JP6581125B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and controlling it in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a counter is displayed according to the progress of the game, and a value (initial image) corresponding to the effect period is displayed on the counter from the start timing of the effect, and the value displayed on the counter The countdown notice effect (update effect) that subtracts and updates can be executed, and is provided in the gaming machine when the value displayed on the counter becomes “0 seconds” (when a specific image is displayed) There is one that executes an accessory fall effect (specific effect) that causes the movable body to fall (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-61623

  However, in Patent Literature 1, after a specific image is displayed and a specific effect is executed, no effect is executed as an update effect, so that the game entertainment of the update effect cannot be improved. is there.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of an update effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
In the update display related to the period, an initial image (for example, an image having a value corresponding to the execution period of the countdown notice effect such as “25 seconds” or “30 seconds”) is displayed, and the specific image is displayed after sequentially updating the initial image. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing an update effect (for example, a countdown notice effect) that displays a value corresponding to the end of the countdown notice effect such as “0 seconds”). A part that executes the process during the effect symbol variation after executing S403, S405, S406 to S407, and S410 to S412 of the countdown notice effect determination process);
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a branch effect) when the specific image is displayed (for example, when the variation pattern is one of super reach α1 to α3, super reach β1 to β3, The part in which the production control CPU 120 executes the production symbol variation processing),
As an effect suggesting the start of a new update effect after the display of the specific image, a first updated suggestion effect and a second post-update suggestion effect having a different aspect from the first updated suggestion effect can be executed. After-update suggestion production means,
With
The display mode of the update display is different between before and after updating the initial image,
The specific effect execution means is capable of executing the second specific effect at a different rate from when the update effect is not executed during the execution of the update effect.
After the specific image is displayed, the update effect executing means makes a new update effect different from the first timing (for example, 40 seconds after the start of fluctuation as shown in FIG. 20) and the first timing. It can be started at the second timing (for example, 45 seconds after the start of fluctuation as shown in FIG. 20) (for example, pattern E or pattern as an effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect as shown in FIG. 15) F determining part),
When the new update effect starts from the first timing and when the new update effect starts from the second timing without starting the new update effect from the first timing , controlled rate is the Ri Do different (e.g., as shown in FIG. 15, if the variation display result becomes big hit, the pattern F is the second countdown announcement attraction from 45 seconds after the start variation is executed, starting variation second countdown announcement attraction of is determined than the pattern E to be executed easy to part from 40 seconds after),
The ratio of newly starting the updated effect differs between when the first updated suggestive effect is executed and when the second updated suggested effect is executed .
According to this feature, since the rate at which a new update effect is started from the second timing is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
In the update display related to the period, an initial image (for example, an image having a value corresponding to the execution period of the countdown notice effect such as “25 seconds” or “30 seconds”) is displayed, and the specific image is displayed after sequentially updating the initial image. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing an update effect (for example, a countdown notice effect) that displays a value corresponding to the end of the countdown notice effect such as “0 seconds”). A part that executes the process during the effect symbol variation after executing S403, S405, S406 to S407, and S410 to S412 of the countdown notice effect determination process);
A specific effect execution means (for example, a variation pattern) capable of executing a specific effect including a first specific effect (for example, branch effect A) and a second specific effect (for example, branch effect B) different from the first specific effect. When the superreach α1 to α3 or superreach β1 to β3, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect symbol changing process),
As an effect suggesting the start of a new update effect after the display of the specific image, a first updated suggestion effect and a second post-update suggestion effect having a different aspect from the first updated suggestion effect can be executed. After-update suggestion production means,
With
The display mode of the update display is different between before and after updating the initial image,
The super-specific effect execution unit, during the updating demonstration execution is capable of executing the second specific effect in different proportions and execution Shinano Itoki the said further new production (e.g., branch prediction effect is executed While the change display of the fluctuation pattern of reach α0 or super reach β0 does not execute the countdown notice effect, the change display of the change pattern of super reach α2 or super reach β2 where the branch notice effect B is executed executes the countdown notice effect. , The part where the branch notice effect is always executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect)
After the specific image is displayed, the update effect executing means makes a new update effect different from the first timing (for example, 40 seconds after the start of fluctuation as shown in FIG. 20) and the first timing. It can be started at the second timing (for example, 45 seconds after the start of fluctuation as shown in FIG. 20) (for example, pattern E or pattern as an effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect as shown in FIG. 15) F determining part),

When the new update effect starts from the first timing and when the new update effect starts from the second timing without starting the new update effect from the first timing , controlled rate is the Ri Do different (e.g., as shown in FIG. 15, if the variation display result becomes big hit, the pattern F is the second countdown announcement attraction from 45 seconds after the start variation is executed, starting variation second countdown announcement attraction of is determined than the pattern E to be executed easy to part from 40 seconds after),
The ratio of newly starting the updated effect differs between when the first updated suggestive effect is executed and when the second updated suggested effect is executed .
According to this feature, since the rate at which a new update effect is started from the second timing is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
The update effect executing means displays the update effect in Arabic numerals in the first mode (for example, as shown in the modified example 11, the countdown notice effect being executed (the first countdown notice effect)). And the second mode different from the first mode (for example, as shown in the modified example 11, the display of the counter in the running countdown notice effect (first countdown notice effect) is displayed in Roman numerals or Chinese numerals. Can be executed in the display part)
When the update effect before the specific image is displayed is executed in the first mode and in the second mode, the update effect is newly started after the display of the specific image. (For example, as shown in the modification 11, the second countdown is performed depending on which display mode the counter in the countdown notice effect being executed (first countdown notice effect) is displayed.) (The part where the execution ratio of the notice effect differs)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus on the aspect of the update effect before the display of the specific image as to whether or not the update effect is newly started after the display of the specific image.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, and means 1,
A first post-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect executed in the effect pattern of the pattern X shown in Modification 2) and the first update after suggesting the start of a new update effect after the display of the specific image An updated suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a second updated suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect executed in the effect pattern of the pattern Y shown in Modification 2) different from the suggestion effect,
The rate at which an updated effect is newly started is different between when the first updated suggestive effect is executed and when the second updated suggested effect is executed (for example, FIG. 27 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, in the case of the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α3 and the super reach β3 in which the second countdown notice effect is executed, the change in the super reach α0 and the super reach β0 in which the second countdown notice effect is not executed. (The part where the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in the pattern Y effect pattern at a higher rate than in the case of the pattern variation display)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus attention on the mode of the post-update suggestion effect as to whether or not a new update effect is started.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, means 1, and means 2,
The update effect execution means displays the specific image at a first display timing (for example, 30 seconds after the start of variation) and a second display timing (for example, 35 seconds after the start of variation) different from the first display timing. Can be displayed,
The rate at which an update effect is newly started differs between when the specific image is displayed at the first display timing and when the specific image is displayed at the second display timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 29 as a modification). When the countdown notice effect ends 35 seconds after the start of change, the second countdown notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the countdown notice effect ends 30 seconds after the start of change)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus attention on the timing at which the specific image is displayed as to whether or not the update effect is newly started, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, and means 1 to 3,
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, branch effect B in Modification 4);
The special effect is executed at the first execution timing before the start of the new update effect after the display of the specific image and the second execution timing during the execution of the update effect newly started after the display of the specific image. (For example, as shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 as modified example 4, when the variation display result is a big hit, the branch effect B is the start of the variation before the start of the second countdown notice effect. The ratio that is executed after 40 seconds (the ratio that the pattern H is executed as the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect) is 55 seconds after the start of the change in which the branch effect B is executing the second countdown notice effect. (The portion higher than the rate at which pattern G is executed as the production pattern for the second countdown notice effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio of the special effect being executed is different between before the start of the new update effect and during the execution of the newly started update effect.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 4,
As a pre-update suggestion effect that suggests execution of the update effect, a first pre-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect of pattern X) and a second pre-update suggestion effect that differ from the first pre-update suggestion effect The pre-update suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of changing the effect symbol after the execution of the countdown notice effect determination process S409 to S412) that can execute the effect (for example, the countdown start suggestion effect of the pattern Y). Part to execute)
The update effect execution means is a first update effect (for example, the effect pattern is the pattern A or the pattern in which the period from when the initial image is displayed until the specific image is displayed is the first period (for example, 25 seconds). B countdown notice effect) and a second update effect (for example, 30 seconds) in which the period from the display of the initial image to the display of the specific image is different from the first period (for example, 30 seconds) , The production pattern can be executed with the pattern C or the countdown notice of the pattern D),
The ratio of executing the second update effect differs between when the second pre-update suggestion effect is executed and when the first pre-update suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. The countdown starts when the performance pattern of the countdown notice effect is pattern A or pattern B in which the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 25 seconds and when the execution pattern of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds or less. (The part where the ratio which determines the production pattern of suggestion production from pattern X and pattern Y is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, and means 1 to 4,
As a pre-update suggestion effect that suggests execution of the update effect, a first pre-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect of pattern X) and a second pre-update suggestion effect that differ from the first pre-update suggestion effect The pre-update suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of changing the effect symbol after the execution of the countdown notice effect determination process S409 to S412) that can execute the effect (for example, the countdown start suggestion effect of the pattern Y). Part to execute)
The update effect execution means is configured to display a first update effect (for example, the effect pattern in the modified example 10 is the first period (for example, 25 seconds)) from the display of the initial image to the display of the specific image. A countdown notice effect for pattern A) and a second update effect (for example, 30 seconds) in which the period from when the initial image is displayed until the specific image is displayed is different from the first period (for example, 30 seconds). For example, the production pattern in the modification 10 can be executed as a countdown notice production of the pattern B,
When the first pre-update suggestion effect is executed, the first update effect is executed, and when the second pre-update suggestion effect is executed, the second update effect is executed (for example, Modification 10). As shown in FIG. 4, when the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is the pattern X, the pattern A whose end timing of the countdown notice effect is 25 seconds after the start of fluctuation is executed, and the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is the pattern In the case of Y, the pattern B in which the end timing of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation is executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 4,
As a pre-update suggestion effect that suggests execution of an update effect before the specific image is displayed, a first pre-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect of pattern X) and the first pre-update suggestion effect are: A suggestion effect execution means before update that can execute a second pre-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect of pattern Y) having a different aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S409 to S412 of the countdown notice effect determination process). After that, the part that executes the processing during the production symbol variation)
The specific effect execution means can execute a specific effect including a first specific effect (for example, branch effect A) and a second specific effect (for example, branch effect B) different from the first specific effect, When the update effect is being executed, the second specific effect can be executed at a different rate from when the update effect is not being executed (for example, the change in the fluctuation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1). When the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined by the display, the branch effect A may be executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect, and the branch effect may be executed after the countdown notice effect is executed. If the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined by the fluctuation pattern fluctuation display of reach α2 or super reach β2, be sure to count down. Portions branching effect B is executed during execution of the emission announcement attraction),
The update effect execution means is a first update effect (for example, an effect pattern) in which a period from when the initial image is displayed until the specific image is displayed is a first period (for example, 25 seconds) as the update effect. Is a countdown notice effect of pattern A or pattern B) and a period from when the initial image is displayed until the specific image is displayed is a second period (for example, 30 seconds) different from the first period. 2 update effect (for example, the effect pattern is countdown notice effect of pattern C or pattern D),
The ratio of executing the second update effect differs between when the second pre-update suggestion effect is executed and when the first pre-update suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. The countdown starts when the performance pattern of the countdown notice effect is pattern A or pattern B in which the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 25 seconds and when the execution pattern of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds or less. (The part where the ratio which determines the production pattern of suggestion production from pattern X and pattern Y is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 4,
As a pre-update suggestion effect that suggests execution of an update effect before the specific image is displayed, a first pre-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect of pattern X) and the first pre-update suggestion effect are: A suggestion effect execution means before update that can execute a second pre-update suggestion effect (for example, a countdown start suggestion effect of pattern Y) having a different aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S409 to S412 of the countdown notice effect determination process). After that, the part that executes the processing during the production symbol variation)
The specific effect execution means can execute a specific effect including a first specific effect (for example, branch effect A) and a second specific effect (for example, branch effect B) different from the first specific effect, When the update effect is being executed, the second specific effect can be executed at a different rate from when the update effect is not being executed (for example, the change in the fluctuation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1). When the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined by the display, the branch effect A may be executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect, and the branch effect may be executed after the countdown notice effect is executed. If the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined by the fluctuation pattern fluctuation display of reach α2 or super reach β2, be sure to count down. Portions branching effect B is executed during execution of the emission announcement attraction),
The update effect execution means, as the update effect, is a first update effect (for example, a modified example) in which a period from when the initial image is displayed until the specific image is displayed is a first period (for example, 25 seconds). 10 is a countdown notice effect of pattern A) and a period from when the initial image is displayed until the specific image is displayed is a second period (for example, 30 seconds) different from the first period. The second update effect (for example, the effect pattern in the modification 10 is a countdown notice effect of the pattern B) can be executed,
When the first pre-update suggestion effect is executed, the first update effect is executed, and when the second pre-update suggestion effect is executed, the second update effect is executed (for example, Modification 10). As shown in FIG. 4, when the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is the pattern X, the pattern A whose end timing of the countdown notice effect is 25 seconds after the start of fluctuation is executed, and the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is the pattern In the case of Y, the pattern B in which the end timing of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation is executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the update effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to means 8,
When the update effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state, the update effect execution means executes the second update effect at a rate different from that of the case where the update effect is not controlled (for example, FIG. 15B to FIG. 15D). As shown in (), when the variation display result is a big hit, the portion where pattern C or pattern D is executed as the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect at a higher rate than when the variation display result is out of place)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the first update effect is executed and the case where the second update effect is executed, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

