JP6517749B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which an RTC effect is performed based on time measured by an RTC (real time clock) (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-215455, A

  The RTC effect is started regardless of the flow of the effect up to that point, and ends when the end time has passed. For this reason, when the RTC effect ends, there are times when it can not smoothly transition to the normal effect. At this time, the interest of the game may be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of holding a fluctuation game, comprising: time measuring means; and effect control means capable of performing control to cause the effect executing means to execute an effect; Based on the time measured by the time measurement means, an effect time for which a specific effect can be executed is determined, and the effect control means changes the plurality of expected degrees of the fluctuation game being suspended during the effect time. While it is possible to start a specific continuous notice to give notice throughout the game, even during the effect time, the specific continuous notice is started from the end of a predetermined time until the end of the effect time. Limiting the effect, the specific effect is an effect that can be performed during the execution of the variation game, and the specific If in a, starting from after the end of the change game, at the end time of the presentation time, if the fluctuation game is running, it terminated after completion of the change game, at the start time of the presentation time, If the variation game is being executed, during the period up to the change game ends, while the specific effect is not started, the certain continuous announcement and gist obtained Rukoto started.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of holding a fluctuation game, comprising: time measuring means; and effect control means capable of performing control to cause the effect executing means to execute an effect; Based on the time measured by the time measurement means, an effect time for which a specific effect can be executed is determined, and the effect control means changes the plurality of expected degrees of the fluctuation game being suspended during the effect time. While it is possible to start a specific continuous notice to give notice throughout the game, even during the effect time, the specific continuous notice is started from the end of a predetermined time until the end of the effect time. Limiting that the specific effect is an effect that can be performed during the execution of a predetermined effect, and the specific effect is during the execution of the predetermined effect at the start time of the effect time Some cases, starting from after the end of the predetermined effect, at the end time of the presentation time, if the running of predetermined effect, and ends after the end of the predetermined effect, at the start time of the presentation time If the running of predetermined effect, the period until the predetermined effect is completed, while the specific effect is not started, the certain continuous announcement and gist obtained Rukoto started.
In the above gaming machine, the specific effect is Ri viable effect der even during jackpot gaming as advantageous beneficial gaming state to the player, the presentation time is ended after the elapse of the predetermined time in the presentation time Until then, the specific continuous notice for giving notice of the out-of-order variation game may not be started, while the specific continuous notice for giving notice of the big-hit variation game may be started .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows a pending | holding display image. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the explanation of the fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows special symbol input processing. 5 is a flowchart showing pending information output processing. The flowchart which shows special symbol start processing. The flowchart which shows setting processing. 5 is a flowchart showing a suspension notice start process. FIG. The timing chart which shows the start possible timing of a reservation alert. The flowchart which shows the reservation advance notice start processing of a 2nd embodiment. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows a continuous notice. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice start processing of 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice start processing of 4th Embodiment.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine will be described. In this specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear directions indicate directions as viewed from a player playing a pachinko game machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa which is an area (space) in which game balls can flow down is defined. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle Hf, and the game handle is fired to the game area YBa by rotating the firing handle Hf.

  Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a speaker Sp configured to be capable of executing effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) performed by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects is disposed. In addition, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decoration lamp La configured to be capable of executing effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) performed by turning on, blinking and turning off the light emitters is disposed.

  In the game board YB, a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting units is disposed. In this special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) for displaying a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) is performed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification showing the result of the lottery (big hit judgment) of the special symbol whether or not to grant the big hit game. The special symbol display device 11 displays a special symbol as a display result of the variation game.

  In the special symbol display device 11, a display capable of recognizing that the variation game is in progress is started simultaneously with the start of the variation game, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the variation game. In the variation game, a special symbol selected from among a plurality of special symbols is stopped and displayed as a display result according to the result of the big hit determination. Each special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol capable of recognizing a jackpot, and an outlier symbol capable of recognizing an outlier. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game.

  Further, an effect display device 13 for displaying an image is disposed substantially at the center of the game board YB. In the effect display device 13, display effects are performed in association with the fluctuation game. As the display effect, specifically, a game effect relating to a fluctuation game, for example, a decoration pattern fluctuation game in which a plurality of types of decoration patterns are fluctuated in a plurality of lines, and display of images such as characters and characters are performed.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, the decorative display is configured to be variably displayed and stopped on each row in the effect display device 13. And while the effect display apparatus 13 is comprised by a large display area compared with the special symbol display apparatus 11, a decorative symbol is displayed far larger than a special symbol. Therefore, the player can recognize a big hit or a break from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 in the decorative symbol variation game. In the decorative symbol variation game, when the symbol combination as a big hit display result determined in advance in the effect display device 13 (for example, symbol combinations of all rows in the same kind of symbol combination) is stopped and displayed, the big hit From the display result, it is possible to recognize the big hit where the big hit game is given. On the other hand, in the decorative symbol variation game, when the symbol combination (for example, symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are not the same type) is stopped and displayed in the effect display device 13 in advance. It is possible to recognize the departure from the symbol combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each row in the effect display device 13, 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 effect display device 13 looks from the player side in the left row (left symbol) → right row (right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol The decoration pattern is stopped and displayed in the order of). And when the left symbol and the right symbol which are stopped and displayed are the same kind, reach can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as [1 ↓ 1], "↓" indicates that it is changing). The reach is displayed as a stop of the same kind of decorative design of a specific row (the left row and the right row in this embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and is displayed in a row other than the specific row (middle row in this embodiment) The decorative design is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach 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.

  Further, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination according to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 correspond to each other. For example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the symbol combination on the big hit is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the symbol combination of the removal is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the effect display device 13, there is disposed a starting opening 14 through which game balls can always enter. Further, the gaming ball having entered the starting opening 14 is configured to be detected by the starting sensor SE1 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The start condition of the variation game can be established triggered by the detection of the gaming ball having entered the starting opening 14 by the starting sensor SE1 (that is, the fact that the gaming ball has entered the starting opening 14). That is, the execution of the fluctuation game can be determined. In addition, when the start sensor SE1 detects the game ball entering the start opening 14 (that is, the game ball enters the start opening 14), a predetermined number of game balls as winning balls are The payout condition is satisfied.

  In the lower right of the effect display device 13 (upper right of the starting opening 14), a special winning opening 15 is provided in which game balls can enter. Further, the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 15 is configured to be detected by the special winning opening sensor SE2 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. By detecting the gaming balls having entered the large winning opening 15 by the special winning opening sensor SE2, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls is established.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with a special winning opening door 16 which is opened and closed by the operation of a special winning opening actuator ACT1 such as a solenoid or a motor. The big winning opening 15 is always closed with the big winning opening door 16 closed. Then, when the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening door 16 is opened according to the type of the big hitting game granted, the big winning opening 15 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 is stopped and displayed in the variation game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the fluctuation game. And, as shown in FIG. 1, the hold display device 12 is disposed on the game board YB. The hold display device 12 indicates the number of fluctuation games that are pending for execution. Specifically, while the start condition of the fluctuation game is satisfied by entering the ball into the start opening 14, the hold display device 12 holds (executes) execution because the condition for executing the fluctuation game has not been satisfied yet. The number of variation games being played, that is, the number of start pending storages (hereinafter, the number of pending storages) is indicated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 13 is configured to be able to display a hold display image K that can specify the held fluctuation game. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the number of pending display images K corresponding to the number of pending storages is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the change game is suspended, the suspension display image K is added to the left end. Note that the hold display image K added in FIG. 2B is indicated by an arrow. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2C, when the variation game is executed, the hold display image K at the right end is erased. Further, when the hold display image K at the right end is erased, the hold display image K is displayed so as to move to the right one by one. The movement of the suspension display image K is indicated by an arrow in FIG.

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 measured. 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 big winning opening 15 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 15 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls enters and is detected, or until a prescribed time has elapsed. Also, in round games, round effects are performed. Then, when all round games are over, the ending time is measured. 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.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 30. The main control board 30 executes processing relating to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like, and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing result. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect control board 31. Based on the control signal (control command) input from the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 executes processing relating to the determination of the display mode (display image such as design, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13, etc. Control the display contents according to the processing result. Further, the effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

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 special winning opening sensor SE2 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 actuator ACT1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the hold display device 12 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control ROM 30 b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. 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, at least a part (such as the presence or absence of a big hit, the presence or absence of a reach effect) of the effect contents of the decorative symbol fluctuation game can also be specified.

  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 big hit effect is a effect in which a symbol combination of the big hit is finally stopped and displayed through reach effect in the decorative symbol change game performed by the effect display device 13 when the change game is executed. The out-of-reach reach effect is an effect in which, in the decorative symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 13, the out-of-round symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through reach effect when the variation game is executed. An out-of-place effect is an effect in which, in the decorative symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 13, a symbol combination of an out-of-position is finally stopped and displayed without undergoing reach effect when the variation game is executed. 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 stopped and displayed after the reach is formed in the decorative symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 13.

