality of types of production states;
A game medium providing means for providing a game medium to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined game medium application condition;
Notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect related to the number of granted game media based on newly established game media grant conditions during the advantageous state and the number of granted game media satisfying a predetermined condition And
The notification production means is
When it is controlled to the first directing state by the presentation condition control means executes the notification effect according to the first notification manner by a predetermined condition is satisfied,
A second notification different from the first notification mode when a specific condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied when the effect state control unit is controlled to a second effect state different from the first effect state. performing the notification effect according to aspects, the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising restriction means for restricting execution of the notification effect during a specific period in the advantageous state . Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is incapable or difficult to win;
The advantageous state in which a unit game capable of changing the variable winning means to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times until at least one of a predetermined period of time or a predetermined number of game media winnings is established. And controllable advantageous state control means,
The special notification production | presentation means which can perform a special notification production | presentation is further provided based on having received a specific number more than the predetermined number of game media in one unit game in the said advantageous state. Game machines. A holding storage means for storing information on the variable display that has not yet been started as holding storage information;
The notification effect means, during the preferred conditions, based on the information about the variable display that is controlled in the preferred state to the hold memory means is stored, it can be made different execution mode of the notification effect The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein

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