JP6511036B2 - Gaming 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 to an advantageous state for the player.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been one that displays an image indicating the number of balls obtained each time the number of balls obtained during a big hit reaches a predetermined number (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-75436, A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the aspect of the 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 thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in an advantageous state.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and there are a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage, and the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number And a presentation state control means capable of controlling a presentation state in the advantageous state, and the presentation state includes a first presentation state and a second presentation state. Yes, the effect state control means can be controlled to the first effect state or the second effect state as the effect state based on the operation of the player in a predetermined selection period, and the notification effect means When being controlled to 1 production state, the notification production is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has become the first predetermined number, and is controlled to the second production state Sometimes The notification effect is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the note advantageous state has become the second predetermined number different from the first predetermined number, and the award is given during the advantageous state during the selection period. Even when the number of played game media reaches the first predetermined number or the second predetermined number, the notification effect is limited, and the notification effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state. However, when being controlled to the second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state, the notification effect is not performed.
(B) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and there are a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage, and the number of gaming media provided during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number And a presentation state control means capable of controlling a presentation state in the advantageous state, and the presentation state includes a first presentation state and a second presentation state. Yes, the effect state control means can be controlled to the first effect state or the second effect state as the effect state based on the operation of the player in a predetermined selection period, and the notification effect means When being controlled to 1 production state, the notification production is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has become the first predetermined number, and is controlled to the second production state Sometimes The notification effect is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the note advantageous state has become the second predetermined number different from the first predetermined number, and the award is given during the advantageous state during the selection period. Even when the number of played game media reaches the first predetermined number or the second predetermined number, the notification effect is limited, and when the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state, the first notification mode is used. The informing effect is executed, and when being controlled to the second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state, the informing effect is executed by the second informing aspect different from the first informing aspect.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, and there are multiple types of said advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (15R probability variation big hit, The notification effect (shown in FIG. 12) is based on the fact that the number of game media (such as the number of game balls) provided during the above-mentioned advantageous state has reached a predetermined number. 1) The notification effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) for executing the notification effect etc. by the notification image 204 is provided, and the information effect means is controlled to the first advantageous state (15R positive variation big hit etc.) When it is controlled, the notification effect is executed, but when it is controlled to the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc.) different from the first advantageous state, the notification effect is not executed

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.

(2) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and there are a plurality of types of said advantageous states having different degrees of advantage (15R probability variation big hit, The notification effect (shown in FIG. 12) is based on the fact that the number of game media (such as the number of game balls) provided during the above-mentioned advantageous state has reached a predetermined number . 1) The notification effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) for executing the notification effect etc. by the notification image 204 is provided, and the information effect means is controlled to the first advantageous state (15R positive variation big hit etc.) When it is determined, the notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed, and when the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc.) different from the first advantageous state is controlled, the first report Performing the notification effect by different second notification manner the embodiment.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The notification effect means executes the notification effect based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number (500, etc.) (such as the processing of S118 to S120 in FIG. 22). .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by diversifying the notification effect.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The second advantageous state is less advantageous than the first advantageous state (for example, the 5R normal big hit is less likely to be a player because it has less balls and no high probability state than a 15R positive variation big hit, etc.) .

  According to such a configuration, the type of the advantageous state can improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

(5) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 20, etc.) that can change between a first state (opening state etc.) where game media (game balls etc) are easy to win and a second state (closing state etc) where game media is difficult to win )When,
It is possible to change the variable winning means to the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (such as 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of game media winning (such as 10) is established. Step S305 to S307 in the microcomputer 560 for controlling the advantageous state which can be controlled to the above-mentioned advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) by executing a unit game (round etc) a predetermined number of times (5 rounds, 15 rounds etc) Such as to perform
High probability state control means (microcomputer 560 for game control) which can be controlled to a high probability state (such as a probability variation state) having a high proportion controlled to the advantageous state;
The system further comprises specific effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S121 in FIG. 22, etc.) capable of executing a specific effect (probability variation promotion effect etc.) for notifying that the high probability state is controlled.
The advantageous state control means can be controlled to a third advantageous state (5R positive variation big hit etc.) for controlling the variable winning means according to an open pattern common to the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc),
The specific effect means can execute the specific effect during the third advantageous state (probability change promotion effect can be performed during 5R probability variation big hit, S121 in FIG. 22, etc.),
The informing effect means executes the informing effect when being controlled to the third advantageous state (informing effect is executed during 5R probability variation big hit, S120 in FIG. 22, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.

(6) The gaming machine according to (5) above,
The high probability state control means controls to the high probability state when controlled to the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit etc.), and when controlled to the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc) Not controlled to high probability state (not controlled to probability change state),
It further comprises a means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) for performing an illusion effect (e.g., an illusion effect by a 15R masquerade probability variation big hit etc.) to be controlled to be in the second advantageous state despite being in the first advantageous state ,
The notification effect means executes the notification effect when the sham effect is performed (a notification effect is performed during a 15R masquerade probability variation big hit, S120 in FIG. 22, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
When the control is performed in the first advantageous state (15R certainty big hit etc.) and the control in the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc.), the presentation mode in the advantageous state is different (15R certainty big hit and In the 5R normal big hit, the effects during the big hit game are different, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.

(8) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc.) advantageous to the player,
Effect state control means (microcomputer for effect control) capable of controlling the effect state (effect state in round, etc.) in the advantageous state to any of a plurality of effect states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 12, etc.) 100) and
Informing effect means (informing effect or the like by the first informing image 204 or the second informing image 214 shown in FIG. 12) associated with the number of game media (such as the number of playing balls) provided during the advantageous state And a microcomputer 100 for effect control),
The notification effect means is
When being controlled to the first effect state (A mode or the like) by the effect state control means, the notification effect according to the first notification mode (the first notification image 204 or the like shown in FIG. 12) is executed,
The second notification mode different from the first notification mode (the second notification shown in FIG. 12) (the second notification shown in FIG. 12) when the second display condition (B mode etc.) different from the first effect condition is controlled by the effect condition control means The notification effect based on the image 214 etc. is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect corresponding to the effect state.

(9) The gaming machine according to (8) above,
The informing effect means that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number (as shown in S941 of FIG. 15, the total number of obtained game balls has exceeded n times 500, etc.) The notification effect based on the first notification mode (the first notification image 204 and the like shown in FIG. 12) is executed based on the above.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by diversifying the notification effect.

(10) The gaming machine according to (9) above,
The informing effect means that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has become a specific number different from the predetermined number (as shown in S943 in FIG. 15, the total number of game balls acquired is n times 2500 And the like, the notification effect based on the second notification mode (the second notification image 214 and the like shown in FIG. 12) is executed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by diversifying the notification effect.

(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10),
Advantageous state control means (microcomputer 560 etc for game control) which controls to the above-mentioned advantageous state (big hit gaming state etc) when the display result of change display becomes specific display result (such as big hit display result),
In the above-mentioned advantageous state, a variable that can be changed to a first state (open state etc.) where game media (game balls etc.) can win, and a second state (closed state etc) where game medium is difficult to win or difficult to win Means (special variable winning prize ball device 20 etc.),
The game medium number display means capable of variably displaying the number of game mediums provided (the microcomputer 100 for effect control, total acquisition number display image 205 in A mode of FIG. 14 and the like (S933 in FIG. 14 etc.).

  According to such a configuration, since the number of provided game media can be variably displayed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11),
Rendering state selection means (mode selection image 210 in FIG. 12) for selecting whether to set the first rendering state (A mode etc.) or the second rendering state (B mode etc.) during the advantageous state The processing of S925 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, since it is possible to select the effect state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

(13) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) and (12),
The advantageous state control means changes the variable means (special variable winning ball device) until at least one of the specified period (such as 29 seconds) elapses and the game medium winning a specified number (such as 10) is established. 20) can be controlled to the above-mentioned 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 informing effect means is the number of game media provided by having a special number (such as an 11th or 12th) winning a game medium more than the prescribed number in one unit game (e.g., an over winning has occurred) And the notification effect is executed (processing of adding a winning ball in over winning in processing of S930 to S932 in FIG. 14, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game media to be provided by the special number of game media having a number greater than the specified number in one unit game, so that it is appropriate for the player Can be performed.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (13),
Notification mode determination means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) for determining the notification effect mode to any of a plurality of types of notification modes (indication with white characters shown in the modification, notification with iridescent characters, etc.) )When,
And a pending storage means (such as a pending storage buffer) for storing as pending storage for a variable display that has not yet been started,
The notification mode determination means determines the notification mode based on the fact that the variable display which is the specific display result (such as a big hit display result) is stored in the hold storage during the advantageous state (Modification Example) As shown in, based on the fact that the pending storage buffer has a pending storage that results in a big hit display result during the big hit, the aspect of the informing effect is iridescent characters, etc.).

  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 which is the specific display result is stored in the pending storage, and to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state Can.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (13) or (14),
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 (generally a big hit based on a big hit) which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state. Control, etc.), and
A special aspect based on the fact that the special number (the eleventh and twelfth etc.) has been won more than the specified number in the unit game in the first advantageous state (such as the occurrence of an over winning etc) It is possible to execute the above-mentioned informing effect (such as in the second embodiment, an informing effect of causing the first large winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light and causing the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound as sound) (FIG. 17). Steps S3923 and S3924 in the effect control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, on the basis of the special number of game media having won more than the specified number in one unit game in the first advantageous state, the informing effect by the special aspect is executed, whereby It can improve the interest.

(16) The gaming machine according to any one of (13) and (14),
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (such as a probability change state) based on passage of game media through a specific area (such as a specific area in the second big winning opening) provided in the variable means in the advantageous state (Including a microcomputer 560 for game control),
After the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the special number (11th, 12th, etc.) is won (over) in the unit game in the advantageous state in the unit game in the advantageous state Based on the fact that a prize has occurred, etc., an aspect that causes the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light and causes the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound as shown in the second embodiment. Notification effects etc.) (processing of S3923, S3924 etc. in the effect control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, after the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect by the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a special number larger than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure showing a hit classification table. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the change pattern table used in order to determine a change pattern in a tabular form. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating alerting | reporting production. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process in a round. It is a flowchart which shows a process in 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 notification production of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the notification production of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the round of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the round of 3rd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. As long as it is a machine, it may be any game 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 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit classification table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is performed by striking a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of 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. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play space is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (games described later And the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is performed by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a bat, and the like. In addition, the game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes it and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 where the driven game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 which can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, a predetermined operation finger (for example, a forefinger or the like) is pressed and pulled in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 125 See) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the inside of the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 122 or the like. In addition, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation performed by the player on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operation means, a lever switch and other operation means such as 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 a first display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as plural types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol indicator (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays first special symbols as plural types of identification information that can identify each of the first special symbols, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b is provided which variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and provided on the display screen is a effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Be In the effect symbol display area, symbol display areas are formed in which, for example, three effect symbols for decoration (for effect) on the left, middle and right are variably displayed.

  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 generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variation indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

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

  More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is satisfied with the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Alternatively, after passing through (including winning) the second start winning opening 14, the change display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the fluctuation display time (variation time) has elapsed. Do. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate in advance, and includes the concept that the gaming ball has entered the winning opening (winning). It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b When it is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as the advantageous state in which the player is given an advantageous value (favorable value).

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, zoom in / out or deform in the state that matches the combination of symbols, or display multiple symbols in synchronization with the same symbol, or change the position of the display symbol Then, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect design stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the fluctuation display of the effect design which is not yet stopped is continued. The display state or the display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in a variable display mode. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state in which the same symbol stops in the left and right symbol display areas, and the symbol does not stop 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.

  And the display production in the reach state is reach production display (reach production). In addition, at the time of reach, there are times when the effect which is different from usual is done with the lamp and the sound. This effect is called reach effect. In addition, when reaching, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (effect symbol etc)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of a background image of the effect display device 9 ) May be changed. This change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when they appear, as compared to the normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. If the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the fluctuation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the number of first pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the second The start condition of 2) is satisfied, and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect pattern as the symbol of. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8 b and the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In addition, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) displaying the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number) at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9 , Reserve display area, not shown). In the total holding storage display unit, the holding storage number can be specified as the holding storage display, for example, by the display number of the predetermined image (by displaying one holding storage image corresponding to each of the holding storage information, Specify the number of pending storages) is displayed. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol holding storage indicator 18a, the second special symbol holding storage indicator 18b, and the effect display 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of holding storages is a hold display or a hold It is 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 device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeat continuation control is also referred to as round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, any jackpot type is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol capable of identifying each of the effect display devices 9 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of fluctuating display of the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape.