  In addition, there are normal reach production and super reach production in reach production. The normal reach effect is an effect of stopping and displaying the symbol combination by stopping and displaying the decoration patterns of the remaining rows after stopping display of the same kind of decoration symbols in a specific row and forming a reach in the decoration pattern variation game. is there. The super reach effect is an effect in which the decoration pattern in the remaining rows is stopped and displayed by normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the developed effect. Super reach production is positioned as a production with a high expectation of big hit compared to normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance ratio in the case of big hit to the total appearance ratio obtained by adding the appearance ratio in the case of out-of-pocket and the appearance ratio in the case of big hit. A plurality of types of normal reach effect and super reach effect may be provided. In the case of providing a plurality of types of super reach effects, the degree of jackpot expectation may be different for each type of super reach effect.

  FIG. 4 shows a part of the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. The fluctuation patterns include out-of-order fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3, out-of-reach reach fluctuation patterns HP4 to HP6, and big hit fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP9. The first fluctuation time (for example, 3 seconds) is specified by the outlier fluctuation pattern HP1, the second fluctuation time (for example 5 seconds) is specified by the outlier fluctuation pattern HP2, and the third fluctuation time (for example, 10 seconds) is identified. Further, the fourth variation time (for example, 30 seconds) is specified by the out-of-reach reach variation pattern HP4 or the big hit variation pattern HP7. The fifth variation time (for example, 60 seconds) is specified by the out-of-reach reach variation pattern HP5 or the big hit variation pattern HP8. The sixth variation time (for example, 90 seconds) is specified by the out-of-reach reach variation pattern HP6 or the big hit variation pattern HP9. The first fluctuation time to the third fluctuation time specified by the outlier fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3 are the fourth fluctuation time to the sixth fluctuation time specified by the outreach reach fluctuation patterns HP4 to HP6 and the big hit fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP9. Both are short time compared with. That is, when the reach effect or the jackpot effect is performed, the fluctuation game is performed in the fluctuation time equal to or more than the fourth fluctuation time. On the other hand, in the case where the out effect without reach effect is performed, the fluctuation game is performed in the fluctuation time equal to or less than the third fluctuation time.

  When the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern HP4 or the big hit fluctuation pattern HP7 is determined, the normal reach effect can be performed in the decorative symbol fluctuation game performed by the effect display device 13. Further, when the out-of-reach reach fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 and the big hit fluctuation patterns HP8 and HP9 are determined, super reach effect can be performed in the decorative symbol fluctuation game performed by the effect display device 13. That is, when the super reach effect is performed, the fluctuation game is performed in the fluctuation time equal to or more than the fifth fluctuation time. In addition, super reach effect which is executed when out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern HP6 and big hit fluctuation pattern HP9 is decided rather than super reach production which is executed when out-reach reach fluctuation pattern HP5 and big hit fluctuation pattern HP8 is decided The big hit expectation degree is higher. Further, in the present embodiment, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  Further, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value used in the big hit determination. Further, in the main control ROM 30b, reach determination values used in reach determination to determine whether or not to execute reach effect are stored.

The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
Further, in the main control board 30, random numbers used for various determination (lottery) processes are generated. This random number is generated as a hardware random number, for example, by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value each time a clock signal is input, or the random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the process, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a collision judgment random number used for a big hit judgment, a fluctuation pattern distribution random number used to decide a fluctuation pattern, and a reach judgment random number used for reach judgment (reach lottery). and so on.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described based on FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with a CPU 31a for effect control, a ROM 31b for effect control, and a RAM 31c for effect control. The effect control ROM 31 b and the effect control RAM 31 c are connected to the effect control CPU 31 a. Further, the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp are connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  The effect control program for causing the effect control CPU 31a to execute processing related to effects is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. In the effect control ROM 31b, display information (various types of image data such as design, background image, characters, characters, etc.) is used as control information used to execute display effects, and audio information (music or music) as control information used to execute audio effects. Light emission information (light emission data such as a lighting pattern) is stored as audio data such as a sound effect and control information used to execute a light emission effect. The effect control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) which can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the effect control board 31 is provided with a real time clock RTC as time measuring means. The real time clock RTC has a function of measuring time. The real time clock RTC is connected to a backup power supply (not shown) and can measure the time even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to the real time clock RTC, and can obtain the time measured by the real time clock RTC.

  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. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes described below at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, special symbol input processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 14 (step S11). In the process of step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal to be output when the game ball is detected from the start sensor SE1 is input. When the game ball has not entered the starting opening 14 (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball enters the starting opening 14 (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of pending storages stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 or not. It determines (step S12). When the number of pending storages is not less than the upper limit number 4 (step S12: NO), that is, when the upper limit number 4 is reached, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of pending storages is less than the upper limit number 4 (YES in step S12), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of pending storages and sets the number of pending storages stored in the main control RAM 30c. It rewrites (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the suspension display device 12 so as to display the number of suspension storages after 1 addition. That is, when the gaming ball enters the starting opening 14 and the number of reserved memories is less than the upper limit number, the starting condition of the variation game is satisfied.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers (random number for big hit determination, random number for reach determination, random number for variation pattern allocation, etc.) generated in the main control board 30, and the acquired values The main control RAM 30c stores random number information for a special symbol, which is information that can specify values of various random numbers (step S14). The random number information may be the value of the acquired random number, or may be information obtained by converting the value of the acquired random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a enters the ball entry sequence (information storage sequence) of the gaming ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry sequence of the game ball entered earlier ( It is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that identification of the information storage order can be made. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a suspension information output process described later (step S15). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the hold information output process (step S15) executed in the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number identified from the random number information acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process with the jackpot determination value (step S101). By performing this comparison, it can be read ahead whether or not the fluctuation game will be a big hit.

  When the values match (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a identifies the variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. (Step S102). That is, the jackpot fluctuation pattern is read ahead.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the hold information command specifying the hold information of the held fluctuation game in the output buffer based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and outputs the hold information command to the effect control board 31 (step S103). The suspension information may be any information as long as it is possible to specify the presence or absence of a big hit, the presence or absence of a reach, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game specified by the fluctuation pattern. Not only the information that can identify the presence or absence of the jackpot, the presence or absence of the reach, and the fluctuation time may be information that is converted into other information that can be identified. For example, the information which can specify a fluctuation pattern, the information about the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, etc. may be used. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the pending information output process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines the reach determination random value specified from the acquired random number information and the reach determination value. The comparison is made (step S104).

  If the values match (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 30a identifies a variation pattern from among out-of-reach reach variation patterns based on the value of the variation pattern allocation random number identified from the acquired random number information (Step S105). That is, the outreach reach fluctuation pattern is read ahead. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes the process of step S103 to store the hold information command for specifying the hold information of the held fluctuation game in the output buffer based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and the effect control board 31 Output, and the pending information output process ends.

  On the other hand, when the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value do not match (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 30a selects the out-of-out variation pattern from among the variation patterns based on the variation pattern allocation random value. It identifies (step S106). That is, the outlier fluctuation pattern is read ahead. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes the process of step S103 to store the hold information command for specifying the hold information of the held fluctuation game in the output buffer based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and the effect control board 31 Output, and the pending information output process ends.

  Thus, in the hold information output process, the hold information of the variation game is specified based on the random number information acquired in the special symbol input process, and a hold information command capable of specifying the hold information is output.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the variation game is being executed (step S21). When the variation game is being executed (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the variable game is not being executed (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit is in progress (step S22). If a big hit game is being played (step S22: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is not being played (step S22: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of pending storages from the main control RAM 30c (step S23). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of pending storages read in the process of step S23 is larger than 0 (zero) (step S24). When the number of pending storages is 0 (step S24: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the number of pending storages is larger than 0 (step S24: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending storages, and rewrites the number of pending storages stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S25). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the suspension display device 12 so as to display the number of suspension storages after 1 subtraction. That is, when the variation game is not in progress and the big hit is not in progress, and the number of pending storages is larger than 0, the condition for executing the variation game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S26). At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. As described above, the random number information stored first is sequentially read out in accordance with the order of ball entry (the order of storing information) of the game ball that is the trigger for storing the random number information, and provided for execution of the variation game. . That is, in the present embodiment, the start order comes in the order in which the execution is suspended from the fluctuation game in which the execution is suspended first.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and performs the jackpot determination based on whether or not the two values match (step S27). If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (step S27: YES), the main control CPU 30a stores the jackpot information in the main control RAM 30c as information capable of identifying the jackpot (step S28).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 (step S29). Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among the big hit fluctuation patterns, based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern allocation specified from the acquired random number information (step S29). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S30.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (step S27: NO), the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination to determine whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S31). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the determination based on whether the value of the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  Then, if the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (step S31: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 (step S32). Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern from the out-of-reach reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information as in the process of step S29 (step S32). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S30.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (step S31: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 11 (step S33). Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern from the out-of-order fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information, as in the process of step S29 (step S33). ). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S30.

  Then, in the process of step S30, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes related to the fluctuation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a fluctuation pattern designation command which instructs the start of the decorative pattern fluctuation game while instructing the fluctuation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store a change time that can be identified from the determined change pattern as a remaining change time (main change timer) indicating the remaining time of the change time of the change game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designating command instructing a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the remaining fluctuation time (main fluctuation timer) becomes zero, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 11 to stop and display the special symbol. In addition, when the remaining fluctuation time (main fluctuation timer) becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a instructs the stop display of the decorative symbol to stop display of the special symbol and end the fluctuation game, and symbol combination is performed. Output special symbol stop command to stop display.

