JP6517471B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, a hit game is awarded after the end of a symbol variation game, and various types of game effects are executed in this symbol variation game to improve the player's interest. In the pachinko gaming machine, an operation effect for prompting the operation of the operation button is displayed during the symbol variation game, and when the operation button is operated in accordance with the operation effect, a predetermined effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed. There is a thing (for example, refer patent document 1, patent document 2). By operating the operation button, the player can actively participate in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

JP 2007-29759 A JP, 2011-4896, A

  By the way, in pachinko gaming machines, a plurality of display areas are provided, and one of the display areas is displayed for the symbol variation game, and the other display area has different display contents (for example, the number of reserved memories) There is something to display. In this case, it is possible to display operation effects in each display area.

However, in the case of displaying the rendering result corresponding to the operation rendering at the same time, there is a possibility that it becomes difficult to pay attention to any rendering result.
The present invention has been made focusing on the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which enhances the interest of an operation effect requiring an operation of an operation means. .

In the gaming machine that solves the above problems, when the operation effect requiring operation of the operation means is displayed, and the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, the effect result according to the operation effect is The gaming machine to be notified comprises a holding storage means for storing holding information relating to the symbol variation game whose execution is being held, wherein the operation effect is different from the first operation effect and the first operation effect. A second operation effect in which the result is notified is prepared, and the first operation effect is displayed when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, and the possibility that the suspended symbol variation game becomes a big hit is The second operation effect is displayed during the symbol variation game, and the second operation effect is displayed in the symbol variation game. Ah The presentation result of the first operation presentation has a plurality of first effect patterns having different big hit expectation degrees, and the presentation result of the second operation presentation has a plurality of second effect patterns having different big hit expectation degrees The second operation effect is an operation effect performed by displaying an image prompting the operation on the main effect display device in which the display effect related to the symbol variation game is performed, and becomes the effect result of the second operation effect The second effect pattern is also displayed on the main effect display device, and the first operation effect is an operation effect performed by displaying an image prompting the operation on a sub effect display device that displays information about a game, also displayed on the sub effect display device for the first performance pattern which is a direction outcome of the first operation effect, the sub effect display device, configured movable effect is executable to perform a predetermined operation The first effect pattern includes an effect pattern for executing the movable effect, and the display effect associated with the symbol variation game is expected to be a big hit in the display effect associated with the one symbol variation game. The information about the game is the information about the game, when there is a time when it can recognize the big hit expectation and when it can not recognize the big hit expectation in the information about the game , the first operation effect at the same time When the second operation effect is displayed, the effect according to the operation effect based on the effect pattern having a high probability of big hit with the first effect pattern of the first operation effect and the second effect pattern of the second operation effect When the first operation effect and the second operation effect are displayed at the same time by notifying the result with priority, the first effect pattern of the first operation effect and the second operation effect When the big hit expectation degree of the 2nd production pattern of is identical, when it makes the production result which responds to the aforementioned 1st operation production notify preferentially, when making the information result according to the 1st operation production notify preferentially, when a performance pattern for executing movable effect a gist that you run the movable effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of operation effects that require the operation of the operation means.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of button production. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the presentation aspect of button presentation. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the presentation aspect of button presentation.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a firing handle HD, and the game handle is fired to the game board YB by rotating the firing handle HD.

  In the game board YB, a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. In the special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery is selected from the plurality of types of special symbols in the special symbol display device 11, and the selected special symbol is stopped by the end of the variation game. Is displayed. The special symbols are classified into a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit, and a detached symbol that can recognize a lost. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game.

  Further, on the game board YB, a main effect display device 13a for displaying an image is disposed. In the main effect display device 13a, display effects associated with the special symbol variation game are performed. Specifically, a decorative symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The main effect display device 13a is configured to be able to perform variable display and stop display of a plurality of decorative patterns for each row. The main effect display device 13a is configured to have a large display area as compared to the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a break from the symbol combination stop-displayed on the main effect display device 13a. When the symbols of all the rows stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a are the same type, it is possible to recognize the big hit for which the big hit game is given from the symbol combination. The symbol combination which can recognize this big hit becomes the symbol combination (big hit display result) of the big hit by the decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game after the end of the fluctuation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the rows stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize the deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination which can recognize this disengagement is the symbol combination (disappearance display result) of the detachment by the decorative symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the main effect display device 13a is configured such that the decorative symbol is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the variation game is started. Then, when the variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each row start to vary), the main effect display device 13a looks from the player side in the left row (left symbol) → right row (right symbol) → middle row (middle The decoration pattern is stopped and displayed in the order of the pattern). And when the left symbol and the right symbol which are stopped and displayed are the same kind, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as [1 ↓ 1], "↓" indicates that it is changing). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols of the specific column (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are displayed as the same type and stopped and displayed, and columns other than the specific column (the middle column in the present embodiment) The decorative design of is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of reach by a decorative symbol. Moreover, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variation game, the left row for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol first becomes the first stop display row, and the right row for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol next is the second stop display row Finally, the middle row for stopping and displaying the decorative pattern is the third stop display row.

  In addition, the symbol combination according to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. More specifically, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to the symbol combination by the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. For example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the symbol combination of the big hit is also stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. Further, when the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the symbol combination of the offpage is also stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 13a. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not limited to one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols for one special symbol.

  Further, below the main effect display device 13a, a sub effect display device 13b for displaying an image is disposed. The sub effect display device 13b displays various information on the game. In addition, the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b are separately formed separately. That is, the display area in the main effect display device 13a and the display area in the sub effect display device 13b are separated and present independently. For this reason, even if another display content is displayed on the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b, the player does not feel discomfort. Further, the display area of the sub effect display device 13b is narrower than the display area of the main effect display device 13a. The display content of the sub effect display device 13b will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the main effect display device 13a, a start winning device 15 having a start winning opening 14 capable of entering a game ball is disposed. In addition, the start winning device 15 is provided with a start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the start winning opening 14. When the start sensor SE1 detects the gaming ball having entered the start winning opening 14, a start condition of the special symbol variation game can be established. Further, upon detection of the game ball having entered the start winning hole 14 by the start sensor SE1, a payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls is satisfied.

  In the lower right of main effect display device 13a (upper right of starting winning opening 14), a big winning device 20 provided with a big winning opening door 19 that opens and closes by the operation of the big winning opening solenoid SOL1 ing. When the big winning opening door 19 performs an opening operation, the big winning opening 21 provided in the big winning device 20 is opened, and it becomes possible to enter the gaming ball into the big winning device 20. Further, a count sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 21 is provided. By detecting the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 21 by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls is established.

