JP6621897B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player.

  As a conventional gaming machine, there is a game machine that can perform variable display of symbols and can control to an advantageous state (such as jackpot) advantageous to the player when the variation display result is a special symbol.

  In such a gaming machine, after displaying the “3 second” timer during the fluctuation effect in the normal mode, the value of this timer is counted down and when “0 second” is reached, After notifying that the jackpot expectation is high or displaying the “13 seconds” timer during the fluctuating effect in the fireworks mode, the timer value is counted down and when it reaches “0 seconds”, the group notice effect is performed. As a result, there was a timer notice effect for notifying that the expectation level for jackpots is high.

JP 2013-140 A

  In gaming machines equipped with such a timer notice effect, further improvement is required in order to improve the gaming interest.

  This invention is made | formed in view of this problem, and aims at improving a game entertainment interest.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect. The effect execution means can execute an update effect that updates the amount until the amount reaches a specific amount, and the update effect includes a first update effect whose amount to be updated is a first amount and an amount to be updated. A second update effect that is a second amount different from the first amount, and the effect execution means can execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the update effect may be executed. There, in the case of executing the second update effect to the case of executing a pre-Symbol first update effect, being capable of performing common the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect is first suggested effect and the first suggested Including the second suggestion effect different from the effect, the first suggestion effect is executed The case, one of the first update effect and the second updating effect, the high ratio of the first update effect is performed, if the second suggestion effect is executed, the first update effect and the second Of the update effects, the ratio of executing the second update effect is high .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the correspondence of a fluctuation pattern and a fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production (non-time-short state, the time of a change start) selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of an suggestion effect selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer effect content selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of a timer production | presentation (time reduction state, the time of a start winning prize) selection table. It is a figure which shows the example of the suggestion effect in a non-time-short state, and a timer effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the timer effect image displayed by each timer effect, and the suggestion effect image displayed by each suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the timer effect in a time-short state. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of a fluctuation corresponding icon. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of a cut-in image. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the change effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-time-short state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the change effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-time-short state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the change effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-time-short state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the change effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-time-short state. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the change effect which performs a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-time-short state. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of Fig.17 (a). It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of Fig.18 (a). It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of Fig.18 (a).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as “present embodiments”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame rotatably attached to the outer frame on the front side (player side) of the outer frame. A game board 2 in which a game area 3 in which game balls flow down is formed is provided.

  An operation handle 4 is provided at the lower right portion of the outer frame of the gaming machine 1, and a game ball is launched into the game area 3 through the rail 5 when the player rotates the operation handle 4. A game ball launched into the game area 3 falls unpredictably along a fall path by a nail or a windmill (not shown) provided in the game area 3.

  In the game area 3 of the game board 2, various winning ports (general winning port 10, normal symbol gate 11, first starting port 13, second starting port 14, large winning port 15), image display device 30, The decorative member 7 is provided so as to surround the image display device 30 and prevent the game ball from passing through the front surface thereof. The decorative member 7 is provided with a movable accessory 36 and effect lamps 34a and 34b with a built-in lighting device 34 (see FIG. 2) on the top thereof. At the bottom of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided for discharging game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  Outside the game area 3 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold display device 23, and the second special symbol. A hold display device 24 and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are provided.

  On the base portion formed in the lower part of the game area 3 of the glass frame, an effect button 37, a cross key 38, and various buttons 39 (ball lending button, return button, ball removal button) are provided. . In addition, an effect lamp 342 with a built-in lighting device 34 (see FIG. 2) and speakers 341 and 343 with a built-in lighting device 34 that is driven by the sound output device 33 and outputs sound are provided on the upper part of the glass frame. ing.

  A plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the game area 3 (three in the lower left and one in the lower right in the present embodiment), and the general winning opening 10 includes a general winning opening detecting switch 10a (FIG. 2). Reference) is provided. When the general winning opening detection switch 10a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  The first start port 13 is provided below the image display device 30 in the game area 3, and the second start port 14 is further provided below the first start port 13. The second start port 14 includes starter movable pieces 141 and 142, and is controlled to move between a closed state in which the starter movable pieces 141 and 142 are vertically standing and an open state in which the starter movable pieces 141 and 142 are collapsed. When the second start port 14 is controlled to be in the open mode, the starter movable pieces 141 and 142 function as trays, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 14. On the other hand, when the second start port 14 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when it is in the open mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased compared to the closed mode.

  Here, the first start port 13 is provided with a first start port detection switch 13a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the entry of a game ball, and the second start port 14 detects the entrance of a game ball. 2 A start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 2) is provided. Then, when the first start port detection switch 13a or the second start port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a jackpot determination for performing a “hit lottery” (also referred to as “hit determination”) described later. Random value is extracted. In addition, when the jackpot is determined to be a big hit, the jackpot symbol random number for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the fluctuation pattern random number value for determining the variation time of the special symbol, the jackpot determination is determined to be lost When this is done, an effect determination random value (also referred to as reach determination random value) for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect is also extracted.

Even when the first start port detection switch 13a or the second start port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined winning opening detection switch 10a detects the entry of a game ball in a predetermined manner. Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.
When the first start port detection switch 13a detects the entry of a game ball, five game balls are paid out, and when the second start port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball, one is received. The first start port detection switch 13a detects the entry of a game ball and the second start port detection switch 14a detects the entry of a game ball so that the game ball is paid out. You may make it vary the number of balls.

  The normal symbol gate 11 is provided on the right side of the image display device 30 in the game area 3, and the big prize opening 15 is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 30. For this reason, if the game ball is not a game ball that has been launched with a strong force by passing the operation handle 4 greatly and passed through the right side of the image display device 30, the game ball will not pass through the normal symbol gate 11, and the big prize opening 15. Alternatively, a game ball is configured not to win a right general winning opening (not shown). The second starting port 14 and the one general winning port 10 provided at the lower right of the game ball passing through the right side of the image display device 30 wins more than the game ball passing through the left side of the image display device 30. It is easy to do. Note that the first starting port 13 and the three general winning ports 10 provided at the lower left are easier to win for the game balls that have passed through the left side of the image display device 30.

  The normal symbol gate 11 is provided with a universal gate detection switch 11a (see FIG. 2) for detecting the passage (entrance) of a game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11, the normal symbol gate detection switch 11a detects the passage of the game ball, and a normal symbol determination random number value for performing “normal symbol lottery” described later is extracted.

  The special winning opening 15 is normally kept closed by an opening / closing door, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the opening / closing door is opened and the opening / closing door functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game ball into the big prize opening 15. You can enter the ball. The special winning opening 15 is provided with a special winning opening detection switch 15a (see FIG. 2). When the special winning opening detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 15) is provided. Game balls).

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 13 by the first special symbol, and is configured by an LED or the like. It is comprised by the several lighting member made. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is not immediately notified, but is variably displayed (flashed) for a predetermined time and then stopped (lit). The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 14 by the second special symbol, and its function and The configuration is the same as that of the first special symbol display device 20. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as “special symbol” as appropriate.

  Here, “big hit lottery” (big hit determination) is based on the establishment of a start condition such that when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a random value for determining the big hit is extracted. The process of determining whether or not the extracted jackpot determination random number value is a random number value corresponding to “big hit”.

  Also, if a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14 during a special symbol change display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, Originally, the right to win the jackpot is held. More specifically, when the game ball enters the first start port 13, the random number for jackpot determination extracted when the game ball enters the first start port 13 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 14. The random number for jackpot determination extracted in step 2 is stored as the second hold. For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24, respectively.

  It should be noted that the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher when the player is in the probability fluctuation state described later than when the player is not in the probability fluctuation state. In addition, when the number of holdings is 3 or more, the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol is shortened compared to when the number of holdings is 2 or less. When in the short time state, which will be described later, the time for the special symbol variation display is shortened compared to when not in the short time state.

  The image display device 30 displays an image while the game is not being performed, or displays a game effect image associated with the game (hereinafter also simply referred to as “effect image”). Among them, three effect symbols for informing the lottery result (determination result) of the jackpot lottery (hit determination) are displayed, and the combination of the same number of effect symbols (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed. The fact that the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is notified.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, this effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the special symbol variation display, and the special symbol is stopped after a predetermined variation time. At the same time, stop display. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11. As for the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 11 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking and the like. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 11, a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol is extracted, and the extracted random symbol value for determining a normal symbol corresponds to “winning”. This refers to the process of determining whether or not a numerical value. When the normal symbol lottery is won, a specific normal symbol (for example, “◯”) of the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 14 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time.

  Similarly to the special symbol, when the normal symbol lottery cannot be performed immediately, the right of the normal symbol lottery is held under certain conditions. The upper limit reserved number of the normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25.