A gaming machine of means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to means 9,
When the second pre-update suggestion effect is executed, the update effect execution means executes the update effect at a different rate from when the first pre-update suggestion effect is executed (for example, FIG. ) And FIG. 16C, when the countdown notice effect is executed, the countdown start suggestion effect is executed with the pattern Y at a higher rate than when the countdown notice effect is not executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to focus attention on the mode of the pre-update suggestion effect as to whether or not the update effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to means 10,
The update effect execution means includes a plurality of images as the initial image before the update effect is started (for example, as shown in the first modification, a portion that displays a value corresponding to a countdown period on a counter, Any one of the counters) can be displayed on the counter.
The execution ratio of the update effect differs depending on at least the display mode of the initial image before the update effect is started (for example, as shown in Modification 1, a value corresponding to the countdown period is displayed on the counter. In this case, the countdown notice effect is always executed, and when the value corresponding to 0 seconds is displayed on the counter, the countdown notice effect is executed and the countdown notice effect is not executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the initial image as to whether or not the update effect is executed, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 12 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to means 11,
The update effect executing means can execute a new update effect after the specific image is displayed,
The pre-update suggestion effect execution means can execute a new pre-update suggestion effect corresponding to the new update effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 By executing the effect symbol variation process in the variation pattern variation display, the second countdown notice effect is performed 40 seconds after the variation start or 45 seconds after the variation start),
The rate at which the pre-update suggestion effect is executed and the update effect is executed is different from the rate at which the new pre-update suggestion effect is executed and a new update effect is executed (for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, in the variation display of the variation pattern of super reach α0 or super reach β0, after the first countdown start suggestion effect, the first countdown notice effect is executed, and after the second countdown start suggestion effect, 2 is displayed. While the first count stage notice effect is not executed, the first countdown notice effect is executed after the first countdown start suggestion effect in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α3 or super reach β3, and the second countdown start indication is suggested. After the performance, the second count stage notice effect will be executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to whether or not a new update effect is executed, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 13 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 5 to means 12,
The update effect includes a first specific update effect (for example, the first countdown notice effect shown in the modified example 9) for displaying the first specific image after sequentially updating the first initial image, and the second initial image sequentially. A second specific update effect (for example, the second countdown notice effect shown in the modified example 9) for displaying the second specific image after the update,
In the case where the first specific update effect and the second specific update effect are simultaneously executed, the update effect executing means performs the update synchronously (for example, as shown in FIG. When the second countdown notice effect and the second countdown notice effect are executed at the same time, the counter subtraction update as the first countdown notice effect is synchronized with the counter subtraction update as the second countdown notice effect. Part to do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first specific update effect and the second specific update effect are updated synchronously, so that the first specific update effect and the second specific update effect are asynchronously updated. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine of means 14 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 13,
Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol and effect symbol) (for example, special symbol indicators 4A and 4B and effect display device 5);
When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is displayed on the variable display means, the advantageous state control means (for example, the big hit after the special symbol stop processing by the CPU 103) that can be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state) The part that executes pre-release processing)
Is further provided.
According to this feature, attention can be paid to variable display different from the update effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot expectation degree in the fluctuation pattern of a super reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the data holding area for presentation control, (B) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a random number value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a countdown notice effect determination process, (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of execution / non-execution of the countdown notice effect in S401. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern of countdown notice effect, (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect pattern of countdown notice effect in S403, (C) is the effect pattern of countdown notice effect in S405 (D) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect in S406, and (E) is the determination of the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect in S407. It is a figure which shows a ratio. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of countdown start suggestion effect, (B) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of countdown start suggestion effect in S408a, (C) is the countdown start suggestion effect in S409. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern. It is a timing chart of the fluctuation display of super reach α0 or super reach β0. (A) is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect of effect pattern A or effect pattern B in the variable display of super reach α1 or super reach β1, and (B) is the effect pattern C in the variable display of super reach α1 or super reach β1. Or it is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect of the effect pattern D. It is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect of effect pattern C or effect pattern D in the variable display of super reach α2 or super reach β2. (A) is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect of the effect pattern E in the variation display of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3, and (B) is the countdown notice effect of the effect pattern F in the variation display of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3. It is a timing chart. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the variable display in super reach α0 or super reach β0. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the fluctuation | variation display at the time of countdown notice effect execution in super reach α1 or super reach β1. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the variable display at the time of countdown notice effect execution in super reach (alpha) 2 or super reach (beta) 2. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the change display at the time of countdown notice effect execution in super reach (alpha) 3 or super reach (beta) 3. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the change display at the time of countdown notice effect execution in super reach (alpha) 3 or super reach (beta) 3. It is a figure which shows the counter display mode at the time of the counter display start in the modification 1. (A) is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect in the variation display of the super reach α1 to α2 or the super reach β1 to β2 in the modified example 2, and (B) is the super reach α1 to α2 or the super reach β1 in the modified example 2. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the 2nd countdown start suggestion production in the fluctuation display of -beta2. (A) is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect in the variation display of super reach α3 or super reach β3 in the modified example 2, and (B) is 2 in the variation display of super reach α3 or super reach β3 in the modified example 2. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the countdown start suggestion production of the 2nd time. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the countdown notice effect of the 1st countdown in the fluctuation | variation display of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 in the modification 3, and (B) is the fluctuation of the super reach α0 or the super reach β0 in the modification 3. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the countdown notice effect in a display. (A) is a figure which shows the timing chart of the countdown notice effect of the 2nd countdown notice effect of the production pattern G in the variation display of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 in the modified example 4, and (B) is the super reach α3 in the modified example 4. Or it is a figure which shows the timing chart of the countdown notice effect of the 2nd time of the production pattern H in the fluctuation | variation display of super reach (beta) 3. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of the countdown notice effect of the 2nd time in the variation display of super reach α3 or super reach β3 in modification 4, and (B) is super reach α3 or super reach in modification 4. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the countdown notice effect of the 2nd time by the fluctuation | variation display of (beta) 3. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the hold display notice effect in the modification 5, (B) is a figure which shows the hold display notice effect execution timing in the execution fluctuation | variation of a countdown notice effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the hold display notice effect execution timing in the modification 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | generation aspect of the countdown start suggestion effect in the modification 7, and a countdown notice effect end suggestion effect. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect in the variation | change display of the variation pattern of the deviation in the modification 8, (B) is a countdown start suggestion with the jackpot variation pattern in the modification 8. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of production. It is a timing chart of the countdown notice effect in the variation display of super reach α3 or super reach β3 in Modification 9. It is a figure which shows the update condition of the countdown in the countdown notice effect in the modification 9. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of the countdown notice effect in the modification 10.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  On the lower side of the display area of the effect display device 5, a reserved storage display area 5D is set. In the hold memory display area 5D, a hold memory display for displaying a variable display hold memory number (a special figure hold memory number) corresponding to a special game is displayed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the following description, the display in the hold storage display area 5D may be collectively referred to as a hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect LED 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  Command 8CXXH is a display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The command B300H is used when the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4) or when the first start winning opening or the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4). This is an invalid start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of an invalid winning when there is a winning at the second starting winning opening, that is, an invalid winning that is not stored as a hold memory.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The command C3XXH and the command C4XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C3XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change or suddenness) determination result as a winning determination result. The command C4XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super reach”, or “other” as the determination result at the time of winning a prize. It is a command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 4 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 4 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α (α0 to α3) and super reach β (β0 to β3) is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In particular, FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern of super reach α in which a reach effect of super reach α (α0 to α3) is executed and a change pattern of super reach β in which a reach effect of super reach β (β0 to β3) is executed. As shown in (A) to (F), in the variation display in which the variation display result is a big hit, the variation pattern of super reach β (β0 to β3) is more than the variation pattern of super reach α (α0 to α3). Execution is determined at a high rate. In the variation display in which the variation display result is out of place, the execution of the variation pattern of the super reach α (α0 to α3) is determined at a higher rate than the variation pattern of the super reach β (β0 to β3).