  Then, when the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening door 19 is opened according to the type of the big hitting game granted, the big winning opening 21 is opened, and the opening of the gaming ball is permitted by the opening. . As a result, the player can get a chance to win many winning balls. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is advantageous to the player because it has a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls. And this big hit game is awarded when the big hit is determined in the internal lottery and the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is stopped and displayed in the variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the hold display device 22 is disposed on the game board YB. The suspension display device 22 indicates the number of fluctuation games suspended for execution. Specifically, while the start condition of the variation game is satisfied by the game ball entering the start winning opening 14, the hold display device 22 is executed because the execution condition of the variation game is not yet satisfied ( Start indicates the number of fluctuation games pending (so-called start pending storage number).

Next, the big hit game in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation game and the game is ended. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. Then, in this opening time, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, the round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of prescribed rounds as the upper limit. During one round game, the large winning opening 21 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls for winning the ball wins, or until a specified time elapses. Also, in round games, round effects are performed. Then, when all round games are over, an ending time is set. Further, in this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. In addition, when the ending time ends, the big hit game is ended.

  And, in this embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from among a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. And, among the plural types of big hit games, which big hit game is awarded is decided according to the kind of special symbol (big hit symbol) which is decided when winning the big hit lottery.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a push button type operation button BT is provided as an operation means which allows the player to operate during the game. When the operation button BT is pressed (operated), the operation button BT outputs a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated to the effect control board 31 (CPU 31a for effect control). The effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) is connected to the operation button BT, and a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input from the operation button BT. .

Here, based on FIG. 3, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
FIG. 3A describes a big hit game that is awarded when a big hit occurs in a variation game. In addition, in FIG. 3, "symbol" shows the kind of big hit symbol, "ratio" shows the ratio by which a big hit game is provided, and "prescribed R number" shows the number of prescription rounds. Also, "OP" indicates the opening time, and "opening time of the big winning opening" is maximum opening of the big winning opening door 19 when there is no entry of the game ball of the upper limit number of entering balls in one round game Indicates time. Moreover, "ED" shows ending time.

  Further, in FIG. 3B, “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery). Also, "at start sensor detection" indicates the number of payout balls when start sensor SE1 detects a game ball, and "at count sensor detection" indicates a payout ball when count sensor SE3 detects a game ball. Indicates the number. In addition, "the upper limit number of ball entry in the big hit game" indicates the number of balls that can be entered in one round game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processing related to the pachinko gaming machine, and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing result. In addition, the effect control board 31 is attached to the back side of the machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 determines the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b. Process etc., and control the display contents according to the process result.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A start sensor SE1 and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 11 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the hold display device 22 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is a game effect (display effect etc.) during the period when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts the fluctuation display (the fluctuation game starts) and then the symbol is stopped (the fluctuation game is ended) It shows a base pattern. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least a presentation time (variation time) from the start of variation display of the special symbol to the stop display of the special symbol. In the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents (such as the presence or absence of a big hit) of the fluctuation game between the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the stop display of the special symbol.

  The variation pattern includes a big hit variation pattern that specifies a big hit effect. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern, an outreach reach fluctuation pattern that specifies an outreach reach effect to be finally exited after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, and an outrun effect in which a reach is not formed to form an reach There is a deviation variation pattern that identifies A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are prepared for the big hit fluctuation pattern, the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern, and the out-of-out fluctuation pattern.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The out-of-reach reach effect is an effect in which the variation game is developed so as to stop and display the out-of-pattern combination after the reach effect. The out-of-order effect is an effect in which the variation game is developed so as to stop and display the out-of-pattern combination without passing through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect to be performed during a period in which the symbol combination of the big hit or the symbol combination of the distraction is derived after the symbol combination of the reach is formed in the variation game with the decorative symbols of the main effect display device 13a. .

  Moreover, in reach production, there exist multiple types of reach production with different degrees of jackpot expectation. Specifically, there are a fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation pattern and an outreach reach fluctuation pattern) including normal reach in the presentation content, and a fluctuation pattern (big hit fluctuation pattern and an outreach reach fluctuation pattern) including super reach in the presentation content.

  In Normal Reach, a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (in this embodiment, two rows in the left and right rows) derive the same decorative drawing to form a reach, and the remaining one row (in this embodiment, the middle row) It is reach production of the contents of the change which changes the) and derives a decoration figure. For Super Reach, for example, a specific character appears and it moves to "○○ reach" called by the name of the appearing character, and it is decorated, after the remaining one row of fluctuation or fluctuation has stopped in the production of normal reach. It is reach production of the contents of change which derives a figure.

  In the present embodiment, the super reach has a higher jackpot expectation indicating the level of the possibility of being a big hit than the normal reach. In addition, in order to set the jackpot expectation degree in a specific game effect (for example, reach production) to a high level, the jackpot occupying the combined ratio of the ratio selected in the case of the jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of the outfall In this case, the proportion to be selected may be increased. That is, what is necessary is just to make high the ratio selected in the case of the big hit which the super reach occupies in the said total ratio rather than a normal reach.

  Further, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit judgment value used in the big hit lottery. Further, a reach determination value used in the reach determination (lottery) is stored.

  Further, in the main control board 30, a random number for collision determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, a random number for reach determination, and various random numbers used as a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used when determining the special symbol. Further, the reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination. The fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. Possible values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number are different in distribution for each of the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern, and the big hit fluctuation pattern. The random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described based on FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with a CPU 31 a for effect control. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the value before the update.

  Further, the effect control program for causing the game effect to be executed is stored in the effect control ROM 31 b. The effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program when various control commands are input. The effect control ROM 31 b stores various image data (image data such as a pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the main effect display device 13a is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the main effect display device 13a is controlled based on the effect control program. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to the sub effect display device 13b. When various control commands are input, the display content of the sub effect display device 13b is controlled based on the effect control program.