  When you are in the short-time state, which will be described later, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than when you are not in the short-time state, and the time required from the start of the variable symbol display to the stop display is short The time during which the second start port 14 is controlled to be open is set to be long. For this reason, in the time-short state, since the rate at which the second start port 14 is controlled to be in the open mode increases, the chance that a game ball wins a prize at the second start port 14 increases, and the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol The frequency of special symbol variation display is increased in combination with the shortening of.

  The speaker is driven by the audio output device 33 (see FIG. 2), and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. in accordance with the effect by the image performed by the image display device 30, and the effect by sound. It is carried out. The lighting device 34 incorporated in the effect lamps 34a, 34b, 342 and the speakers 341, 343 changes the light irradiation direction and the light emission color in accordance with the effect by the image performed by the image display device 30, and produces the effect by illumination. It is what I do. The movable accessory 36 is driven by a driving device 36a (see FIG. 2) configured by a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and the position thereof changes in accordance with the effect by the image performed by the image display device 30.

  The effect button 37 is for performing a suggestion effect (also referred to as an expectation effect) that suggests the possibility of a big hit by a player's pressing operation. The effect button 37 is provided with an effect button detection switch 37a (see FIG. 2), and when the effect button detection switch 37a detects a player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation. . The cross key 38 is operated to adjust the volume and brightness, and is provided with a cross key detection switch 38a (see FIG. 2). The cross key detection switch 38a controls the player's operation. When detected, volume adjustment and brightness adjustment are executed. Various buttons 39 are operated to request rental of game balls, return of prepaid cards, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 is broadly divided into a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, and a power supply board 180.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 13a, etc., and drives the first special symbol display device 20, the big prize opening / closing solenoid 15b, etc. It controls the game. The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 180.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication with 130 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. Further, the main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 180.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control. The main control input port includes a general winning port detection switch 10a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 10, and a general gate detection for detecting that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 11. Switch 11a, a first start port detection switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 13, and a second start port detection switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 14. The big prize opening detection switch 15a for detecting that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 15 is connected.

  The main control output port includes a start opening / closing solenoid 14b for opening / closing the start movable pieces 141, 142 of the second start opening 14, a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 15b for operating the large winning opening / closing door, A special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are connected.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display device, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b stores data and tables necessary for determining various games such as a game control program and a jackpot determination table used for the jackpot lottery. The main RAM 110c functions as a data work area when the main CPU 110a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The effect control board 120 includes at least a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, a sub RAM 120c, a sub control input port, and an output port (not shown). An effect button detection switch 37a for detecting that the effect button 37 has been operated, a cross key detection switch 38a for detecting that the arrow key 38 has been operated, and the like are connected to the input port for sub control. Also connected to the sub-control output port are a sound output device 33 for outputting sound from a speaker, an image display device 30, effect lamps 34a and 34b, a lighting device 34, and a drive device 36a for driving the movable accessory 36. Has been.

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 37a, the cross key detection switch 38a, and the like, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, various effects are executed.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 30, the audio output device 33, the illumination The device 34 and the driving device 36a are controlled to execute a variation effect. The sub ROM 120b stores a program for production control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of types of storage areas according to the type of data.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout CPU 130a, a payout ROM 130b, and a payout RAM 130c. The payout CPU 130a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 130b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor of the payout device to pay out a predetermined game ball. put out. Further, based on the input signal from the payout ball count detection switch for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, the program stored in the payout ROM 130b is read and the arithmetic processing is performed. The payout data to be transmitted is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  The power supply board 180 has a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 based on the power supplied from the power plug 181, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and When the voltage falls below a predetermined value, a power interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state.

Hereinafter, an outline of the game in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
The main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 does not depend on whether or not there is a player playing a game in the gaming machine 1 (that is, regardless of whether or not a game ball is launched into the game area 3). Although the processing for progress is performed, the actual game is performed by the player operating the operation handle 4 to launch a game ball into the game area 3.

  The fact that the game balls launched in the game area 3 have won the various winning holes 10, 13-15 are the general winning opening detection switch 10a, the first starting opening detection switch 13a, the second starting opening detection switch 14a, and the large winning opening detection. When detected by the switch 15a, a payout number designation command for designating the number of game balls to be paid out corresponding to the winning opening of the game balls is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the payout CPU 130a. The payout CPU 130a pays out the number of game balls designated by the payout number designation command to the player.

  When the first start port detection switch 13a or the second start port detection switch 14a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the main CPU 110a performs a big hit lottery. Jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot determination, a variation pattern random number value for determining the variation time of the special symbol, When it is determined that the game is lost due to the jackpot determination, the effect determination random value (also referred to as the reach determination random value) for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect is extracted from each random number counter. These extracted random number values are reserved and stored in the random value storage area of the main RAM 110c.

Also, the main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table (FIG. 4) prepared in the main ROM 110b based on the variation pattern random number value and whether or not it is in the short-time state and the number of reserved storage. The variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol performed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is confirmed. Then, before starting the special symbol variation display, a start winning command indicating the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol and the number of reserved memories is sent from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120, The sub CPU 120a stores this in the sub RAM 120c.
Then, when the number of reserved memories included in the received start winning command is the number of reserved memories corresponding to the first reserved, the sub CPU 120a determines the number of first reserved icons to be displayed in the first reserved icon display area H1. When the number of reserved memories included in the received start winning command is the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second reserved, the number of second reserved icons displayed in the second reserved icon display area H2 is updated and displayed. To do.

Next, the jackpot lottery will be described. The jackpot lottery is performed when the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 do not display any special symbol variation display (when any variation display is finished), the first start port 13 When a jackpot determination random number or the like is held and stored in either the first hold corresponding to the second start and the second hold corresponding to the second start port 14, for determining the jackpot of the hold storage related to the previous winning This is done based on a random value. When both the first hold and the second hold are present, the second hold corresponding to the second start port 14 is prioritized.
Note that the first hold may be given priority over the second hold, and the jackpot lottery may be performed in the order of the hold storage of the first hold and the second hold.

  In the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table prepared in the main ROM 110b corresponding to each gaming state, depending on whether the current gaming state is a high probability state or a low probability state, It is determined whether the random value is a value that should be a big hit. Here, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is, for example, 1/319 in the low probability state and 1 / 31.9 in the high probability state.

  When the big hit lottery is completed, the main CPU 110a further refers to the special symbol determination table prepared in the main ROM 110b based on the random number value for the big hit symbol, and the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. A special symbol lottery that determines the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. More specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, a special symbol corresponding to the loss is determined. If it is a big hit, either a special symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot or a special symbol corresponding to the normal (non-probability variation) jackpot is determined at a ratio of 65:35.

  When the special symbol lottery is completed, the main CPU 110a further changes the fluctuation pattern prepared in the main ROM 110b according to whether it is a big win, whether it is in a short time state, and the number of reserved storages based on the random number for fluctuation pattern. With reference to the table, the variation time (variation pattern) lottery for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol performed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  Next, special symbol variation display will be described. When the jackpot lottery or the like is performed, the main CPU 110a displays the symbols in the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and when the variation time determined by the variation time lottery has elapsed, The special symbol of the type determined by the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed.

When the above jackpot lottery or the like is performed and the special symbol variation display is started, the variation pattern command indicating the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol, the special symbol command indicating the type of the special symbol, the number of reserved memories Are sequentially sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120.
When the received hold number command is the number of the first hold storage, the sub CPU 120a updates and displays the number of the first hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area H1, and receives the hold number command received. Is the number of second on-hold storage, the number of second hold icons displayed in the second hold icon display area H2 is updated and displayed.

  When the special symbol variation display ends, a variation end command is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, a gaming state command indicating the changed gaming state is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a sends this to the sub RAM 120c. Save it.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 120c, and based on the variation pattern command, the special symbol command, and the number-of-holds command, the variation that is the type of effect symbol to be displayed and the variation effect to be executed An effect pattern is determined, and the image display device 30 is caused to display the effect symbol in a variable manner according to this. Further, the variation display of the effect symbol is completely stopped based on the variation end command, and the result of the variation display of the effect symbol is shown to the player. The details of the variation effect for performing the variation display of the effect symbol will be described later.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the jackpot lottery is won and the special symbol indicating the jackpot result is stopped and displayed (when the effect symbol indicating the jackpot result is stopped and displayed), the jackpot game is played. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed following the opening for a certain period. Round games are performed as many times as the number of jackpots according to the type of special symbol as described above, but there is an interval of a certain period between rounds. When the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot according to the type of special symbol is exhausted, the jackpot game ends after a certain period of ending.

When the game of each round of the big hit game is started, the open / close door of the big prize opening 15 is opened. After the opening / closing door of the grand prize opening 15 is opened, when a specified number (for example, nine) of game balls wins or when a predetermined time elapses, the opening door of the big prize opening 15 is closed, and the game of the round It will end.
In the present embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to 4 rounds when it is a normal jackpot, and 16 rounds when it is a probability variation jackpot.