  When the game ball passes the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous for the player for a predetermined number of times. Changes to a player's open position. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, above the effect display device 9, an accessory 12 is provided. 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 that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) visible to the player when a predetermined effect is performed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. 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 a "card unit") that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table in 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 fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state end, the number of times open in big hit ( The number of rounds) and the open time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is put into the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the open state) has elapsed, or, In response to the establishment of the open end condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the closed state is established. Then, when the open end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) where the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Here, in the big hit of the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that can be obtained in one big hit is about 1,500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for winning one game ball, and the round is continued until ten wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. Furthermore, since the rounds continue for up to 15 rounds, a total of about 1,500 game balls can be obtained. In addition, when the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is opened, the gaming ball is accidentally specified just before the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is closed until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses. There may be a special number (for example, 11th or 12th) winnings greater than the number (for example, 10). In the following, such a prize exceeding a predetermined standard is also referred to as an over prize. By the occurrence of the over winning, the player can obtain more balls.

  Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability of being determined to be a big hit as a special gaming state as compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state which is not a definite change state) The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to (abbreviation of probability fluctuation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. Further, in the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is controlled to be in a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the representation pattern is shortened as compared with the non-time-short state in addition to the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special game state may be controlled to be in the time saving state independently of the probability change state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is shortened, so when it becomes the time saving state, the effective start winning is likely to occur and the big hit game may be performed. Increase. In addition, the type (class) of the big hit which does not shift to a definite change state after being controlled by the big hit game state of 15 rounds among "big hit" is called "usually big hit".

  Also, as the special gaming state, accompanying the probability changing state or the time saving state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. There is a case where it is controlled to the electronic control unit control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning on the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electronic control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the electronic Chu support control will be described. As the electric chew support control, the control (normal symbol shortening control) to reduce the fluctuation time of normal symbol (time from the start of fluctuation display to the derivation display of display result) and derive the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability change control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened Control (control to increase the number of times of release) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning to the second start winning opening 14 As a result, the game ball is more likely to get a start winning (the condition for executing variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is more likely to be established). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning on the second start winning opening 14 is increased, so that the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control is the ratio of the number of gaming balls paid out as the winning balls according to the winning to the number of firing balls The "base" is referred to as the "high base state" because it is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating winning on the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 15, ie, the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

  In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability state)" and "low probability state (non-probability state)" are used as terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and terms as a combination of base states are indicated. , "High base state (power chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-power chew support control state)" are used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the terms “low probability low base state”, “low probability high base state”, and “high probability high base state” are used as terms indicating the combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the jackpot probability is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the jackpots of 15 rounds, a plurality of kinds of jackpots, usually a jackpot and a definite variation jackpot, are provided. Usually, the big hit is a big hit controlled to the non-probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state. In the normal big hit, the condition that the non-probability state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display 100 times, and the next big hit And the condition until the condition occurs, whichever is earlier, until the condition is satisfied. The normal jackpot may be controlled to be a jackpot controlled to the non-probability state, the non-time-short state, and the power-less support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation big hit is a jackpot in which control to shift to a probability variation status, a short time status, and a high base status (high probability high base status) is performed after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot gaming status. In the big change big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state of this kind, until the variable indication is executed predetermined number of times a predetermined number of times or the condition that until the next big hit occurs, the earlier condition is satisfied Continue for a period of time. Note that the termination condition of the probability variation big hit may be a condition until the next big hit 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. Further, FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control), a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the 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 a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in a power source substrate (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the gaming control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs) the following. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving 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. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning prize ball device 15, and the output circuit 59 which drives the solenoid 21 which opens and closes the special variable winning prize ball device 20 which forms the big prize mouth in accordance with the command from the game control microcomputer 560 It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which fluctuates and displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 has the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs 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 incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control of the effect display device 9.

  The effect control command for instructing effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay substrate 77 which allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31. Is received and the variable display control of the effect display device 9 is performed, and the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver substrate 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output substrate 70. Perform various kinds of effect control such as controlling the sound output of

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the application, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is a specific gaming state, a plurality of types, usually a big hit and a probability variation big hit, are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the type of the big hit is any of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). It is decided on the type. Furthermore, when the jackpot type 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 determination random number.

  In addition, first, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Determine the fluctuation pattern of As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the feature of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be called a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type without a reach and a reach fluctuation pattern type which is a fluctuation pattern type with a reach.

  Such a variation pattern type is set to be different because the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time non-saving state, when the display result is a loss. , The fluctuation time is shortened compared to when not in the time saving state. For example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the time shortening, in order to shorten the average time of fluctuation time as compared with the time not being time saving state. The rate at which the variation pattern type with a short time is selected increases, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the variation pattern of normal reach with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing this, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when not in the short time state.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern classification is set by the fact that the selection ratio differs when the number of pending storages of each special symbol which fluctuates indicates more than predetermined number and when it is less than predetermined number, When the number of pending storages of each special symbol to display variable is more than a predetermined number, compared to the case where the number of pending storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number, the control for reducing the number of holdings is performed. You may do it. For example, in the pending number reduction control state, the rate at which the variation pattern type having a short variation display time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the non-pending number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than in the non-holding number reduction control state. Further, in the pending number reduction control, the variation display time itself of the variation pattern type may be shortened even when the same variation pattern type is selected, as compared with the case where the pending number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern is not a two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type, but may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the big hit determination table and the big hit type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the big hit 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 jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state, that is, a non-probability change state). A big hit determination table used in a normal state (at a non definite change state).

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit judgment value in the normal time jackpot determination table, and it is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation big hit judgment table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big change judgment big hit judgment table is changed to the big hit judgment value (usually called the big hit judgment value or the 1st big hit judgment value) common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal time big hit judgment table Due to the addition of the unique big hit judgment value, a large number (10 times the number) of big hit judgment values (referred to as a positive change time jackpot judgment value or a second big hit judgment value) greater than the probability change time big hit judgment table is set. . As a result, in the probability change state, it is determined that the jackpot is 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 big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is as shown in FIG. If it matches with any of the shown big hit judgment values, it is decided to make it a big hit (usually a big hit or a probability variation big hit) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as the first suspension storage) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol is Is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) to be used). FIG. 5C shows the case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage (also referred to as a second suspension storage) based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (variation display of the second special symbol is Is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed).

  For each of the first and second special symbol big hit classification determination tables of FIG. 5 (B) and FIG. 5 (C), when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit design, for the big hit classification determination Based on the random number (Random 1), the type of the big hit is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probably big hit" and is referred to determine the big hit symbol.

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit classification determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normally big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation 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 classification determination table, the CPU 56 determines the classification corresponding to the jackpot classification judgment value in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot classification, and determines the jackpot design in which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot design Do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol big hit classification determination table in FIG. 5C have the same proportion determined as the probability variation big hit. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit classification determination table by the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, when selecting a big hit type from among a plurality of big hit types with different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as a big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. The ratio in which the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is selected may be set to be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the type selection of the big hit becomes advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, the second special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher probability of being determined as a probability variation big hit than the first special symbol big hit classification determination table of FIG. 5 (B) . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can increase the ratio of the probability variation big hit as compared to the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the ratio of the first special symbol jackpot classification determination table to be determined as the probability variation jackpot may be higher than that of the second special symbol jackpot classification determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a table showing the variation pattern table used to determine the variation pattern.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a judgment table at the time of normal state deviation, and (b) shows a judgment table at the time of short time state. Also, (c) is a normal big hit time determination table, and (d) is a probability variable big hit time determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the game state, and is used to determine (determine) the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table indicating the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table indicating the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type 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 is not a reach.

  Also, “normal reach” in each table in FIG. 6 indicates a variation pattern of normal reach that does not execute particularly flashy effects when reaching the reach state. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern for performing reach effect for displaying a special effect image when reaching the reach state.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the proportion to be selected as a big hit is high compared to “normal reach” and the reliability as a big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a change pattern in which the change time is longer (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds) compared to “normal reach”. In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set in the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (big hit is achieved because the first super reach <second super reach <third super reach <fourth super reach). Indicates that the possibility is high.

  "Expected degree" is a concept including an expected degree for a big hit, an expected degree for a definite change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for the big hit (also referred to as the degree of reliability) is the degree of expectation for the big hit (proportion of becoming the big hit) when each reach variation pattern is selected, and for example, the reach variation is performed 100 times If the jackpot hits 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot becomes 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the jackpot appears 60%). Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (probability change ratio) to shift to the probability change state.

  Note that the fluctuation pattern shown in the judgment table at the time of disconnection is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “off”. The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation indication is the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that it is "the fluctuation pattern of the 4th super reach performed in seconds."

  In the table of FIG. 6, the fields described as “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” have a function as a variation pattern type determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” It is a column shown. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach” and “super reach”, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are plural. It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the judgment values allocated to 140 to 229 among the random numbers from 1 to 251, for example It is determined that “normal reach” is set as the fluctuation pattern type.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit indicating the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns indicated correspondingly to the various types of the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking Fig. 6 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "third 4 super reach.

  All the values of random 3 (1 to 220) are divided into a plurality of numerical value ranges and allocated to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of "super reach" is selected, one of random numbers 1 to 220 extracted from random 3 at a predetermined timing is 1 If it matches with any numerical value of the judgment value allocated to 70, it is determined that it will be set as the fluctuation pattern of "the 1st super reach (50 seconds)."

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out, in order to determine the variation pattern, the determination table is selected as follows. In the non-short time state, when the fluctuation display result is out, the normal state out time determination table of FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is released, the time saving state determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. Note that, by using the determination tables of FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B, the reach ratio at the time of the normal state shift and at the time shift state is fixed regardless of the number of reservations.

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

  In the time reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) in the judgment table at the time reduction state at time shift state compared to the judgment table at the time of normal state loss in FIG. 6A. The ratio determined by normal fluctuation (non-reach is not a deviation fluctuation (a fluctuation resulting in deviation display result)) is high, and the ratio by which fluctuation time is longer than normal fluctuation is determined as a reach fluctuation is low. Data is set.

  As a result, as compared with the non-time-short state (normal state), since the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected is higher in the time-short state, the non-time-short state is the one in the time-short state. The fluctuation display is performed with the fluctuation time shorter on average than at the time of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the fluctuation time to be shorter in the time-shortened state than in the non-time-shortened state, it is possible to shorten the reserve digestion in the time-shortened state.

  In the judgment tables of FIG. 6 (a) and FIG. 6 (b), which are selected when they become out of place, the data is set so that the selection ratio of reach type is selected by the height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. It is done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D selected when the big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected according to the high / low relationship of the ratio such as normal reach <super reach Data is set. As a result, when reaching a big hit, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) becomes higher than at the time of the disengagement. The presentation can increase the player's sense of expectation.

  Further, in the determination table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the big hit is a definite variation big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. 6 (c), which is usually selected when the big hit is a big hit, The data is set such that the rate at which the type of super reach effect is selected is high. As a result, the ratio at which the reach effect of the super reach is performed (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach at the time the reach is selected) becomes higher when the probability change big hit becomes, compared to the time when the big hit normally occurs. The reach effect of the reach can be performed to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  In addition, such fluctuation pattern, when the sum total reservation memory number (total value) of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol to display variable is more than predetermined number (for example, the total number of reservation memory is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shorter than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. It is also possible to execute the pending number shortening control in which However, even under conditions where the number-of-holds reduction control is executed (for example, the total number of held memories is 3 or more), the sense of reach can be maintained by making the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. In addition, among the reach, only the super reach may not be shortened, and the on-hold time reduction control may be performed. Furthermore, the pending number time reduction control may be executable by selecting the fluctuation time as a short percentage of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be performed by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted 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 a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the presentation display 9 in response 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 of the variation patterns which can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect symbol.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result specification commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The 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 confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command A 001 to A 002 (H) is a jackpot start designation command for designating a jackpot game state start for each jackpot type (usually a jackpot or a probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a large winning opening open designation command indicating a display of the number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening a big winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) a special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

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

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there has been a first start prize. The command A 402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there has been a second start prize.