Next, the big hit game processing will be described.
When the big hit information is stored as the information that can identify the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the big hit game after the variation game ends, and deletes the big hit information. Further, when the control of the big hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a outputs 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 starts measuring 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 special winning opening 15 every round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a keeps the big winning opening door 16 open until the game ball of the upper limit number of balls enters the ball or until the prescribed time determined in advance for each round game elapses. Control to operate, and then control to operate in the closed state. A series of these controls are repeatedly executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the prescribed number of rounds ends, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring 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 effect display device 13 is based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Determine the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on.

  That is, when the special 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 special symbol is the off symbol and the off reach reach fluctuation pattern is specified. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off when the designated special symbol is the off symbol and the outset fluctuation pattern is specified.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern specification command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the fluctuation display of the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows and controls the effect display device 13 to start the decorative symbol fluctuation game. Further, the CPU for effect control 31a stores the fluctuation pattern designated by the inputted fluctuation pattern designation command in the RAM for effect control 31c. Based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the inputted fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a selects control information (pattern) that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative symbol fluctuation game, and the selected control The effect display device 13 is controlled such that the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the effect contents specified in the information. Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern identified by the inputted fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores the remaining change time (sub change timer) in the effect control RAM 31c with the specified change time as an initial value. The effect control CPU 31a updates (subtracts) the remaining fluctuation time every predetermined cycle. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so that the symbol combination of the determined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, triggered by the input of the special symbol stop command.

  Further, when the presentation control CPU 31a receives the opening command, the presentation control CPU 31a controls the presentation display device 13 to execute the opening presentation. In addition, when the round control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute a round effect. In addition, when the ending control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the ending effect.

  In addition, when the hold control information command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the hold information specified by the hold information command in the effect control RAM 31c. At this time, the storage order (input order) is also stored together with the hold information. On the other hand, when the fluctuation control instruction is input, the effect control CPU 31a erases the hold information with the earliest storage order. That is, when the fluctuation pattern designating command is input and the held fluctuation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a erases the held information of the fluctuation game to be executed. Since the variation games are executed in the order of suspension, they will be erased in order from the earliest suspension information. As described above, the effect control RAM 31c stores the hold information of the pending fluctuation game, and therefore the effect control CPU 31a uses the hold information of the pending fluctuation game to hold it. It is possible to specify whether or not the fluctuation game being played is a big hit, whether or not the reach effect is performed, and the fluctuation time.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 to display the hold display image K according to the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. That is, when the variation control game is suspended and the suspension control information is newly stored in the presentation control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a responds to the suspension information (that is, corresponds to the newly suspended variation game) The display image K is displayed at the left end. Further, the effect control CPU 31a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation game is started, and when the corresponding hold information is deleted, the hold display image K (the hold display image at the right end corresponding to the deleted hold information) K) erase. Further, when the hold display image K at the right end is erased, the effect control CPU 31a causes the hold display image K to be moved to the right one by one. Thus, the suspension display image K is associated with each of the suspended variation games, and the player can use the suspension display image K to hold the timing (hold order) or the timing to be executed (execution order) ) Can be recognized.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a can determine the effect time based on the time measured by the real time clock RTC. The start time and end time of the effect time are stored in the effect control ROM 31 b. In the present embodiment, the effect time (the time from the start time to the end time) is set to a time in which a plurality of fluctuation games at least the upper limit number of holdings can be executed. For example, the presentation time is 10 minutes. Also, a plurality of start times (and end times) are stored. Specifically, the start time is stored every hour, such as 9 o'clock, 10 o'clock, 11 o'clock, 12 o'clock, and so on. The start time (and the end time) is stored so that the effect time is not continuous.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a can execute the specific effect during the effect time. The specific effect is, in principle, an effect that is not executed outside the effect time. In the present embodiment, the specific effect may be, for example, an effect that causes the background image of the decorative symbol variation game to be changed from a normal background image displayed outside the effect time to a special background image in the effect display device 13 . The background image is an image displayed on the background of the decorative symbol variation game or the hold table image. The background image is not limited to a still image, and may be, for example, a moving image in which part of the cloud moves with the passage of time if the background image imitates the sky. The decorative symbol variation game and the suspension display image are displayed so as to overlap on the front side of the background image, and the decorative symbols in each row are stopped and displayed so as to overlap on the front side of the background image.

  The specific effect may be an effect of displaying a special character not displayed outside the effect time during the decorative symbol variation game. In addition, for example, sound may be output from the speaker Sp that is not output outside the rendering time, or the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La may be different from the light emission mode outside the rendering time. In addition, during the effect time, the decorative symbol variation game may be executed with content different from the normal content executed outside the effect time, and the specific effect may be executed. For example, the content of the reach effect may be started with content different from the normal content executed outside the effect time. Also, for example, the content of the demonstration effect may be executed with content different from the content executed outside the effect time. Also, the contents of the effect relating to the big hit game may be executed with contents different from the contents executed outside the effect time.

Hereinafter, setting processing relating to the start and end of the rendering time will be described. The setting process is performed at predetermined intervals.
As shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not setting information indicating that the effect time is in progress is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S201). When the setting information indicating that it is during the rendering time is not stored (step S201: NO), the CPU for effect control 31a acquires the current time from the real time clock RTC, and determines whether or not the start time has passed. (Step S202). When the start time has passed (step S202: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a stores setting information indicating that the effect time is in the RAM 31c for effect control (step S203). As a result, the rendering time starts, and the specific rendering can be performed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the setting process. When the start time has not passed (step S202: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the setting process.

  On the other hand, when the setting information indicating that the effect time is under is stored (step S201: YES), the effect control CPU 31a acquires the current time from the real time clock RTC, and whether or not the end time has passed. Is determined (step S204). If the end time has passed (step S204: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a deletes (resets) setting information indicating that the effect time is under from the RAM for effect control 31c (step S205). As a result, the rendering time ends, and the specific rendering in progress also ends. If the end time has not passed (step S204: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the setting process.

  As described above, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the setting process, the effect time for which the specific effect can be executed is determined based on the time measured by the real time clock RTC. Then, when setting information indicating that the effect time is on is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a can execute a specific effect in a process different from the setting process.

  In addition, when the fluctuation game is being executed at the start time of the rendering time, the specific effect concerning the fluctuation game may be executed after the end of the fluctuation game, or the specific effect concerning the fluctuation game is started from the start time You may In addition, when it is in the big hit game at the start time of the effect time, it is possible to execute the specified effect which relates to the big hit game after the end of the said big hit game, or to start the specific effect which relates to the big hit game from the start time It is also good. In addition, when the demonstration effect is in progress at the start time of the effect time, the specific effect relating to the demonstration effect may be executed after the end of the demonstration effect, or the specific effect relating to the demonstration effect may be started from the start time It is also good. When the predetermined effect is being performed at the start time of the effect time, the specific effect may be performed after the end of the predetermined effect, or the specific effect may be started from the start time. Moreover, when there are multiple types of specific effects, some of the specific effects may be able to start from the start time.

  In addition, when the fluctuation game is being executed at the finish time of the effect time, after the fluctuation game is over, the specific effect concerning the fluctuation game may be ended, and the specific effect concerning the fluctuation game is ended at the end time You may In addition, when the big hit game is in the end time of the effect time, after the big hit game ends, the specified effect which relates to the big hit game may be ended, the specified effect which relates to the big hit game is ended at the end time It is also good. In addition, when the demonstration effect is in progress at the end time of the effect time, after the demonstration effect is over, the specific effect concerning the demonstration effect may be ended, or the specific effect concerning the demonstration effect is ended at the end time It is also good. When the predetermined effect is being performed at the end time of the effect time, the specific effect may be ended after the predetermined effect is ended, or the specific effect may be ended at the end time. Moreover, when there are multiple types of specific effects, some of the specific effects may be able to end at the end time.

  And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that execution of a reservation notice which announces big hit expectation degree of a fluctuation game on hold is carried out during production time. The suspension notice is an effect of changing the suspension display image K capable of specifying the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is foretold according to the jackpot expectation. Also, the suspension notice is an effect different from the specific effect. In addition, the suspension notice of the present embodiment is an effect of previewing the jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuation game to be executed last among the fluctuation games being held. Among the pending variable games, the last variation game to be executed is a variation game that is determined to be finally executed at the time of execution of the on-hold notice start process for starting on-hold notice. . In addition, the suspension notice is an effect dedicated to the effect time. The following describes the on-hold notice start process for executing the on-hold notice. The on-hold notice start process is an effect executed every predetermined cycle, and is executed separately from the process for storing the on-hold information in the effect control RAM 31 c. That is, the number of pending information is not changed during the pending advance notice start process.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation game is in progress (step S300). If the remaining variation time (sub variation timer) stored in the effect control RAM 31c is not 0, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the variation game is in progress, and if the remaining variation time is 0, the variation game is not in progress. It is determined that For example, when a big hit game is in progress, it is determined that the variation game is not in progress. If it is determined that the variation game is not in progress (step S300: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation game is in progress (step S300: YES), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether setting information indicating that the effect time is in progress is stored in the effect control RAM 31c ( Step S301). When the setting information indicating that the effect time is on is not stored (step S301: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process.