  Regarding the variation pattern of super reach α (α0 to α3), in the variation display in which the variation display result is a big hit, the ratio of execution of the variation pattern of super reach α3 is the highest, and then the variation pattern of super reach α1 The rate at which execution is determined in the order of the variation pattern of the super reach α1 is high, and the rate at which execution of the variation pattern of the super reach α0 is determined is the lowest. In the variation display in which the variation display result is out of place, the execution ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α0 is determined to be the highest, and then the execution is determined in the order of the variation pattern of the super reach α1 and the variation pattern of the super reach α2. The rate at which execution of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α3 is determined is the lowest.

  Regarding the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β (β0 to β3), in the fluctuation display in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the ratio of execution of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β3 is the highest, and then the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β2 The rate at which execution is determined in the order of the variation pattern of the super reach β1 is high, and the rate at which the execution of the variation pattern of the super reach β0 is determined is the lowest. In the variation display where the variation display result is out of place, the execution ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β0 is determined to be the highest, and then the execution is determined in the order of the variation pattern of the super reach β1 and the variation pattern of the super reach β2. The ratio at which execution of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β3 is determined is the lowest.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5F, the big hit expectation in the fluctuation pattern of super reach in this embodiment is the highest in the fluctuation pattern of super reach β3, and then the fluctuation pattern of super reach β2. , The variation pattern of the super reach β1, the variation pattern of the super reach β0, the variation pattern of the super reach α3, the variation pattern of the super reach α2, the variation pattern of the super reach α1, and the variation pattern of the super reach α0 (super Expectation of jackpot in the fluctuation pattern of reach: super reach β3> super reach β2> super reach β1> super reach β0> super reach α3> super reach α2> super reach α1> super reach α0).

  Furthermore, the variation pattern of the super reach α1 and the super reach β1 in this embodiment is a variation pattern in which the branch effect A is executed 30 seconds after the start of the variation display, and the variation pattern of the super reach α2 and the super reach β2 varies. This is a variation pattern in which the branch effect B is executed 30 seconds after the start of display, and the variation pattern of the super reach α3 and the super reach β3 is a variation pattern in which the branch effect B is executed 60 seconds after the start of the variable display.

  The branch effect is an effect in which a plurality of options are displayed on the effect display device 5 and the character selects one of the options. The branch effect A in the present embodiment is an effect in which the character proceeds in the direction of the “■” among the “○” and “■” standing tags displayed on the effect display device 5 as options (see FIG. 22). ), Branching effect B is an effect in which the character proceeds in the direction of the “◯” standing tag among the “○” and “■” standing tags displayed on the effect display device 5 as options (see FIG. 23). Note that the variation pattern of the super reach α0 and the super reach β0 in the present embodiment is a variation pattern in which the branch effect is not executed (branch effect not executed).

  Among the variation patterns of super reach α1 to α3, the variation pattern of super reach α1 is a variation pattern in which branch effect A is executed 30 seconds after the start of variation, and the variation pattern of super reach α2 is a branch effect from 30 seconds after the start of variation. B is a variation pattern for executing B, and the variation pattern for super reach α3 is a variation pattern for executing the branch effect B after 60 seconds from the start of the variation.

  That is, as the branching effect in the present embodiment, the branching effect A is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α1 having the lowest expectation degree of the big hit among the fluctuation patterns of the super reach α1 to α3, and the big hit expectation is expected from the super reach α1. The branch effect B is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach α2 and the super reach α3. In addition, with the variation pattern of super reach α2 and super reach α3, branch effect B is executed 30 seconds after the start of variation in the variation pattern of super reach α2 with a low degree of expectation of big hit. The branch effect B is executed 60 seconds after the start of the change in the change pattern of the high super reach α3.

  Of the variation patterns of super reach β1 to β3, the variation pattern of super reach β1 is a variation pattern in which branch effect A is executed 30 seconds after the start of variation, and the variation pattern of super reach β2 is from 30 seconds after the start of variation. The variation pattern for executing the branch effect B is a variation pattern for executing the branch effect B after 60 seconds from the start of the variation.

  That is, as the branching effect in the present embodiment, the branching effect A is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β1 having the lowest expectation degree of the big hit among the fluctuation patterns of the super reach β1 to β3, and the big hit expectation is expected from the super reach β1. The branch effect B is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach β2 and the super reach β3. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of super reach β2 and super reach β3, branch effect B is executed 30 seconds after the start of fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern of super reach β2 with low expectation of big hit. The branch effect B is executed 60 seconds after the start of the change in the change pattern of the high super reach β3.

  In the present embodiment, a variation pattern in which the branch effect B is executed from 60 seconds after the start of change is provided, while a change pattern in which the branch effect A is executed from 60 seconds after the start of change is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variation pattern in which the branch effect A is executed 60 seconds after the start of variation may be provided. When a variation pattern in which branch effect A is executed 60 seconds after the start of variation and a variation pattern in which branch effect B is performed 60 seconds after the start of variation are provided, the longer the variation time, the longer the change effect 60 seconds later. The branch effect B may be easily executed.

  In this embodiment, the big hit expectation of the fluctuation pattern of super reach β (β0 to β3) is set higher than the big hit expectation of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α (α0 to α3). The jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α (for example, the jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α3) is the jackpot expectation degree of the fluctuation pattern of some super reach β (for example, the jackpot expectation of the fluctuation pattern of super reach β0 Higher).