  Next, various processing such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, special symbol input processing will be described. The special symbol input process is performed by the main control CPU 30a at predetermined intervals.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination to determine whether the game ball has entered the start winning opening 14. That is, in the hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when the start sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the suspension determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines the number of suspension storages to determine whether the number of suspension storages is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). Run. When the determination result of the pending storage number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the pending storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers related to the variation game, and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Store the acquired random number value. At that time, the acquired random number value is stored so that it can be recognized as the random number value related to the fluctuation game and the acquisition order thereof. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the number of pending storages based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random numbers not used in the fluctuation game yet). Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 22 to display the number of pending storages after the update, when the storage content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the number of pending storages changes. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for specifying hold storage information such as the number of pending storages after the update. Then, the special symbol input process is ended. Further, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the start winning opening 14 is not entered), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start sensor SE1 detects the game ball, if the number of stored memories does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition of the fluctuation game is satisfied, and the fluctuation game is Information (such as a random number value) to be executed is stored.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute the special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the symbol variation game is not in progress, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of held memories and determines whether the number of held memories is larger than “0”. When the number of pending storages is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of pending storages> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variation game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the number of pending memories is> 0 (that is, when there is a variation game whose execution is pending), Execution conditions of the fluctuation game are satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number (a random number for hit determination, a random number for reach determination) related to the variable game to be executed earliest according to the acquisition order among the random numbers (used for the variable game) , Acquire the random pattern distribution random number and the value of the special symbol distribution random number). Specifically, among the random numbers relating to the fluctuation game, which are not used to execute the fluctuation game, the random number acquired the earliest is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the specified number of pending storages, and changes the display content of the pending display device 22 so as to indicate the number of pending storages. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a suspension designation command indicating suspension storage information such as the number of suspension storages after the update.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery).
When the determination result of the big hit decision is positive (in the case of big hit), main control CPU30a decides the kind of big hit game on the basis of the value of the random number for pattern allotment which is acquired, from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the acquired fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processing related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a designates a variation pattern and first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time as outputting the fluctuation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start fluctuation of the special figure. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. In addition, since the kind of big hit game can be specified when the final stop symbol is a big hit symbol, the special symbol designation command is also a hit type designation command for specifying a hit game type. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a performs a special process to display the final stop symbol determined based on the presentation time (variation time) defined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs the variation stop of the decorative symbol based on the effect time defined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs the all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination to determine whether or not the reach effect is to be executed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the winning determination based on whether the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from the out-of-reach reach fluctuation patterns based on the acquired values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of a big hit) , Perform various processes related to the fluctuation game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among outlier fluctuation patterns based on the value of the acquired fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of a big hit) , Perform various processes related to the fluctuation game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of the big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the effect control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the end of the opening time. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs, to the effect control board 31, a round command instructing the start of the round game at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 21 every round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the special winning opening 21 until the number of game balls having the upper limit number of balls reaches a winning or until a prescribed time determined in advance for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 21 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until an interval time predetermined for each round game elapses, and then the round game is ended. A series of these controls are executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 21 is opened, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 21 to the effect control board 31. When closing the special winning opening 21, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating closing of the special winning opening 21 to the effect control board 31.

  When the round game of the prescribed number of rounds ends, the main control CPU 30a starts setting of the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command to the effect control board 31 to instruct that the ending time has started. Then, when the ending time has passed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance therewith.

  For example, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs the fluctuation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the main effect display is displayed based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 13a is determined.

  That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off reach when the designated final stop symbol is the off symbol and the off reach variation pattern is specified. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off when the designated final stop symbol is the off symbol and the off fluctuation pattern is designated.

  Then, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the main effect display device 13a to execute the fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when the all-pattern stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variation game and causes the determined symbol combination to be displayed.

Next, the display content of the sub effect display device 13b in the present embodiment will be described based on FIG.
When the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a suspension designation command indicating suspension storage information from the main control CPU 30a, the CPU 31a causes the sub presentation display device 13b to display the suspension storage information based on the suspension designation command. Specifically, the sub effect display device 13b displays the suspension display images K1 to K4 indicating the number of suspension storages. The hold display images K1 to K4 have a display mode of “o” type. Then, the number of pending display images K1 to K4 corresponding to the number of pending storages is displayed in the display area of the sub effect display device 13b.

  In addition, the suspension display image K1 displayed at the leftmost end among the suspension display images K1 to K4 corresponds to the fluctuation game to be executed first (next to be executed) among the fluctuation games on hold. Do. Similarly, the hold display image K2 displayed second from the left end corresponds to the second change game to be executed among the change games being held, and the hold display image K3 displayed third from the left end The hold display image K4 displayed fourth from the left end corresponds to the third variation game to be executed corresponds to the fourth variation game to be executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays so that the number of the pending display images K1 to K4 increases or decreases based on the number of pending storage designated by the pending designation command each time the pending designation command indicating the pending storage information is input. Let

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main effect display device 13a is configured to be able to execute the first button effect for prompting (requesting) the operation of the operation button BT. When the operation button BT is operated in accordance with the request for the first button effect, as a result of the effect, a big hit notice is executed which suggests that the special symbol variation game (and the decoration symbol variation game based thereon) may be a big hit. Here, the control of the first button effect will be described in detail.

  Upon input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the first button effect. In this determination, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the first button effect is to be executed with a predetermined probability.

  If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the big hit advance notice to be the effect result of the first button effect based on the fluctuation pattern. The contents of the big hit advance presentation are to be determined according to the big hit expectation degree for each of the play contents specified by the fluctuation pattern. That is, it is possible to recognize the big hit expectation of the variation game being executed by the contents of the big hit advance presentation.

  Specifically, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the outreach reach fluctuation pattern including super reach in the presentation content is designated, a special first jackpot notice pattern having the highest jackpot expectation (for example, the first character image C1). The effect to make it appear is determined as the effect content of the big hit notice. Also, when a big hit fluctuation pattern or an out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern that includes normal reach in the presentation content is specified, a second big hit advance notice pattern with the second highest expectation for a big hit (for example, a production that causes the second character image C2 to appear) Is determined as the contents of the jackpot notice. On the other hand, when an outlier fluctuation pattern is specified that does not include reach effects in the effect content, the third big hit notice pattern (for example, the effect of making the third character image C3 appear) with the lowest possible big hit is a big hit advance notice. Determined as the contents of the effect.

  Then, when the effect contents of the big hit advance notice are determined, the effect control CPU 31a executes the first button effect during the variation game. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a causes the main effect display device 13a to display a first button effect that prompts an operation of the operation button BT, and sets an operation valid period of the operation button BT.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5A, the main effect display device 13a displays an image G1 (an image showing a character string of "PUSH") prompting the user to operate the operation button BT during the decorative symbol variation game, An image M1 (image imitating a meter) indicating the operation effective period is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated during the operation valid period, based on the determined big hit notice pattern, An image (a character image or the like) indicating the possibility of becoming a big hit is displayed (notified) on the main effect display device 13a. When the operation button BT is operated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the operation valid period in the first button effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub effect display device 13 b is also configured to be able to execute the second button effect for prompting (requesting) the operation of the operation button BT. When the operation button BT is operated in accordance with the request for the second button effect, the effect of the effect is that the display mode of the on-hold display image is changed so as to suggest the possibility that the fluctuation game for which execution is suspended is a big hit. A notice is executed. Hereinafter, the control for executing the second button effect will be described in detail.