  If the setting information indicating that the effect time is in progress is stored (step S301: YES), the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c pending notice information indicating that the on-hold notice is in progress It is determined whether or not (step S302). When the hold notice information indicating that the hold notice is in progress is stored (step S302: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice start process without executing a new hold notice.

  On the other hand, when the suspension notice information indicating that the suspension notice is in progress is not stored (step S302: NO), the CPU for effect control 31a determines whether or not the variation game is suspended (step S303). In step S303, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the change game is not held when the hold information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and determines that the change game is not held when the hold information is not stored. Do. When it is determined that the fluctuation game is not suspended (step S303: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the suspension notice start processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation game is suspended (step S303: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game being executed is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time Step S304). In the present embodiment, the fourth fluctuation time is set as the specific fluctuation time. Then, in step S304, it is determined based on the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command) specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game being executed, whether or not it is the specified fluctuation time or more. For example, when the outreach reach fluctuation patterns HP4 to HP6 or the big hit fluctuation patterns HP7 to HP9 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the specified fluctuation time or more. On the other hand, when the outlier fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines that it is not the specific fluctuation time or more.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time, when the fluctuation game is executed, reach effect is performed in the decorative symbol fluctuation game. That is, when the decorative symbol variation game with reach effect is being performed, the effect control CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination in step S304.

  When it is determined that it is the specific fluctuation time or more (step S304: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a ends the processing for starting the suspension notice. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time is not longer than the specific fluctuation time (step S304: NO), the effect control CPU 31a performs the fluctuation game to be executed before the fluctuation game is started. It is determined whether the fluctuation time of any fluctuation game is equal to or more than a specific fluctuation time (step S305).

  In step S305, the effect control CPU 31a is the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and is executed before the change game in which the big hit expectation is announced for a while among the change games being held. Identify hold information of the fluctuation game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not any of the identified suspension information is suspension information that identifies a fluctuation time that is equal to or greater than a specific fluctuation time. When the suspension information which specifies the fluctuation time more than the specific fluctuation time is stored, the CPU for effect control 31a makes a positive decision in step S305. When the suspension information for specifying the fluctuation time equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time is not stored, the effect control CPU 31a makes a negative decision in step S305.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time, when the fluctuation game is executed, reach effect is performed in the decorative symbol fluctuation game. Further, in the suspension announcement of the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation game to be executed last among the fluctuation games being suspended is announced. For this reason, in step S305, the effect control CPU 31a performs decoration based on the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the decoration game being executed before the start of the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced by the suspension notice. In any of the symbol variation games, it is determined whether or not reach effect is to be executed in any of the decorative symbol variation games. That is, the effect control CPU 31a executes the reach effect in any of the decorative symbol variation games among the decorative symbol variation games executed before the last variation game among the pending variation games. It is determined whether or not it is

  If the determination result of step S305 is affirmative (step S305: YES), the CPU 31a for effect control ends the processing for starting the suspension notice. By executing the processing of step S304 and step S305, the effect control CPU 31a performs the change game to be executed before the start of the change game in which the big hit expectation is announced even during the effect time. If the fluctuation time of any of the fluctuation games is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time, it is prohibited to start the hold notification. Then, by executing the processes of step S304 and step S305, a fluctuation game having a specific fluctuation time or more is performed by the time the fluctuation game for which the big hit expectation is foretelled is started, and a suspension notice is started. It is possible to prevent the time until the start of the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced is extended.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S305 is negative (step S305: NO), the CPU for effect control 31a acquires the current time from the real time clock RTC, and determines whether a predetermined time has passed (step S306). . The predetermined time is a time between the start time and the end time of the effect time, and is stored in advance in the effect control ROM 31 b.

  Also, a predetermined time is stored such that the time from the predetermined time to the end time of the rendering time is longer than the maximum time until the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced in the hold notice is started. The time to start the variation game in which the big hit expectation is foreclosed in the hold notice is the case where the big hit expectation of the variation game to be executed last is notified when the number of pending storages is the number of pending limit , And is maximum when the hold notification is started at the start of the running variation game. Then, when the suspension notice is started by performing the determination in step S304 and step S305, a specific fluctuation time (the fourth fluctuation time) until the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced by the suspension notice is started. A fluctuation game having the above fluctuation time is not played. Therefore, the fluctuation game in execution and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the number (1 time) of the number of times (1 time) which subtracted 1 from the upper limit number of holdings are the maximum time among the fluctuation time shorter than the specific fluctuation time (in this embodiment, When executed at the third variation time), it becomes maximum. That is, in the present embodiment, when all the fluctuation times of the fluctuation games other than the fluctuation game corresponding to the pending upper limit number are all the third fluctuation time (10 seconds), the maximum time (40 seconds) is obtained. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a predetermined time is stored such that the time from the predetermined time to the finish time of the rendering time is 60 seconds longer than the maximum time (40 seconds). That is, in the present embodiment, the time nine minutes after the start time is the predetermined time.

  If the predetermined time has passed (step S306: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process. As a result, even during the effect time, the effect control CPU 31a keeps a hold notification before the end of the effect time (after the predetermined time has passed from the start of the effect time) after the predetermined time has passed. Prohibit starting. That is, if the suspension notice, which is an effect dedicated to the effect time, is executed even outside the effect time, it will give a sense of discomfort. For this reason, the start of the suspension notice dedicated to the presentation time is prohibited.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not passed (step S306: NO), the CPU for effect control 31a determines whether or not to execute a suspension notice (step S307). In step S307, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a suspension notice by the suspension notice lottery. In addition, the winning probability of the on-hold notice lottery may be configured to be changeable on the basis of on-hold information of the fluctuation game of which the degree of expectation for the big hit is notified in advance. For example, when it is a big hit, it may be won with high probability compared with the time of becoming out. In addition, when it is the jackpot effect or the outreach reach effect, it may be elected with a high probability compared to the case of the outing effect.

  If it is determined that the hold notice is not to be executed (step S307: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice start process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the hold notification (step S307: YES), the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect mode information (hold notification pattern) of the hold notification based on the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. (Step S308). Further, in step S308, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of notice execution times for specifying the hold display image that can identify the fluctuation game for which the big hit expectation is announced on the basis of the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Do. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect control RAM 31c to store the determined number of notice executions. For example, if the storage number of the suspension information stored in the presentation control RAM 31 c is “4”, the effect control CPU 31 a determines “4” as the number of times of preliminary execution, and the storage number of suspension information is “3”. If it is, "3" is determined as the number of times of preliminary execution.

  The pending announcement pattern is information for identifying the display mode (for example, color or shape) of the pending display image K that can identify the variation game for which the big hit expectation is announced. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, there are a suspension notice pattern YP1 for changing the color of the suspension display image K to red and a suspension notice pattern YP2 for changing the color of the suspension display image K to green.

  When determining the suspension notice pattern, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the suspension information of the fluctuation game (variation game for anticipating the big hit expectation) to be executed last based on the suspension information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Do. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a specifies, from the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the hold information with the last stored order as the hold information of the variation game to be executed last. Then, based on the hold information, the effect control CPU 31a causes the hold notice pattern to change to a display mode according to the big hit expectation degree of the fluctuation game (the fluctuation game for giving notice of the big hit expectation degree) based on the hold information. decide.

  For example, when the suspension information of the variation game to be executed last is a suspension information capable of identifying a big hit, the effect control CPU 31a has the highest probability of a big hit as compared with the case of suspension information capable of identifying an offset. It is easy to determine the hold notification pattern which is a display mode (red or green) having a high hit probability than the low display mode (blue). In addition, when the suspension information of the fluctuation game to be executed last is the suspension information capable of specifying the reach, the display with the high hit probability compared to the case where the suspension information capable of identifying the absence is the suspension information It is easy to determine a reservation notification pattern to be an aspect (red or green). In addition, when the suspension information of the fluctuation game to be executed last is the suspension information capable of specifying the release, the effect control CPU 31a determines the suspension notice pattern to be the display mode (blue) with the lowest jackpot expectation. Cheap. In addition, when it is not on-hold information which can specify super reach production (when it is normal reach production or off-off production), CPU31a for production control does not determine a reservation notice pattern used as a display mode (red) with the highest jackpot expectation. Whether or not the super reach effect is executed can be specified by determining whether or not the fluctuation time specified by the hold information is equal to or more than the fifth fluctuation time. Thus, when the hold display image turns red, the player can recognize that the super reach effect is performed. Therefore, the pending notice for which the pending display image is red is the pending notice for giving notice that super reach effect with a high hit probability is executed in the variation game.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a starts the suspension notice based on the determined suspension notice pattern (step S309). Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 2D, the effect control CPU 31a changes the display mode of the suspension display image K that can specify the fluctuation game for which the big hit expectation is announced. Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c on-hold notice information indicating that the on-hold notice is being made. Then, the processing for starting the suspension notice is ended. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a can start a holding notice for giving notice of the jackpot expectation degree of the held fluctuation game during the effect time. Therefore, the CPU 31a for effect control functions as effect control means capable of controlling the effect display device 13 as effect executing means to execute effects.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a executes the suspension notice based on the determined number of suspension notice execution times and the suspension notice pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (e), when moving the hold display image K along with the execution of the variation game, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of hold notices, and the hold display image K at the right end. to erase. Then, the hold display image K having the display mode changed is moved together with the movement of the other hold display image K. Also, as shown in FIG. 2 (f), when a new variation game is suspended after the start of the suspension notice, the effect control CPU 31a displays a new suspension display image K at the right end (pointed by an arrow) . As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the execution order of the fluctuation game of which the big hit expectation has been notified by the hold notification by the hold display image K.