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, in the variation pattern of the super reach α (α0 to α3) and the variation pattern of the super reach β (β0 to β3), the reach effect starts to change for 70 seconds. Although it is to be executed later, the present invention is not limited to this, and in these fluctuation patterns of super reach α (α0 to α3) and fluctuation patterns of super reach β (β0 to β3), A variation pattern that is executed from a timing other than 70 seconds after the start of the variation of the reach effect may be provided.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is also stored.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 7A, the judgment values for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds, and “probability big hit B” does not occur in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the number of prize balls obtained is small in the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. "Can be prevented from occurring frequently, resulting in a decrease in entertainment interest. The setting example shown in FIG. 7 (A) is merely an example, and jackpot types other than those shown in FIG. 7 (A) may be provided. What is necessary is just to set suitably.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation) of the big hit is higher when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, super reach is more likely to be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than normal reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β even if the same super reach However, the determination value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits so that the probability (reliability and expectation) of the probability variation big hit becomes high.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. As the hold data of the special figure game using the special figure, the game ball passes through the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, and the random number value MR3, and the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Numerical values indicating a random number value MR1, a random number value MR2, and a random number value MR3 as the hold data of the special figure game using the second special figure that has not yet started yet although a start prize (second start prize) has occurred. A game with a special figure hold storage unit that stores data etc. in order of winning, a general figure hold storage unit, and a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game, such as a special figure process flag Control flag A game control timer setting unit provided with a fixed unit, various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game And a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 also determines various table data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, execution of various effects, non-execution, and the type of effect. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various production operations such as operations and reach production.

  In addition, in the RAM 122, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 8A is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area 190 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191 provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. Production control timer setting unit 192 and production control counter setting unit 193 provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progression of the production operation, and data used for controlling the progression of various production operations And a start winning reception command buffer 194 in which various buffers are temporarily stored.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in the start winning reception command buffer 194, the storage area (buffer number “0”) corresponding to the variable display being executed and the maximum value of the total reserved memory number of the special figure reserved memory are displayed. A start winning reception command buffer 194A having a storage area corresponding to (for example, “8”) (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) is provided. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, that is, a command and a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is for storing the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending memory number notification command in association with each other. A storage area (entry) is secured.

  The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) are deleted when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display is started, and the contents stored in the storage areas (entries) of the buffer number “0” are deleted. The contents stored in are shifted to the storage area one level higher.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process (not shown). When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed.

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed. Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 9 is executed.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed. Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored at the top of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  In the start winning process of S21, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 performs random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110).

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and the start winning process is performed. finish. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 11A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 10 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” by the special symbol normal processing (S22 in FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not to control the state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 9) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 10 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “out of range”. The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). When the hour / short flag is not set (S125; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A is selected and set (S126), and when the hour / short flag is set (S125; Y), the deviation fluctuation is detected. The pattern determination table D is selected and set (S127).

  The deviation variation pattern determination table A is a variation pattern determination table for deviation that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table D is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the deviation variation pattern determination table A and the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, the variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. B and a deviation variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. Of these variation pattern determination tables A to C, the variation for deviation is prepared. In the pattern determination table A, a value from 0 to A is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. A value exceeding 0-A is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.On the other hand, in the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to C, values from B to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation variation pattern determination table A in S126, the determination of non-reach and super reach can be made regardless of whether the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made by using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  In addition, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any of the jackpot variation patterns. Set (S130).

  After executing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the variation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, at least when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation category that becomes the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storage. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing effect control main processing (not shown) when the power is turned on. In the production control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag. When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed. In particular, when the received effect control command is one of a symbol designating command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command, and a start opening prize specifying command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command at the start winning prize. Of the empty entries in the command buffer 194A, the highest entry is stored as a reserved storage.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating a counter value for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed, and then the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) again. Determine.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D of the effect display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage content of the hold storage buffer. (S71).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the variable time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first stores various command data stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8” of the special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The flag is shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1” in the special figure hold memory are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “0”, and the special figure hold memory is stored. The command data stored in association with the buffer number “2” and the various flags are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1”, and associated with the buffer number “3” in the special figure hold memory. The various command data and the various flags stored are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2”, and the various command data stored in association with the buffer number “4” in the special figure holding storage are The various flags are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “3”, and various command data stored in association with the buffer number “5” in the special figure holding memory are stored. The seed flag is shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “4”, and the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “6” in the special figure storage are stored in the buffer number “5”. Shift to store in association with each other, shift to store the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “7” in the special figure hold storage in association with the buffer number “6”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “8” in the special figure storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “7”.

  After execution of S272, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In the present embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern read in S275 is any one of the super reach α1 to α3 and the super reach β1 to β3 (S277). When the variation pattern read in S275 is any one of the super reach α1 to α3 and the super reach β1 to β3 (S277; Y), the process proceeds to S280, and the variation pattern read in S275 is the super reach α1 to α3, When it is not any variation pattern of the super reach β1 to β3 (S277; N), the process proceeds to S281.

  In S278, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of the super reach α0 or the super reach β0. If the variation pattern read in S275 is a variation pattern of super reach α0 or super reach β0 (S278; Y), the process proceeds to S281, and the variation pattern read in S275 is not super reach α0 and the variation pattern of super reach β0. If not (S278; N), the process proceeds to S280.

In the countdown notice effect determination process of S280, the effect control CPU 120 determines the countdown notice effect effect pattern and the countdown start suggestion effect effect pattern for the super reach variation pattern read out in S275, and proceeds to S281. It should be noted that the countdown notice effect in the present embodiment suggests whether or not a branch effect execution timing and a branch effect, which will be described later, are executed by executing the countdown, or is described later than a branch effect A described later during the countdown. This is an effect indicating that the branch effect B to be performed is easy to be executed. Note that the countdown notice effect is an update effect in the present invention, and a value corresponding to the execution period of the countdown notice effect such as “25 seconds” or “30 seconds” is displayed on the counter displayed on the effect display device 5 as an initial image. In addition, the value corresponding to the execution period of the countdown notice effect is subtracted and updated, and the value displayed on the counter by the subtraction update indicates the end timing of the countdown notice effect such as “0 seconds”. It is an effect that ends when it is updated to a value.

  That is, the update effect in the present invention is an effect that suggests whether or not a branch effect execution timing and a branch effect, which will be described later, are executed, and is an effect symbol that is executed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is an effect different from the variable display.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data and the like are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (numbered 1 to N).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (the production display device 5 as the production component, and the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various LEDs and the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the countdown notice effect determination process (S280) in the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. In the countdown notice effect determination processing, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts a random number for determining the countdown notice effect execution as a determination value from the random number circuit 124, and also displays the change display result and the change display result indicated by the change display result designation command. Execution / non-execution of the countdown notice effect is determined using a countdown notice effect determination table (not shown) (S401). In S401, for example, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined at a rate of 50%, and the countdown notice effect is not displayed at a rate of 50%. Decide on execution. On the other hand, if the fluctuation display result is out of place, the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and the non-execution of the countdown notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%.

  In this embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the countdown notice effect is executed at a rate of 50%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display is performed. If the result is a big hit, the countdown notice effect may be executed at a rate of 100%. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result is out of sync, the countdown notice effect is executed at a rate of 20%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display is performed. If the result is out of place, the ratio for executing the countdown notice effect may be an arbitrary ratio as long as the fluctuation display result is a lower ratio than in the case of the big hit.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the countdown notice effect has been determined (S401a). When the execution of the countdown notice effect is determined (S401a; Y), the process proceeds to S402, and when the non-execution of the countdown notice effect is determined (S401a; N), the process proceeds to S408a.

  In S402, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of the super reach α1 or the super reach β1. If the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1 (S402; Y), the process proceeds to S403, and the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of super reach α1 and super reach β1. If not (S402; N), the process proceeds to S404.

  In S403, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts a random number for determining the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect from the random number circuit 124 as a determination value, and also displays a change display result indicated by the determination value and the change display result designation command, and a super reach α1 (not shown). And the effect pattern of countdown notice effect is determined from the patterns A to D using the effect pattern determination table for super reach β1.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the pattern A starts counting down at the counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 5 seconds from the start of variation, and the countdown is performed 30 seconds after the start of variation. This is an effect pattern that ends, and the counter is displayed in white. Pattern B is an effect pattern in which the countdown starts at the counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 5 seconds from the start of change and ends the countdown 30 seconds after the start of change. Is displayed. Pattern C is an effect pattern in which the countdown is started by the counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 5 seconds from the start of change, and the countdown ends after 35 seconds from the start of change. Is displayed. Pattern D is an effect pattern in which the countdown is started by the counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 5 seconds from the start of change, and the countdown is ended 35 seconds after the start of change. Is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15B, in S403, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect as pattern A at a rate of 10% when the variable display result is a big hit. Then, pattern B is determined at a rate of 20%, pattern C is determined at a rate of 30%, and pattern D is determined at a rate of 40%. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect as the pattern A at a rate of 40%, determines as the pattern B at the rate of 30%, and the 20% The pattern C is determined at a ratio, and the pattern D is determined at a ratio of 10%. After execution of S403, the CPU 120 for effect control proceeds to S409.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1, if the variation display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect is counted from the start of variation at a rate of 30%. An effect pattern (pattern A or pattern B) that ends 30 seconds later is determined, and an effect pattern (pattern C or pattern D) that ends 35 seconds after the start of variation is determined at a rate of 70%. On the other hand, if the fluctuation display result is out of place, the production pattern of the countdown notice production is determined to be the production pattern (pattern A or pattern B) that ends 30 seconds after the fluctuation starts at the rate of 70%, and the rate of 30% Thus, the effect pattern (pattern C or pattern D) is determined to end 35 seconds after the start of fluctuation.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is super reach α1 or super reach β1, if the variation display result is a big hit, the countdown notice effect at a rate of 70% starts 35 seconds after the start of variation at a rate of 70%. If the variation display result is out of order, the countdown notice effect is executed in pattern C or pattern D at a rate of 30%. It is like that. That is, in this embodiment, there are cases where the branch effect A is executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect, and where the branch effect A is executed after the countdown notice effect is executed.