  When the special symbol input process is finished, the main control CPU 30a designates the number of fluctuation games suspended for execution, determines the fluctuation pattern of the suspended fluctuation game in advance, and indicates the content thereof in advance Execute determination processing. Here, the predetermination process will be described in detail.

  When the main control CPU 30a stores the values of various random numbers relating to the variation game in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the preliminary determination process, that is, when the execution of the variation game is suspended (after suspension) Identify the number of pending storage. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the newly held (latest) variation game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for collision determination stored in the special symbol input process performed immediately before the predetermination process. Determine in advance whether or not it is not.

  If the determination result is affirmative (if it is a big hit), the main control CPU 30a newly uses the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the predetermination process. A fluctuation pattern for specifying a presentation time or the like of a suspended (latest) fluctuation game is specified in advance from among the big hit fluctuation patterns. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the effect contents of the fluctuation game in advance based on the specified fluctuation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the value of the stored hit determination random number does not match the big hit determination value (in the case of out of place), the main control CPU 30a determines the reach determination stored in the special symbol input process executed immediately before the predetermination process. It is determined in advance whether or not the value of the random number matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result is affirmative (in the case of reach effect), the main control CPU 30a newly sets a new variable based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the special symbol input process performed immediately before the preliminary determination process. The fluctuation pattern for specifying the presentation time and the like of the (latest) fluctuation game reserved on the is selected from the out-of-reach reach fluctuation patterns in advance. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the effect contents of the fluctuation game in advance based on the specified fluctuation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the value of the stored reach determination random number does not match the reach determination value (in the case of no reach effect), the main control CPU 30a stores the special symbol input process performed immediately before the advance determination process. Based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, the fluctuation pattern of the newly reserved (latest) fluctuation game is specified in advance from among the outlier fluctuation patterns. Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the effect contents of the fluctuation game in advance based on the specified fluctuation pattern.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a prior determination command specifying the specified number of pending storages and game information regarding the newly suspended change game. This predetermination command is designed to specify information that can specify not only the presence of a big hit, the presence of reach effect, but also the type (normal reach or super reach) of the effect content (reach effect).

  Upon input of the advance determination command, the effect control CPU 31a stores, in the effect control RAM 31c, game information related to the newly held change game designated by the advance determination command. The game information is stored so that the storage order (that is, the execution order) can be specified based on the designated number of pending storages.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a updates the game information stored in the effect control RAM 31c each time the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. Specifically, when a fluctuation pattern designation command for specifying a fluctuation pattern is input, the CPU for effect control 31a erases the game information corresponding to the number of pending storages "1" stored earliest.

Next, processing when executing the second button effect will be described.
When the pre-determination command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether to execute the second button effect. In this determination, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the second button effect is to be executed with a predetermined probability.

  If the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the pending change notification to be the effect result of the second button effect based on the game information on the fluctuation game specified by the input prior determination command. In addition, the effect content of the hold change advance notice is determined in accordance with the game information on the designated fluctuation game. That is, the effect contents of the hold change notice are determined so that the big hit expectation degree of the fluctuation game to be held is recognized by the play contents of the hold change notice.

  For example, when the super reach is included in the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game to be suspended, the effect content of the pending change advance notice corresponds to the designated number of pending storages (corresponding to the newly suspended change game) A first change pattern indicating that the jackpot expectation for changing the display color of the reserved display image from white to red is the first highest is determined. In addition, when normal reach is included in the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game, the effect content of the pending change advance notice corresponds to the number of pending storages designated (corresponding to the newly pending variation game) A second change pattern indicating that the jackpot expectation of changing the display color from white to yellow is the second highest is determined. When the reach effect is not included in the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game, the effect of the pending change notice is of the pending display image (corresponding to the newly pending variation game) corresponding to the designated number of pending storages A third change pattern indicating that the jackpot expectation of changing the display color from white to blue is the third highest (lowest) is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a executes the second button effect in response to the hold (in other words, displaying the hold display image corresponding to the newly held fluctuation game in the normal color (white)). . Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a causes the sub effect display device 13b to display the second button effect of the effect mode requesting the operation of the operation button BT, and sets the operation valid period of the operation button BT.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5C, the sub effect display device 13b generates an image G2 (an image showing a character string "PUSH") requiring operation of the operation button BT during the fluctuation game. , And displays an image M2 (image imitating a meter) showing an operation effective period.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT is operated is input during the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a determines the contents of the effect of the determined hold change notice. The display mode of the hold display image is changed based on the change pattern indicating “H”, and the hold effect announcement is displayed (notified) on the sub effect display device 13 b.

  Specifically, when the first change pattern is determined as the contents of the hold change advance notice, the effect control CPU 31a sets the hold storage number specified by the prior determination command among the hold display images K1 to K4. The corresponding (or corresponding) holding display images K1 to K4 are changed from white (normal color) to red. Further, when the second change pattern is determined as the effect contents of the pending change advance notice, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the number of pending storages specified by the prior determination command among the pending display images K1 to K4 ( Or the corresponding display images K1 to K4 are changed from white (normal color) to yellow. Further, when the third change pattern is determined as the effect contents of the pending change advance notice, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the number of pending storages specified by the prior determination command among the pending display images K1 to K4 ( Or (corresponding) the pending display images K1 to K4 are changed from white (normal color) to blue. As a result, the player is determined depending on how the display color of the on-hold display images K1 to K4 is changed, the presentation content of the on-hold change notice, that is, the jackpot expectation degree based on the on-production content of the newly suspended variation game. It can be recognized.

  In the hold display images K1 to K4 for changing the display color, when the fluctuation game is not started after the advance determination command is input (when the change pattern designation command is not input), the hold by the advance determination command is specified. They are the suspension display images K1 to K4 corresponding to the storage number. On the other hand, when the variable game is started one or more times after the advance determination command is input, the suspension display images K1 to K4 corresponding to the number of suspension storages subtracted by the number of transition games started from the number of suspension storages specified .

  For example, when a predetermination command specifying the number of pending storages “3” is input, and a new change pattern specification command is not input, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the number of pending storages “3”. The display mode of the hold display image K3 is changed. In addition, when the predetermination command specifying the number of pending storages "3" is input and a new change pattern specification command is input once, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the number of pending storages "2". The display mode of the hold display image K2 is changed. When the operation button BT is operated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the operation valid period in the second button effect.

  And in this embodiment, the execution trigger of the first button effect (at the start of the fluctuation game) and the execution trigger of the second button effect (at the time of suspension of the fluctuation game) may be simultaneous. The execution of the one-button effect and the execution of the second button effect may overlap. That is, the operation effective period in the first button effect and the operation effective period of the second button effect may overlap.