  The command B 000 (H) is a normal state designation command which designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B 001 (H) is a time saving state designating command specifying that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B 002 (H) is a definite change state designation command which specifies that the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a combined holding storage number specifying command indicating the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is a total storage total storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total total storage storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the combined holding and storing number specifying command is used at the start winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, at the time of execution of starting opening switch passing processing described later). , Sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, the total reserve storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display (for example, at the time of executing the special symbol change display process described later). The combined hold storage specification command and the storage storage number subtraction specification command may be combined. For example, the total pending storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the pending storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that a command capable of specifying the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is transmitted as the total pending storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. The total value of the sums may be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3 XX (H) are the winning determination results of the big hit determination, big hit type determination, fluctuation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (determination result of variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is among the winning determination results. It is.

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

  The command D0XX is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that there has been a game ball winning to the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80, for example, when the game ball passes the special winning opening.

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

  In the first pending storage buffer, a saving area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first pending storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) are stored.

  The CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number based on the winning on the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, and (1) A process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random number values are extracted based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13 and are stored in the first hold storage buffer. Also, based on the winning on the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer.

  It may be indicated as "stored on hold" that the information on the start winning combination as described above is stored in the first held storage buffer or the second held storage buffer. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted at the start winning combination and stored in advance in the storage area, but the fluctuation pattern setting process (special It may be extracted at the time of the start of fluctuation of the symbol).

  The data stored in the reserve storage buffer in this way is read out at the start winning combination and used for preview advance notice effect as described later, and also read out at the start of variable display and used for variable display.

  When there is a start winning on the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it is referred to as a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a combined hold storage number designating 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 winning time reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol specifying command, variation type command, first (second) start winning winning specification command, and total pending storage number specifying command And the like, so that a storage area for storing data that can specify the received command 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 pattern performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to the change pattern of the plural types, the change display operation of the effect pattern, reach It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various performance operation | movements, such as a production | presentation display operation in production etc. or various production | production operation | movement which does not accompany the fluctuation | variation display of a production | presentation pattern. Further, the notice effect control pattern is composed of data etc. indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  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 substrate 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically taken for a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game control can be performed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initialization processing, initialization processing at normal time, gaming state recovery processing at times other than normal, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern The determination of the type of the object, the update process of various random numbers such as the change pattern determination), and the update process of the initial value random number (update process of the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for determination per symbol).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of 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 is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the state of them is determined (switching process: S21) .

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process is performed to control display of the hold storage indicator 41 (S22). With regard to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Run.

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

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

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

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the 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 big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to the ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  The CPU 56 also performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing 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 processing, start opening switch passage processing is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, one of the processes in S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores, as described above, pending storage data (first pending storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the starting winning at the first starting winning opening 13. A second holding storage buffer for storing holding storage data (second holding storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning for the second start winning opening 14; Is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of storages of each pending storage is secured in each of these pending storage buffers.

  In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of first holding storage data stored under the condition that the first number of holding storages has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts the number is incremented by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 or the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination Processing for extracting (random numbers) and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer. Furthermore, the value of the combined pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the combined pending storage number counter after summation. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the number of second pending storage data is counted on condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the pending storage number counter is increased by 1, and numeric data (for example, a random number for big hit determination, a random number for variation pattern type determination, and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. And store them in the storage area of the second pending storage buffer. Further, the value of the total hold storage number counter is increased by 1, and processing is performed to save (store) data indicating “second” in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter after the addition.

  The processes of S300 to S307 are the following processes. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of 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 a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) counts the variation time according to the determination of the variation pattern (determination of the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number) and the determined variation pattern Is a process for controlling the start of counting of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control of transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol variation processing (S303) is processing for advancing the process to the special symbol stop processing when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), when the lapse of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is counted by the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b A process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control to open the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the big winning opening open process (S306), control to transmit the production control command for round display production in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and confirms the establishment of the closing condition of the big winning opening It is a process which performs a process etc. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). In addition, when all the rounds are finished, it moves to the big hit end processing (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

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

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S701) ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the 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, when 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 capable of specifying the 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 fluctuation display of the effect design on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state The process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute effect control.

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

  Next, a hold storage display control process is performed to control the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (move, delete, etc. of the hold display) (S707).

  By such effect control main processing being executed, in the effect control microcomputer 100, according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the rendering devices such as the speaker 27, etc., various types of rendering control according to the gaming state are performed.

  Here, the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with a effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used to control 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, a plurality of types of states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9 or an effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 31. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progression of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 9, for example. For example, the effect 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 to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control 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, after the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S500) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of pre-reading effect, the value of the effect control process flag One of the processes in S800 to S807 is performed in accordance with.

  In the effect control process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the effect symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol The control regarding the fluctuation display of the production design synchronized with the fluctuation of is also executed in one production control process process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process for performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not pre-reading effect is to be executed, and determining an effect mode when performing pre-reading effect. With pre-reading effect, before the order of the fluctuation display (pattern fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain holding information (holding memory information) arrives, the holding information is prefetched and the special symbol fluctuation based on the holding information It is rendering technology such as giving notice at a stage prior to the determination of the content of the display and what will be the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, it is possible that a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. An effect such as giving notice is performed as a pre-reading effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect will be referred to as “target variable display”.

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

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling to start the change display of the effect symbol (decorative pattern). The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process 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 stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration pattern) and performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. The in-round process (S805) is a process of performing display control in the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to round post-processing. The post-round process (S806) is a process of performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the processing shifts to the processing during the round. In addition, if the final round is over, it moves to the big hit end processing. The jackpot end effect processing (S 807) is processing for performing display control to notify 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 fluctuation display to the stop of the fluctuation display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. Control of the rendering device (component for rendering) such as the rendering display device 9 is performed according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table is configured of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the rendering symbol (decor pattern). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern 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 according to each variation pattern.

  Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled based on the display result of the variable display becoming the jackpot display result. And, during the round which is in the big hit game state, notification production which is related to the game sphere which is granted by the winning of the game sphere is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of reporting the number of acquired game balls paid out to the winning game ball. Further, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of the over winning by changing the mode of the notification when the over winning occurs. As described above, the effect related to the number of game balls is the effect of performing some notification on the acquired game balls (the number of game balls).

  In addition, a plurality of types of notification effects associated with the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the informing effect is executed by the first informing mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the informing effect is executed by the second informing aspect. That is, in the notification effect, different notification effects are performed depending on the effect state. The informing effect by the first informing mode is executed based on the number of game media provided during the round (in the big hit gaming state) becoming a predetermined number. Further, the informing effect by the second informing mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the round (in the big hit gaming state) becomes a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  In the middle of the round (during a big hit gaming state), every time the gaming ball wins the special variable winning prize ball device 20, the number of provided game balls is variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the rendering state in the round (in the big hit gaming state) is to be the first rendering state or the second rendering state. In addition, the number of game balls obtained by the over winning is also considered in the count of the number of game balls of the notification effect related to the number of game balls.

  Below, the specific example of alerting | reporting production is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining notification effects. Here, in the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that can be acquired in one big hit is about 1,500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for winning one game ball, and the round is continued until ten wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. In addition, when the big hit continues, the value of the previous indication of the total number of acquisitions is inherited. FIG. 12 shows the case where the second and subsequent big hits have been executed.

  FIG. 12A is a view 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, a rendering is performed in which the rendering state in the round can be selected from the two modes. On the left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, an A mode image 211 of a girl character is displayed. Further, on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 9, a B-mode image 212 of a boy character is displayed. The player selects one of the modes in accordance with the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows prompting the player to perform the selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as an initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images have been selected can be known by blinking the images. It should be noted that the selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, or any mode may be used if it is known that any mode is selected.

  The player can select one of the modes during a round. Such switching of the mode (rendering state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 122 to the left and right. The left and right selections may be made changeable by operation means such as the cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing the push button 120. In addition, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, and the types of effect modes that can be selected for each number of big hits may be increased. In addition, the selection period of the mode may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be enabled only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the round. In addition, a new effect mode may be set as an initial value (type of mode initially selected) for each big hit.

  FIG.12 (b)-(d) are explanatory drawings which show the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 when A mode is selected. Moreover, FIG.12 (e)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 when B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 12B, when the A mode is selected, a total display image 205 of the total number of game balls obtained by winning in the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The total acquisition number display image 205 increases each time the game ball wins the special winning opening. In FIG. 12 (b), it is shown that the total number of obtained game balls at the big hit is 2,000. In addition, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of gaming balls acquired by winning in the special winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 12B, when the number of gaming balls exceeds 2000 which is four times 500, it is shown by the first notification image 204 that 2000 gaming balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. It is to be noted that the number displayed in the total acquisition number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 indicate the same display at an instantaneous timing. In addition, when the total number of acquisitions is not a good number with a break (for example, when increasing by 13 each), the number displayed in the total display number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 differ In some cases, the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is 2013, the number displayed as the first notification image 204 is 2000, and the like.

  FIG. 12C shows the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 12B is 2500. As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the total acquisition number display image 205 indicates that the total acquisition number of gaming balls is 2,500. In addition, 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. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed by a person different from that in the case of FIG. Furthermore, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 12D, it is shown that the acquired 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 shows that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed by a person different from that in the case of FIG. 12 (b) or 12 (c). As described above, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 also changes along with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next first 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, the case where the B mode is selected in FIG. 12A will be described. As shown in FIG. 12E, when the B mode is selected, a total display image 215 of the total number of game balls obtained by winning in the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The total acquisition number display image 215 increases each time the game ball wins the special winning opening. Here, the display mode of characters is different between the acquisition total number display image 215 in the B mode and the acquisition total number display image 205 in the A mode. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions is made different depending on the effect mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. In FIG. 12 (e), it is shown that the total number of winning game balls at the big hit is 2,000. In addition, 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 obtained game balls exceeds 2000, the effect of notifying the total number of game balls obtained at the center of the screen is not executed. In FIG. 12E, another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 12F shows the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as in FIG. 12E is 2500. As shown in FIG. 12 (f), it is shown by the total acquisition number display image 215 that the total acquisition number of gaming balls is 2,500. In addition, 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, a second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen each time the number of gaming balls acquired by winning in the winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 12F, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is one time of 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 2 seconds have passed since it was displayed).

  Furthermore, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 12G, it is shown that the acquired total number display image 215 is 5000 pieces. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is twice twice 2500, the second notification image 214 shows that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 does not change the character as in the A mode, and an image of the same person is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when being controlled to the A mode, a notification effect by having acquired the gaming ball is executed by the first notification image 204. In addition, when being controlled to B mode, with the 2nd information picture 214, the information production with the fact that game sphere is acquired is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by the notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 12B to 12D, whenever the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500, a notification effect by the game ball being acquired by the first notification image 204 is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12E to 12G, whenever the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500, a notification effect by the game ball being acquired by the second notification image 214 is executed. Therefore, by making the notification effects diversified, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  In addition, as shown in the total acquisition number display image 205 in A mode and the acquisition total number display image 215 in B mode in FIG. A display is made with the sphere increasing by 10 each. Therefore, since the number of granted game balls can be variably displayed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by changing the display of the total number acquired.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting whether to set to A mode or B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it becomes possible to select the presentation state in the round, the interest of the game during the big hit (in the round) can be improved.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in S704 of FIG. In FIG. 13, in particular, various flags set when there is a winning of the game ball at the special winning opening will be described. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer, etc., whereby the received command from the main board 31 transmitted via the relay board 77 is It is determined whether there is any (S511). If there is no reception command (N in S511), the effect control CPU 101 ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, if there is a received command (Y in S511), for example, the effect control CPU 101 checks the MODE data of the received command to determine whether the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command or not. It determines (S512). If it is a special winning opening winning notification command (Y in S512), the effect control CPU 101 counts the number of winning opening winnings that is the storage value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit The value is updated so as to add 1 (S513). The special winning opening winning count count value indicates the number of times the game ball has won in the special winning opening after the round is executed until the next round is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the special winning opening winning flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit (S514), and proceeds to the processing of S515. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set every time the game ball wins in the special winning opening.