  In S404, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2. When the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of super reach α2 or super reach β2 (S404; Y), the process proceeds to S405, and the variation pattern read in S275 is the variation pattern of super reach α2 and super reach β2. If not (S404; N), the process proceeds to S406.

  In S405, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect from the random number circuit 124 as a determination value, and also displays a change display result indicated by the determination value and the change display result designation command, and a super reach α2 (not shown). And the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect is determined from the patterns C to D using the effect pattern determination table for the super reach β2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15C, in S405, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect as the pattern C at a rate of 30% when the variable display result is a big hit. The pattern D is determined at a rate of 70%. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect as the pattern C at the rate of 70% and determines as the pattern D at the rate of 30% when the variation display result is out of place. After execution of S405, the CPU 120 for effect control proceeds to S409.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is super reach α2 or super reach β2, if the variation display result is a big hit, the countdown notice effect effect pattern is displayed in white at a rate of 30%. The pattern (pattern C) is determined, and the effect pattern (pattern D) is displayed in red at a ratio of 70%. On the other hand, if the fluctuation display result is out of place, the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect is determined to be an effect pattern (pattern C) displayed in white at a rate of 70%, and the count is displayed in red at a rate of 30%. The effect pattern (pattern D) to be performed is determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2, the countdown notice effect is always from 5 seconds after the start of change to 35 seconds after the start of change. Since the change pattern is executed in the pattern C or the pattern D executed for 30 seconds, the branch effect (the branch effect B) is always executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect unlike the case where the variation pattern is the super reach α1 or the super reach β1. ) Is to be executed. In this embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2, the branch effect B is always executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a case where the branch effect B is executed after or after the countdown notice effect in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2. The branch effect B may be executed after the end of the notice effect or during the execution of the countdown notice effect at a higher rate than the end point.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2, the form in which the branch effect B is always executed during the execution of the countdown notice effect is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the branch effect B may always be executed from the end of the countdown notice effect in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2, or the super reach α2 Alternatively, the branch effect B may always be executed after the countdown notice effect in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach β2.

  In S406, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect from the random number circuit 124 as a determination value, and displays the change display result indicated by the determination value and the change display result designation command. An effect pattern for the first countdown notice effect is determined from patterns A to D using an effect pattern determination table for super reach α3 and super reach β3 (not shown). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15D, in S406, the effect control CPU 120 patterns the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect at a rate of 5% when the variable display result is a big hit. A is determined, pattern B is determined at a rate of 20%, pattern C is determined at a rate of 25%, and pattern D is determined at a rate of 50%. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect as the pattern A at a rate of 50% and determines as the pattern B at a rate of 25% when the variation display result is out of sync. Pattern C is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern D is determined at a rate of 5%.

  In other words, in this embodiment, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α3 or super reach β3, if the variation display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect is counted down at a rate of 25%. The effect pattern (pattern A or pattern B) that ends 30 seconds after the start of variation is determined, and the effect pattern (pattern C or pattern D) that ends 35 seconds after the start of variation is determined at a rate of 75%. On the other hand, if the variation display result is out of place, the production pattern of the first countdown notice production is decided to be the production pattern (pattern A or pattern B) that finishes 30 seconds after the fluctuation starts at a rate of 75%. An effect pattern (pattern C or pattern D) that ends at 35 seconds after the start of fluctuation is determined at a rate of%.

  After execution of S406, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, from the random number circuit 124, a random number for determining the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect as a determination value, and the variable display result indicated by the determination value and the variable display result designation command. And the production pattern of the second countdown notice production is determined from the patterns E to F using the production pattern determination table for super reach α3 and super reach β3 (not shown). As shown in FIG. 15A, the pattern E starts counting down from the counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 40 seconds from the start of variation, and the countdown starts 60 seconds after the variation starts. This is an effect pattern that ends, and the counter is displayed in red. Pattern F is an effect pattern in which the countdown is started by the counter displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 45 seconds from the start of the change, and the countdown is finished 60 seconds after the start of the change. Is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15E, in S407, the effect control CPU 120 patterns the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect at a rate of 40% when the variable display result is a big hit. E is determined, and the pattern F is determined at a rate of 60%. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect as the pattern E at the rate of 60% and the pattern F as the rate of 40% when the variation display result is out of place. After executing S407, the CPU 120 for effect control proceeds to S409.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is super reach α3 or super reach β3, if the variation display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect is 40% from the start of variation for 40 seconds. An effect pattern (pattern E) that starts counting down later is determined, and an effect pattern (pattern F) that starts counting down 45 seconds after the start of fluctuation is determined at a rate of 60%. On the other hand, if the fluctuation display result is out of place, the production pattern of the second countdown notice production is determined to be the production pattern (pattern E) starting the countdown 40 seconds after the fluctuation starts at a rate of 60%, and 40% An effect pattern (pattern F) that starts counting down 45 seconds after the start of fluctuation is determined at a rate.

  In S408a, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, from the random number circuit 124, a random number for determining the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect as a determination value, and generates an effect pattern determination table for the execution of the countdown notice effect non-execution (not shown). A countdown start suggestion effect pattern when the countdown notice effect is not used is determined from the patterns X to Y. As shown in FIG. 16A, in the pattern X, the character A appears on the effect display device 5 from 1 second after the start of variation, and the character A appears on the upper right portion of the effect display device 5 after 5 seconds from the start of variation. An effect pattern that ends when an attack is applied to the displayed counter, and pattern Y appears in the effect display device 5 2 seconds after the start of change, and the character B is displayed in the effect display device 5 seconds after the start of change. 5 is an effect pattern in which an attack is applied to the counter displayed in the upper right part of FIG. In addition to the pattern X and the pattern Y, a pattern Z is provided as an effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect. In the pattern Z, the characters A and B appear on the effect display device 5 after 3 seconds from the start of change, and the characters A and B appear on the upper right part of the effect display device 5 after 5 seconds from the start of change. This is an effect pattern that ends with an attack.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, in S408a, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect in the case of not executing the countdown notice effect as the pattern X at a rate of 90%. The pattern Y is determined at a rate of 10%.

  In this embodiment, as an effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect, the pattern X and the pattern X are exemplified by a pattern Y in which the effect start timing and the displayed character (display mode) are different. The present invention is not limited to this, and the pattern X and the pattern Y are the display mode, the start timing, the size, the color, the volume and melody output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 described above. It is sufficient that at least one of the elements such as the light emission mode is different.

  After execution of S408a, the effect control CPU 120 selects a countdown notice effect process process table corresponding to the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect determined in S408a (S408b). Note that the countdown notice effect process table selected in S408b is a process table that executes only the countdown start suggestion effect and does not execute the countdown notice effect, unlike S410 described later. After execution of S408b, the CPU 120 for effect control proceeds to S411.

In S409, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the effect pattern of the countdown start suggesting effect from the random number circuit 124 as a determination value, and the determination value and the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect determined in S403, S405, or S406, and An effect pattern of a countdown start suggestion effect is determined from patterns X to Z using an effect pattern determination table for executing a countdown notice effect (not shown).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16C, in S409, when the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect is the pattern A or the pattern B, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect to 75%. The pattern X is determined at the rate of 25%, the pattern Y is determined at the rate of 25%, and the pattern Z is determined at the rate of 5%. In addition, when the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect is the pattern C or the pattern D, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect as the pattern X at the rate of 20%, and the pattern Y at the rate of 50%. The pattern Z is determined at a rate of 30%.

  As shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, when the countdown notice effect is not executed (S408a), the countdown start suggestion effect pattern is determined from the patterns X and Y, while the countdown notice effect is given. In the case where the effect is executed (S409), the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is determined from the patterns X to Z. That is, in this embodiment, when the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in pattern Z, the countdown notice effect is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the countdown notice effect is not limited to this. If the countdown notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the start suggestion effect is executed at pattern X or pattern Y, the countdown start suggestion effect is executed at pattern Z and the countdown notice effect is not executed. May be provided.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed, a pattern Z in which the character A and the character B attack the counter from 3 seconds after the start of the variation may be executed as the countdown start suggestion effect. The execution period of the countdown notice effect is the highest when the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds, and the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds when the pattern X in which the character A attacks the counter is executed 1 second after the start of the fluctuation. (The ratio that the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds: pattern Z> pattern Y> pattern X).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in the pattern X by determining the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect at the ratio shown in FIG. The countdown notice effect is executed in the pattern A or pattern B that counts down for 25 seconds at a higher rate than the pattern C or pattern D that counts down. On the other hand, when the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in the pattern Y, the countdown notice effect is executed in the pattern C or the pattern D at a higher rate than the pattern A or the pattern B.