  The effect control CPU 31a then starts the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced by the suspension notice, and the suspension display image K (the suspension display image in which the display mode is changed) capable of specifying the variation game is erased. When the hold notice information is deleted (reset) from the effect control RAM 31c, the hold notice is ended.

Next, the timing at which the suspension notice can be started will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, after the start of the rendering time (time T1), the CPU 31a for producing control may start the suspension notice if the start condition of the suspension notice is satisfied until the predetermined time (time T5). it can. Note that the start condition of the on-hold notice includes that the variation game is in progress (step S300). In addition, the start condition of the suspension notice includes that the effect time is on (step S301). In addition, the start condition of the suspension notice includes that the suspension notice is not in progress (step S302). In addition, the start condition of the on-hold notice includes that the variation game is on-hold (step S303). In addition, the start condition of the suspension notice includes that the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game being executed is not the specific fluctuation time or more (step S304). Further, the start condition of the suspension notice includes that the fluctuation time of any fluctuation game among the fluctuation games executed by the start of the fluctuation game to be notified is not more than the specific fluctuation time (step S305). Be In addition, the start condition of the suspension notice includes that the predetermined time has not passed (step S306). Further, the start condition of the suspension notice includes winning of the suspension notice lottery whether or not to execute the suspension notice (step S307).

  After the start of the rendering time, when the suspension notice is started at time T2 until the predetermined time comes, the CPU for effect control 31a suspends until the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced is started (time T3) Run a notice.

  In addition, if the suspension notice is started at time T4 until the predetermined time comes after the start of the effect time, the effect control CPU 31a continues to execute even when the predetermined time (time T5) passes, When the variation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced is started (time T6), the suspension announcement is ended. In addition, the time from the predetermined time (time T5) to the finish time (time T7) of the rendering time is longer than the maximum time until the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is foreshadowed in the suspension notice is started. Since the predetermined time is set, even if the holding notice is started before the predetermined time, the holding notice will end before the effecting time ends.

  On the other hand, after the predetermined time has passed (time T5), the condition for starting the on-hold notice is not satisfied until the on-time is finished (time T7), and therefore the effect control CPU 31a can not start the on-hold notice. As a result, the suspension notice does not continue even after the end of the presentation time.

As described above in detail, the first embodiment has the following effects.
(1) If the suspension notice that can be executed during the presentation time continues to be executed even after the completion of the presentation time, or is suddenly ended at the end of the presentation time, the player may feel discomfort and the interest may be reduced. . Therefore, by performing the process of step S306, it is prohibited to start the suspension notice before the end of the rendering time after the predetermined time has elapsed. This makes it possible to suppress that the on-hold notice is being executed at the end of the rendering time. This makes it possible to suppress the decline in interest.

  (2) In the suspension notice, there is a suspension notice notifying that super reach production with a high degree of jackpot expectation is to be executed. That is, there is a pending notification pattern YP1 that changes the pending display image to red and provides a notice that the super reach effect is to be performed. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention to whether or not it is predicted that super reach production is to be performed in the suspension notice.

  (3) The suspension notice is an effect that is not performed outside the effect time. If this holding notice is executed across the end of the rendering time, it is easy for the player to feel uncomfortable. Therefore, we decided to limit the start of the suspension notice.

  (4) The time from the end of the predetermined time to the end of the rendering time is longer than the maximum time until the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced in the hold notice is started. For this reason, it is possible to end the suspension notice before the variable game in which the jackpot expectation is foreshadowed is started.

  (5) With the processing of step S304 and step S305, even during the effecting time, any of the fluctuation games executed among the fluctuation games executed until the fluctuation game for which the big hit expectation is announced is started. When the fluctuation time is equal to or more than the specified fluctuation time, it is prohibited to start the suspension notice. Thus, when the effect time ends, it is possible to suppress that the hold notice is being executed. This makes it possible to suppress the decline in interest.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and the detailed description and the drawings will be omitted or simplified.

The hold notification start process in the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation game is in progress (step S400). If the remaining variation time (sub variation timer) stored in the effect control RAM 31c is not 0, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the variation game is in progress, and if the remaining variation time is 0, the variation game is not in progress. It is determined that For example, when a big hit game is in progress, it is determined that the variation game is not in progress. If it is determined that the variation game is not in progress (step S400: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation game is in progress (step S400: YES), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether setting information indicating that the effect time is in progress is stored in the effect control RAM 31c ( Step S401). If the setting information indicating that the effect time is on is not stored (step S401: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process.

  If setting information indicating that the effect time is on is stored (step S401: YES), the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c pending notification information indicating that the on-hold notice is in progress It is determined whether or not (step S402). If the hold notice information indicating that the hold notice is in progress is stored (step S402: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice start process without executing a new hold notice.

  On the other hand, when the suspension notice information indicating that the suspension notice is in progress is not stored (step S402: NO), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation game is suspended (step S403). When it is determined that the variation game is not suspended (step S403: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the suspension notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation game is suspended (step S403: YES), the effect control CPU 31a determines the remaining time until the end of the presentation time until the start of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced. It is determined whether it is shorter than time (step S404).

  In step S404, the effect control CPU 31a first calculates the remaining time until the end of the effect time, by subtracting the time acquired from the real time clock RTC from the end time of the effect time. Next, the effect control CPU 31a is executed by the time until the start of the fluctuation game for which the jackpot expectation is announced, by the start of the fluctuation game for which the remaining time of the fluctuation game under execution and the jackpot expectation are announced. Calculated by summing the total fluctuation time of the pending fluctuation game.

  Since the remaining time of the variation game in execution is stored as a sub variation timer in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a can be acquired from the effect control RAM 31c. Further, since the fluctuation time of the pending fluctuation game to be executed by the start of the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced can be specified based on the holding information stored in the effect control RAM 31 c, the effect control CPU 31 a , Can be calculated by summing up the identified fluctuation times. That is, the effect control CPU 31a calculates the total change time by totaling the change times specified by the hold information other than the hold information of the change game (the change game for which the big hit expectation is announced in advance) lastly executed. be able to.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a compares the time remaining until the end of the effect time with the time until the start of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced, and the remaining time before the effect time ends is If it is short, affirmative determination is made, and if it is long, negative determination is made.

  If the determination result of step S403 is affirmative (step S404: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process. That is, the effect control CPU 31a prohibits the start of the on-hold notice if the remaining time until the end of the effect time is shorter than the time until the start of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is provided.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S403 is negative (step S404: NO), the CPU 31a for effect control executes the processing of step S405 to step S407. The processes of steps S405 to S407 are the same as the processes of steps S307 to S309 of the first embodiment, respectively. As a result, the effect control CPU 31a can start an on-hold notice for giving notice of the jackpot expectation degree of the pending fluctuation game during the effect time.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (2) and (3).
(6) If the suspension notice that can be executed during the presentation time continues to be executed even after the completion of the presentation time, or is suddenly ended at the end of the presentation time, the player may feel discomfort and the interest may decline. . Therefore, in the case where the remaining time until the rendering time ends is shorter than the time until the start of the variation game in which the jackpot expectation is foreshadowed, it is prohibited to start the forehold announcement. This makes it possible to suppress that the on-hold notice is being executed at the end of the rendering time. This makes it possible to suppress the decline in interest.

Third Embodiment
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and the detailed description and the drawings will be omitted or simplified.

  In the third embodiment, a continuous advance notice for giving notice of the jackpot expectation of the pending fluctuation game over a plurality of fluctuation games during the staging time can be executed instead of the holding announcement. Continuous notice is an effect of executing a predetermined unit effect every fluctuation game. The continuous advance notice is an effect different from the specific effect. For example, when the continuous advance notice is executed, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13G, a unit effect of displaying a predetermined character image CA is executed for each fluctuation game over a plurality of fluctuation games. The Rukoto. Further, the continuous advance notice is an effect of giving an advance notice that the jackpot expectation degree is higher as the number of fluctuation games in which the continuous advance notice is executed is larger (the number of times the unit effect is executed is larger). Further, the continuous advance notice is an effect of giving notice of the jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuation game to be executed last among the fluctuation games being held. In addition, the continuous advance notice is an effect dedicated to the effect time. Hereinafter, the continuous advance notice start processing for executing the continuous advance notice will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation game is in progress (step S500). If the remaining variation time (sub variation timer) stored in the effect control RAM 31c is not 0, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the variation game is in progress, and if the remaining variation time is 0, the variation game is not in progress. It is determined that For example, when a big hit game is in progress, it is determined that the variation game is not in progress. If it is determined that the variation game is not in progress (step S500: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation game is in progress (step 500: YES), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not setting information indicating that the effect time is under is stored in the effect control RAM 31c ( Step S501). If the setting information indicating that the effect time is on is not stored (step S501: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process.