  In S515, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not over winning is achieved. For example, the over-winning determination value after the updated special winning opening winning count count value is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value larger than the winning upper determination value by 1. In the present embodiment, the over-winning determination value is “10”, so over-winning determination is made. It may be determined whether the value is “11”). If the effect control CPU 101 is not over winning (N in S515), the command analysis process is ended. On the other hand, in the case of over winning (Y in S515), the effect control CPU 101 sets an over winning flag (S516), and ends the command analysis processing. The over winning flag is a flag that is set every time the game ball wins by exceeding the winning upper limit determination value to the special winning opening.

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

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are flowcharts showing in-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the process during the round, the CPU for effect control 101 first determines whether the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set (S920). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and the big hit game is ended, etc. It is erased at a predetermined timing of

  The CPU for effect control 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S921) when the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S920). Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes control of the effect device (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S922). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round in effect display 9, image data is read from ROM 102 according to the content of process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to VDP 109 Together with the control signal. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver substrate 35 in order to control various lamps to turn on / off. Further, in order to cause the speaker 27 to output an audio, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the start of the first round (S923). Whether or not it is the first round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the CPU 101 for effect control determines that it is the start of the first round (Y in S923), the mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 12A is displayed (S924), and the process proceeds to S925. Do. On the other hand, when determining that it is not the start time of the first round (N in S923), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing in S928 without performing the processing in S924 to S926.

  In S925, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the selected mode is the A mode. If the selected mode is the A mode (Y in S 925), the effect control CPU 101 sets the A mode flag (S 926), and shifts to the processing of S 928. On the other hand, when the selected mode is not the A mode (N in S925), the effect control CPU 101 sets the B mode flag (S927), and shifts 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 CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 13, and is a flag which is set each time a game ball wins the special winning opening. If the special winning opening winning flag is set (Y in S928), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S929), and shifts to the processing of S932. On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S928), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the over winning flag is set (S930). The over winning flag is a flag set in S516 of FIG. 13, and is a flag set when an over winning for a special winning opening occurs.

  If the over winning flag is set (Y in S930), the effect control CPU 101 resets the over winning flag (S931), and shifts 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 processing of S940 without performing the processing of S932 and S933.

  In S932, the CPU for effect control 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter, updates the display of the total number of acquisitions (display of the total number of acquisitions) according to the mode (S933), and shifts to the processing of S940. In S933, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (b) and FIG. 12 (e), the game ball is a winning prize in the game ball showing the total number display image 205 obtained in A mode and the display number 215 acquired in B mode. It will increase by 10 each time you do. It should be noted that processing may be performed to update the display of the total number of winnings even when the gaming ball has won in a winning opening having a payout other than the special winning opening during the round.

  In S940, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the A mode flag is set. If 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 CPU for effect control 101 determines whether the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500 or not. If the total number of game balls obtained exceeds the multiple of 500 (Y in S941), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the number of game balls obtained by displaying the A mode (S942), and proceeds to the process of S945 Do. For example, as shown in FIGS. 12B to 12D, the display of the A mode displays the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500 ( Change) processing. The display in A mode is continuously displayed until the next display update. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the 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 the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500 or not. If the total number of game balls obtained exceeds the multiple of 2500 (Y in S943), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the number of game balls obtained by displaying the B mode (S944), and proceeds to the process of S945 Do. For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 (f) and 12 (g), the display of 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. 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 game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500 and is erased two seconds later. The display of the second notification image 214 may be deleted at the end of the round being executed. On the other hand, if the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the 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 CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. If 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) End processing during the round. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S945), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process in the round without performing the processes of S946 and S947.

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

  After the processing of adding the winning balls in the over winning is executed in the processing of S930 to S932 in FIG. 14, the game ball is a big winning game with the total number display image 205 obtained in A mode and the display number 215 obtained in B mode. A variable display of the total number of acquisitions is performed, which is incremented by 10 each time a mouth is won. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls to be awarded by 11 or 12 game balls having more than 10 game balls in one unit game, so Appropriate notification effects can be performed.

  Note that FIG. 14 shows the case where the total number of game balls acquired is determined after it is determined in S940 whether the A mode flag is set. However, if the total number of game balls acquired is determined first, and the determination value exceeds the predetermined number, the image to be displayed is determined by confirming whether it is the A mode or the B mode. You may do so.

Second Embodiment
In the second embodiment, a gaming machine which can improve the interest of the game by the notification effect executed when the game medium has won a specific number more than a predetermined number will be described. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  (1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) is in a first state (for example, an open state) where winning is easy Special variable that executes notification effects in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a definite change state based on the variable winning means (for example, a definite change big hit) that can be changed to a second state (eg, a closed state) Variable winning means until at least one of a winning ball device (big winning opening) and a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) of gaming media are won Can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) to execute a unit game (for example, round) capable of changing the state to the first state a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) State control means (for example, the microcomputer 560 for game control), as the advantageous state control means, as an advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a probability variation big hit) and the first advantageous state It can also be controlled to a second advantage state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a big hit normally) with low degree of advantage, and a specific number (for example, 11) of gaming media is larger than a predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantage state. Based on winning (for example, the occurrence of over winning) and the special effect (for example, the first big winning opening LED 20c rainbow light emission and predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27) Means that can execute notification presentation in a mode that causes sound output (for example, that has become a big change big hit In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the above, further including a portion of the microcomputer 100 for performing the processing similar to steps S3923 and S3924 in the effect control microcomputer 100) It features. According to such a configuration, on the basis of the specified number of game media having won more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state, the notification effect by the special aspect is executed, whereby It can improve the interest.

  (2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, in which the gaming medium (for example, gaming ball) is in the first state (for example, the open state) The variable winning means (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a (first big winning opening), the second special variable winning ball device 20b (for example, the first special winning opening device) can be changed to the second state (for example, closed state) The second winning prize opening) and at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) of gaming media being won, An advantage state control means (for example, play) that can be controlled to an advantage state (for example, a big hit game state) that executes a unit game (for example, round) that can be changed to one state a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds) Based on the fact that the game medium passes through the control microcomputer 560) and the specific area (for example, the specific area in the second big winning opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state, the special state (for example ) Special state control means (for example, the microcomputer 560 for game control) and after the game medium passes the specific area in the advantageous state, the specified number of game media in the unit game in the advantageous state is greater than the predetermined number Based on the number (for example, the 11th and 12th) winnings (for example, the occurrence of over winning), the notification effect by the special aspect (for example, the first big winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow and the speaker 27 Informing effect execution means (even if it is possible to execute an informing effect in a mode of causing a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from For example, it is characterized in that the microcomputer for effect control 100 is provided with a portion for executing steps S3923 and S3924. According to such a configuration, after the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect by the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a predetermined number more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  (3) In (1), the notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect by the special mode when the game medium has won the specified number in a unit game in the second advantageous state (for example, it becomes a probability change big hit In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state on the basis of the event, the effect control microcomputer 100 normally does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when determining that it is a big hit) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game by the notification effect by not executing the notification effect by the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  (4) In (2), the informing effect execution means performs the informing effect by the special mode when the game medium has won the specific number in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game medium passes the specific area For example, the effect 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, by preventing the notification effect by the special aspect 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 being lowered rather than being it can.

  (5) In (1) or (3), the informing effect execution means is an informing effect according to the normal mode (for example, the first large game based on the fact that the game medium has won less than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state It is possible to execute the notification effect of the aspect in which the winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d are made to emit white light (for example, a portion that executes step S3925 when N in step S3920), and one unit game in the second advantageous state If the game medium has won a specific number of prizes, the notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot) If it is determined that the effect control microcomputer 100 normally is a big hit, step S3925 is performed. To) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by executing the informing effect in the normal mode instead of the informing effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  (6) In (2) or (4), the informing effect execution means is an informing effect according to the normal mode (for example, the first large game based on the fact that the game medium has won less than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state) It is possible to execute the notification effect of the aspect in which the winning opening LED 20c and the second big winning opening LED 20d are made to emit white light (for example, the portion to execute step S3925 when N in step S3920) When the game medium wins the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect according to the normal mode is executed (for example, when the microcomputer 100 for effect control is N in steps S3921 and S3922, step (S3925 may be executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by executing the informing effect in the normal mode instead of the informing effect in the special mode before the game medium passes the specific area.

  (7) In any of (1), (3), or (5), a predetermined gaming value is awarded when controlled to an advantageous state (for example, controlled to a definite change state) Means that can execute specific effects (for example, promotion effects executed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 19 (2) to (6)) for notifying of In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on that, the presentation control microcomputer 100 is provided with a part that executes the same processing as S3928, and the presentation effect execution means If the game medium wins the specified number of units in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing the specific effect, the special effect does not execute the notification effect (for example, a probability change big hit and In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to a definite variation state based on the above, the presentation control microcomputer 100 performs the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion effect is executed. If it is determined that the step S3923 and S3924 are not performed) and the game medium has won the specified number of units in one unit game in the first advantageous state after executing the specified effect, the notification effect by the special mode is executed (for example, In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to a definite variation state based on the fact that a definite variation big hit is performed, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the sixth or subsequent round after the promotion effect is executed. Are configured to execute steps S3923 and S3924). It may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by executing the informing effect by the special mode after executing the specific effect.

  (8) In any of (2), (4), or (6), special based on the game medium having passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the second big winning opening) in the advantageous state A special effect execution unit capable of executing an effect (for example, definite variation confirmation notification) (for example, a portion that executes steps S3908 to S3916 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the notification effect execution unit When the game media wins a specified number of units in the unit game (for example, the sixth round) in which the game media has passed, the notification effect by the special mode is not executed (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control is the sixth round) In this case, N is determined in step S3921 so that steps S3923 and S3924 are not performed. 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 by the special aspect, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being reduced.

  (9) In any of (1) to (8), the notification effect execution means emits light by the light emitter (for example, rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c) and sound output as the notification effect by the special aspect (For example, the effect output including the sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27) may be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute steps S3923 and S3925). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the informing effect by the effect using light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

  (10) In any of (1) to (9), a predetermined effect executing means (for example, an award ball number notification effect, an acquisition number notification effect, a cumulative award ball number notification effect, a cumulative acquisition number) Informing effect, definite variation confirmation informing effect, consecutive number of times informing, big hit medium music name informing, right-handed informing, error informing, effect control CPU 101 etc which executes the effect which is promoted in the big hit In the special period, the first predetermined effect (for example, the notification of the number of prize balls notified of the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit game, etc.) notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period. Possible to execute a second predetermined effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for informing the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game in a row), which reports the size of the acquired value And the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are configured to have different degrees of priority (for example, when the number-of-award ball number notification effect is being performed, the cumulative number-of-a-number ball effect notification is not performed) It may be done. According to such a configuration, a plurality of predetermined effects can be suitably performed.

  (11) In any of (1) to (10), the informing effect executing means is a winning of the first specific number (for example, the eleventh) more than a predetermined number and a winning of the first specific number. The notification effect is executed using a different sound output channel in the second specific number (for example, 12th) of winnings which is the next winning (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control has 11th (over winning 1) In the individual case, the first notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the second notification effect may be performed on the reproduction channel Ch1 at the twelfth (over win) number. According to such a configuration, since the notification effect can be performed on different channels by the first specific number of winnings greater than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings subsequent to the first specific number of winnings, It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered. In addition, even when winnings more than the predetermined number occur at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

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

  Further, 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 device 20b has an opening and 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 on the second special symbol display 8b (big hit In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21b, whereby the second large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. Moreover, in this embodiment, a specific area is provided on the downstream side of the area provided with the second count switch 23b in the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b, and the game ball which has won in the specific area 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 large winning opening is won and the second count switch 23b is used. Almost all of the detected gaming balls win in the specific area and are detected by the specific detection switch 22. And, in this embodiment, 15 winning balls are paid out based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second count switch 23b, and control based on the fact that it is detected by the specific detection switch 22 is controlled to a definite variation state Determine what will be done. In addition, a second special winning opening LED 20d is provided in the second special variable winning ball device 20b. In this embodiment, the second winning opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  In this embodiment, 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) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the game is played, the second big winning opening is controlled to the open state in the sixth round, and the first big winning opening is controlled to the open state in rounds other than the sixth round . And in this embodiment, when the game ball is won in the specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round of the big hit game, it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the definite change state after the big hit game is over.