  In this embodiment, when the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 25 seconds (when the effect pattern is pattern A or pattern B) and when the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds (effect pattern is a pattern) C or pattern D), the pattern pattern Z can be determined as the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pattern Z is Further, it may be determined only when the execution period of the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern is super reach α1 to α3 or super reach β1 to β3, the effect display device 5 is always used both when the countdown notice effect is executed and when it is not executed (when not executed). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the countdown notice effect is not executed, the counter is displayed on the effect display device 5. There may be provided a case where the countdown start suggestion effect is not executed without displaying.

  After execution of S409, the effect control CPU 120 counts down notice according to the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect determined in any of S403, S405, S406 and S407 and the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect determined in S409. A process table is selected (S410). And the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected countdown notice effect process table is started (S411).

  The countdown notice effect process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5 as a countdown start suggestion effect and a countdown notice effect, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and a speaker. Sound control execution data and the like for controlling sounds output from 8L and 8R are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (the production display device 5 as the production component, and the production component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various LEDs and the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed, and the countdown notice effect determination process is terminated (S412). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect or the countdown notice effect in the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, an effect aspect of the countdown notice effect in the variation pattern of each super reach will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, as shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 21, a case where the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1 and the countdown notice effect is not executed is illustrated. As shown in FIG. 21A, when the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach α1 or the super reach β1 is started, the display of the counter is started at the upper right portion of the effect display device 5. Note that the counter does not suggest the execution timing of the branch effect and whether or not the branch effect is executed at the time when it is displayed in the upper right part of the effect display device 5, or does not suggest that the branch effect B is likely to be executed. (For example, display corresponding to 0 second shown in FIG. 21A) and white. Then, a countdown start suggestion effect is executed in pattern X or pattern Y from 1 second or 3 seconds after the start of fluctuation (see FIGS. 21B and 21C). Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), after the countdown start suggestion effect is executed, the reach effect is executed 70 seconds after the start of fluctuation without executing the countdown notice effect, and the effect symbol is a big hit or missed. Derived and displayed in combination, and the variation display ends. In the present embodiment, although the counter when the countdown informational display by executing a countdown start suggesting effect was not started illustrates the embodiment that has been continuously displayed until the variable display is finished, the The invention is not limited to this, and the counter in the case where the countdown start suggestion effect is executed and the countdown notice suggestion effect is not started is during the period until the variable display ends after the countdown start suggestion effect is executed. The display may be terminated.

  As shown in FIGS. 18A and 22, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1 and the countdown notice effect is executed in pattern A or pattern B, the variation display is first performed. If the counter is started, the counter in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 suggests whether or not the execution effect of the branch effect and the branch effect will be executed, or does not indicate that the branch effect B is likely to be executed and white (See FIG. 22A). Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in any of patterns X to Z from any timing after 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The countdown notice effect is started 5 seconds after the start of the variable display. As shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, from the start of the countdown notice effect, the display of the counter in white or red is started and the countdown notice effect is 30 seconds after the start of the change. Display of the value corresponding to 25 seconds is started so that the process ends, and the value displayed on the counter is subtracted and updated. Next, as shown in FIG. 22E, when the countdown notice effect ends when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change, the branch effect A is executed. After the branch effect A is executed, the reach effect is executed 70 seconds after the start of the change, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of big hit or miss and the change display ends. It should be noted that the counter after the end of the countdown notice effect is continuously displayed until the end of the variable display, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the second countdown notice effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B and FIG. 22, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α1 or super reach β1, and the countdown notice effect is executed in pattern C or pattern D, the variation pattern Is a variation pattern of the super reach α1 or the super reach β1, and the counter display and the countdown start suggestion effect are executed in the same manner as when the countdown notice effect is executed in the pattern A or the pattern B. Then, as shown in FIGS. 22B and 22D, from the start of the countdown notice effect, the display of the counter in white or red starts, and the countdown notice effect 35 seconds after the start of the change. Display of the value corresponding to 30 seconds is started so that the process ends, and the subtraction update of the value displayed on the counter is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change, the countdown notice effect is being executed, but the branch effect A is executed. After the branch effect A is executed, the reach effect is executed 70 seconds after the start of the change, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of big hit or miss and the change display ends. It should be noted that the counter after the end of the countdown notice effect is continuously displayed until the end of the variable display, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the second countdown notice effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 19A and FIG. 23, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α2 or super reach β2 and the countdown notice effect is executed in pattern C or pattern D, first, the variation display is performed. If the counter is started, the counter in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 suggests whether or not the execution effect of the branch effect and the branch effect will be executed, or does not indicate that the branch effect B is likely to be executed and white (See FIG. 23A). Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in any of patterns X to Z from any timing after 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The countdown notice effect is started 5 seconds after the start of the variable display. As shown in FIGS. 23B and 23C, the counter is displayed in white or red from the start of the countdown notice effect, and the countdown notice effect is displayed 35 seconds after the start of the change. Display of the value corresponding to 30 seconds is started so that the process ends, and the subtraction update of the value displayed on the counter is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23D, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, the branch effect B is executed although the countdown notice effect is being executed. After the branch effect B is executed, the reach effect is executed 70 seconds after the start of the change, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of big hit or miss and the change display ends. It should be noted that the counter after the end of the countdown notice effect is continuously displayed until the end of the variable display, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the second countdown notice effect is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 20, 24 and 25, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α3 or super reach β3 and the second countdown notice effect is executed in pattern E or pattern F, first, When the variable display is started, the counter in the upper right part of the effect display device 5 does not indicate whether or not the branch effect execution timing and the branch effect are executed, or does not indicate that the branch effect B is likely to be executed. It is displayed in a mode and white (see FIG. 24A). Then, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in any of patterns X to Z from any timing after 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds after the start of fluctuation. The countdown notice effect is started 5 seconds after the start of the variable display. Note that, as shown in FIGS. 24B, 24C, and 24D, display of the counter in white or red is started from the start of the countdown notice effect.

  Further, when the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect is pattern A or pattern B, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), in response to 25 seconds so that the countdown notice effect ends 30 seconds after the start of the fluctuation. If the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect is pattern C or pattern D, the countdown notice effect ends 35 seconds after the start of fluctuation, as shown in FIG. Thus, display of a value corresponding to 30 seconds is started. Then, the subtraction update of the value displayed on the counter is executed.

  Note that the variation pattern of super reach α3 and super reach β3 is different from the variation pattern of super reach α1, super reach α2, super reach β1, and super reach β2, during the execution of the first countdown notice effect or the first The form in which the branch effect is not executed at the end timing of the countdown notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the variation pattern of the super reach α3 and the super reach β3, the first countdown notice is given. The branch effect may be executed during the execution of the effect or at the end timing of the first countdown notice effect. When the branching effect is executed during execution of the first countdown notice effect or at the end timing of the first countdown notice effect, the second countdown notice effect is executed or the second countdown notice effect is finished. A branch effect different from the branch effect executed during the execution of the first countdown notice effect or at the end timing of the first countdown notice effect may be executed.

  20A and 25F, when the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect is the pattern E, the same as the first countdown notice effect after 40 seconds from the start of the fluctuation. In the counter, the display of the value corresponding to 20 seconds is started so that the countdown notice effect ends 60 seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the subtraction update of the value displayed in the counter is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 25G, when the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect is the pattern F, the same as the first countdown notice effect 45 seconds after the start of fluctuation. In the counter, the display of the value corresponding to 15 seconds is started so that the countdown notice effect ends 60 seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the subtraction update of the value displayed in the counter is executed.

  Then, in both cases where the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect is the pattern E and the pattern F, if the countdown notice effect ends 60 seconds after the start of the change, the process branches from 60 seconds after the start of the change. Production B is executed. After the branch effect B is executed, the reach effect is executed 70 seconds after the start of the change, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed as a combination of big hit or miss and the change display ends. The counter after the end of the countdown notice effect is continuously displayed until the variable display ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α0 or super reach β0 that does not execute the branch effect, the countdown notice effect is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the countdown notice effect may be executed even when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α0 or super reach β0. When the countdown notice effect is executed when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of superreach α0 or superreach β0, superreach α1, superreach α2, superreach α3, superreach β1, Like the super reach β2 and the super reach β3, the counter display is continued until the end of the variable display, so that even if the branch effect is not executed 30 seconds after the start of the change, the second countdown notice effect is executed. Thus, the player may be allowed to pay attention to whether or not the branch effect is executed 60 seconds after the start of the change.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the counter is displayed, the mode in which the countdown notice effect is executed and the period in which the countdown is executed is not suggested until the countdown start suggestion effect is executed. The invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the countdown notice effect is executed from the start of the display of the counter and the period during which the countdown is executed in the display mode of the counter before the countdown notice effect is started You may suggest. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B) as the first modification, the case where the execution of the countdown notice effect is decided and the case where the countdown notice effect is not executed are decided. In both cases, a value corresponding to the period during which the countdown is performed may be displayed on the counter to indicate a countdown period when the countdown notice effect is executed.