  The jackpot start command at the start of the jackpot game (at the start of the opening), the round start command at the start of each round, the round end command at the end of each round, and at the end of the jackpot game (at the end of the ending) A jackpot end command is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120, respectively. Based on these commands, the sub CPU 120a causes the image display device 30 or the like to produce effects corresponding to the opening, each round, the interval between rounds, and the ending.

  When the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 controls the game state according to the jackpot type that started the jackpot game. That is, if the probability variation is a big hit, the game state command is controlled from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110, which is controlled to the high probability state and the short time state after the jackpot is finished, and shows the high probability state and the short time state. It is sent to the sub CPU 120a of the control board 120. In this embodiment, the short state is continued until the next jackpot occurrence.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation is not a big hit, the game state command is controlled to the low probability state and the short time state (specific game state) after the big hit and the low control state and the short time state are indicated. From the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. In this embodiment, the time-short state is ended when the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times, and after 100 times, the non-time-short state (normal game state) is controlled. At the start of the 101st change, a gaming state command indicating a low probability state and a non-short-time state is sent from the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 to the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120. When there is a change in the gaming state in this way, the main CPU 110a transmits a gaming state command indicating the gaming state after the change to the sub CPU 120a.

  Hereinafter, the variation effect which performs the variation display of the effect symbol in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The variation effect is displayed by the image display device 30 on the left, middle and right effect symbols during the period in which the special symbol variation display is performed by the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. After starting, temporarily stop in the order of left, right, and middle (the speed of the variable display is reduced when temporarily stopping), and the variation display of the production symbol at the timing when the result of the special symbol variation display is shown The change display result is determined by completely stopping the operation.

More specifically, in the left, middle, and right regions, for example, the effect symbols numbered “0” to “9” are sequentially scrolled from top to bottom, and the effect symbols finally stopped are displayed. When the types of are all left, middle, and right, the same production symbols are arranged, so that the occurrence of a jackpot is notified. Here, in the case of a normal jackpot, even numbers (including “0”) of the same type of symbols are stopped together, and in the case of a probability variation jackpot, the same number of symbols of the same type are stopped. In the case of losing, it is stopped so that the same kind of symbols are not aligned in all the left, middle and right effect symbols.
Note that when the left and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and the effect symbols in the middle are still changing, the state where the left and right effect symbols are of the same type is called reach.

  When the reach is reached, the effect symbol numbered “0” to “9” is not the effect that scrolls at normal speed, but the effect of scrolling the effect symbol display is slowed down. There are cases where a reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, full rotation reach) is performed in which a predetermined character appears and an action is performed on the effect design. Such reach production is a production that increases the expectation of jackpot, and the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of normal reach <SP reach <SPSP reach <full rotation reach.

In addition, in the variation effect in the present embodiment, as will be described later, a timer image imitating a digital timer and a timer value image (for example, “10.0”) are displayed during a period in which the effect symbol variation display is performed. A timer effect image may be displayed and a timer effect may be performed in which the timer value image displayed on the timer effect image is subtracted.
Then, when the displayed timer value image is “0.0” seconds (specific amount), an expectation effect such as a big hit notice may be performed.

In the present embodiment, four types of timer effects 0 to 4 can be executed as timer effects (update effects). The timer effects 1 to 3 are timer effects that can be executed in the non-time-saving state (normal game state) (first update effect, which is a first decrease effect in which the amount is gradually reduced to a specific amount). Yes, the timer effect 4 is a timer effect (second update effect) that can be executed in the short-time state (specific game state).
In addition, there are three types of timer effects executed in each of the timer effects 1 to 3 such as a 10.0 second timer, a 30.0 second timer, and a 60.0 second timer (each of which is a predetermined amount), In the timer effect 4, the execution of the timer effect is limited only to the timer that is counted down as “3 → 2 → 1 → 0”.
Note that the timer effect 4 may not be executed in the short time state.

Timer effect 0 is a timer effect that can be executed in a non-time-short state.
When this timer effect 0 is executed, the timer effect 0 ends before being subtracted to “0.0” seconds (specific amount), so this timer effect 0 is a so-called timer effect (stepped to a specific amount). The second reduction effect that does not reduce the amount.
Note that this timer effect 0 may be executed in a short time state. In that case, the timer effect can be executed even in the time-short state by ending before counting down to “0” such as “3 → 2 → 1”.

In addition, in the variation effect in the present embodiment, as will be described later, suggestion effects 1 to 4 that suggest that the timer effect is performed are performed before the timer effect is performed.
This suggestion effect is an effect in which the timer value is added from “0.0” to “10.0” if the timer value of the timer effect to be executed is “10.0” seconds, for example. is there.
Therefore, the expectation that the timer effect is executed can be enhanced by executing the suggestion effect.

And there exists suggestion effect 0 as suggestion effects other than suggestion effects 1-4.
When this suggestion effect 0 is executed, the addition of the timer value ends before reaching “10.0” seconds from “0.0” seconds. Therefore, the suggestion effect 0 is a so-called suggestion effect.

<Correspondence between fluctuation pattern and fluctuation production>
Here, the correspondence between the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 110a and the variation effect executed by the sub CPU 120a will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the variation pattern and the variation effect.
In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing”, the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern command: P1) having a fluctuation time of 2 (s) to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern command) having a fluctuation time of 100 (s) Eight patterns up to P8) are set, and as a variation effect corresponding to each of these eight variation patterns, 8 from “no reach (shortening)” to “pseudo three times → SPSP reach (losing)”. A pattern is set.

  Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “hit”, the variation pattern (variation pattern command: P11) with a variation time of 15 (s) to the variation pattern (variation pattern command P15) with a variation time of 120 (s). 5 patterns from “Normal reach (big hit)” to “Pseudo-continuous 4 times → Full rotation reach (big hit)” are set as fluctuation effects corresponding to each of these 8 patterns. Has been.

  In addition, pseudo-ream is an abbreviation for pseudo-continuous notice, and it is a variation mode in which the effect symbol is temporarily suspended after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped during the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery (during the variation effect). That is, an effect performed once or a plurality of times.

In the present embodiment, the “pseudo-continuous first time” refers to an effect that does not develop to the second pseudo-continuous after executing the pseudo-continuous production (pseudo-continuous production). .
In addition, “pseudo-continuous 2 times” refers to an effect that develops after the pseudo-continuous production (first time), then develops to the second pseudo-continuous production, and after performing the pseudo-continuous production (second time), does not develop into the third pseudo-continuous production. That's it.
In addition, “pseudo-continuous 3 times” means that the pseudo-continuous production (first time) is executed, then the pseudo-continuous production (second time) is developed, the pseudo-continuous production (second time) is executed, and then the pseudo-continuous production 3 times, It is an effect that does not develop in the fourth pseudo-continuation after the pseudo-continuous production (third) is executed.
In addition, “pseudo-continuous 4 times” means that the pseudo-continuous production (first time) is executed, then the pseudo-continuous production (second time) is developed, the pseudo-continuous production (second time) is executed, and then the pseudo-continuous production 3 times, This is an effect that develops for the fourth time in the pseudo-continuation after executing the pseudo-continuous production (third time).
The expectation of jackpot increases in the order of “pseudo-continuous 1” <“pseudo-continuous 2” <“pseudo-continuous 3” <“pseudo-continuous 4”.

In addition, the contents of the fluctuation production are the same in “pseudo-continuous → SP reach (losing)” and “pseudo-continuous → SP reach (big hit)”, but the results of the fluctuation production are different. “Pseudo-continuous 2 → SPSP reach (losing)” and “pseudo-continuous 2 → SPSP reach (big hit)” are the productions with the same content of the variation, but the results of the variation are different. "Time-> SPSP reach (losing)" and "Pseudo-continuous 3 times-> SPSP reach (big hit)" are effects that have the same contents of variable effects but differ in the results of variable effects.
In addition, in the non-time-short state and the time-short state, the production contents of the varying production are different productions.

<Variation pattern determination table>
Next, the variation pattern determination table described above will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern determination table that is referred to when the main CPU 110a determines the above-described variation pattern.
Note that the values 0 to 99 in FIG. 4 indicate the random numbers for the variation pattern.
When the result of the jackpot lottery described above is “Big Jack”, the main CPU 110a
・ Fluctuation pattern “P11”: 5%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P12”: 15%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P13”: 20%
・ Change pattern "P14": 50%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P15”: 10%
The fluctuation pattern to be executed at the rate of (the reach effect (big hit) is executed) is determined.

When the result of the big hit lottery is “losing” and the random number value for the variation pattern is any one of “50 to 99”, the main CPU 110a
・ Change pattern “P4”: 20%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P5”: 12%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P6”: 10%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P7”: 5%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P8”: 3%
The variation pattern (reach production (losing) is executed) to be executed at the rate of is determined.