  Further, in this embodiment, if a winning on the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening has occurred as the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 controls the first large winning opening LED 20c or the second large opening. Control is performed to cause the winning opening LED 20d to emit white light. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round in the big hit game, it is the case that the first big winning opening is controlled to the open state, so control is performed to make the first big winning opening LED 20c emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second large winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second large winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  FIG. 16 to FIG. 18 are flowcharts showing round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process of the second embodiment. In the round post-process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big hit end designated command reception flag is set (S3901). When the big hit end designated command reception flag is not set (N of S3901), CPU101 for production control, whether or not the large winning a prize opening open flag which shows that it received the special winning opening opening designated command is set whether or not (S3902). When the special winning 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 , The speaker 27, the LED 28, etc.) (S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether 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, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. 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 processing of S3908 without performing the processing of S3906 and S3907.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the definite variation confirmation notification flag is set (S3908). If the definite variation definite notification flag is set (that is, the definite variation confirmation notification designation command indicating that it is decided to be controlled to the definite variation state to be transmitted by passing the specific area in the second large winning opening is received If it is (Y in S3908), the CPU for effect control 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification flag (S3909). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the probability variation confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (S3910). Further, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a flag under notification of probability variation confirmation and sets a value (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second) corresponding to the execution period of the probability variation confirmation notification in the effect period measurement timer 1. (S3911), the process proceeds to S3912. On the other hand, if the definite variation determination notification flag is not set (N in S3908), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S3912 without performing the processing of S3909 to S3911.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the in-progress determination notification flag is set (S3912). If the probability variation confirmation informing flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation informing is being executed) (Y in S3912), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3913) ), Whether or not the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction becomes 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 variation confirmation notification in the effect display device 9 (S3915). Further, the CPU for effect control 101 resets the flag under definite variation confirmation notification execution, sets the probability variation confirmation notification completion flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification has been executed (S3916), and shifts to the processing of S3917.

  In S3912, if the probability variation determination informing flag is not set (N in S3912), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to the processing of S3917 without performing the processing 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 processing of S3915 and S3916 is not performed, and the process proceeds to S3917.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (S3917). If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S3917), the CPU 101 for effect control ends the round post-processing. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening occurs and receiving the special winning opening winning designation command) (S3917 Y), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S3918). Further, 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 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 special winning opening has occurred. The “over winning” is, for example, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of winning numbers of the game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in each round during the big hit game (10 in this example) The game ball is to be won in the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening beyond the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even before the predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, the tenth to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening If the first prize is detected, the first big prize mouth and the second big prize mouth will be controlled to the closed state, but it seems that the game ball was won just before the closing of the first big prize mouth and the second big prize mouth In some cases, the 11th and 12th wins and an over win may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over winning has occurred) (Y in S3920), whether the CPU 101 for effect control is a round after the seventh round or not (S3921). Whether it is a round after the seventh round 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 checks whether or not the definite variation confirmed informing completion flag is set (S3922). If the probability variation confirmation informing completion flag is set (that is, after completion of the probability variation determination informing) (Y in S3922), the CPU for effect control 101 causes the first major winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light (for example Control is performed to emit light sequentially to a plurality of colors such as red, blue and yellow (S3923). Further, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound (S3924), and ends the round post-processing.

  In this embodiment, in the seventh and subsequent rounds, there is only a case where the first large winning opening is controlled to the open state, so in S3923, there is only a case where the first large winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow. The second big winning opening LED 20d may also be controlled to emit a rainbow light.

  In this embodiment, the processing of S3920 to S3924 is performed only in the round post-processing, but the present invention is not limited to such processing mode. For example, the processing similar to S3920 to S3924 may be performed in the processing during the round. With such a configuration, for example, even when the program is configured to perform processing during the round until all the gaming balls that have won the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are detected, the over winning When the first winning opening LED 20c is detected as a rainbow, or when a predetermined winning sound is output.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (ie, it is not an over winning) (N in S3920) or if it is not a round after the seventh round (that is, it is the first round to the sixth round) In the case of (N in S3921), if the definite variation confirmation informing completion flag is not set (that is, the definite variation confirmation informing has not ended yet) (N in S3922), the CPU 101 for effect control Control is performed to cause the special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light (S3925), and the round post-process is ended. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round in the big hit game, it is the case that the first big winning opening is controlled to the open state, so control is performed to make the first big winning opening LED 20c emit white light. In the sixth round, since the second large winning opening is controlled to be in the open state, the second large winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this embodiment, at least the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are at least the first winning prize by executing the processing during the round and the processing of S3717 to S3925 of the post-round processing. A notification effect of causing the 1 large winning opening LED 20c and the 2nd large winning opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. And, by executing the processing of S3920 to S3924, in this embodiment, when an over winning occurs, in this embodiment, the gaming medium is won in a specific area in the second large winning opening, and the probability variation confirmation notification is executed. After that, when it is the round after the seventh round of the big hit game, notification effect is executed by the aspect that the first big winning opening LED 20c is rainbow-lit and the predetermined winning sound is outputted from the speaker 27 . In such a case, when an over winning occurs, a notification effect is performed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first large winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d are made to emit white light). It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  However, in this embodiment, by executing the determination processing of S3921 and S3922, even if an over winning occurs, it is before the gaming ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening In addition, the notification effect by the special aspect is not performed. As described above, by not executing the notification effect by the special mode before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is prevented that the interest of the game by the notification effect is reduced. Further, in this embodiment, by shifting to S3925 when N in S3921 and S3922, it is before the game ball wins a specific area in the second big winning opening even if an over winning occurs. In the case, the notification effect according to the normal mode is performed. As described above, before the game ball wins in the specific area, the effect of the informing effect is improved by executing the informing effect in the normal mode in place of the informing effect in the special mode.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the execution of the determination process of S3921 causes the second big winning opening to be controlled to the open state, and an over winning occurs in the sixth round where the gaming ball may win in the specific area. When it is determined that the notification effect by the special mode is not performed (in this example, the notification effect by the normal mode is performed). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, in the sixth round where there is a possibility that the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed, the definite variation confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect by the special aspect by not executing the notification effect by the special aspect It is intended to prevent the execution of the game from being impeded, and to prevent the rendering effect from being reduced on the contrary.

  In this embodiment, after the game medium has won the specific area in the second large winning opening by performing the determination process of S3921 and S3922 and the probability variation confirmation notification is executed, the seventh or subsequent round of the big hit game In the case of the round, the first big winning opening LED 20c is rainbow light emission and a case where a predetermined winning sound is outputted from the speaker 27 is shown, but it is not limited to such processing mode. For example, when an over winning occurs, it is determined whether the jackpot type is an advantageous big hit that can be controlled to a definite change state or an adverse big hit that is not substantially controlled to a definite change state, and that it is an advantageous big hit. When it is determined, the first large winning opening LED 20c may be configured to emit a rainbow light and the speaker 27 may output a predetermined winning sound. In addition, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second large winning opening shown in this embodiment and the probability variation confirmation notification has been executed, and whether it is the above-mentioned advantageous big hit or not. It is also possible to execute rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c and sound output of a predetermined winning sound by executing only one of the determination and the game medium in the specific area in the second big winning opening. Both the determination of whether or not the prize has been won and the definite variation confirmation notification has been executed, and the determination of whether or not it is an advantageous big hit, rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c and predetermined The sound output of the winning sound of may be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 side counts the number of the special winning opening winning designation command received using the winning counter, and the value of the winning counter becomes 11 or more based on the counted number. Although the case where it determines with winning is shown, it is not restricted only to such an aspect. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not the number of winnings for the special winning opening has reached 11 or more to determine whether over-winning has occurred. Then, a different large winning opening winning combination designation command is transmitted depending on whether or not it is over winning, and the effect control microcomputer 100 side determines which large winning opening winning combination designation command has been received, It may be configured to recognize whether or not it is over winning.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the round to be started next is the second to fifth rounds (S3927). Whether it is the second to fifth rounds 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 CPU for effect control 101 selects a process table according to the effect in the round including the promotion effect (S3928), and the process of S3930 Transition to On the other hand, if it is not the second round to the fifth round (that is, if the next round to be started is the round after the sixth round) (N in S3927), the CPU 101 for effect control is in the normal round The process table corresponding to the in-round effect 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 a promotion effect. In this case, when the first to fourth rounds are started, in S3928, a process table including an effect in which the ball rotates a roulette as a promotion effect is selected. In addition, when starting the fifth round, it is determined in S3928 which type of jackpot it is, and it is unlikely to win in a specific area in the second big winning opening (probably determined to be controlled in a positive change state) In the case of a big hit, the process table is selected that includes an effect such that the result of the roulette falls off as the promotion effect. On the other hand, when it is a big hit that is highly likely to win in a specific area in the second big winning opening (it is highly likely to be controlled in a probability change state), the promotion of roulette results as a promotion effect. Select the process table to include. In addition, it can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 starts the process timer (S3930), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effect component as effect) Control of the display device 9, various lamps as presentation parts, and speakers 27) as presentation parts is executed (S3931). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one 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 0.

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

  When the big hit end designated command reception flag is set in S3901 (Y in S3901), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the big hit end designated command received flag (S3935).

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

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S 807) (S 3940), and ends the round post-process.

  Next, the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting production is demonstrated. FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the effect mode of the informing effect of the second embodiment. In addition, in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the rendering mode transitions in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 19 (1), the left middle right rendering symbol is 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 done. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (2) to 19 (6), a promotion effect is also executed in the first to fifth rounds (see S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 19 (2), the case is shown where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in such a manner that the ball rotates the roulette in the effect display device 9.

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

  Further, even when the number of winning in the special winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) and the round is ended, the over winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19 (4), even if an over winning occurs, the game ball is a round prior to the sixth round, and the game ball wins in the specific area in the second big winning opening, and the probability change If the confirmation notification is not performed, the notification effect is performed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (4), a case is shown in which over-winning to the first big winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits white light (see S3925) ).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (5), the rounds after the second round are executed in the same manner, and as shown in FIG. 19 (6), when it comes to the fifth round, the success or failure result of the roulette is notified Promotion effects are executed. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (6), based on the fact that the big hit type is a big hit that is a definite variation big hit, the ball enters the area in the roulette labeled "positive", and the result of the roulette hits (positive variation It is shown that the promotion effect is performed by displaying an image of an aspect that results in becoming a state) and displaying a character string 201 such as “probable change promotion!”. If the type of jackpot is a jackpot (usually a jackpot) that does not become a jackpot, the ball will enter, for example, an area other than the area in the roulette that is displayed as “pun”, and the result of the roulette will be lost (probability While displaying the image of an aspect which becomes a result which suggests that it will not be in a state, and a character string, such as "there is no probability change promotion!", A promotion production | presentation is performed by the aspect.

  In this embodiment, a roulette effect is executed as the promotion effect, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a promotion effect, it is suggested that the enemy and ally characters battle and the ally character wins a definite transformation state by winning, or the ally character is not a definite transformation state by losing. You may perform an effect to Further, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect such as displaying fortune is displayed, and if the result of fortune is "good", it indicates that it is a definite change state, or if the result of fortune is "bad" You may perform the production | presentation which suggests that it does not become. As such, any effect that can be used to indicate whether or not to be controlled in a certain manner in a certain manner may be used as the promotion effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed in the first to fifth rounds, and the result notification of the promotion effect in the final fifth round (in this example, the result of the roulette is informed) is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the notification of the result of the promotion effect may be made possible in the first to fourth rounds without waiting for the fifth round. In this case, if it is after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect by the special mode may be executable at the occurrence of the over winning, without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (7), the game proceeds to the sixth round, and the second large winning opening is controlled to be in the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (7), the game ball is won in the second big winning opening in the sixth round and the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening and controlled to be in a definite change state Shall be determined. In the example shown in FIG. 19 (7), since the game ball is won in the second large winning opening during the sixth round, it is also shown that the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second large winning opening LED 20d emits white light It is done. Further, based on the fact that control to be in the positive variation state is determined, execution of the positive variation confirmation notification is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 19 (8). In the example shown in FIG. 19 (8), there is shown a case where a character string 202 such as "Probable variation confirmed!" Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the probable variation confirmed notification.