  In the first modification, the execution rate of the countdown notice effect varies according to the value displayed on the counter from the start of the variable display until 5 seconds later, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the execution ratio of the countdown notice effect may be different depending on display elements other than the values displayed on the counter, such as the shape and size of the counter from the start of the variable display to 5 seconds later.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 is executed, the second countdown notice effect is executed without executing the countdown start suggestion effect. The invention is not limited to this, and when the second countdown notice effect is executed, the second countdown start suggestion effect may be executed before the second countdown notice effect. Further, when the second countdown start suggestion effect is executed after the second countdown start suggestion effect is executed in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 as shown in FIG. As shown in A) and FIG. 28 (A), the first countdown start suggestion effect, the countdown notice suggestion effect, and the second countdown start suggestion are also displayed in the variation display of the variation pattern of super reach α1 to α2 or super reach β1 to β2. When the second countdown start suggestion effect is executed, the second countdown notice effect and the branch effect are executed, and the second countdown notice effect is executed and the second countdown notice effect and branch are executed. You may provide the case where an effect is not performed.

  In the second modification, the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α1 to α2 or the super reach β1 to β2 that does not execute the second countdown notice effect and the super reach α3 or the super that executes the second countdown notice effect. The rate at which the countdown notice effect is executed after the first countdown start suggestion effect is executed by executing the second countdown start suggestion effect with the change display of the change pattern of reach β3 (100% in the second modification) Since the rate at which the second countdown notice effect is executed after executing the second countdown start suggestion effect can be varied, the variable display in which the second countdown start suggestion effect is executed is the second time. Whether the countdown notice effect is executed or not Since it is possible to focus the player, it is possible to improve the game interest.

  Even when the second countdown start suggestion effect is executed as described above, the case where the countdown notice effect is executed and the case where the countdown notice effect is not executed are provided. B) As shown in FIG. 16, the second countdown start suggestion effect production pattern is shown in FIG. 16 when the variation pattern is super reach α1 to α2 or super reach β1 to β2 and when the change pattern is super reach α3 or super reach β3. By determining at different ratios from the patterns X to Z shown in Fig. 4, the execution ratio of the second countdown notice effect is different depending on which effect pattern the second countdown start suggestion effect is executed. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variable display is executed with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 that executes the second countdown notice effect, and the super reach α1 or the super reach that executes the countdown notice effect only once. When the variation display is executed with the variation pattern of β1, the production pattern of the countdown notice effect (first countdown notice effect) is a pattern that ends 30 seconds after the start of the change at a different rate according to the change display result Although the form determined from the pattern that ends after 35 seconds from the start of the variation is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B as a third modification. In the same way, the change of Super Reach α3 or Super Reach β3 that gives the second countdown notice When the variable display is performed with the pattern, as the effect pattern of the first countdown notice effect, the pattern C and the pattern D in which the countdown ends 35 seconds after the start of the change are the patterns A and D in which the countdown ends 30 seconds after the start of the change. When the variable display of the super reach α1 or the super reach β1 is executed at a higher rate than the pattern B, the pattern A and the pattern A in which the countdown ends 30 seconds after the start of the change as the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect. By determining the pattern B at a higher rate than the patterns C and D, in which the countdown ends 35 seconds after the start of fluctuation, the rate at which the second countdown notice effect is executed according to the timing when the countdown ends is determined. To be different Good.

  In the third modification, when the countdown notice effect ends 35 seconds after the start of change, the second countdown notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the countdown notice effect ends 30 seconds after the start of change. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the countdown notice effect ends 30 seconds after the start of change is more than the case where the countdown notice effect ends 35 seconds after the start of change. Alternatively, the second countdown notice effect may be executed at a high rate.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when performing a variable display by either super reach (alpha) 3 or super reach (beta) 3, the form which always performs a branch effect (branch effect B) from 60 seconds after a fluctuation | variation start was illustrated. As Example 4 shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), a branching effect is performed during the execution of the second countdown notice effect or the second countdown notice effect according to the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect. It may be executed before executing. Further, the branch effect when the variable display is executed in either the super reach α3 or the super reach β3 is performed in addition to the timing during the execution of the second countdown notice effect or before the execution of the second countdown notice effect, or Instead, during the execution of the first countdown notice effect, the timing before the execution of the first countdown notice effect, and the period between the end timing of the first countdown notice effect and the start timing of the second countdown notice effect. May be executed.

  In this way, when the branching effect is made different according to the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect, as shown in FIG. 31A, as the effect pattern of the second countdown notice effect, 45 seconds after the start of variation. The second countdown notice effect is executed until 60 seconds after the start of change and the branch effect B is executed from 55 seconds after the start of change to 60 seconds after the start of change. The pattern to be executed during the execution of the effect) and the second countdown notice effect from 45 seconds after the start of change to 60 seconds after the start of change, and from 40 seconds after the start of change to 45 seconds after the start of change A pattern H for executing the branch effect B (a pattern for executing the branch effect before the execution of the second countdown notice effect) is provided, As shown in 1 (B), it may determine the execution of the demonstration pattern of countdown announcement attraction at different rates depending on the variable display results.

  By doing in this way, in this modification 4, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the branch effect B is executed before the execution of the second countdown notice effect, the second countdown notice effect is performed. Since the big hit expectation is higher than the case where the branch effect B is executed during the execution of the game, the player is focused on whether the branch effect B is executed before or during the execution of the countdown notice effect. Because it can, you can improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which displays the number of pending | holding memory | storage as a pending | holding memory display in the pending | holding memory display area 5D of the production | presentation display apparatus 5, this invention is not limited to this, A modification is shown. 32, as shown in FIG. 32A, the display mode of the hold storage display is changed to the display pattern α or the display pattern β in accordance with the symbol designation command and the variation category stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The hold display notice effect may be executable, and the big hit expectation degree in the variable display of the hold memory display may be suggested according to the display mode of the hold memory display changed by the hold display notice effect.

  The timing of changing the display mode of the hold storage display as the hold display notice effect may be the timing when the start winning is generated, the execution of the variable display determined in advance, or the like. In particular, as shown in FIG. 33 as the modified example 6, the timing for executing the hold display notice effect is in accordance with the change pattern for executing the change display, at the start of the change display, during the execution of the countdown notice effect, It may be determined at a different rate after the end of (when the timer is up).

  In the fifth modification and the sixth modification, the mode in which the display mode of the hold storage display displayed in the hold storage display area 5D of the effect display device 5 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the active display area for displaying the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display being executed as the active display (display corresponding to the variable display) is provided below the display area of the effect display device 5 and displayed in the active display area. By changing the display mode of the active display being performed, it is possible to suggest the big hit expectation degree of the variable display being executed.

  Moreover, although the modification 5 and the modification 6 illustrate the form in which the display mode of the hold storage display can be changed as the hold display notice effect during the execution of the countdown notice effect, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the hold display notice effect may be executed during the execution of the countdown start suggestion effect.

  Moreover, in the modified example 6, the execution timing of the hold display notice effect is illustrated at the start of the variable display, during the countdown notice effect, and after the countdown notice effect is executed. The execution timing of the hold display notice effect is not limited, and may be the time when the hold memory that is the target of the hold display notice effect occurs, that is, at the time of start winning. Furthermore, when a start prize is generated during the execution of the countdown start suggestion effect and the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at the timing of the start prize, the countdown start suggestion effect may be stopped. Further, when the start prize is generated at the timing before the execution of the countdown start suggestion effect and the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at the timing of the start prize, the countdown start suggestion effect may not be executed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which suggests the start of countdown notice effect is illustrated by performing countdown start suggestion effect, this invention is not limited to this, Countdown start suggestion effect is shown. In addition, when the countdown notice effect ends, the countdown end suggestion effect suggesting that the countdown notice effect ends may be executable. When the countdown end suggestion effect can be executed in this way, as shown in FIG. 34 as modified example 7, when the countdown notice effect is ended and the branch effect is executed, the branch effect and the countdown end suggestion are displayed. In order to prevent the effects from overlapping, the countdown end suggestion effect is not executed (see FIG. 34B). On the other hand, when the branch effect is executed during the countdown notice effect, the countdown notice effect is given. The countdown end suggestion effect may be executed after the branch effect ends (see FIGS. 34C and 34D).

  In the embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed, the countdown start suggestion effect is executed in any one of the patterns X to Z from the start of the change until the start timing of the countdown notice effect (5 seconds after the start of the change). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 35 as the modified example 8, when the countdown notice effect is executed, the countdown start suggestion effect is varied at a different rate according to the variable display result. The production pattern may be determined from the patterns X to Z. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed, the countdown start suggesting effect is always executed. However, as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) and 35 (B), the variable display result is shown. When is a big hit, a case where the countdown notice effect is executed without executing the countdown start suggestion effect may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α3 or super reach β3, the second countdown notice effect is executed after the first countdown notice effect is executed. Is not limited to this, and when the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α3 or super reach β3, as shown in FIG. 36 as modified example 9, the first countdown notice effect and the second countdown The notice effect may be executed simultaneously by different counters. Further, when the first countdown notice effect and the second countdown notice effect are simultaneously executed by different counters, as shown in FIG. 36, the first countdown notice effect is being executed or the first time. A case where a branch effect is executed after the end of the countdown notice effect may be provided. Further, when the first countdown notice effect and the second countdown notice effect are executed at the same time, that is, when the values displayed in the two counters are subtracted and updated at the same time, the two counters are updated. By synchronizing the timing, it may be possible to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating because the update timings of the two counters are not synchronized.