  In the present embodiment, the effect result of the first button effect is determined in accordance with the effect content of the variation game being executed, and the effect result of the second button effect is responsive to the effect content of the newly suspended change game Is determined. For this reason, even if the first button effect and the second button effect are executed simultaneously, the big hit expectation of the effect result of the first button effect and the effect result of the second button effect do not necessarily coincide. In addition, the player is more focused on the presentation result with the higher probability of the big hit. For this reason, when a plurality of button effects are executed (displayed), priority is given to informing the effect results of the button effects informing the effect result with the large hit expectation.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit notice of the first big hit notice pattern is determined as the presentation result of the first button presentation, the pending change announcement of the second change pattern or the third change pattern as the presentation result of the second button presentation Since the big hit expectation is higher than the case where is determined, the presentation result of the first button presentation is notified preferentially. That is, since the big hit notice of the first big hit notice pattern that suggests super reach indicates that the big hit expectation is higher than the hold change notice that suggests no normal reach or no reach effect, the big hit notice is notified preferentially.

  Similarly, when the big hit notice of the second big hit notice pattern is determined as the result result of the first button effect, the hold change advance notice of the third change pattern is determined as the result result of the second button effect. Since the big hit expectation is high, the presentation result of the first button presentation is notified preferentially. That is, since the big hit notice of the second big hit notice pattern that suggests normal reach indicates that the big hit expectation is higher than the hold change notice that suggests no reach effect, the big hit notice is notified preferentially.

  On the other hand, when the hold change notice of the first change pattern is determined as the result result of the second button effect, the big hit notice of the second big hit notice pattern or the third big hit notice pattern is determined as the result result of the first button effect Since the big hit expectation is higher than the case where it is done, the production result of 2nd button production is informed preferentially. The hold change notice of the first change pattern that suggests super reach is given priority notification of the hold change notice because it indicates that the big hit expectation is higher than the big hit notice that suggests no normal reach or no reach effect.

  Similarly, when the hold change notice of the second change pattern is determined as the result result of the second button effect, the big hit notice of the third big hit notice pattern is determined as the result result of the first button effect. Since the jackpot expectation is high, the presentation result of the second button presentation is notified preferentially. The hold change notice of the second change pattern indicating normal reach indicates the hold change notice with priority, since it indicates that the big hit expectation is higher than the big hit notice indicating no reach effect.

  Also, when the big hit notice of the first big hit notice pattern is determined as the result result of the first button effect, and the hold change notice of the first change pattern is determined as the result result of the second button effect, the second button effect The presentation result of is preferentially notified. The result of the pending change announcement indicates the result of the fluctuation game after the result of the big hit announcement. For this reason, since it is easy to be noticed by the player who wants to know as soon as possible the development of the change game as soon as possible, in this case, the notification of the effect of the second button effect (pending change notice) is notified preferentially. .

  For the same reason, when the big hit notice of the second big hit notice pattern is determined as the presentation result of the first button presentation, and the hold change announcement of the second change pattern is determined as the presentation result of the second button presentation, the second The presentation result of the two-button effect is notified preferentially. In addition, when the big hit notice of the 3rd big hit notice pattern is decided as the production result of the 1st button production, and the hold change notice of the 3rd change pattern is decided as the production result of the 2nd button production, the 2nd button production The presentation result of is preferentially notified.

Here, the processing of the effect control CPU 31a when the operation effective period in the first button effect and the operation effective period of the second button effect overlap will be specifically described.
In the overlapping operation effective period, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT is operated, the effect result of the first button effect and the effect result of the second button effect are compared It is determined which of the presentation results has a higher jackpot expectation.

  If it is determined that the outcome result of the first button effect has a higher expectation of the big hit, the effect control CPU 31a performs the main outcome of the effect corresponding to the first button effect, that is, the big hit advance notice based on the determined big hit advance pattern. It is displayed on the effect display device 13a. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a does not cause the sub effect display device 13b to display a pending change notice based on the effect result according to the second button effect, that is, the determined change pattern. If it is determined that the outcome result of the first button effect is higher in the jackpot expectation, the first button effect is the first operation effect in which the effect result focused on the player is displayed, and the second button effect is , The second operation effect is regulated.

  On the other hand, when the effect result of the second button effect determines that the big hit expectation degree is high, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the effect based on the second button effect, that is, the hold change notice based on the determined change pattern Is displayed on the sub effect display device 13b. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a does not cause the main effect display device 13a to display a big hit notice based on the determined result according to the first button effect, that is, the determined big hit notice pattern. If it is determined that the second button effect's effect result is higher in the jackpot expectation, then the second button effect is the first operation effect in which the effect result focused on the player is displayed, and the first button effect is , The second operation effect is regulated.

  Further, when the big hit expectation of the presentation result of the first button presentation and the presentation result of the second button presentation is the same, the presentation control CPU 31a performs the presentation result according to the second button presentation, ie, as described above. The sub effect display 13 b displays a pending change advance notice based on the determined change pattern. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a does not cause the main effect display device 13a to display an effect result according to the first button effect, that is, a big hit advance notice. When the big hit expectation is the same, the second button effect with the hold change notice as the effect result is the first operation effect in which the effect result focused on the player is displayed, and the first effect with the big hit notice as the effect result The button effect is the second operation effect that is restricted.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation valid period in the first button effect and the operation valid period in the second button effect are not set at the same time, the effect according to the first button effect or the second button effect It is configured to be able to display the corresponding rendering results. Therefore, for example, even when the operation effective period is overlapped, even after the operation result period for the second button effect is ended by displaying the effect result (hold change announcement) according to the second button effect The operation effective period in the first button effect may continue. At this time, when the operation button BT is operated within the operation effective period in the first button effect, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect result (big hit advance notice) corresponding to the first button effect to be displayed. Similarly, after the effect result (big hit advance notice) corresponding to the first button effect is displayed and the operation effective period in the first button effect is ended, the operation button BT is within the operation effective period in the second button effect. When operated, the effect control CPU 31a displays an effect result (pending change notification) corresponding to the second button effect.

Next, based on FIG. 6, an effect mode and its effect in the case where the operation effective period in the first button effect and the operation effective period in the second button effect overlap will be described.
In FIG. 6, it is assumed that both the first button effect performed with the start of the change game and the second button effect performed with the hold of the change game are performed together. The number of pending storages is reduced from "3" to "2" at the start of the variation game, and the number of pending storages is increased from "2" to "3" at the onset of the variation game Do. The operation valid period in the first button effect and the operation valid period in the second button effect will be described as overlapping. Further, in FIG. 6, it is assumed that the big hit notice of the first big hit notice pattern is determined as the result result of the first button effect, and the hold change notice of the second change pattern is determined as the result result of the second button effect. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, during the variation game, the first button effect is displayed, and the operation valid period in the first button effect is set. Thereby, in the main effect display device 13a, an image G1 requesting an operation of the operation button BT and an image M1 indicating an operation effective period in the first button effect are displayed during the change game. In the same period, in response to the suspension of the variation game, the second button effect is displayed, and the operation valid period in the second button effect is set. Thereby, in the sub effect display device 13b, an image G2 requesting an operation of the operation button BT and an image M2 indicating an operation valid period in the second button effect are displayed. Further, from the premise, the operation valid period in the first button effect and the operation valid period in the second button effect overlap.