  In FIG. 19 (7), when the game ball is in a specific area in the second large winning opening (especially when the first game ball is in a specific area), the second large winning opening LED 20d Use the special emission color (for example, emit light in red different from the notification effect of the special mode) (or the first special winning opening LED 20c) or make a special winning sound (for example, different from the notification effect of the special mode A dedicated winning sound may be output.

  Also, in the sixth round, even when the number of winnings for the second large winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example), the over winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 20 (9), even in the case where over-winning occurs, in the sixth round where there may be a case where the definite variation confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed according to the normal mode Be done. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (9), a case is shown in which over-winning to the second big winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big winning opening LED 20d emits white light (see S3925) ).

  Then, it shifts to the round after the seventh round. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 20 (10), when a winning on the big winning opening occurs during the round of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 20 (10), there is shown a case where the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the game ball is won in the first large winning opening and the first large winning opening LED 20c emits white light.

  On the other hand, when over winning occurs in the seventh and subsequent rounds, 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 occurs to the first big winning opening, and the first big winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow light, and the notification effect is produced in a mode that causes the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound. Is shown (see S3923 and S3924).

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 only in the case of the notification effect by the special mode, but the notification effect by the normal mode is executed without being limited to such a mode. Even in the case of doing this, it may be possible to output some winning sound (which may be the same as or different from the special mode).

  Further, in this embodiment, as the notification effect by the special mode, there is shown a case of performing an effect of causing the first large winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow light and causing the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound. Not limited to such an aspect. For example, only the first big winning opening LED 20c may be made to emit a rainbow, and the winning sound may not be output. Also, for example, if the light emission color is different from that of the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first big winning opening LED 20c and the like are made to emit light with a light emission color (for example, red or yellow) other than rainbow light emission It is also good. Further, for example, instead of making the first big winning opening LED 20c emit a rainbow light, as a notification effect by a special mode, an effect may be executed in which sound mimicking the voice of a predetermined character is outputted. As such notification effects by special modes, various modes of effects can be considered.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the predetermined period (in this example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game media (in this example, game balls) ) Changing the variable winning means (in the present example, the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening) to the first state (in the present example, the open state) until at least one of winnings is established. The unit game can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state) in which a possible unit game (in this example, round) is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 15 rounds). Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specified area (in this example, the specific area in the second large winning opening), it can be controlled to a special state (a positive change state in this example). In addition, after a game medium passes a specific area in the advantageous state, a specified number (for example, 11th or 12th game) having more than a predetermined number of game media is won in one unit game in the advantageous state (in this example) Based on the occurrence of the over winning) (in this example, the alerting effect of causing the first large winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow and causing the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound) It is feasible. Therefore, after the game medium passes the specific area, the notification effect by the special mode different from the normal mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a predetermined number more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. Thus, the interest of the game by the notification effect can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined number of times a unit game (round) is executed in the big hit game is 15 times (15 rounds) is shown, but not limited to such an aspect, other times It may be. Also, the predetermined number of times may be once or twice, for example, when there is a sudden definite variation big hit or a small hit that opens the big winning opening only once or twice, the sudden definite variation big hit or Over winning in a small hit may also be configured to be detectable.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the game medium has won the specific number in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect by the special mode is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game by the notification effect by not executing the notification effect by the special mode before the game medium passes the specific area.

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

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

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the special effect (in this example, the definite variation confirmation notification) based on the passage of the game medium in the specific area in the advantageous state. Then, when the game medium has won the specific number in the unit game (in this example, the sixth round) in which the game medium has passed the specific area in the advantageous state, the notification effect by the special mode is not executed (in this example, the special The notification effect according to the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect according to the mode). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the notification effect by the special aspect, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being reduced.

  In this embodiment, in the sixth round in which the definite variation confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect by the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect by the normal mode (in the present example, the first big winning opening LED 20c Although the notification effect of the aspect which makes 2 large winning a prize mouth LED20d light-emit white light is shown to be configured to be executed, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the sixth round in which the definite variation confirmation notification is executed, both of the notification effect by the special mode and the notification effect by the normal mode may not be performed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the notification effect by the special aspect, light emission by the light emitter (in the present example, rainbow light emission of the first big winning opening LED 20c) and sound output (in the present example, the predetermined from the speaker 27) Perform an effect including the sound output of the winning sound). Therefore, the effect of the informing effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and the sound output by the light emitter.

[Modification]
In this embodiment, although the case where it is configured to be controlled to the definite change state based on the game ball having won in the specific area provided in the second big winning opening is shown, such an aspect Not limited. For example, as a big hit type, usually a big hit (a big hit that is not controlled to a definite change state after a big hit game. Furthermore, it may be controlled to a short state or a high base state after a big hit game) and a definite change big hit (a positive change after a big hit game The jackpot controlled to the state.In addition, it may be controlled to the short time state and the high base state together with the definite change state)), and it is controlled to the positive change state based on the probability change big hit In the gaming machine configured as described above, the configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this embodiment may be applied. Hereinafter, a modification will be described in which a notification effect is performed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability change state based on the probability change being a big hit.

  In this modification, the specific area does not have to be provided in the special winning opening, and only one special variable winning ball device (big winning opening) may be provided.

  In the case of executing notification effect in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a definite change state based on a definite change big hit, at least a first advantageous state (this example) as an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) In the case of the big hit game state based on the probability variation big hit) and the second advantage state (in this example, the big hit game state based on the normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit)) whose advantage is lower than the first advantage state . Then, based on the fact that the game medium has won a specified number (for example, the eleventh or twelfth) more than the predetermined number (in this example, ten) in one unit game in the first advantageous state among them, A notification effect by a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of an embodiment in which the first large winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow and the speaker 27 outputs a predetermined winning sound) may be made executable. If configured as such, notification is performed by executing an informing effect in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that the game medium has won a specified number more than the predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect.

  In addition, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the definite change state based on the definite change big hit, the big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, the normal big hit (non-probable change big hit) When the game medium has won the specific number in one unit game in the game state), the notification effect by the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the round post-processing, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit normally, and if it is determined that it is usually a big hit, the processing of S3923 and S3924 should not be performed. Good. If configured in this way, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being reduced by not executing the notification effect by the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  In addition, 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 the specified number of game media is won in one unit game in the advantageous status The notification effect according to the normal mode (in this example, the notification effect of the mode in which the first large winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specified number of game media have won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit), a notification effect according to the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the round post-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 processing of S3925 may be executed. According to this configuration, the effect of the informing effect can be improved by executing the informing effect in the normal mode instead of the informing effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  In addition, 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, the predetermined gaming value is provided when the advantage state is controlled. A specific effect (in this example, a promotion effect performed in the same or similar manner as in FIGS. 19 (2) to 19 (6)) that enables notification (in this example, to be controlled to a probability change state) is made executable. . And, when the game media wins the specified number of times in one unit game in the first advantageous state before executing the specific effect (in this example, before the notification of the result in the promotion effect), the notification effect by the special mode is executed (In this example, instead of the notification effect by the special mode, the notification effect by the normal mode is executed), and after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the notification of the result in the promotion effect), the first advantageous state When the game medium has won a specific number in one unit game in 1, a notification effect by a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 in the post-round process, it is determined whether or not it is the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion effect is executed, and the first round to the first If it is determined that there are five rounds, S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (S3925 may be executed). Further, if it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, S3923 and S3924 may be executed. According to this structure, the effect of the informing effect can be improved by executing the informing effect in the special mode after the specific effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined that the game ball is to be controlled in a definite change state based on the fact that the game ball has actually won in the specific area in the second big winning opening, so the first to fifth rounds. Even if the promotion effect is executed in and the hit result is informed, it indicates that the probability of being controlled to the probability change state is high, but in this modification, whether to be controlled to the probability change state depending on the jackpot type Since it is determined, if the hit result is notified in the promotion effect, it can be recognized that it is controlled to the positive change state as it is.

  In the above modification, the first advantageous state with high degree of advantage is the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit, and the second advantageous state with low degree of advantage is the big hit gaming state based on the big hit (non-probable variation big hit). Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect.

  For example, when a big hit and a big hit are controlled only in a short time after a big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in a normal state, the first advantageous state is set to a big hit gaming state based on the short and big hit. The state may be a jackpot gaming state usually based on a jackpot. In addition, for example, when it is configured to perform so-called pre-reading judgment during the big hit game, if there is something that becomes a big hit in the retention storage (ie, if it becomes a continuous big hit) is considered the first advantageous state, In the second advantageous state, there may be no such thing.

  Also, for example, the first advantageous state may be a large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and the second advantageous state may be a small number of rounds (for example, 5 rounds). Also, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (a big hit where a definite change state or a time saving state continues until the next big hit) for which the number of definite variation continuation times and the short duration number of times after a big hit game is not determined. It is good also as a big hit in which the number of subsequent definite change continuation times and the number of short continuation times are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of probability variation continuation numbers after a big hit game or a large number of short duration numbers, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of definite variation numbers after a big hit with a small number of time reduction duration numbers.

  As described above, any mode may be used as long as the first advantage state having a high degree of advantage and the second advantage state having a low degree of advantage are provided.

  Also, even in one case, advantages or disadvantages may be distinguished from multiple viewpoints. For example, when there are 5R certainty big hit and 10R normal big hit as big hit types, 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is advantageous from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, and considered from the viewpoint of gaming state after big hit game If the 5R probability variation big hit that is controlled to the definite variation state after the big hit game is better. In this case, in view of the number of rounds, the 10R normal big hit may be set as the first advantageous state, and the 5R probability variation big hit may be set as the second advantageous state. In view of the gaming state after the big hit game, the 5R is preferred. The probability variation big hit may be a first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be a second advantageous state.

  In the above embodiment, as the notification effect, the first notification (informing the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game as a notification) Perform a second notification to notify the size of the value acquired during the special period, and a prize ball number announcement effect to notify the number of prize balls paid out as prize balls during a big hit game in a row) It may be possible. Then, the degree of priority of the first notification may be higher than that of the second notification (when the number-of-balls notification effect is being performed, the cumulative number-of-balls notification effect is not performed). In this way, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably performed. That is, a plurality of informing effects can be performed according to the priority order so as not to overlap, and a plurality of informing effects can be suitably performed.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in one open game (in the present example, a big hit game), the number of game media (in the present example, game balls) is greater than the upper limit number of winnings (in this example, 10). Based on having won the variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening)), it is possible to execute a notification effect (notice effect for over winning). In addition, different sound output channels are selected for the first winning number (the eleventh), which is higher than the upper limit winning number, and the second winning number (the twelfth), which is the next winning of the first winning number. The notification effect is executed using (the 11th (1st over winning) the 1st notifying effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0, and the 12th (over 2nd winning) the second on the reproduction channel Ch1 The notification effect may be executed). In this way, since it is possible to execute notification effects on different channels between the first winning number that is higher than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning of the first winning number, the game can be performed. It is possible to prevent the decline in In addition, even when a win occurs more frequently than the upper limit win number at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, a case where a plurality of types of big hit gaming states are set will be described. In the third embodiment, 15R certainty big hit, 15R false positive big deal, 5R certainty big hit, and 5R normal big hit are set as types of big hit.