  Moreover, in the modification 9, as shown in FIG. 36, the form in which the branch effect B is executed after the end of the first countdown notice effect and after the end of the second countdown notice effect is illustrated. The present invention is not limited, and different effects may be executed after the first countdown notice effect ends and after the second countdown notice effect ends.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect and the end timing of the countdown notice effect are individually determined as the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIG. 38 as a modified example 10, the end timing of the countdown notice effect may be uniquely determined with respect to the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 38, when the variation pattern is super reach α1 to α2 and super reach β1 to β2, if the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is pattern X, the end timing of the countdown notice effect is started to change. If the effect pattern of the countdown start suggestion effect is pattern Y, the end timing of the countdown notice effect is determined 30 seconds after the start of variation (pattern B). That is, when the variation pattern is super reach α1 to α2 and super reach β1 to β2, the branching effect is executed 30 seconds after the start of variation, so whether the effect pattern of the countdown start suggesting effect is the pattern X The player can discriminate whether the branch effect is executed during the countdown notice effect or after the countdown notice effect is ended.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the execution ratio of the countdown notice effect differed according to the effect pattern of countdown start suggestion effect, the present invention is not limited to this, It is in execution as the modification 11. Depending on how the countdown notice effect (first countdown notice effect) is updated, the execution ratio of the second countdown notice effect may be varied. For example, the counter display in the countdown notice effect being executed (the first countdown notice effect) can be displayed in a plurality of display forms such as Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, and Chinese numerals, and the countdown notice effect (1 The execution ratio of the second countdown notice effect may be varied depending on which display mode the counter in the second countdown notice effect) is displayed with. The present modification 11 exemplifies a mode in which the execution ratio of the second countdown notice effect varies depending on the display mode of the numbers displayed on the counter in the countdown notice effect being executed (first countdown notice effect). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second countdown notice effect according to the update speed of the counter, the display color of the counter, etc. in the countdown notice effect being executed (the first countdown notice effect). The execution ratio may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the branch effect B from which the branch aspect A and this branch effect A differ in a display mode (the advancing direction of a character) as a 2nd specific effect different from a 1st specific effect and this 1st specific effect. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and examples of the “first specific effect and the second specific effect different from the first specific effect” include display mode, size, color, speakers 8L and 8R. The effects other than the branch effect A and the branch effect B may be used as long as at least one element is different among the elements such as the volume and melody output from the light source and the light emission mode of the game effect LED 9.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs countdown notice effect by the display of the effect display apparatus 5 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, What is the effect display apparatus 5 in the pachinko machine 1? A different display device may be provided, and the countdown notice effect may be executed on the display device.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the fluctuation display which performs countdown notice effect has illustrated the form in which a branch effect is easier to execute than the variable display which does not perform countdown notice effect, this invention is limited to this. Instead, in the variable display for executing the countdown notice effect, the effect that the game effect LED 9 emits light, the effect that the specific sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the movable object that is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are attached to the movable object. You may make it easy to perform the production | presentation to operate | move and the variable display which does not perform the countdown notice effect for the hold display notice effect illustrated in the modification 5.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the update effect, the value displayed on the counter is subtracted and updated, and the value displayed on the counter is updated to the display corresponding to “0 second”. The countdown notice effect that ends is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the update effect adds and updates the value displayed on the counter, and the value displayed on the counter is specified. It may be a count-up notice effect that ends based on being updated to the value of.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an update effect, a numerical value corresponding to the execution period of the countdown notice effect such as “25 seconds” or “30 seconds” is displayed on the counter as an initial image, and the countdown notice for subtracting and updating the value is displayed. Although the form which performs an effect was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As an update effect, a gauge or meter such as a bar or arc is displayed, and the shape of the gauge or meter is changed. It is good also as a form which makes this light emission plant | plant change while light-emitting the display form 5 and the game effect LED9.

  In the above embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed, the counter display form is the same before and during the countdown notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the counter is displayed before the countdown notice effect is executed by changing the display mode of the counter before and during the countdown notice effect, the player has already executed the countdown notice effect. It may be possible to prevent misunderstanding.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2, by determining the effect pattern of the countdown notice effect from the pattern C and the pattern D, it always branches during the execution of the countdown notice effect. The form in which the effect B is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach α2 or the super reach β2, the variation pattern of the super reach α1 or the super reach β1 is displayed. If the branch effect B can be executed while the countdown notice effect is being executed at a higher rate than the change display, the effect patterns of the countdown notice effect are displayed as patterns A to D in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α2 or super reach β2. You may decide from among.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed in the change display of the change pattern of the super reach α3 or the super reach β3, the branch effect is executed after the end of the second countdown notice effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and a pattern in which a branch effect is executed during execution of the second countdown notice effect may be provided. In addition, when providing both a pattern in which a branch effect is executed after the end of the second countdown notice effect and a pattern in which a branch effect is executed during the execution of the second countdown notice effect, The degree of expectation may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second countdown notice is performed at a higher rate when the countdown notice effect is executed with the effect pattern of pattern A or pattern B than when the effect is executed with the effect pattern of pattern A or pattern B. Although the form in which the effect is executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect pattern of pattern A or pattern B is more than the case where the countdown notice effect is executed with the effect pattern of pattern C or pattern D. The second countdown notice effect may be executed at a higher rate when it is executed at.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the value displayed on the counter is updated to the display corresponding to “0 seconds” in the countdown notice effect, that is, the timing at which the countdown notice effect ends is “first” in the present invention. The form included in the “second period” without being included in the “period” is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the “first period” includes the timing at which the countdown notice effect ends. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, when the countdown notice effect is executed with the pattern C or the pattern D, the variation display result is a big hit at a higher rate than when the countdown notice effect is executed with the pattern A or the pattern B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the countdown notice effect is executed in pattern C or pattern D, the variable display result is always a big hit, while the countdown notice effect is When the pattern A or the pattern B is executed, the variation display result may be always out of sync. When the countdown notice effect is executed with the pattern A or the pattern B, the countdown notice effect is the pattern C or the pattern. The change display result may be a big hit at a higher rate than when executed in D.

  In the above-described embodiment, the form in which the branch effect is executed according to the process data of the process table of the variation pattern is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each branch effect type (branch effect A A plurality of branch effect process tables corresponding to the branch effect execution timing may be provided, and the branch effect may be executed according to the process data of the branch effect process table. When branch effects are executed according to the process data of the process table for branch effects as described above, the countdown start suggestion effect is suppressed while suppressing the data capacity by combining the process table for branch effects and the countdown notice effect process table. Since a plurality of combinations of countdown notice effects and branch effects can be created and executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in the said Example, even if it is a case where the branch production A is performed by performing the branch production in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α1 to α3 and the super reach β1 to β3, the variation display is continued. The form that may be a big hit when the effect is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, by providing a fluctuation pattern of normal reach and non-reach change pattern for executing the branch effect When the branch effect A is executed and the reach display is not executed and the variable display is ended, or when the branch effect A is executed and the reach effect is executed, the variable display is ended. You may provide the case where it is off.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form in which any one of the branch effect A or the branch effect B was performed as a branch effect was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A branch effect is an effect. The case where it performs and the thing where an effect is not performed may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the case where the case where a branch effect is performed from execution of the countdown notice effect and the case where a branch effect is executed from the end timing of the countdown notice effect is illustrated, the present invention is limited to this. The branch effect may be executed only from the end timing of the countdown notice effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be circulated inside the gaming machine. The number of game balls used for the game is subtracted and stored while the number of game balls used for the game is added while the number of game balls that are sealed and loaned in response to a loan request from the player is added. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern designation command when starting change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 5D On-hold storage display area 120 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
In the update display related to the period, an update effect execution means capable of executing an update effect of displaying the initial image and displaying the specific image after sequentially updating the initial image;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when the specific image is displayed;
As an effect suggesting the start of a new update effect after the display of the specific image, a first updated suggestion effect and a second post-update suggestion effect having a different aspect from the first updated suggestion effect can be executed. After-update suggestion production means,
With
The display mode of the update display is different between before and after updating the initial image,
The update effect execution means can start a new update effect at a second timing different from the first timing after the specific image is displayed,
When the new update effect starts from the first timing and when the new update effect starts from the second timing without starting the new update effect from the first timing , ratio, which is controlled Ri is Do different,
A gaming machine characterized in that a ratio at which an updated effect is newly started is different between when the first post-update suggestion effect is executed and when the second post-update suggestion effect is executed . A gaming machine that performs a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
In the update display related to the period, an update effect execution means capable of executing an update effect of displaying the initial image and displaying the specific image after sequentially updating the initial image;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect including a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect;
As an effect suggesting the start of a new update effect after the display of the specific image, a first updated suggestion effect and a second post-update suggestion effect having a different aspect from the first updated suggestion effect can be executed. After-update suggestion production means,
With
The display mode of the update display is different between before and after updating the initial image,
The specific demonstration execution unit, during the updating demonstration execution, the execution Shinano Itoki the said further new production is capable of executing the second specific effect in different proportions,
The update effect execution means can start a new update effect at a second timing different from the first timing after the specific image is displayed,
When the new update effect starts from the first timing and when the new update effect starts from the second timing without starting the new update effect from the first timing , ratio, which is controlled Ri is Do different,
A gaming machine characterized in that a ratio at which an updated effect is newly started is different between when the first post-update suggestion effect is executed and when the second post-update suggestion effect is executed .