  When the result of the big hit lottery is “losing” and the random number for the variation pattern is any one of “0 to 49” in the non-short-time state, the main CPU 110a has a ratio corresponding to the number of reserved balls at the time of determining the variation pattern Thus, any one of the fluctuation patterns “P1” to “P3” (no reach effect (losing) is executed) is determined.

Further, the main CPU 110a, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “lost” in the short-time state, and the random number value for the variation pattern is any one of “80 to 99”,
・ Fluctuation pattern “P6”: 12%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P7”: 5%
・ Fluctuation pattern “P8”: 3%
If the fluctuation pattern to be executed at the rate of (the reach effect (losing) is executed) is determined and the random value for the fluctuation pattern is any one of “0 to 79”, it depends on the number of reserved balls when the fluctuation pattern is determined. At this rate, any one of the fluctuation patterns “P1” to “P3” is determined (no reach effect (losing) is executed).
It should be noted that the variation patterns “P4” and “P5” are set so as not to be determined when the result of the big hit lottery is “losing” in the short-time state.

Therefore, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the relationship between the variation pattern designation command sent from the main CPU 110a and the variation effect pattern determined by the sub CPU 120a that has received this variation pattern designation command will be described below.
If the result of the jackpot lottery is “Big Jack”
"P11" designation command: Determines the "normal reach (big hit)" pattern.
-“P12” designation command: Determines a “pseudo-continuous once → SP reach (big hit)” pattern.
-“P13” designation command: “Pseudo-continuous twice → SPSP reach (big hit)” pattern is determined.
"P14" designation command: "Pseudo three times-> SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern is determined.
-“P15” designation command: Determines the “quasi-continuous 4 times → full rotation reach (big hit)” pattern.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing”
“P1” to “P3” designation command: Determines the “no reach” pattern.
“P4” designation command: Determines the “normal reach (lost)” pattern.
"P5" designation command: Determines the "SP reach (lost)" pattern.
-“P6” designation command: Determines a “pseudo-continuous once → SP reach (lost)” pattern.
"P7" designation command: "Pseudo-continuous twice-> SPSP reach (lost)" pattern is determined.
-“P8” designation command: “Pseudo-ream 3 times → SPSP reach (lost)” pattern is determined.

If the result of the jackpot lottery is “losing”
“P1” to “P3” designation command: Determines the “no reach” pattern.
-“P6” designation command: Determines a “pseudo-continuous once → SP reach (lost)” pattern.
"P7" designation command: "Pseudo-continuous twice-> SPSP reach (lost)" pattern is determined.
-“P8” designation command: “Pseudo-ream 3 times → SPSP reach (lost)” pattern is determined.

<Timer presentation (non-short-time state, change start) selection table>
Next, the timer effect (non-time-short state, change start) selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 shows whether or not the timer effect described above is executed during the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern when the sub CPU 120a selects the variation effect pattern according to the variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 110a in the non-time saving state. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a timer effect selection table that is referred to by the sub CPU 120a to select which timer effect is to be executed among a plurality of timer effects when executed.
In FIG. 5, “no timer effect” means that the timer effect is not executed, “timer effect 0” means that the timer effect is executed, and “timer effect 1 (10s)” means that the timer effect is 10 seconds. “Timer effect 2 (30 s)” indicates that a 30-second timer effect is executed, and “Timer effect 3 (60 s)” indicates that a 60-second timer effect is executed. .
Details of this timer effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 and 14 to 19.

The sub CPU 120a selects a timer effect at a rate described below according to the determined variation effect pattern.
(When losing variation production pattern is decided)
“No reach”, “Normal reach (losing)”, “SP reach (losing)” pattern: No timer effect is selected (no timer effect).
-“Pseudo continuation once → SP reach (losing)” pattern: 30% without timer effect, 50% with timer effect 0, and 20% with timer effect 1 (10s).
-“Pseudo-continuous twice → SPSP reach (losing)” pattern: 20% for no timer effect, 30% for timer effect 0, and 50% for timer effect 1 (10s).
・ "Pseudo-ream 3 times-> SPSP reach (losing)" pattern: 10% without timer effect, 40% with timer effect 0, 30% with timer effect 1 (10s), 15% with timer effect 2 (30s), timer Select stage 3 (60s) at a rate of 5%.

(If you decide on a jackpot variation production pattern)
-"Normal reach (big hit)" pattern: Do not select the timer effect (no timer effect).
-"Pseudo-one-time-> SP reach (big hit)" pattern: Timer effect 0 is selected at a rate of 50%, and timer effect 1 (10s) is selected at a rate of 50%.
-“Pseudo-continuous twice → SPSP reach (big hit)” pattern: Timer effect 0 is selected at a rate of 40% and timer effect 1 (10s) at a rate of 60%.
-"Pseudo-ream 3 times-> SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern: 30% timer effect 0, 10% timer effect 1 (10s), 40% timer effect 2 (30s), 20 timer effect 3 (60s) Select by percentage.
-"Pseudo-continuous 4 times-> full rotation reach (big hit)" pattern: Timer effect 2 (30 s) is selected at a rate of 70% and timer effect 3 (60 s) is selected at a rate of 30%

Therefore, the timer production (non-time-short state, change start) selection table is
(1) When executing a lost variation effect, it is easier to select “no timer effect” than when executing a jackpot variable effect. (2) When executing a lost variation effect, than when executing a jackpot variable effect. Timer effect 0 is easy to be selected. (3) When executing a jackpot variation effect, it is easier to select any timer effect than when performing a loss variation effect. (4) A variation effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot When executing, the timer effect 2 (30 s) and the timer effect 3 (60 s) are set to be selected more easily than when executing a fluctuating effect having a low jackpot expectation.

<Suggested production selection table>
Next, the suggestion effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 shows the above-described case where any one of “no timer effect” to “timer effect 3 (60 s)” is selected according to the timer effect (non-time reduction state, change start) selection table (FIG. 5). It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect selection table which sub-CPU120a refers in order to select whether the suggestion effect is performed among the some suggestion effects when performing or not.

“No suggestion effect” in FIG. 6 indicates that the suggestion effect is not executed.
The “suggested effect 0” is an effect that ends before the timer value is added from “0.0” seconds to “10.0” seconds, and the timer effect is not executed. It is a suggestion production.
The “suggesting effect 1” is an suggesting effect that suggests that the timer effect 1 is executed (highly likely to be executed), and the timer value is changed from “0.0” seconds to “10.0” seconds. It is a suggestion effect with a high ratio of executing effects that are added up to.
The “suggesting effect 2” is an suggesting effect that suggests that the timer effect 2 is executed (highly likely to be executed), and the timer value is changed from “0.0” seconds to “30.0” seconds. It is a suggestion effect with a high ratio of executing effects that are added up to.
The “suggesting effect 3” is an suggesting effect that suggests that the timer effect 3 is executed (highly likely to be executed), and the timer value is “0.0” seconds to “60.0” seconds. It is a suggestion effect with a high ratio of executing effects that are added up to.

The “suggesting effect 4” means, for example, that the timer value is “0.0” seconds to “10.0” seconds, “10.0” seconds to “30.0” seconds, and “30.0” seconds. From “60.0” seconds to “60.0” seconds, this is a suggestion effect in which an effect (referred to as a stage effect) in which the addition of the timer value is temporarily added after stopping is added.
Therefore, for example, when the suggestion effect 4 is finally “30.0” seconds, after the suggestion effect of “10.0” seconds is once executed, the suggestion effect of “30.0” seconds is subsequently executed. As shown in the figure, the two-stage suggestion effect is executed. Further, for example, when the suggestion effect 4 is finally “60.0” seconds, after the suggestion effect of “10.0” seconds is once executed, the suggestion effect of “30.0” seconds is subsequently executed. This is a three-stage suggestion effect that is executed and a suggestion effect of “60.0” seconds is executed.

The sub CPU 120a selects a suggestion effect to be executed at a rate described below according to the selected timer effect.
・ "No timer effect": Select 50% for no suggestion effect and 50% for suggestion effect 0.
“Timer effect 0”: Suggestion effect 1 is selected at a rate of 100%.
“Timer effect 1 (10 s)”: Suggestion effect 1 is selected at a ratio of 85%, suggestion effect 2 at 10%, and suggestion effect 4 at a ratio of 5%.
"Timer effect 2 (30 s)": Suggestion effect 1 is selected at a rate of 10%, suggestion effect 2 at 70%, suggestion effect 3 at 5%, and suggestion effect 4 at a ratio of 15%.
“Timer effect 3 (60 s)”: Suggestion effect 2 is selected at a ratio of 10%, suggestion effect 3 at 60%, and suggestion effect 4 at a ratio of 30%.