  The 15R probability variation big hit is a jackpot controlled to a probability variation state after the end of the 15 round jackpot gaming state. The 15R false positive big hit is a big hit controlled to a positive change state after the end of the 15 round big hit gaming state, and the production mode is a big hit which is executed in the same manner as the 5R normal big hit until the middle of the round. In 15R false positive big hit, despite being a big hit, it is called a false positive big hit because it is a big hit that appears as if it is a big hit usually by the same effect as a big hit until the middle of the round though it is a positive hit . In addition, the 5R probability variation big hit is a big hit controlled to a probability variation state after the end of the 5 round jackpot gaming state. In addition, the 5R normal big hit is a big hit controlled to the normal state after the end of the 5 round big hit gaming state.

  In addition, as an effect during the big hit, in the 15R definite variation big hit, an effect indicating that it is a definite variation big hit and a 15R big hit is executed during the big hit round. In addition, in the 15R false positive big hit, the same production as the 5R normal big hit is executed at the start of the round, so that a production that makes it difficult to know whether it is a big hit or a positive change big hit is usually executed. In addition, in the 5R certain variation big hit, the same production as the 5R normal big hit is executed at the start of the round, so that the production is performed in which it is not clear whether it is a big hit or a positive variation big hit. The fact that it is a 5R normal big hit or a 15R false positive false positive can be notified by executing a round promotion effect and a probability change promotion effect to be described later, and is notified by a notification effect being executed. Moreover, it can be alert | reported by performing the probability change promotion production | presentation or alerting | reporting production which are mentioned later whether it is 5R normal big hit, or 5R probability variation big hit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a plurality of types of big hits are set, the microcomputer 100 for effect control (CPU 101 for effect control) is a probability variation big hit (15R probability variation big hit, 15R false positive probability variation on the display screen of the effect display device 9) When it is controlled to the big hit and 5R probability variation big hit) the notification effect by the first notification image 204 and the like shown in FIG. 12 is performed, and when the 5R normal big hit is controlled, the notification effect is not executed. The setting of the effects during various jackpots including such notification effects will be described in detail by the following flowchart.

  FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are flowcharts showing in-round processing (S 805) in the effect control process of the third embodiment. In the process during the round, the CPU for effect control 101 first determines whether the designated command reception flag after opening of the special winning opening is set (S100). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and the big hit game is ended, etc. It is erased at a predetermined timing of

  The CPU for effect control 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S101) when the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S100). Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes control of the effect device (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S102). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round in effect display 9, image data is read from ROM 102 according to the content of process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to VDP 109 Together with the control signal. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver substrate 35 in order to control various lamps to turn on / off. Further, in order to cause the speaker 27 to output an audio, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70. By such processing, it is possible to make the presentation during the big hit game different among various big hits (for example, 15R probability variation big hit, 5R normal big hit etc).

  Further, in S100, when the special command port open designated command reception flag is set (Y in S100), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special command port open designated command reception flag (S126). Next, the CPU for effect control 101 selects interval effect (effect to perform interval display according to the number of rounds), and selects process data according to the selected interval effect (S127). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (S128), sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post round process (S806) (S129), and ends the process in the round.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the notification effect flag is set in S103 (S103). If the notification effect flag is set (Y in S103), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S112. On the other hand, when the notification effect flag is not set (N in S103), the effect control CPU 101 sets the display result designating commandman reception flag (a flag set when a command indicating various big hit display results is received. It is determined whether it is a 15R definite variation or not based on (S104). If there is a 15R positive variation (Y in S104), the effect control CPU 101 sets a notification effect flag for executing the notification effect (S105), and proceeds to the processing of S112. On the other hand, when it is not the 15R positive variation (N in S104), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S106.

  In S106, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is a 15R false positive. In the case where the CPU for effect control 101 is a 15R shaky false alarm (Y in S106), the probability change promotion effect flag for executing the probability change promotion effect is set (S107), and further, the round for executing the round promotion effect A promotion effect flag is set (S108). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notification effect flag (S105), and proceeds to the process of S112. On the other hand, if the 15R is not a false positive (N in S106), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S109. Here, with the probability change promotion effect, after the production symbol that is usually a big hit combination is derived and displayed, it is a production that informs that the big hit that was usually considered a big hit is a positive variation big hit by the end of the big hit game. is there. In addition, with the round promotion effect, it is reported that the round will continue in the round that was supposed to end during the round of the big hit game (for example, when 5R is being executed) (may be other rounds) It is an effect that

  In S109, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not 5R probability variation. If the effect control CPU 101 is 5R positive (Y at S109), the probability change promotion effect flag is set (S110), the notification effect flag is set (S105), and the process proceeds to S112. On the other hand, if the 5R definite variation is not true (N in S109), the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change promotion failure effect flag (S111), and proceeds to the processing of S112. The probability change promotion failure effect is a effect in which although the probability change promotion effect is executed, the probability change promotion effect fails, and it is normally notified that it is a big hit.

  In S112, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 13, and is a flag which is set each time a game ball wins the special winning opening. If the special winning opening winning flag is set (Y in S112), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S113), and shifts to the processing of S116. On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S112), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the over winning flag is set (S114). The over winning flag is a flag set in S516 of FIG. 13, and is a flag set when an over winning for a special winning opening occurs.

  If the over winning flag is set (Y in S114), the effect control CPU 101 resets the over winning flag (S115), and shifts to the processing of S116. On the other hand, when the over winning flag is not set (N in S114), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S118 without performing the processing of S116 and S117.

  In S116, the CPU for effect control 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter, updates the total display number acquired (display of the total number acquired) (S117), and shifts to the processing of S118.

  In S118, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the notification effect flag is set. If the notification effect flag is set (Y in S118), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S119. On the other hand, when the notification effect flag is not set (N in S118), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S121 without performing the processes of S119 and S120.

  In S119, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500 or not. If the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500 (Y in S119), the effect control CPU 101 executes notification effect (S120), and proceeds to the process of S121. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the multiple of 500 (N in S119), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S121 without performing the process of S120.

  As described above, when the notification effect flag is set, the notification effect is executed, but when the notification effect flag is not set, the notification effect is not executed. The notification effect flag is a flag that is set for the 15R probability variation big hit, the 15R false appearance probability big hit and the 5R probability variation big hit, and is not set for the 5R normal big hit. Therefore, the player can know that the notification effect is performed that the probability change big hit is more advantageous to the player than the normal big hit. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game by the effect according to the type of the big hit game state. In addition, you may make it a notification production be performed at the time of 5R communication state big hit. In such a case, it is desirable that the mode of the notification effect be different between the big hit and the big hit. In this way, the notification effect by the first notification mode (for example, the notification effect in the probability variation big hit) is executed or the notification effect by the second notification mode (for example, the notification effect in the big hit normally) is executed Depending on whether or not, by the effect according to the type of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game.

  In S121, if the production control CPU 101 is the probability change promotion effect timing, if the probability change promotion effect flag is set, the probability change promotion effect is executed, and the probability change promotion failure effect flag is set. , Perform a definite change promotion failure production. The odd variable promotion effect is executed, for example, in five rounds, and is shown to be a positive variable big hit when the odd variable promotion effect is executed. In addition, it is indicated that it is usually a big hit when the probability change promotion failure rendition is executed. Next, if it is the round promotion effect timing, the effect control CPU 101 executes the round promotion effect (S122), and shifts to the processing of S123. The round promotion effect is performed during five rounds, and when the round promotion effect is performed, it is informed that the round will continue. Although the probability change promotion effect and the round promotion effect are both shown in five rounds, they may be performed in different rounds. Also, the probability change promotion and the round promotion may be notified in one effect. In addition, an effect that round promotion fails may be performed.

  In S123, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out (Y in S123), the effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (S124), and controls the effect device according to the contents of the next process data (S125) End processing during the round. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S123), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process in the round without performing the processes of S124 and S125.

  In addition, the opening pattern of the special variable winning prize ball device 20 in the big hit gaming state is common between the 5R normal big hit and the 5R certain variation big hit. In addition, it is possible to execute a probability change promotion effect informing that it is a probability change big hit during the 5R probability change big hit. Then, the notification effect is not executed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is performed during the 5R probability variation big hit. Therefore, when the notification effect is performed before the definite variation promotion effect is performed, it is determined that the probability variation big hit is performed before the definite variation promotion effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to disseminate to the player in advance that the notification is a probability variation big hit. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect according to the type of the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the 15R false positive big hit, the 5R normal big hit and the common big hit during the production, the production that is usually shown as a big hit is executed. In addition, in 15 apparent odd variable big hit, promotion promotion of the round is executed. Then, the notification effect is not performed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is performed during the 15R false positive big hit. In this way, at the start of the round, it usually starts as if it were a big hit, and by actually performing a round promotion effect in the middle of the round, it was actually a big hit of 15R (15R false positive big hit) Can be reported. Therefore, when the notification effect is performed before the round promotion effect is performed, the player can be disclaimed in advance that the round is promoted and the probability variation is a big hit. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect according to the type of the big hit gaming state. In addition, in the 15R false positive big hit, the round promotion effect may be performed in 5R, and the probability change promotion effect may not be performed, or the round promotion effect and the probability change promotion effect may be simultaneously performed. Also, the round promotion effect and the probability variation promotion effect may be performed in another number of rounds.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) If it is a definite variation big hit such as 15R certainty variation big hit among a plurality of big hits, a notification effect is executed, and if it is a 5R normal big hit, a notification effect is not executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state by the effect according to the type of the big hit.

  (2) Of the plurality of types of big hits, the first notification effect may be executed if it is a definite variation big hit such as 15R certainty variation hit, and the second notification effect may be executed if it is a 5R normal big hit. In such a case, the mode of the informing effect to be performed differs depending on whether it is a definite variation big hit or a normal big hit. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state by the effect according to the type of the big hit.

  (3) As shown in the process of S118 to S120 in FIG. 22, the notification effect is executed when the number of gaming balls provided during the big hit game becomes a multiple of 500. In this way, since the informing effect is executed by acquiring the 500 game balls, by diversifying the informing effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the big hit game.

  (4) The 5R normal big hit is a big hit with a low degree of advantage for the player because it has less balls and no high probability state than the 15R certainty big hit. Thus, the jackpot is provided with a plurality of jackpots of different degrees of advantage. In this way, the type of the big hit can improve the interest of the game in the big hit gaming state.

  (5) The opening pattern of the special variable winning prize ball device 20 in the big hit gaming state is common between the 5R normal big hit and the 5R certain variation big hit. In addition, it is possible to execute a probability change promotion effect informing that it is a probability change big hit during the 5R probability change big hit. Then, the notification effect is not executed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is performed during the 5R probability variation big hit. If the notification effect is performed before the probability change promotion effect is performed, it is determined that the probability change jackpot is performed before the probability change promotion effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to disseminate to the player in advance that the notification is a probability variation big hit. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect according to the type of the big hit gaming state.

  (6) In the 15R false positive big hit, the 5R normal big hit is shared with the big hit during the production, the production is usually performed to appear to be a big hit. In addition, in 15 apparent odd variable big hit, promotion promotion of the round is executed. Then, the notification effect is not performed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is performed during the 15R false positive big hit. In this way, at the start of the round, it usually starts as if it were a big hit, and by actually performing a round promotion effect in the middle of the round, it was actually a big hit of 15R (15R false positive big hit) Can be reported. Therefore, when the notification effect is performed before the round promotion effect is performed, the player can be disclaimed in advance that the round is promoted and the probability variation is a big hit. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect according to the type of the big hit gaming state.

  (7) The 15R probability variation big hit and the 5R normal big hit are designed to have different effects during the big hit game. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state by the effect according to the type of the big hit gaming state.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 12, when being controlled to the A mode, a notification effect by having acquired the gaming ball is executed by the first notification image 204. In addition, when being controlled to B mode, with the 2nd information picture 214, the information production with the fact that game sphere is acquired is executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by the notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  (9) As shown in FIGS. 12 (b) to 12 (d) and S941 to S942 in FIG. 15, the game ball is displayed by the first notification image 204 in A mode each time the total number of game balls obtained exceeds a multiple of 500. The notification effect by having acquired is performed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) to 12 (g) and S943 to S944 in FIG. 15, the game ball is acquired by the second notification image 214 in B mode each time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500. The notification effect by having done is performed. Therefore, by making the notification effects diversified, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  (10) As shown in the total acquisition number display image 205 in A mode and the total acquisition number display image 215 in B mode in FIG. A display is performed in which the game balls increase by 10 each. Therefore, since the number of granted game balls can be variably displayed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by changing the display of the total number acquired.