  At this time, when the player operates the operation button BT, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect of the first button effect (the big hit advance notice based on the first big hit advance pattern) to be the effect of the second button effect (second 2) Since the big hit expectation is higher than the hold change notice based on the change pattern, the result of the first button effect is informed preferentially.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6B, the main effect display device 13a displays a big hit notice showing the big hit expectation degree of the variation game being executed. At this time, a big hit notice based on the first big hit notice pattern is executed, and the first character image C1 is displayed. Then, the operation valid period in the first button effect ends.

  As a result, the player pays attention to the display content of the main effect display device 13a. Therefore, even when the operation effective period in the first button effect and the operation effective period in the second button effect overlap, the player performs the operation of the operation button BT requested by the first button effect. It can be made to recognize easily and to recognize that a big hit notice was displayed as a result. In addition, among the first button effect and the second button effect, the effect of the player being focused on, which has a high expectation of a big hit, is notified preferentially. For this reason, it is possible to make it pay more attention than when displaying a rendering result with a low hit probability and to easily recognize which button rendering effect result is displayed.

  In addition, since the operation effective period of the second button effect continues to be set after the operation effective period of the first button effect ends, the operation button is operated during the operation effective period of the second button effect. When the BT is operated, an effect result of the second button effect (pending change advance notice) is displayed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6C, the sub effect display 13b changes the display mode of the newly held change game (ie, the hold display image K3 corresponding to the number of held memories "3") A notice of change is displayed (notified).

Next, based on FIG. 7, an effect mode and its effect in the case where the operation effective period in the first button effect and the operation effective period in the second button effect overlap will be described.
In FIG. 7, it is assumed that the first button effect performed with the start of the change game and the second button effect performed with the hold of the change game are both performed. The number of pending storages is reduced from "3" to "2" at the start of the variation game, and the number of pending storages is increased from "2" to "3" at the onset of the variation game Do. The operation valid period in the first button effect and the operation valid period in the second button effect will be described as overlapping. Further, in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the big hit notice of the second big hit notice pattern is determined as the result result of the first button effect, and the hold change notice of the second change pattern is determined as the result result of the second button effect. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, during the variation game, the first button effect is executed, and the operation valid period in the first button effect is set. Thereby, in the main effect display device 13a, an image G1 requesting an operation of the operation button BT and an image M1 indicating an operation effective period in the first button effect are displayed during the change game. In the same period, in response to the suspension of the variation game, the second button effect is executed, and the operation valid period in the second button effect is set. Thereby, in the sub effect display device 13b, an image G2 requesting an operation of the operation button BT and an image M2 indicating an operation valid period in the second button effect are displayed. Further, from the premise, the operation valid period in the first button effect and the operation valid period in the second button effect overlap.

  At this time, when the player operates the operation button BT, from the premise, the effect control CPU 31a has the same jackpot expectation degree of the effect result of the first button effect and the effect result of the second button effect, so the second button Inform the presentation result of the presentation.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), on the sub effect display device 13b, a pending change notice showing the big hit expectation degree of the pending variation game is displayed based on the second edition or pattern. That is, the display mode of the hold display image K3 corresponding to the number of held memories "3" is changed from white to yellow. Then, the operation valid period in the second button effect ends.

  As a result, the player pays attention to the display content of the sub effect display device 13b. Therefore, even when the operation effective period in the first button effect and the operation effective period in the second button effect overlap, the player performs the operation of the operation button BT requested by the second button effect. As a result, it can be easily recognized that the hold change notice is displayed. In addition, when the big hit expectation degree of the 1st button production and the 2nd button production is the same, it is informed preferentially with pending change announcement which is easy to be noticed by the player (the production result of the 2nd button production). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the rendering result and to easily recognize which button rendering result is displayed, compared to the case of displaying the jackpot notice whose degree of attention is lower than the suspension change notification.

  In addition, since the operation effective period of the first button effect is continuously set after the operation effective period of the second button effect ends, the operation button is operated during the operation effective period of the first button effect. When the BT is operated, an effect result of the first button effect is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the main effect display device 13a, a big hit notice based on the second big hit notice pattern is displayed (notified).

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the first button effect and the second button effect are simultaneously displayed, the effect result of the button effect for notifying the effect result noticed by the player is informed preferentially. As described above, by preferentially notifying the player of the effect of the attention of the player, even if the button effect is displayed at the same time, the player is not confused. In addition, it is possible to concentrate on button effects, and it is possible to recognize effect results corresponding to each button effect from the beginning. In addition, since the presentation result focused by the player is notified preferentially, the degree of attention of the player can be further improved. In addition, even when all the presentation results can not be notified due to a time-out, the presentation results to which attention is paid more attention can be displayed preferentially, so the player has the will to operate the operation button BT. You can Also, a plurality of button effects can be displayed at the same time, and opportunities for button effects can be increased. From the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the button effect requiring the operation of the operation button BT.

  (2) The second button effect with the hold change notice as the effect result can generally know the possibility of becoming a big hit faster than the first button effect with the big hit notice as the effect result, so in general Attention is high. For this reason, when the big hit expectation degree of the production result of the 1st button production and the 2nd button production is the same, the production result of the 2nd button production was informed preferentially. Thus, even if the button effect is displayed at the same time, the player is not confused. In addition, it is possible to give priority to notification of a presentation result (pending change notification) that the player wants to know.

  (3) The presentation result which shows that the big hit expectation is high generally has a high degree of attention. For this reason, in the first button effect and the second button effect, the notice effect of the effect contents indicating that the big hit expectation is higher is displayed preferentially as the effect result. Even if the operation effect is displayed at the same time, the player can be made to pay attention to the player by giving priority to notification of the effect of the big hit expectation, thereby preventing the player from being confused. Also, it is possible to give priority to the presentation result that the player wants to know.

  (4) Since the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b are separate bodies, it is easier to recognize that the button effects are displayed when the button effects are displayed respectively at the same time. Can.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the embodiment, the button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT is operated is input to the effect control board 31, but may be input to the main control board 30. In this case, the main control board 30 may output the input button detection signal to the effect control board 31, and the main control board 30 may replace the effect control board 31 with a button effect related to the operation button BT. Control may be performed.