Therefore, the suggestion effect selection table is
(1) When timer effect 0 is executed, suggestion effect 1 is likely to be executed (2) When timer effect 1 is executed, suggestion effect 3 is not executed (3) When timer effect 3 is executed Effect 1 is not executed (4) Suggestion effect 4 is set to be easily executed when timer effect 3 is executed.
In addition, when the “suggesting effect 0 (Gasse suggesting effect)” is executed, the timer value is added up to “10.0” seconds by making it appear that the hint suggesting effect 1 is performed using the suggesting effect image 1 described later. You may make it complete | finish, instead. Similarly, the suggestion effect images 2 to 4 to be described later may be used to end the timer value before the timer value for executing each timer effect is added.

<Timer production content selection table>
Next, the timer effect content selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 shows a case where any of the timer effects is selected by the sub CPU 120a when each timer effect is selected according to the timer effect (non-time reduction state, change start time) selection table (FIG. 5). It is a figure which shows the timer effect content selection table referred in order to select the expectation effect performed when a timer value image becomes "0.0" (specific amount).

Note that the “variation corresponding icon” in FIG. 7 is an icon corresponding to the variation effect currently being varied.
Since it is possible to increase the player's expectation for jackpot by executing the variation correspondence icon change effect that changes the display mode of this “variation correspondence icon”, the variation correspondence icon change effect is a kind of expectation effect. It is.

As the types of the fluctuation corresponding icons, there are “white fluctuation corresponding icon”, “green fluctuation corresponding icon”, “red fluctuation corresponding icon”, “gold color fluctuation corresponding icon”, and “rainbow color fluctuation corresponding icon”.
Then, the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of “white change icon” <“green change icon” <“red change icon” <“gold color change icon” <“rainbow change icon”.
Details of the “variation corresponding icon” will be described later with reference to FIG.

In addition, “image cut-in” in FIG. 7 is an image cut-in effect in which an image for increasing the expectation of jackpot is suddenly cut-in display during a variation effect, and is a kind of expectation effect. . As types of cut-in images, there are a “chance!” Image, a “hot!” Image, a “super hot!” Image, and a “congratulations!” Image.
Then, the chance of winning a jackpot increases in the order of “chance!” Image <“hot!” Image <“super hot! <“ Congratulations! ”.

The sub CPU 120a selects an expectation effect to be executed at a rate described below according to each selected timer effect.
(If you decide a big win variation production pattern and choose timer production)
-“Timer effect 1 (10s)”: Select the change-response icon at a rate of 50% green and the “Chance!” Image at a rate of 50%.
-“Timer effect 2 (30 s)”: Selects a red change of the fluctuation corresponding icon at a rate of 60%, and a “hot!” Image at a rate of 40%.
・ "Timer effect 3 (60s)": 40% of the changeable icon's gold color change, 10% of the changeable icon's rainbow color change, 40% of "Gekiatsu!" Image, and 10% of "Congratulations!" Select by percentage.

(If you decide the lost production pattern and select the timer production)
-“Timer effect 1 (10s)”: Select the change-response icon at a rate of 50% green and the “Chance!” Image at a rate of 50%.
-“Timer effect 2 (30 s)”: Selects a red change of the fluctuation corresponding icon at a rate of 60%, and a “hot!” Image at a rate of 40%.
-“Timer effect 3 (60 s)”: 50% of the changeable icon's gold color change and 50% of “Gekiatsu!” Images are selected.

<Timer production (short-time state, start prize) selection table>
Next, a timer effect (time saving state, start winning prize) selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 confirms the variation effect pattern scheduled to be executed according to the variation time (variation pattern) included in the received start winning command when the sub CPU 120a receives the start winning command from the main CPU 110a in the time-saving state (prefetching). And it is a figure which shows the timer production | presentation selection table referred in order to select whether to perform a timer production | presentation according to the confirmed variation production pattern to be performed.

When the sub CPU 120a executes the timer effect in the short time state, the so-called continuous effect extends from the change effect before the change effect by the change effect pattern to be executed to the change effect by the change effect pattern to be executed. The timer effect by is executed.
Details of the timer effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 8, “no timer effect” indicates that the timer effect is not executed, and “timer effect 4 (countdown)” indicates that the timer effect by the continuous effect is executed.

The sub CPU 120a selects the timer effect 4 at a rate described below according to the determined variation effect pattern.
(When losing variation production pattern is decided)
-“No reach”, “Pseudo-run once → SP reach (lost)” pattern: No timer effect is selected (no timer effect).
-“Pseudo-continuous 2 times → SPSP reach (losing)” pattern: Select 90% for no timer effect and 10% for timer effect 4 (countdown).
-“Pseudo 3 times → SPSP reach (losing)” pattern: Select 80% for no timer effect and 20% for timer effect 4 (countdown).

(If you decide on a jackpot variation production pattern)
-“Normal reach (big hit)”, “Pseudo-run once → SP reach (big hit)” pattern: No timer effect is selected (no timer effect).
-“Pseudo-continuous twice → SPSP reach (big hit)” pattern: Select 70% for no timer effect and 30% for timer effect 4 (countdown).
・ "Pseudo-ream 3 times-> SPSP reach (big hit)" pattern: Select 60% for no timer effect and 40% for timer effect 4 (countdown).
-“Pseudo-continuous 4 times → full rotation reach (big hit)” pattern: Select 50% for no timer effect and 50% for timer effect 4 (countdown).

Therefore, the timer production (short time state, start winning prize) selection table is:
(1) When executing the lost variation effect, it is easier to select “no timer effect” than when executing the jackpot variation effect. (2) When executing the jackpot variation effect, than when executing the loss variation effect. The timer effect 4 (countdown) is set so that it can be easily selected.

Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the non-short-time state, any one timer effect or a plurality of timer effects can be selected from the timer effects 1 to 3. Can be selected, but timer effects 1 to 3 cannot be selected.
In the short-time state, the timer effect is a continuous effect such as “3 → 2 → 1 → 0”, and is shorter than the timer effects 1 to 3 (about 1 second). By allowing only the timer effect 4 to be executed, it is possible to prevent the variable effect of the short-time gaming state from becoming redundant.
In addition, the timer update speed of the timer effects 1 to 3 is, for example, 10 seconds until “0.0” seconds (specific amount) if the timer is “10.0” seconds (predetermined amount). If it is a timer of 60.0 ”seconds (predetermined amount), it will be 60 seconds until it becomes“ 0.0 ”seconds (specific amount), but it will count down as“ 3 → 2 → 1 → 0 ”of timer effect 4 The displayed time depends on the changing performance time when each count is displayed.

<Variation effect determination process by sub CPU 120a>
Here, the changing effect determination processing by the sub CPU 120a will be described. The sub CPU 120a determines the contents of the variation effect to be executed this time according to the processing procedure described below.

(Determination processing of variable production contents in non-time-saving state)
(Process 1-1) A variation effect pattern to be executed is selected based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main CPU 110a.
(Processing 1-2) When the selected variation effect pattern is a variation effect capable of executing a timer effect, the timer effect (non-short-time state, at the start of change) is selected as to which of the timer effects 0 to 3 is to be executed. Select by referring to the table (FIG. 5).
(Processing 1-3) When any of the timer productions No. 3 is selected, it is selected with reference to the suggestion production selection table (FIG. 6) which of the suggested productions is not executed. To do.
(Process 1-4) The expectation effect to be executed in each timer effect selected in (Process 1-2) is selected with reference to the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).
(Processing 1-5) Each selection content selected by the above (Processing 1-1) to (Processing 1-4) is determined as the content effect variation to be executed this time.

(Determination processing of fluctuation production contents in short-time state)
(Process 2-1) Based on the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol included in the start winning command received from the main CPU 110a, the variation effect pattern scheduled to be executed is confirmed (prefetched).
(Process 2-2) If the confirmed variation effect pattern is a variation effect that can execute the timer effect, whether the timer effect is not executed or whether the timer effect 4 is executed is determined by the timer effect (short-time state, start prize) Time) Select with reference to the selection table (FIG. 8).
(Process 2-3) When the timer effect 4 is selected, it is confirmed how many variable effects are executed before the variable effect by the variable effect pattern scheduled to be executed (how many reserved memories are present). To do.
(Process 2-4) When it is confirmed that there are 3 variations (the number of hold storages is 3) by the above (Process 2-3), it is determined that the timer effect 4 is to be executed before 3 variations, and 2 variations (hold) If it is confirmed that the number of memories is 2), it is determined that the timer effect 4 is to be executed before 2 fluctuations. If it is confirmed that there is 1 fluctuation (the number of reserved memories is 1), the timer is started from 1 fluctuation before. When it is determined that the effect 4 is to be executed, and it is confirmed that there is 0 variation (the number of the stored storage is 0), it is determined that the timer effect 4 is to be executed with the variation effect by the variation effect pattern scheduled to be executed.

<Examples of suggestion effects and timer effects in non-time-saving state>
Next, an example of the suggestion effect and the timer effect in the non-time-saving state will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a basic example of a timer effect in a non-time-short state.
FIG. 9A shows an example in which the timer effect 1 is executed, and the green change of the variation corresponding icon is executed as the expectation effect.
FIG. 9B shows an example in which the timer effect 1 is executed and the “chance!” Image cut-in is executed as the expectation effect.