  When setting information indicating that the effect time is on is stored (step S501: YES), the effect control CPU 31a uses the effect control RAM 31c for continuous notice information indicating that the execution of the continuous advance notice is determined. It is determined whether it is stored (step S502). When continuous notice information indicating that execution of the continuous notice is determined is stored (step S502: YES), the CPU 31a for effect control ends the continuous notice start process without executing a new continuous notice. Do.

  On the other hand, when continuous notice information indicating that execution of the continuous notice is determined is not stored (step S502: NO), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a plurality of change games are suspended. (Step S503). In step S503, the effect control CPU 31a determines that a plurality of change games are on hold when a plurality of suspension information items are stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and in a case where they are not stored, a plurality of change games Determine that it is not on hold. If it is determined that the plurality of variation games are not suspended (step S503: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a plurality of change games are suspended (step S503: YES), the effect control CPU 31a performs the change game running time more than the specified change time, as in step S304. It is determined whether or not (step S504).

  If it is determined that it is the specified fluctuation time or more (step S504: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time is not longer than the specific fluctuation time (step S504: NO), the effect control CPU 31a is a fluctuation game to be executed until the fluctuation game whose forewarning expectation is foreshadowed by continuous notice is started. It is determined whether the fluctuation time of any fluctuation game is equal to or more than a specific fluctuation time (step S505).

  In step S505, the effect control CPU 31a performs the same process as step S305. That is, the effect control CPU 31a is the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and among the change games being held, the change game to be executed before the change game of which the big hit expectation is foreshadowed Identify pending information for Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not any of the identified suspension information is suspension information that identifies a fluctuation time that is equal to or greater than a specific fluctuation time.

  If the determination result of step S505 is affirmative (step S505: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process. By executing the processing of step S504 and step S505, the effect control CPU 31a performs the change game to be executed before the start of the change game in which the big hit expectation is announced even during the effect time. If the fluctuation time of any fluctuation game is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time, it is prohibited to start the continuous advance notice. As a result, the fluctuation game having a specific fluctuation time or more is performed by the time the fluctuation game for which the jackpot expectation is announced is started, and the fluctuation game for which the jackpot expectation is announced is started after the continuous announcement is started. It is possible to prevent the time until time from being extended.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S505 is negative (step S505: NO), the CPU for effect control 31a acquires the current time from the real time clock RTC, and determines whether a predetermined time has passed (step S506). . As in the first embodiment, the predetermined time is longer than the maximum time until the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is foreshadowed in the continuous advance notice is started in the continuous advance notice, as in the first embodiment. The predetermined time is stored. That is, in the present embodiment, a predetermined time is stored such that the time from the predetermined time to the finish time of the rendering time is 60 seconds.

  If the predetermined time has passed (step S506: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process. That is, even during the effect time, the effect control CPU 31a starts continuous notice until the effect time is over (after the predetermined time has passed from the start of the effect time) after the predetermined time has passed. Prohibit That is, if continuous announcements that are effects dedicated to the presentation time are executed even outside the presentation time, it will give a sense of discomfort. For this reason, the start of continuous announcements dedicated to presentation time was prohibited.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not passed (step S506: NO), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice based on the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S506) S507). In step S507, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice by the continuous notice lottery. In addition, the winning probability of the continuous notice lottery is configured to be changeable by the storage number of the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. For example, when the jackpot can be identified by the suspension information (the suspension information stored at the end) of the variation game to be previewed, there is a higher probability that the number is larger than when the number of storages of suspension information is small. To win. On the other hand, when the departure can be identified by the suspension information of the fluctuation game to be notified, the smaller number is won with a higher probability than the case where the number of storages of the suspension information is large. In addition, when the storage number of the hold information is “4”, the continuous notice lottery is not won if the hold information capable of specifying the super reach effect is not stored as the hold information of the variation game to be notified. It should be noted that whether or not the super reach effect is executed is specified by the fluctuation time specified by the hold information (that is, when it is the fifth fluctuation time or more, it can be identified that the super reach effect is executed) Become). This makes it possible to recognize that the super reach effect is to be executed when the continuous advance notice is executed over four fluctuation games. Therefore, in the continuous advance notice, there is a continuous advance notice for giving notice that the super reach effect with a high hit probability is performed in the variation game.

  When it is determined that the continuous advance notice is not to be executed (step S507: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the continuous advance notice (step S507: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a determines effect mode information (continuous advance notice pattern) of the continuous advance notice (step S508). The continuous advance notice pattern is information for specifying the type of unit effect (for example, the type of display character) to be executed for each variation game. There are multiple types of continuous notice patterns (that is, there are multiple types of unit effects), which are determined by the presence or absence of a big hit specified by the hold information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the presence or absence of reach, fluctuation time, etc. Easy continuous notice patterns may be made different. Further, in step S508, based on the storage number of the suspension information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control RAM 31c stores the number of continuous advance notice executions indicating the number of fluctuation games for which the continuous advance notice is to be executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a starts continuous notice based on the determined continuous notice pattern (step S309). That is, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect control RAM 31c to store continuous notice information indicating that execution of the continuous notice has been determined. Then, the continuous advance notice start process is ended. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a can start continuous notice to give notice of the expectation of the pending fluctuation game over the plurality of fluctuation games during the presentation time.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a executes the continuous notice based on the determined continuous notice pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the number of times of continuous advance notice execution is three times, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the variation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a performs a continuous advance notice pattern. The unit effect is executed on the basis of, and the number of continuous advance notice execution numbers is subtracted by 1 and stored. Thereafter, the unit effect is executed each time the fluctuation game is executed until the number of continuous notices becomes “0”.

  Then, the variation control CPU 31a starts the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced by the continuous announcement, and when the continuous announcement execution count reaches 0, the continuous announcement information is erased (reset) from the presentation control RAM 31c, and the continuous announcement is made. End the

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects.
(7) If continuous announcement which can be executed during the presentation time continues to be executed even after the completion of the presentation time, or if it is ended suddenly at the end of the presentation time, the player may feel discomfort and the interest may be lowered. . Therefore, by executing the process of step S506, it is prohibited to start the continuous advance notice from the elapse of the predetermined time until the end of the effect time. Thus, it can be suppressed that the continuous advance notice is executed at the end of the presentation time. This makes it possible to suppress the decline in interest.

  (8) In the continuous notice, there is a continuous notice for giving a notice that super reach production with a high hit probability is executed. That is, it can be recognized that the super reach effect is performed when the continuous advance notice is executed over four variation games. For this reason, it can be noticed whether or not the continuous advance notice is executed over four variation games.

  (9) Continuous notice is an effect dedicated to the effect time. If continuous announcements dedicated to the presentation time are executed across the end of the presentation time, it is easy for the player to feel uncomfortable. Therefore, we decided to limit the start of continuous announcements dedicated to rendering time.

  (10) The time from the end of the predetermined time to the end of the rendering time is longer than the maximum time from the start of the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced in the continuous advance notice. It can be suppressed that the continuous advance notice is executed at the end of the presentation time.

  (11) With the processing of step S504 and step S505, even during the effecting time, any of the fluctuation games among the fluctuation games executed until the fluctuation game for which the big hit expectation is announced is started. If the fluctuation time is equal to or more than the specified fluctuation time, it is prohibited to start the continuous advance notice. Thus, when the rendering time ends, it can be suppressed that the continuous advance notice is performed. This makes it possible to suppress the decline in interest.

Fourth Embodiment
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and the detailed description and the drawings will be omitted or simplified.

  In the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, continuous notice for giving notice of the jackpot expectation of the pending fluctuation game over a plurality of fluctuation games during the staging time can be executed instead of the holding notice. It is done.

Hereinafter, the continuous advance notice start process in the fourth embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation game is in progress (step S600). If the remaining variation time (sub variation timer) stored in the effect control RAM 31c is not 0, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the variation game is in progress, and if the remaining variation time is 0, the variation game is not in progress. It is determined that For example, when a big hit game is in progress, it is determined that the variation game is not in progress. If it is determined that the variation game is not in progress (step S600: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the on-hold notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation game is in progress (step S600: YES), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether setting information indicating that the effect time is in progress is stored in the effect control RAM 31c ( Step S601). If the setting information indicating that the effect time is on is not stored (step S601: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process.

  When setting information indicating that the effect time is on is stored (step S601: YES), the effect control CPU 31a uses the effect control RAM 31c for continuous notice information indicating that the execution of the continuous advance notice is determined. It is determined whether it is stored (step S602). When continuous notice information indicating that execution of the continuous notice is determined is stored (step S602: YES), the CPU 31a for effect control ends the continuous notice start processing without executing a new continuous notice. Do.

  On the other hand, when continuous notice information indicating that execution of the continuous notice is determined is not stored (step S602: NO), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a plurality of change games are suspended. (Step S603). In step S603, the effect control CPU 31a determines that a plurality of change games are being held if a plurality of suspension information items are stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and if not stored, a plurality of change games are present. Determine that it is not on hold. When it is determined that a plurality of change games are not suspended (step S603: NO), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a plurality of change games are suspended (step S603: YES), the effect control CPU 31a ends the change game in which the remaining time until the end of the effect time ends is a big hit expectation. It is determined whether it is shorter than the time until (step S604).