  In the embodiment described above, the pachinko gaming machine is adopted, but it may be realized by a pachinko type slot machine (rolling-type gaming machine, hereinafter referred to as a slot). In the slot, a plurality of rotating bodies (reels) on which symbols are arranged start fluctuating in response to the player operating the start operation means (start lever), and success or failure related to the success or failure of the fluctuating game. It makes a judgment. Then, in the slot, after the reels rotate, the symbol stop processing based on the pass / fail judgment is executed with the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) provided corresponding to each reel, and the game is stopped by the combination of stopped symbols Values (such as award medals) are given.

  When the slot is adopted, the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b do not necessarily have to execute the decorative symbol variation game, and effect display may be performed to indicate the result of the pass / fail determination. Further, in the case of being adopted in the slot, the effect result of the button effect may be an effect that suggests the possibility that the player is given a specific state advantageous to the player, the period of time to be given, or the like. Note that the specific state in the slot is, for example, a state (so-called, replay time, etc.) where the result (predetermined establishment combination) of a predetermined acceptance / rejection determination is likely to be established, or a predetermined symbol combination It is a state (so-called assist time etc.) that makes it easy to stop the combination.

  In the above embodiment, when the first button effect and the second button effect are simultaneously displayed, the effect result with a high expectation of the big hit is preferentially notified, but the effect result of the second button effect (hold change The notice may be given priority informing regardless of the jackpot expectation. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to more easily understand which is notified preferentially, and since the priority notification of the pending change notice to be paid to the player is made in comparison with the big hit notice, the interest of the game is made. It can be improved more.

-In the said embodiment, although it was made to alert | report the presentation result on which it attracts attention preferentially, it is not necessary to necessarily alert | report preferentially. It may only be made to notify with high probability.
In the above embodiment, the effect of the first button effect to be displayed on the main effect display device 13a in which the image focused on the player is likely to be displayed is the effect on which the player is always focused on The notification result of the first button effect may be notified on a priority basis by setting so as to be a notice effect of a high degree of effect content). Thereby, more attention can be given to the first button effect. In addition, it becomes easier to recognize which button effect is notified preferentially.

  In the embodiment described above, when a plurality of button effects are simultaneously displayed, an effect result with a lower appearance rate may be notified preferentially. Since the player generally pays attention to the rendering result with a low appearance rate, this makes it easy to improve the interest to the rendering result of the button rendering.

  In the above embodiment, the effect result of the button effect may indicate that the player is given a special advantageous state (for example, a big hit game) which is advantageous. The presentation result indicating that a special advantageous state advantageous to the player is given is noticed by the player, and in this case, the presentation result of the button presentation may be notified preferentially. Since the player pays attention to the rendering result indicating that the player is given a special advantageous state, if this is done, it is easy to improve the interest to the rendering result of the button rendering. In addition, it is possible to surprise the player and to recognize which rendering result has been displayed.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of sizes may be prepared when displaying the rendering result. And you may make it alert | report priority of the production result with a bigger size at the time of displaying. In the case where the size when displaying the rendering result is large, the player pays attention to it, and thus, it becomes easy to improve the interest to the rendering result of the button rendering. In addition, it is possible to surprise the player and easily recognize which rendering result has been displayed.

  In the above embodiment, although the effect result of the button effect is displayed on the main effect display device 13a or the sub effect display device 13b, the effect result may be notified using another device. For example, the movable body may be moved to notify the presentation result, or the presentation result may be notified by outputting a sound from the speaker.

  Further, in this case, for each type of button effect, a notification device (rendering result notification means) to be used when giving notification may be determined, and a priority may be set for each notification device. Then, when a plurality of button effects are displayed at the same time, the effect control CPU 31a may control so as to give priority to notification of the effect of the notification device with high priority.

  For example, while displaying (notifying) the main button display effect result on the main effect display device 13a, in the case where it is set that the second button effect stage effect is notified by the movable body, the notification by the movable body Is set to have a higher priority than notification by the main effect display device 13a. In this case, when the first button effect and the second button effect are simultaneously displayed, when the operation button BT is operated, the effect control CPU 31a generates the second button effect than the effect result of the first button effect. The result of the effect of is preferentially notified by the movable body.

  In this manner, the priority order of the presentation result notification means for reporting the presentation result is determined in advance, and by notifying the presentation result according to the priority order, the player is focused on the presentation result notification means in the order according to the priority order It can be done. For this reason, even if a plurality of button effects are displayed at the same time, the player may check the effect result notification means in the order of priority without disturbing the player.

  In the embodiment, the display contents of the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b (images to be displayed in each display area) may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game is displayed on the main effect display device 13a, and the hold information is displayed on the sub effect display device 13b. That is, the on-hold information may be displayed on the main effect display device 13a, and the variation game may be displayed on the sub effect display device 13b. In addition, various information regarding the game, for example, the name of the effect, the number of big hits, the number of winning balls, the number of variation games, and the like may be displayed on the sub effect display device 13b.