First, the suggestion effect 1 is executed before the timer effect 1 of FIG. 9A or FIG. 9B is executed.
When this suggestion effect 1 is executed, the suggestion effect image 1 (S1) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed, and the player is prompted to press the effect button 37. When the effect button 37 is pressed, addition of the timer value of the suggested effect image 1 (S1) is started, and when the timer value of the suggested effect image 1 (S1) reaches “10.0” seconds, the addition of the timer value is ended. . In the present embodiment, this effect is referred to as “timer addition effect”.
If the player does not press the effect button 37 even if the player is prompted to press the effect button 37, or if the player stops pressing the effect button 37 halfway, it is suggested that a predetermined time elapses. The timer value of the effect image 1 (S1) is “10.0” seconds.

Next, FIG. 9A will be described.
When the timer effect 1 is executed, a timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating a timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.
In the actual timer effect, the timer effect image 1 (T1) is displayed within the display area of the image display device 30, but is shown outside the display area of the image display device 30 here for convenience of explanation.

  After displaying the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds, display (decrease display) in which the timer value is subtracted is started. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.

The timer value is subtracted, and an image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds is displayed. Then, after displaying an image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds, the display mode of the variation corresponding icon H3 is changed from white to green.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot by changing the color of the fluctuation corresponding icon after execution of the timer effect.

Next, FIG. 9B will be described.
When the timer effect 1 is executed, a timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating a timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.

  After displaying the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds, display (decrease display) in which the timer value is subtracted is started. At this time, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is white.

The timer value is subtracted, and an image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds is displayed. Then, after displaying an image in which the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicates “0.0” seconds, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 remains white, but the “chance!” Image is cut-in. Is displayed.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot by displaying the “chance!” Image after the timer effect is executed.

<Example of timer effect image displayed in each timer effect and suggestion effect image displayed in each suggestion effect>
Next, an example of the timer effect image displayed in each timer effect and the suggestion effect image displayed in each suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIGS. 10 (a-1) to (a-3) are diagrams showing examples of timer effect images displayed as timer effects 1 to 3, and FIGS. 10 (b-1) to (b-4) are shown. It is a figure which shows the example of each suggestion effect image displayed by suggestion effects 1-4.

First, an example of each timer effect image displayed with timer effects 1 to 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 (a-1) to (a-3).
FIG. 10 (a-1) shows a timer effect image 1 (T 1) that is a timer effect image displayed as the timer effect 1.
FIG. 10 (a-2) shows a timer effect image 2 (T 2) that is a timer effect image displayed as the timer effect 2.
FIG. 10A-3 shows a timer effect image 3 (T3) that is a timer effect image displayed as the timer effect 3.

Each timer effect image is set so that the image size of the timer effect image increases in the order of timer effect image 1 (T1) <timer effect image 2 (T2) <timer effect image 3 (T3). The effect image 3 (T3) gives a glossy appearance to the outer frame image.
In this way, by setting a difference in each timer effect image, it is set so that the difference in the expectation of jackpot is made.
Note that the method of setting so as to make a difference in the jackpot expectation is not limited to this, and setting each timer effect image to have a different color and color arrangement, or from timer effect image 1 (T1) to timer effect image 3 For example, the timer effect image may be set so as to become gorgeous as (T3) is reached.

In this embodiment, the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) are images imitating a digital timer as shown in FIG. 10, but are not limited thereto.
For example, any one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be images that simulate analog timers.
Further, for example, any one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating an hourglass.
Further, for example, any one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating a timer gauge.
Further, for example, it may be a timer effect image composed of a bomb image simulating a bomb and a conducting wire image simulating a conducting wire connected to the bomb image.
In the case of such a timer effect image, the length of the guide wire of each timer effect image becomes longer in the order of timer effect image 1 (T1) <timer effect image 2 (T2) <timer effect image 3 (T3). To go.

Next, an example of each suggestion effect image displayed in the suggestion effects 1 to 4 will be described using FIGS. 10 (b-1) to (b-4).
FIG. 10 (b-1) shows a suggestion effect image 1 (S 1) that is a suggestion effect image displayed as the suggestion effect 1.
FIG. 10 (b-2) shows a suggestion effect image 2 (S 2) that is an suggestion effect image displayed as the suggestion effect 2.
FIG. 10 (b-3) shows a suggestion effect image 3 (S 3) that is an suggestion effect image displayed as the suggestion effect 3.
FIG. 10 (b-4) shows a suggestion effect image 4 (S 4) that is a suggestion effect image displayed as the suggestion effect 4.

And each suggestion effect image is set so that the image size of the suggestion effect image is enlarged in the order of the suggestion effect image 1 (S1) <the suggestion effect image 2 (S2) <the suggestion effect image 3 (S3).
Further, as described above, since the suggestion effect 1 is an suggestion effect suggesting that the timer effect 1 is executed, the suggestion effect image 1 (S1) has the same image size as the timer effect image 1 (T1). Since the suggestion effect 2 is an suggestion effect suggesting that the timer effect 2 is executed, the suggestion effect image 2 (S2) has the same image size as the timer effect image 2 (T2), and the suggestion effect 3 is a timer. Since the suggestion effect suggesting that the effect 3 is executed, the suggestion effect image 3 (S3) has the same image size as the timer effect image 3 (T3).
However, the suggestion effect 4 is a suggestion effect for executing the stage effect as described above, and is selected even when the timer effect 2 or the timer effect 1 is executed although the timer effect 3 is executed at a high rate. Thus, the distribution is not largely biased to a specific timer notice like other suggestive effects. Therefore, the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) is approximately the same size as the suggestion effect image 2 (S2) and has a display mode in which the difference from the suggestion effect image 2 (S2) can be recognized.
The suggestion effect images 1 to 4 may be unified with any one of the suggestion effect images 1 to 4, or the suggestion effect image 4 may be any one of the suggestion images 1 to 3. It may be. Further, the suggestion effect image 4 may be changed in accordance with an increase in the suggested timer value such as the suggestion effect image 1 → 2 → 3.

In the present embodiment, the suggestive effect images 1 (S1) to 4 (S4) are images imitating a digital timer as shown in FIG. 10, but are not limited thereto.
For example, any one or a plurality of the suggested effect images 1 (S1) to 4 (S4) may be an image imitating an analog timer. In such a case, the timer addition effect is performed by rotating the analog timer hand counterclockwise.
In addition, for example, any one or more of the suggested effect images 1 (S1) to 4 (S4) may be images that simulate an hourglass. In such a case, the timer addition effect is performed by the effect of storing the sand by turning the hourglass upside down.
Further, for example, any one or more of the timer effect images 1 (T1) to 3 (T3) may be an image imitating a timer gauge. In such a case, a timer addition effect is performed by an effect of increasing the timer gauge.
Further, for example, it may be a timer effect image composed of a bomb image simulating a bomb and a conducting wire image simulating a conducting wire connected to the bomb image. In such a case, the timer addition effect is performed by the effect of extending the squib.

<Example of timer production in the short time state>
Next, an example of a timer effect in the short time state will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timer effect (timer effect 4) in the time-short state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in the short time state, the change effect by the change effect pattern scheduled to be executed from the change effect before the change effect by the change effect pattern to be executed is executed. Until then, the so-called continuous effect timer effect is executed.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a state before four variations, and FIGS. 11B-1 to 11B-3 are diagrams illustrating variation effects before three variations, and FIG. (C-3) is a diagram showing a variation effect before two variations, FIGS. 11 (d-1) to (d-3) are diagrams showing a variation effect before one variation, and FIG. 1) to (e-2) are diagrams showing a variation effect (a variation effect based on a variation pattern designation command) based on a variation effect pattern scheduled to be executed.

  First, FIG. 11A shows a state before four changes, and the second hold display H2 shows that there are four hold memories.

FIGS. 11B-1 to 11B-3 show the variation effects before three variations, and three second hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area H2.
When the variation effect before three variations is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (b-1). In the timer effect image 4 at this time, “3” is displayed as the countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 is finished, the left and right effect symbols start to change (b-2), and when the change time ends, the left and right effect symbols stop changing (b-3).

FIGS. 11C-1 to 11C-3 show a variation effect before two variations, and two second hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area H2.
When the change effect before 2 changes is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (c-1). In the timer effect image 4 at this time, “2” is displayed as the countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 is finished, the left and right effect symbols start to change (c-2), and when the change time ends, the left and right effect symbols stop changing (c-3).

11 (d-1) to 11 (d-3) show a variation effect before one variation, and one second hold icon is displayed in the second hold icon display area H2.
When the change effect before one change is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (d-1). In the timer effect image 4 at this time, “1” is displayed as the countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 is finished, the left and right effect symbols start to change (d-2), and when the change time ends, the left and right effect symbols stop changing (d-3).