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

  (12) After the processing of adding the winning balls in the over winning is executed in the processing of S930 to S932 in FIG. 14, the total number display image 205 acquired in A mode and the total number display image 215 acquired in B mode are A variable display of the total number of acquisitions is performed, which increases by 10 each time the player wins a big prize winning opening. In this way, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game balls to be awarded by 11 or 12 game balls having more than 10 game balls in one unit game, so Appropriate notification effects can be performed.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the probability variation big hit is described as the first advantage state, and the big hit is generally described as the second advantage state, as the advantageous states having different degrees of advantage. And, the second advantageous state is in a relation that the degree of advantage is lower than the first advantageous state. However, in such a relationship, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be as follows. For example, the second advantageous state may have a lower priority because the number of round executions is smaller than that of the first advantageous state. Also, if the second advantageous state is a small hit with little out ball, the gaming state does not change before and after the hit, the first advantageous state is a big hit with a large amount of solid balls and the amount that can be obtained. May be

  (2) In the embodiment described above, when the notification timing and the probability variation promotion effect overlap in execution timing, the execution of any one of the effects may be prohibited. For example, when the execution timing of the probability change promotion effect and the execution timing of the notification effect overlap, by not performing the notification effect, the probability change promotion is prevented from being determined before the execution of the probability change promotion effect. be able to. In such a case, the notification effect may be performed at the timing after the probability change promotion effect is performed. The same processing may be performed also when the notification timing and the execution timing of the round promotion effect overlap.

  (3) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops Apply to a slot machine (slot machine) from which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the button operation. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonus such as big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), AT performing effects for notifying internal lottery results, RT having a different winning probability of re-playing part compared to the normal gaming state, When controlled to ART shifted to AT and RT, the notification effect as described above may be performed. Then, in the first advantageous state advantageous to the player among the plurality of types of advantageous states, the informing effect is executed, but in the second advantageous state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state, the informing effect is not executed. May be In addition, in the first advantageous state advantageous to the player among the plurality of types of advantageous states, the notification effect by the first notification mode is executed, but in the second advantageous state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state A notification effect by a second notification mode different from the notification mode may be executed. Here, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big bonus (BB) having a large number of medals obtained, and the second advantageous state may be a regular bonus (RB) having a small number of medals. In addition, when a plurality of advantageous states are provided in other advantageous states, the above-described notification effect may be performed.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the notification mode of the notification effect may be made different depending on whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the notification effect with white characters and the notification effect with iridescent characters are performed by setting the notification effect mode to a plurality of types of notification modes. Then, during the big hit game, based on the fact that the pending storage buffer has a pending storage that is a result of the big hit, a notification effect usually performed 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 change display which is the big hit display result is stored in the hold storage buffer, and to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game it can. In addition, when the variable display which is a big hit display result is stored in the suspension storage buffer, the notification effect may be executed with rainbow color characters at a ratio of 100%, or a predetermined lottery ratio (for example, The notification effect may be executed with rainbow characters at a rate of 50%. Also, in such a case, the notification effect may be performed a plurality of times in one big hit, but a lottery for whether or not to make rainbow characters may be performed each time. . In addition, when the informing effect by the rainbow character is executed at a time, the informing effect after that may be executed by the rainbow character.

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

  (6) In the embodiment described above, plural types of jackpot may be provided. And the aspect of alerting | reporting production may be made to differ by the kind of big hit. For example, 4R big hit, 8R big hit, 15 round big hit may be provided as the type of big hit, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, an upper limit value may be set for the display of the total display number acquired. Then, when the game ball has been acquired up to the upper limit value, the update of the total acquisition number display may be stopped. For example, in the case where the upper limit value is set to 100,000, when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 100,000, the total number display image 205 obtained in A mode and the total number display image 215 obtained in B mode are displayed. The update of the display image may be stopped. In this way, it is possible to notify that the player has acquired a large number of game balls by stopping the update, and the player can be given a sense of superiority. When the upper limit value is reached, the display of the total number acquired may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the mode of the notification effect may be changed according to the total number of gaming balls that have acquired. For example, when B mode is selected, when the total number of game balls obtained is 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as an image of white characters, and the total number of game balls obtained is 5000. When the second notification image 214 is displayed as an image of red characters, and when the total number of obtained game balls reaches 10000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as an image of iridescent characters. In this way, the notification mode changes in accordance with the total number acquired, and the interest of the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the case of the A mode, the notification mode may be different depending on the total number of game balls obtained. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the numbers are good numbers such as 2500, 5000, 10000, etc., or the notification mode may be different every 500 pieces. .

  (9) In the embodiment described above, when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value, the mode of the notification effect may be different. For example, the notification effect may not be executed when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value, and display of a different concept may be performed. 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 game balls obtained exceeds a predetermined value, a number such as "Congratulations!" Will be displayed as a display of a concept different from the display of the total number obtained (such as a display celebrating the achievement of a predetermined value). A notification effect may be performed by the display changing into characters.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the case has been shown in which the display image is different as the notification effect mode (by the A mode or the B mode) depending on the effect state. As such a display image, the color of the characters may be different, the font of the characters may be different, or the manner of displaying the characters may be different. The way in which the characters are shown may be different, for example, between the direction in which the characters (numbers) appear from the left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the one from the right.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the image when the notification effect is performed may be configured of different materials. For example, when the A mode is selected, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be configured of different materials. In this way, the images to be displayed can be set separately. Then, as a method of displaying, it may be determined which combination of images is to be displayed, for example, by lottery. In such a case, a restriction may be applied so that the same predetermined image is not displayed continuously.

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

  (13) In the embodiment described above, the case where selection between the A mode and the B mode is possible in the first round is shown. However, during the big hit game, it may be possible to always select A mode and B mode. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, it is possible to select an area on the edge of the display screen so that the selection display does not interfere with the effects in the round by occupying the area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 significantly. You may make it display a small thing.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the case has been shown in which selection between the A mode and the B mode is possible in the first round. However, the player may not be able to select the mode by the establishment of the special condition. For example, in the case where a story is continuously displayed during each round of the big hit, the ending of the story is displayed based on the fact that the big hit has been repeated 20 times, and the special condition is met. In this case, the mode selection may not be possible during the 20th jackpot in which the ending is displayed. In addition, during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed, the notification effect may not be executed, and a small window image for the notification effect is displayed in a different area from the area where the ending is displayed, and the area The notification effect may be executed by In addition, the mode of the notification effect may be made different between a big hit where the player can select and a big hit where the player can not select (big hit under special conditions).

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the presence or absence of the notification effect may be determined depending on whether the jackpot is an advantageous jackpot or an adverse jackpot for the player. For example, in the case of a big hit that is a big hit that is advantageous to the player, the notification effect may be performed, and in the case of a normal big hit that is a large hit that is disadvantageous to the player, the notification effect may not be performed.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the game balls to be counted for notification effect are described as being paid out for winning of the game balls. However, the game ball may be counted for notification effect by subtracting the number of difference balls deducted from the gaming balls to be paid out by driving into the game area 7 and being taken into the out port 26. 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 the game balls taken into the out-port 26 may be provided. Then, the number of difference balls may be counted by monitoring each winning sensor including the special winning opening, the shooting sensor, and the out-opening sensor.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, in the gaming system configured to include the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server have a two-dimensional code reading function and the Internet network. The pachinko gaming machine 1 exchanges data via a portable terminal provided with a connection function to the terminal, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's own past game history or the player selects it by the selection of the player who owns the portable terminal (for example, mobile phone) It may be possible to execute a game mode (mobile interlocking mode) in which it is possible to play a game in the game mode in which the effect mode (a mode in which appearing characters are different) or the like is reflected. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the jackpot may be different depending on whether or not the mobile interlocking mode is being executed. In addition, depending on the type of mode selected by the player, the mode of notification effect during the jackpot may be different.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the notification of the different lottery. The notification of the different lottery is, for example, in the promotion effect informing that it usually becomes a big hit from a big hit to a big hit during big hit, a complete notification mode to give notice of presence or absence of positive change promotion by one notification, and a definite change promotion by multiple notifications It is like notification in the chance notification mode of notifying the presence or absence of. With such a difference in the notification as the difference in the effect state, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the difference in the music flowing through the big hit. For example, the mode of the notification effect may be different depending on whether the music of A is flowing or the music of B is flowing.

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

  (21) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops Apply to a slot machine (slot machine) from which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the button operation. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonus such as big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), AT performing effects for notifying internal lottery results, RT having a different winning probability of re-playing part compared to the normal gaming state, When controlled to ART shifted to AT and RT, the notification effect as described above may be performed. For example, when being controlled by the AT, it is possible to select from any of the modes of the rendering state, and when being controlled to the first rendering state, the notification rendering by the first notification mode is executed, and the second rendering is performed. When being controlled to the state, the notification effect by the second notification mode may be executed.

  (22) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot 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 advantageous to the player may include high probability state (probability state), short time state, and other advantageous states such as high base state.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. Two substrates with the second effect control substrate may be provided.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, when the variation is started in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence, one. Although the 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, when notified by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (so-called second if it does not reach) Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (so-called second stop if it does not reach) Command) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display on the basis of the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer is notified of the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer is made to select a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending the first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, 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, pre-reading determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and effects of pre-reading notice may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of suspension memories are being performed continuously, although the fluctuation is originally one time corresponding to one suspension memory. It is an abbreviation showing continuous fluctuation. In addition, the term “slip” means effect display in which the symbol is slipped from the predicted stop position immediately before the stop of the symbol in the variable display.

  (25) Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is used for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (26) In the embodiment described above, for example, a case is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the form. For example, the symbol displayed in a variable manner and the symbol displayed in a derived manner do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol displayed in a variable manner may be derived and displayed. In addition, it is not necessary to change and display a plurality of types of symbols, and the change display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally derived and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  (27) In the embodiment described above, the “ratio (probability, probability)” has been described by taking a predetermined value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, 0% may be used as the “proportion (proportion, probability)”. For example, in the case where "the occurrence rate of one is higher than the occurrence rate of the other" by comparing the occurrence rate of the predetermined gaming state 1 with the occurrence rate of the other gaming state 2 in the predetermined gaming period Also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (28) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is a probability change big hit, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, unconditionally in a probability change state An example of controlled stochastic state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to be a probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 20 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  (29) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 9 effect display device, 100 effect control microcomputer, 204 first notification image, 214 second notification image, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
There are several types of said advantageous states with different degrees of advantage,
Informing effect means for executing an informing effect based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number ,
An effect state control unit capable of controlling an effect state in the advantageous state ;
The rendering state includes a first rendering state and a second rendering state,
The effect state control means can be controlled to the first effect state or the second effect state as the effect state based on the operation of the player in a predetermined selection period,
The notification effect means is
When being controlled to the first effect state, the notification effect is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a first predetermined number,
When being controlled to the second effect state, the notification effect is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has become a second predetermined number different from the first predetermined number,
In the selection period, the notification effect is limited even when the number of gaming media provided during the advantageous state reaches the first predetermined number or the second predetermined number,
When the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state, the notification effect is performed,
A gaming machine which does not execute the notification effect when being controlled to a second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
There are several types of said advantageous states with different degrees of advantage,
Informing effect means for executing an informing effect based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number ,
An effect state control unit capable of controlling an effect state in the advantageous state ;
The rendering state includes a first rendering state and a second rendering state,
The effect state control means can be controlled to the first effect state or the second effect state as the effect state based on the operation of the player in a predetermined selection period,
The notification effect means is
When being controlled to the first effect state, the notification effect is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has reached a first predetermined number,
When being controlled to the second effect state, the notification effect is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the advantageous state has become a second predetermined number different from the first predetermined number,
In the selection period, the notification effect is limited even when the number of gaming media provided during the advantageous state reaches the first predetermined number or the second predetermined number,
When the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state, the notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed,
A gaming machine that executes the notification effect according to a second notification mode different from the first notification mode when being controlled to a second advantage state different from the first advantageous state.