  In step S604, the effect control CPU 31a first calculates the remaining time until the end of the effect time, by subtracting the time acquired from the real time clock RTC from the end time of the effect time. Next, the effect control CPU 31a is executed until the end of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced, by the end of the variation game in progress and the change game in which the big hit expectation is announced. Calculated by summing the total fluctuation time of the pending fluctuation game.

  Since the remaining time of the variation game in execution is stored as a sub variation timer in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a can be acquired from the effect control RAM 31c. Further, since the fluctuation time of the pending fluctuation game to be executed until the end of the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced can be specified based on the holding information stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a , Can be calculated by summing up the identified fluctuation times. That is, the effect control CPU 31a can calculate the total fluctuation time by totaling the fluctuation times specified by the stored suspension information.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a compares the time remaining until the end of the effect time with the time until the end of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced, and the remaining time before the effect time ends is If it is short, affirmative determination is made, and if it is long, negative determination is made.

  If the determination result of step S604 is affirmative (step S604: YES), the CPU for effect control 31a ends the continuous advance notice start process. That is, the effect control CPU 31a prohibits the start of the continuous advance notice when the remaining time until the end of the effect time is shorter than the time until the end of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S604 is negative (step S604: NO), the CPU 31a for effect control executes the processing of step S605 to step S607. The processes of steps S605 to S607 are the same as the processes of steps S507 to S509 of the third embodiment, respectively. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a can start continuous notice to give notice of the expectation of the pending fluctuation game over the plurality of fluctuation games during the presentation time.

As described above in detail, the fourth embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (8) and (9).
(12) If continuous announcement which can be performed during the presentation time continues to be executed even after the completion of the presentation time, or is suddenly ended at the end of the presentation time, the player may feel discomfort and the interest may be lowered. . Therefore, by executing the processing of step S604, if the remaining time until the end of the rendering time is shorter than the time until the end of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced, the continuous announcement is started. Was prohibited. Thus, it can be suppressed that the continuous advance notice is executed at the end of the presentation time. This makes it possible to suppress the decline in interest.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the embodiment, the realtime clock RTC may be built in the effect control CPU 31a.

  In the above-described embodiment, the suspension notice (or successive announcement) may not be an announcement for predicting the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation game to be executed last among the fluctuation games being suspended. For example, before the execution of step S305, the effect control CPU 31a may determine, from among the pending variable games, a variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced in a lottery. Moreover, you may determine based on pending | holding information before execution of step S305. That is, when the hold information that can identify the big hit is stored, or when the hold information that can specify that the reach effect is performed is stored, the big hit of the variation game corresponding to the hold information. The degree of expectation may be announced. In addition, when the fluctuation time specified by the suspension information is equal to or more than a predetermined fluctuation time, the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation game corresponding to the suspension information may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a probability variation function. The probability change function is a function to change the winning probability of the big hit from the low probability state (normal probability state) to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. The high probability state may be granted, for example, until a variation game having a predetermined number of grants is executed, or may be granted until the next big-hit determination is won. The high probability state is an advantageous game state which is easy for the player to win the jackpot determination and advantageous to the player. The high probability state may be determined to be assigned by lottery. Also, it may be determined that the high probability state is given according to the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) to be stopped and displayed. Also, the high probability state may be determined to be awarded by the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a bonus winning opening). If the game has a probability fluctuation function, it will prohibit the execution of pending announcements or continuous announcements if the fluctuation game is a big hit, or if the number of times the award is reached before the fluctuation game for which the expectation is announced is started. Is desirable. In addition, when the probability state shifts, it is desirable to stop the execution of the suspension notice or continuous notice.

  In addition, since the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of reach determination as a result of the big hit determination can be changed depending on whether or not it is a high probability state, the main control CPU 30a is also in the high probability state in the hold information output process. Based on the presence or absence, it is desirable to identify the presence or absence of the big hit, the presence or absence of the reach, the fluctuation time, and generate the suspension information. For example, in the pending information output process, in the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it matches the acquired jackpot determination random number based on the jackpot determination value in the high probability state. To identify the presence or absence of the big hit. Further, in the pending information output process, when in the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it matches the acquired reach determination random number based on the reach determination value in the high probability state. It is sufficient to identify the presence or absence of the reach by doing. Also, in the pending information output process, when in the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a is acquired based on the determination value (big hit determination value and reach determination value) in the high probability state and the distribution of variation patterns. The variation pattern may be identified according to the variation pattern determination random number, and the variation time may be identified by the identified variation pattern. The same can be done when the state is low probability.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port which can be opened and closed by opening and closing means, and after the big hit game is over, the high base state as an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is given. May be provided. The high base state is a game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting opening (winning) than the gaming state which is not the high base state (hereinafter referred to as the low base state). The high base state is a so-called "power support state". In response to the passage of the game ball to the gate, the normal symbol variation game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped on the normal symbol display device is a hit, and the second winning opening is provided with the normal hit game, The opening / closing means is opened to be open.

  The high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol fluctuation game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the opening / closing means longer based on the winning of a normal symbol winning lottery than in the low base state. The open time extension control is based on control to increase the number of times the opening / closing means is opened based on winning of the normal symbol winning lottery than in the low base state, and based on winning of the normal symbol winning lottery. At least one control of the opening time of the opening / closing means may be performed out of the control for making the opening time of the opening / closing means longer than that in the low base state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special symbol variation game shorter than in the low base state. When executing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state".

  The high base state may be awarded, for example, until a variation game having a predetermined number of grants is executed, or may be awarded until it is determined to be a big hit determination next time. The high base state may be determined to be provided by lottery. Also, the high base state may be determined to be given according to the type of the jackpot symbol (special symbol) to be stopped and displayed. In addition, it may be determined that the high base state is awarded by the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a bonus winning opening). When equipped with the function to grant high base status, if the fluctuation game becomes a big hit or the number of times of the award is reached before the fluctuation game for which the expectation is announced is started, the suspension notice or continuous notice It is desirable to prohibit the execution. In addition, when transitioning from the high base state to the low base state and from the low base state to the high base state, it is desirable to stop the execution of the suspension notification or the continuous notification.

  Further, since the fluctuation pattern to be identified can be changed depending on whether or not the high base state is set, the main control CPU 30a also specifies the fluctuation time based on the presence or absence of the high base state also in the holding information output process, It is desirable to generate hold information. For example, in the pending information output process, in the high base state, the main control CPU 30a changes the fluctuation pattern according to the acquired fluctuation pattern determination random number based on the distribution of the fluctuation pattern in the high base state. The fluctuation time may be specified by specifying and specifying the specified fluctuation pattern. The same can be done when the state is low probability.

  In the above embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting opening, the starting condition of the variation game may be given. Then, when the variation game executed with the game ball entering the second starting opening becomes a big hit, the player is better than the variation game executed with the entering of the game ball into the first starting opening. A big hit game that is advantageous to the game may be given. Also, in this case, the variation game held with the game ball entering the second starting opening is prioritized over the variation game held with the game ball entering the first starting opening. May be performed. In addition, during the execution of continuous notice to announce the big hit expectation degree of the fluctuation game held with the game ball entering the first starting opening as a trigger, the game ball enters the second starting opening, and at that moment When the suspended variation game is preferentially executed, the suspension notice (or continuous notice) may be canceled or interrupted, or may be executed as it is. In addition, when the fluctuation game performed preferentially is a specific fluctuation time or when it is a big hit, the suspension notice (or continuous advance notice) may be canceled or interrupted, or may be executed as it is.

  In the embodiment, the specific effect may be an effect that can be performed during an advantageous game state such as a big hit game state. Thereby, even if the advantageous game state is not given, it is possible to enjoy the effect to be executed during the advantageous game state. The advantageous game state may include the above-mentioned high probability state or high base state.

  -In the above first and third embodiments, although the start of the on-hold notice (or continuous advance notice) is prohibited from the predetermined time to the end time of the presentation time, the on-hold advance notice (or continuous advance notice) ) May be restricted. For example, the probability of winning the hold notice lottery (or continuous notice lottery) may be set to a low probability. In addition, it may be possible to execute only a pending advance notice for giving notice of a fluctuation game to be a big hit.

  In the first and third embodiments, the time from the predetermined time to the end time of the effect time may be arbitrarily changed. Therefore, it may be shorter than the maximum time until the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is foreshadowed is started. For example, 30 seconds may be used.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the display mode of the hold display image is changed at a predetermined timing after the start of the hold notification in order to give notice of the degree of expectation of the big hit stepwise in the effect mode of the hold notification. There may be something to do. For example, at the start of the hold notification, the hold display image is changed to blue, and then the hold display image is changed from blue to red at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the variation game or at a lapse of a predetermined time). It may be changed to In this way, it is possible to gradually give notice of the jackpot expectation and improve the interest of the game. In this case, if the hold notification is started before the predetermined time, the display mode of the hold display image may be changed with a predetermined trigger after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the above embodiment, the expectation of the fluctuation game to be announced in the suspension notice or the continuous announcement may be other than the jackpot expectation. For example, it may be the degree of expectation given (or given) the high probability state described above, or it may be the degree of expectation given the high base state described above.