FIGS. 11 (e-1) to 11 (e-2) show a variation effect (a variation effect based on a variation pattern designation command) based on a variation effect pattern scheduled to be executed, and the second hold icon in the second hold icon display area H2. 0 is displayed.
When a variation effect by the variation effect pattern (a variation effect based on the variation pattern designation command) is started, the timer effect image 4 is displayed (e-1). In the timer effect image 4 at this time, “0” is displayed as the countdown image.
Subsequently, when the display of the timer effect image 4 is finished, the variation of the effect symbol in the left and right is started (e-2). After that, when the variation time ends, the left and right production symbols stop varying (not shown).

<Example of display mode of fluctuation corresponding icon>
Next, the example of the display mode of the fluctuation | variation corresponding icon is demonstrated using FIG.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 after the timer effects 1 to 3 are executed.
12A shows a “green icon” image, FIG. 12B shows a “red icon” image, FIG. 12C shows a “golden icon” image, and FIG. 12D shows a “rainbow icon” image. Show.

  As described above, the “golden icon” image shown in FIG. 12C is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and is displayed only when the timer effect 3 is executed. Because it is a fluctuation corresponding icon image and suggests that the expectation of jackpot is higher than the case where the “red icon” image is displayed, the “gold icon” image gives the “red icon” by giving glossiness. The display mode is more conspicuous than the image.

  Further, as described above, the “rainbow icon” image shown in FIG. 12D is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and the timer effect 3 in the variable effect that is a big hit. This is a variation-adaptive icon image that is displayed only when the “Icon” is executed, and suggests that the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the “golden icon” image is displayed. The display mode is more conspicuous than the “red icon” image.

<Example of display mode of cut-in image>
Next, an example of a cut-in image display mode will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a cut-in image display mode.
13A is a display mode of the “chance!” Image C1, FIG. 13B is a display mode of the “hot!” Image C2, and FIG. 13C is a display mode of the “super hot!” Image C3. FIG. 13D shows the display mode of the “Congratulations!” Image C4.

  The size of the cut-in image increases in the order of “chance!” Image C1 <“hot!” Image C2 <“super hot!” Image C3 <“congratulations!” Image C4, and the character image also increases.

  As described above, the “Gekiatsu!” Image shown in FIG. 13C is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and is displayed only when the timer effect 3 is executed. It is a cut-in image that suggests that the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the “hot!” Image is displayed, so the “super hot!” Image stands out from the “hot!” Image The display mode is used.

  In addition, as described above, the “congratulations!” Image shown in FIG. 13D is not displayed even when the timer effect 1 or the timer effect 2 is executed, and the timer effect 3 is displayed in the variable effect that is a big hit. This is a cut-in image that is displayed only when it is executed, and suggests that the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the “Gekiatsu!” Image is displayed. The display mode is more conspicuous than the image.

<Example of fluctuating effects that execute suggestive effects and timer effects in non-time-saving state>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 18, an example of a variation effect that executes a suggestion effect and a timer effect in a non-time-saving state will be described.
FIGS. 14 to 18 are diagrams showing timing charts of variable effects for executing the suggestion effect and the timer effect in the non-time-short state.
FIGS. 14-16 has shown the example which performs any one suggestion effect among the suggestion effects 1-3, and any one timer effect among the timer effects 1-3. FIG. 17 shows an example in which any one of the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effects 1 to 3 is executed.
14 to 18, “(addition)” indicates a timer value addition display period, and “(decrease)” indicates a timer value subtraction display period.
17 to 18, “(addition 1)” indicates the timer value addition (first stage) display period, and “(addition 2)” indicates the timer value addition (second stage) display period. “(Addition 3)” indicates a timer value addition (third stage) display period.

FIG. 14A illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous once → SP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 1 and the timer effect 1 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in the timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 1 (S1) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. The timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-continuous 4 seconds later.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-continuous 6 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) reaches “0.0” seconds during normal reach 16 seconds after the start of change, the change corresponding icon H3 is changed to “green change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. A change or “chance!” Image is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 14B illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous twice → SPSP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 1 and the timer effect 1 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in the timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 1 (S1) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. The timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-continuous 4 seconds later.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-continuous 6 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) reaches “0.0” seconds during execution of normal reach 16 seconds after the start of change, the change corresponding icon H3 is “green change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. Or a “chance!” Image is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 14C illustrates a timing chart in a case where “pseudo-continuous 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 1 and the timer effect 1 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in the timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 1 (S1) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. The timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second after the start of the effect until the first execution of the pseudo-continuous 4 seconds later.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-continuous 6 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 1 (T1) reaches “0.0” seconds during the execution of the third pseudo series 16 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is displayed as “green change” as an expectation effect. Change to “corresponding icon” or “chance!” Image C1 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 15A illustrates a timing chart in a case where “pseudo-continuous 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 2 and the timer effect 2 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 2 (S2) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. A timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating a timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 6 seconds after the start of the effect.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 8 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 38 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is “red change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. Or a “hot!” Image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 15B illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 3 and the timer effect 3 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 3 (S3) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. A timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating a timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from the first start of the effect until the second execution of the pseudo-continuous 11 seconds later.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is started during execution of the second pseudo-continuation 13 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SPSP reach after 73 seconds from the start of the change, if the change effect is a big hit, the change is handled as an expectation effect. The icon H3 changes to a “red change icon”, the change icon H3 changes to a “rainbow change icon”, or a “Congratulations!” Image C3 or a “Congratulations!” Image C4 is a timer effect. It is selected and displayed based on the content selection table (FIG. 7). On the other hand, in the case of a variation effect that causes a loss, as an effect of expectation, the image changes to a “red variation compatible icon” or “Gekiatsu!” Image C3 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7). Is done.

FIG. 16A illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous 4 times → full rotation reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 2 and the timer effect 2 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 2 (S2) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. A timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating a timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from 1 second to 6 seconds after the start of the effect.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is started during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 8 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 38 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is “red change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. Or a “hot!” Image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 16B illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous four times → full rotation reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 3 and the timer effect 3 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 3 (S3) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. A timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating a timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed by executing the timer addition effect from the first start of the effect until the second execution of the pseudo-continuous 11 seconds later.
Subsequently, subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is started during execution of the second pseudo-continuation 13 seconds after the start of the change effect.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 73 seconds after the start of the change, as the expectation effect, the change corresponding icon H3 is “red change corresponding icon”. Or the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 changes to the “rainbow color fluctuation corresponding icon”, or the “super hot!” Image C3 or the “congratulations!” Image C4 is based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7). Selected and displayed.

FIG. 17A illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 2 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. By executing the first timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the production, the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed. The
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is executed from the start of the fluctuating effect until 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during execution of the first pseudo-continuation, thereby indicating the suggestion image 4 (30.0) seconds indicating the timer value ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, after the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed at the start of the second pseudo-continuation 10 seconds after the start of the change effect, the timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed. The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating “” is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 40 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is “red change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. Or a “hot!” Image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 17B illustrates a timing chart in the case where “quasi-continuous 4 times → full rotation reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 2 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. By executing the first timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the production, the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed. The
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is executed from the start of the fluctuating effect until 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during execution of the first pseudo-continuation, thereby indicating the suggestion image 4 (30.0) seconds indicating the timer value ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, after the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed at the start of the second pseudo-continuation 10 seconds after the start of the change effect, the timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed. The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) indicating “” is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SP reach 40 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is “red change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. Or a “hot!” Image C2 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7).

FIG. 18A illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous 3 times → SPSP reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 3 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. By executing the first timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the production, the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed. The
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is executed from the start of the fluctuating effect until 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during execution of the first pseudo-continuation, thereby indicating the suggestion image 4 (30.0) seconds indicating the timer value ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, the third timer addition effect is executed from the start of the fluctuating effect until the second execution of the pseudo-continuous 10 seconds to 13 seconds later, whereby the suggestion image 4 (60.0) seconds indicating the timer value ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, after the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed at the start of the third pseudo series 15 seconds after the start of the change effect, the timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed. The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds during the SPSP reach after 75 seconds from the start of the change, if the change effect is a big hit, the change is handled as an expectation effect. The icon H3 changes to a “red change icon”, the change icon H3 changes to a “rainbow change icon”, or a “Congratulations!” Image C3 or a “Congratulations!” Image C4 is a timer effect. It is selected and displayed based on the content selection table (FIG. 7). On the other hand, in the case of a variation effect that causes a loss, as an effect of expectation, the image changes to a “red variation compatible icon” or “Gekiatsu!” Image C3 is selected and displayed based on the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7). Is done.