  In the above embodiment, the execution trigger of the first button effect is at the start of the variation game, but may be arbitrarily changed as long as the first button effect and the second button effect can be simultaneously performed. For example, the game ball may be detected by various sensors such as the start sensor SE1 or the count sensor SE3 or the like, and may be triggered by the new suspension of the fluctuation game. In addition, a big hit game or a big winning opening door 19 may be triggered. It may be triggered by the start of a predetermined round game of the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the execution trigger of the second button effect was on hold of the new variation game, but it may be arbitrarily changed as long as the first button effect and the second button effect can be simultaneously performed. . For example, the start of the variation game or the start of a predetermined game effect may be triggered by the fact that the game ball is detected by various sensors such as the start sensor SE1 or the count sensor SE3. Also, the game may be triggered by the opening of a big hit game or the big winning opening door 19. It may be triggered by the start of a predetermined round game of the big hit game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect result corresponding to the first button effect is a big hit notice indicating the big hit expectation of the variation game being executed, but it may be changed arbitrarily. For example, it may be a pending change announcement that indicates the presence or absence of a big hit of the pending variation game and the contents of the effect, and a positive variation state in which the big hit probability is higher than the normal probability is given (or given In addition, it may be a suggestion that suggests that the game is a suggestion that suggests the type of the big hit game (such as the number of rounds). In addition, the effect may be indicative of the number of times of provision of the ball-population-rate improvement state in which the probability of entering the gaming ball into the start winning hole 14 is higher than usual. In addition, it may be that the player is given a specific state that is advantageous to the player, such as a probability change state or a state of improvement in the ball pitch, or an effect that suggests the number of times of giving. In addition, a simple effect may be such as displaying a predetermined image or outputting a predetermined sound. However, even when the effect result corresponding to the first button effect is arbitrarily changed, if the first button effect and the second button effect are simultaneously displayed, the effect result to be noticed by the player is prioritized Need to be informed. It should be noted that the rendering result to which attention is paid is that the size of the display is larger, the appearance rate is low, the possibility that the special advantageous state is more likely to be given, and the game is further developed. And so on.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect result corresponding to the second button effect is the hold change notice indicating the presence or absence of the big hit of the change game on hold and the effect content, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be a big hit notice that indicates the big hit expectation of the running variation game, and it is suggested that a positive change state in which the big hit probability is higher than the normal probability is given (or given) It may be an indication that suggests a type to be played, an indication that indicates the type of the big hit game (such as the number of rounds), and the like. In addition, the effect may be indicative of the number of times of provision of the ball-population-rate improvement state in which the probability of entering the gaming ball into the start winning hole 14 is higher than usual. In addition, it may be that the player is given a specific state that is advantageous to the player, such as a probability change state or a state of improvement in the ball pitch, or an effect that suggests the number of times of giving. In addition, a simple effect may be such as displaying a predetermined image or outputting a predetermined sound. However, even when the effect result corresponding to the second button effect is arbitrarily changed, if the first button effect and the second button effect are simultaneously displayed, the effect result to be noticed by the player is prioritized Need to be informed. It should be noted that the rendering result to which attention is paid is that the size of the display is larger, the appearance rate is low, the possibility that the special advantageous state is more likely to be given, and the game is further developed. And so on.

  In the embodiment described above, the main effect display device 13a and the sub effect display device 13b are configured as separate devices, but may be one effect display device as long as the display area is distinguished.

In the above embodiment, the display area of the main effect display device 13a is wider than the display area of the sub effect display device 13b, but may be the same or narrow.
In the above embodiment, the first button effect is displayed larger than the second button effect. However, the first button effect may be displayed in the same size or may be displayed smaller.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although information which specifies the contents of an effect of a change game held newly is included in a prior decision command, it is not necessary to include. In other words, it is only necessary to specify the information as to whether or not the suspended fluctuation game will be a big hit, and the number of stored memories. In this case, the contents of the presentation of the presentation result (pending change announcement) corresponding to the second button presentation may be determined based on the presence or absence of the big hit. Further, the predetermination command may not include information for specifying the presence or absence of the reach effect.

In the above embodiment, two types of special symbol variation games having different types of jackpot games to be awarded may be configured to be executable.
In the above embodiment, the sub effect display device 13b may be configured of a movable body capable of performing movable effects movable in the vertical direction or the like by a solenoid or the like.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) In the gaming machine, an operation effect for requesting an operation of the operation means is displayed, and when the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, an effect result according to the operation effect is displayed, The first operation effect and the second operation effect in which the effect result different from the first operation effect is notified are prepared for the operation effect, and the first operation effect is more than the second operation effect. When the first operation effect and the second operation effect are displayed at the same time, the effect result according to the first operation effect is prioritized. A game machine characterized in that it is configured so as to be able to inform

  (B) In the above-described gaming machine, a first effect display area capable of displaying various images and a second effect display area capable of displaying various images different from the first effect display area are provided. Different types of operation effects may be displayed in the second effect display area.

  (C) In the above-mentioned gaming machine, a first effect display area capable of displaying various images and a second effect display area capable of displaying various images different from the first effect display area are provided, and the first effect display The area is configured such that an image to be watched by the player is easily displayed as compared to the second effect display area, and the first effect display area is configured to display a first operation effect. It is also good.

(E) In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect result of the first operation effect may be an effect result notifying that the player is given a special advantageous state advantageous to the player.
(F) In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the effect result of the first operation effect may be displayed larger than the second operation effect.

  BT: Operation button, HD: Launching handle, SOL1: Large winning opening solenoid, SE1: Starting sensor, SE3: Count sensor, YB: Game board, 11: Special symbol display device, 13a: Main effect display device, 13b: Sub effect Display device, 14 ... start winning opening, 15 ... start winning device, 19 ... large winning opening door, 20 ... large winning device, 21 ... large winning opening, 22 ... pending display device, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control For the CPU 30b: main control ROM 30c: main control RAM 31: effect control board 31a: effect control CPU 31b: effect control ROM 31c: effect control RAM.

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine, an operation effect requiring operation of the operation means is displayed, and when the operation means is operated in response to the request for the operation effect, the effect result according to the operation effect is notified.
A holding storage means for storing holding information relating to a symbol variation game whose execution is being held,
The first operation effect and a second operation effect in which an effect result different from the first operation effect is notified are prepared for the operation effect.
The first operation effect is an operation effect that is displayed when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, and is notified of a rendering result indicating that the suspended symbol variation game may become a big hit,
The second operation effect is an operation effect that is displayed during the symbol variation game and is notified of a presentation result indicating that the symbol variation game may become a big hit,
The result of the first operation effect has a plurality of types of first effect patterns that differ in the degree of expectation for a big hit,
There are a plurality of types of second effect patterns that differ in the jackpot expectation degree in the effect result of the second operation effect,
The second operation effect is an operation effect performed by displaying an image prompting the operation on the main effect display device in which the display effect related to the symbol variation game is performed, and the second operation effect is the effect result of the second operation effect The two effect patterns are also displayed on the main effect display device,
The first operation effect is an operation effect performed by displaying an image prompting the operation on a sub effect display device that displays information about a game, and the first effect pattern that is the effect result of the first operation effect Displayed on the sub effect display device,
The sub effect display device is configured to be able to execute a movable effect that performs a predetermined operation,
The first effect pattern includes an effect pattern for executing the movable effect,
The display effect relating to the symbol variation game is an effect capable of recognizing a big hit expectation in the display effect relating to the 1 symbol variation game,
In the information on the game, there are times when it is possible to recognize the big hit expectation and when it is not possible to recognize the big hit expectation in the information on the one game.
When the first operation effect and the second operation effect are displayed at the same time, an effect pattern having a high probability of big hit by the first effect pattern of the first operation effect and the second effect pattern of the second operation effect To give priority to notification of the presentation result according to the operation presentation based on
When the first operation effect and the second operation effect are displayed at the same time, when the big hit expectation of the first effect pattern of the first operation effect and the second effect pattern of the second operation effect are the same Give priority to notification of the rendering result according to the first operation rendering,
Case of preferentially notifying effect results in accordance with the first operation effect, the gaming machine characterized that you run the movable effect when a performance pattern for executing said movable effect.