  -In said 3rd and 4th embodiment, although continuous alerting | reporting was performed instead of pending | hold alerting | reporting, you may comprise so that both can be performed. In this case, when one of the notices is being executed (when the hold notice information or the continuous notice information is stored), the start of the other notice may be limited (or prohibited) or may be started. It is also good.

  In the first and third embodiments, of the fluctuation games up to the start of the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced, the fluctuation is prohibited if the fluctuation time of any fluctuation game is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time If so, it is not necessary to forbid the start of the hold notification (or the continuous notification) after the predetermined time has passed. That is, when the processes of step S304 and step S305 (or step S504 and step S505) are performed, the process of step S306 (or step S506) may not be performed.

  In the first and third embodiments, if it is prohibited to start the suspension notice (or the successive notice) after the predetermined time has passed, until the fluctuation game in which the big hit expectation is announced is started If the fluctuation time of any of the fluctuation games of the fluctuation games of the above is equal to or more than the specific fluctuation time, it is not necessary to forbid the start of the suspension notice (or the continuous notice). That is, when the process of step S306 (or step S506) is performed, the processes of step S304 and step S305 (or step S504 and step S505) may not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol stop command is output, but may not be output. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may end the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation time specified by the variation pattern.

In the first and third embodiments, the end time is stored, but the time elapsed from the start of the rendering time may be measured, and may be ended based on the elapsed time.
In the first and third embodiments, although the predetermined time is stored, the time elapsed from the start of the rendering time is measured, and it is determined whether the predetermined time has elapsed based on the elapsed time. Good.

  In step S604 in the fourth embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the remaining time until the end of the effect time is shorter than the time until the end of the variation game in which the big hit expectation is announced. However, it may be determined whether the remaining time until the rendering time ends is shorter than the time until the start of the variation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced. The time until the start of the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced can be calculated in the same manner as in step S404 of the second embodiment.

In the above embodiment, the reach determination is performed in the special symbol start process, but may not be performed.
In the above embodiment, the winning probability of reach determination in the special symbol start process may be changed according to the number of pending storages. In this case, for example, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination for each possible number of pending storages, and if any of the pending storage numbers makes the reach determination affirmative, there is a possibility that reach effect will be executed. If it is determined that there is a possibility that the reach effect will be performed, it may be possible to generate hold information that can specify that effect.

  In the above embodiment, the variation patterns determined by the number of reserved memories may be made different. In this case, for example, the main control CPU 30a may identify a variation pattern for each possible number of pending storages, and generate pending information that can identify a possible variation time when outputting the pending information. Then, in the process of step S305 or step S505, it is desirable to make a determination based on the maximum value of the variation time that can be taken. Further, in the processing of step S404 or step S604, it is desirable to calculate the time until the start (or end) of the fluctuation game in which the jackpot expectation is announced on the basis of the maximum possible fluctuation time.

  In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of the reach may not be specified by the hold information. Similarly, the presence or absence of the big hit may not be identified by the hold information. In the above embodiment, the longer the fluctuation time is, the higher the jackpot expectation is. Therefore, the probability of winning the on-hold notice lottery (or continuous notice lottery) may be changed based on the fluctuation time specified by the hold information. Similarly, the pending announcement pattern (continuous announcement pattern) may be determined based on the fluctuation time specified by the suspension information.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of suspension notices (or successive announcements) may be provided, and there may be pending announcements (or successive announcements) that can be performed outside the presentation time. In this case, in the hold notice start process (or the continuous notice start process), of the hold notices (or the continuous notices), the start of the hold notice (or the continuous notice) dedicated to the presentation time may be prohibited (or restricted).

  In the above embodiment, when the suspension information is information that can identify the fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a big hit, whether there is a reach, and the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern identified by the suspension information. It needs to be configured to be identifiable.

-In the said, 1st and 2nd embodiment, the change of the first display mode may be performed, when the fluctuation game is newly suspended after the start of a reservation alert.
In the first and second embodiments, the effect control CPU 31a may execute the on-hold notice start process when the variation game is newly put on hold (for example, when the on-hold information command is input).

  In the third and fourth embodiments, the effect control CPU 31a may execute the continuous notice start process when the variation game is newly suspended (for example, when the suspension information command is input).

  -In the said 3rd and 4th embodiment, you may change the presentation aspect of a continuous advance notice arbitrarily. For example, after the start of the continuous notice, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect on the continuous notice to be started when the variable game is newly suspended, and the notice on the continuous notice is continued until the fluctuation game for which the big hit expectation is announced is over. The effect may be continuously performed over a plurality of variation games. In addition, what is necessary is just to start the production | generation regarding a continuous advance notice at arbitrary timing after the start of a continuous advance notice, for example, may be the start time of a fluctuation game. The effect relating to the continuous advance notice may be, for example, an effect of continuously displaying a predetermined image or an effect of continuously outputting a predetermined sound.

In the embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
In the embodiment, the function of the effect control board 31 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display substrate for specialized control of the effect display device 13, a voice substrate for specialized control of the speaker Sp, and a lamp substrate for specialized control of the decoration lamp La may be provided. You may further provide a general control board. Further, the effect control CPU 31a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

In the embodiment, the main control board 30 may be provided with a part or all of the functions of the effect control board 31.
In the embodiment, the effect control board 31 may be provided with a part of the functions of the main control board 30.

  In the embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output a suspension designation command capable of specifying the number of suspension storages when the number of suspension storages increases and decreases. The effect control CPU 31a may display and delete the hold display image based on the hold storage number specified by the hold specification command.

  In step S503 or step S603 in the third or fourth embodiment, it is determined whether or not a plurality of change games are on hold, but it may be determined whether or not a change game is on hold.

  In the above embodiment, when the background image is an image related to the variation of the decorative pattern among the images displayed on the effect display device 13 as the main image (main presentation), the background image is behind the image related to the variation of the pattern It can be positioned as an image to be projected. In addition, the background image can be positioned as an image displayed on a part of the effect display device 13 in which the decorative symbol and the notification information (for example, the hold display image) to the player are not displayed. From this, for example, in the background image, there is an image displayed at the back during the fluctuation of the decorative pattern such as the time of normal fluctuation (the fluctuation before reach formation) or the time of reach effect in the decorative symbol fluctuation game. Further, the background image includes an image projected during an interval between decorative symbol variation games and an image projected during a demonstration effect. In addition, since the background image can be positioned as a secondary effect for promoting the effect of the main effect, the effect mode of the secondary effect is, for example, during a decorative symbol variation game or the like to promote the effect of the main effect. It may be changed to

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) The continuous advance notice is an effect of executing the same type of effect every time the variation game is started.

  (B) The time from the end of the predetermined time to the end of the rendering time is longer than the maximum time from the start of the continuous advance to the end of the continuous advance.

  SE1: start opening sensor, SE2: large winning opening sensor, ACT1: large winning opening actuator, RTC: real time clock, 10: gaming board, 11: special symbol display device, 12: hold display device, 13: effect display device, 14 ... Start opening, 15 ... large winning opening, 16 ... large winning opening door, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... CPU for effect control, 31b ... ROM for effect control, 31c ... RAM for effect control.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of holding a fluctuation game,
Time measurement means,
Providing effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution means to execute effects;
Based on the time measured by the time measurement means, an effect time for which a specific effect can be executed is determined,
The effect control means can start a specific continuous notice to give notice of the expectation of the change game being held over the plurality of change games during the effect time, while being during the effect time, Also, between the predetermined time and the end of the rendering time, the starting of the specific continuous notice is limited.
The specific effect is an effect that can be performed during execution of the fluctuation game,
The specific effect starts when the fluctuation game is being executed at the start time of the effect time, and starts after the end of the fluctuation game, and when the fluctuation game is being performed at the end time of the effect time , End after the end of the fluctuation game ,
At the start time of the presentation time, if the fluctuation game is being executed, during the period up to the change game ends, the While specific effect is not started, the gaming machine wherein the specific continuous announcement that could be initiated. In a gaming machine capable of holding a fluctuation game,
Time measurement means,
Providing effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution means to execute effects;
Based on the time measured by the time measurement means, an effect time for which a specific effect can be executed is determined,
The effect control means can start a specific continuous notice to give notice of the expectation of the change game being held over the plurality of change games during the effect time, while being during the effect time, Also, between the predetermined time and the end of the rendering time, the starting of the specific continuous notice is limited.
The specific effect is an effect that can be performed during execution of a predetermined effect,
When the predetermined effect is being executed at the start time of the effect time, the specific effect starts after the end of the predetermined effect, and during the end time of the effect time, the predetermined effect is being executed. If it is, it ends after the end of the predetermined effect ,
Game at the start time of the presentation time, if the running of predetermined effect, the period until the predetermined effect is completed, while the specific effect is not started, the certain continuous announcement that could be initiated Machine. The specific effect is Ri directing der executable even during the jackpot gaming as advantageous beneficial gaming state to the player,
While the predetermined time has passed after the predetermined time has elapsed in the effect time, the specific continuous advance notice for giving notice of the fluctuation game to be lost is not started while the specific continuous notice for giving notice of the fluctuation game to be the big hit is started. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which can be started .

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