FIG. 18B illustrates a timing chart in the case where “pseudo-continuous 4 times → full rotation reach” is executed as the variation effect, and the suggestion effect 4 and the timer effect 3 are executed during the variation effect.
As shown in this timing chart, first, a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “0.0” seconds is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream 1 second after the start of the change effect. By executing the first timer addition effect from 1 second to 4 seconds after the start of the production, the suggestion image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed. The
Subsequently, the second timer addition effect is executed from the start of the fluctuating effect until 5 seconds to 8 seconds later during execution of the first pseudo-continuation, thereby indicating the suggestion image 4 (30.0) seconds indicating the timer value ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, the third timer addition effect is executed from the start of the fluctuating effect until the second execution of the pseudo-continuous 10 seconds to 13 seconds later, whereby the suggestion image 4 (60.0) seconds indicating the timer value ( S4) is displayed.
Subsequently, after the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed at the start of the third pseudo series 15 seconds after the start of the change effect, the timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed. The subtraction display of the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) indicating is started.
Subsequently, when the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) reaches “0.0” seconds at the start of full rotation 75 seconds after the start of the change, the change corresponding icon H3 is displayed as the “red change corresponding icon” as an expectation effect. "Or change corresponding icon H3 changes to" rainbow color change corresponding icon ", or" Gekiatsu! "Image C3 or" Congratulations! "Image C4 appears in the timer effect content selection table (FIG. 7). Selected and displayed based on.

<Example of production in FIG. 17A>
Here, the example of an effect of FIG. 17 (a) and the example of an effect of FIG. 18 (a) are demonstrated among the examples of the change effect which performs a timer effect in the non-short-time state illustrated in FIGS.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an effect example of FIG. 17A, and FIGS. 20 to 21 are diagrams illustrating an effect example of FIG. 18A.

First, an example of the effect shown in FIG. 17A will be described with reference to FIG.
In this effect example, an “At!” Image C2 is displayed as an expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 2.

FIG. 19 (a) shows one second from the start of the fluctuating effect in a state in which three first hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area H1 (the number of hold storages is three) (the first pseudo-continuation). The screen of the image display device 30 during execution is shown.
On this screen, a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “0.0 seconds” and a press-promoting image CH of the effect button 37 corresponding to the first timer addition effect are displayed at the center of the screen. .
At this time, a “white fluctuation corresponding icon” is displayed as the fluctuation corresponding icon H3.

  Next, FIG. 19B shows that the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the timer value is added is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-ream and the image corresponding to the first timer addition effect. Then, an image CH indicating that the effect button 37 is pressed is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 19C shows a state in which the first pseudo-continuation is being executed and the first timer addition effect is finished, and an image CH indicating that the first addition effect is finished is displayed. The suggestive effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 19 (d) shows that the first pseudo-continuation is being executed and corresponds to the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “10.0 seconds” in the center of the screen and the second timer addition effect. A push-promotion image CH of the effect button 37 is displayed.

  FIG. 19 (e) is an execution corresponding to the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the timer value is being added during execution of the first pseudo-continuation, and an image corresponding to the second timer addition effect. An image CH indicating that the effect button 37 is pressed is displayed.

Next, FIG. 19F shows a state in which the pseudo-continuous first execution is being performed and the second timer addition effect has been completed, and an image CH indicating that the second addition effect has ended is displayed. The suggestive effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed.
It should be noted that the images from the second press-promotion image CH (FIG. 19D) to the image CH indicating the end of the addition effect (FIG. 19F) are the images CH at the first time (FIG. 19). Compared to the images (a) to (c)), the size of the image is enlarged, and the character image and the button image are also displayed prominently so as to notify the player that the degree of expectation of the jackpot has increased. I have to.

  FIG. 19 (g) is the second execution of the pseudo-continuation, and the suggestion effect image 4 (S 4) indicating the timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed with the timer value of “30.0” seconds at the lower left of the screen. The timer effect image 2 (T2) shown is displayed and the subtraction display of the timer value of “30.0” seconds is started.

FIG. 19 (h) shows a state in which the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) is “0.0” seconds during execution of SP reach.
When the timer value of the timer effect image 2 (T2) has reached “0.0” seconds, the “hot!” Image C2 is displayed as an expectation effect.

Next, an example of the effect shown in FIG.
In this effect example, the “chance!” Image C1 is displayed as the expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 1, and the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is changed to the “red change corresponding icon” as the expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 2. As an example, the “Congratulations!” Image C <b> 2 is displayed as an expectation effect corresponding to the timer effect 3.

FIG. 20 (a) shows a state in which three first hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area H1 (the number of hold storages is three) and two seconds after the fluctuating effect is started (the first pseudo series) The screen of the image display device 30 during execution is shown.
On this screen, a suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “0.0 seconds” and a press-promoting image CH of the effect button 37 corresponding to the first timer addition effect are displayed at the center of the screen. .
At this time, a “white fluctuation corresponding icon” is displayed as the fluctuation corresponding icon H3.

  Next, FIG. 20B shows that the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the timer value is being added is displayed during the first execution of the pseudo-continuation, and the image corresponding to the first timer addition effect is displayed. Then, an image CH indicating that the effect button 37 is pressed is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 20C shows a state in which the first pseudo-continuation is being executed and the first timer addition effect has been completed, and an image CH indicating that the first addition effect has ended is displayed. The suggestive effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “10.0” seconds is displayed.

  FIG. 20 (d) is being executed for the first time in the pseudo-continuation, and corresponds to the suggestion effect image 4 (S 4) indicating the timer value of “10.0 seconds” in the center of the screen and the second timer addition effect. A push-promotion image CH of the effect button 37 is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 20 (e) is the pseudo-ream 1st execution, which is the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating that the timer value is added, and the image corresponding to the second timer addition effect, An image CH indicating that the effect button 37 is pressed is displayed.

Next, FIG. 20F shows a state in which the pseudo-continuous first execution is being performed and the second timer addition effect has been completed, and an image CH indicating that the second addition effect has ended is displayed. The suggestive effect image 4 (S4) indicating a timer value of “30.0” seconds is displayed.
It should be noted that the images from the second press-promoting image CH (FIG. 20D) to the image CH indicating the end of the addition effect (FIG. 20F) are the images CH at the first time (FIG. 20). Compared to the images (a) to (c)), the size of the image is enlarged, and the character image and the button image are also displayed prominently so as to notify the player that the degree of expectation of the jackpot has increased. I have to.

  FIG. 20 (g) is being executed for the second time in the pseudo-continuation, and corresponds to the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “30.0 seconds” in the center of the screen and the third timer addition effect. A push-promotion image CH of the effect button 37 is displayed.

  FIG. 20 (h) is an execution corresponding to the suggestion effect image 4 (S 4) indicating that the timer value is being added during the second execution of the pseudo-continuation, and an image corresponding to the third timer addition effect, An image CH indicating that the effect button 37 is pressed is displayed.

Next, FIG. 21 (i) shows a state in which the pseudo-continuous second execution is being performed and the third timer addition effect has been completed, and an image CH indicating that the second addition effect has ended is displayed. The suggestive effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds is displayed.
It should be noted that images from the third press-promotion image CH (FIG. 20 (g)) to the image CH (FIG. 21 (i)) indicating that the addition effect has ended are the images CH (FIG. 20) at the second time. In comparison with the images (d) to (f)), the image size is increased, and the character image and the button image are also displayed prominently to notify the player that the degree of expectation of the jackpot is further increased. I am doing so.

  FIG. 21 (j) is the third execution of the pseudo-continuation, and the suggestion effect image 4 (S4) indicating the timer value of “60.0” seconds displays the timer value of “60.0” seconds at the lower left of the screen. The timer effect image 3 (T3) shown is displayed and the subtraction display of the timer value of “60.0” seconds is started.

FIG. 21 (k) shows a state in which the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) is “0.0” seconds during execution of SPSP reach.
As the timer value of the timer effect image 3 (T3) has reached “0.0” seconds, the display mode of the fluctuation corresponding icon H3 is changed from the white fluctuation corresponding icon to the rainbow color fluctuation corresponding icon as an expectation presentation. Is displayed.

  As mentioned above, although the game machine used for the pachinko game machine was explained in the above-mentioned embodiment, it may be used for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball game machine, and an arrange ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 13 1st starting port 14 2nd starting port 20 1st special symbol display apparatus 21 2nd special symbol display apparatus 30 Image display apparatus 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The effect executing means can execute an update effect for updating the amount until the specified amount is reached,
The update effect is
A first update effect in which the amount to be updated is a first amount;
A second update effect in which the amount to be updated is a second amount different from the first amount,
The production execution means
A suggestion effect suggesting that the update effect may be executed ,
In the case of executing the second update effect to the case of executing a pre-Symbol first update effect, being capable of performing common the suggestion effect,
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect,
When the first suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of the first update effect to be executed is high in the first update effect and the second update effect,
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of the second update effect to be executed is high among the first update effect and the second update effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.