JP6687507B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine capable of displaying a notification display for notifying the total number of gaming balls paid out based on a winning in a general winning opening when the gaming state is in a time saving state (Patent Document 1). ).

JP, 2013-215370, A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, since the display position of the notification display is constant, it is lacking in fun.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to a display mode of a notification display.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that displays variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player, and has different degrees of advantage. There are multiple types of the advantageous states (15R certainty variation big hit, 15R certainty variation apparent big hit, 5R certainty variation big hit, 5R regular big hit, etc.), and notification effect related to the number of game media (number of game balls, etc.) given in the above advantageous state An informing area (general winning opening 19) in which the notification effect means (the effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) that executes (the notification effect or the like by the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 20) and the game medium (the game ball or the like) can enter Etc.), and a means for giving a predetermined value (three payouts, etc.) when a game medium enters the entry area (a payout control board 37 for controlling the payout of game balls), and the giving means. As a notification display for notifying that a predetermined value will be given by the notification display means (production control microcomputer 100) capable of displaying the number of game media (first notification display image 81 etc.) given as the predetermined value. , Processing for displaying the first notification display image 81 in FIG. 7), and the notification display means can display the notification display at a plurality of display positions (as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of display positions). 90, a notification display can be displayed, etc.), and the notification effect means gives a predetermined number of game media when the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit etc.). If was performs the notification effect, wherein the number of game media to be applied when it is controlled to a different second preferred state (5R usually big hit, etc.) 1 advantageous state is a predetermined number field It is characterized in that it does not perform the notification effect.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display.

  (2) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) which displays variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for the player (a big hit gaming state, etc.), and the degree of advantage is different. There are multiple types of advantageous states (15R certainty variation big hit, 15R certainty variation apparent big hit, 5R certainty variation big hit, 5R regular big hit, etc.), and notification effect related to the number of game media (number of game balls, etc.) given during the above advantageous state. A winning area (general winning hole 19) in which a notification effect means (such as the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing (notification effect by the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 20) and a game medium (game ball etc.) can enter Etc.), and a means for giving a predetermined value (three payouts, etc.) when a game medium enters the winning area (a payout control board 37 for controlling the payout of game balls, etc.), and the giving hand. A notification display means (first notification display image 81 or the like) for notifying that a predetermined value is given by the display control microcomputer 100, which displays the first notification display image 81 in FIG. 7. Processing, etc.), and the notification display means can display the notification display at a plurality of display positions (as shown in FIG. 7, the notification display can be displayed at a plurality of display positions 90). The notification effect means executes the notification effect in the first notification mode when the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit etc.), and the second advantage different from the first advantageous state. When controlled to a state (5R normal big hit etc.), the notification effect is executed in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
When the notification display unit displays the notification display at one display position among the plurality of display positions, the next notification display is displayed at a display position other than the one display position (as shown in FIG. 7). , When the notification display is displayed at the upper left display position among the plurality of display positions 90, the next notification display is displayed at a display position other than the upper left display position, etc.).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification display from being continuously displayed at the same display position.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The plurality of display positions are predetermined positions (as shown in FIG. 7, the plurality of display positions 90 are predetermined positions, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the display control load can be reduced by displaying the image at a predetermined position.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The notification display means displays the notification display in a predetermined order at the plurality of display positions (as shown in FIG. 7, the display position at the upper left is followed by the display position at the lower left, in a predetermined order. And so on).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load of display control by displaying in a predetermined order.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 560 etc.) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (big hit game state etc.) advantageous to the player is further provided, and the notification display means is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to display a notification display (as shown in S108 of FIG. 8, a notification display is displayed in the processing during the round during the big hit game).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display during the advantageous state.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Further provided is a specific winning area different from the winning area (such as a special winning opening), and the granting means grants a specific value (15 payouts, etc.) when a game medium enters the specific winning area. The notification display means can display a specific notification display (second notification display image 82 or the like) that notifies that a specific value is given, and the specific notification display can be displayed at the plurality of display positions. (As shown in FIG. 7, a notification display can be displayed at a plurality of display positions 90, etc.).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display.

(8) The gaming machine of (7) above,
A total value display means capable of displaying a total value display for notifying a total value of a predetermined value and a specific value is further provided (a total value display image 85 and the like shown in FIG. 7).

  With such a configuration, the total value display makes it possible to easily grasp the total value of the predetermined value and the specific value.

(9) The gaming machine of (8) above,
An action effect executing unit that executes an action effect for updating the total value by causing the notice display or the specific notice display to act on the total value display (the process of S109 in FIG. 8, the first notice as shown in FIG. 7). The total value is updated when the display image 81 hits the total value display image 85).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game regarding the update of the total value by the action effect.

(10) The gaming machine of (6) above,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (5R big hit etc.) and a second advantageous state (15R big hit etc.) more advantageous than the first advantageous state,
A plurality of display modes of the notification display are provided (circular, triangular, star-shaped display modes as shown in FIG. 7, etc.),
The display mode of the notification display further includes suggesting means for suggesting that the second advantageous state is achieved (for example, executing the notification display according to the round promotion expectation degree as shown in S108 of FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, since the display mode of the notification display can be focused, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the display mode of the notification display.

  Further, as a game machine, there is a game machine that displays an image showing the number of acquired balls every time the number of acquired balls during a big hit reaches a predetermined number (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-75436). However, in the gaming machine described in JP 2010-75436A described above, the form of the notification effect is uniform, and the interest of the game in the advantageous state is insufficient.

  The inventions according to (11) to (23) have been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in an advantageous state. Further, the modes for carrying out the invention described later include the inventions according to (11) to (23) below. The inventions according to (1) to (10) above may further have configurations (11) to (23).

(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The notification effect means executes the notification effect based on the number of game media provided in the advantageous state reaching a predetermined number (500 or the like) (the processing of S218 to S220 in FIG. 30). .

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

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above,
The second advantageous state has a lower degree of advantage than the first advantageous state (the 5R normal big hit is less likely to be a high probability state than the 15R probability variation big hit, so the player is less advantageous to the player) .

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state depending on the type of the advantageous state.

(13) The gaming machine of (1) to (12) above,
Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 20, etc.) that can be changed between a first state (open state, etc.) where game media (game balls, etc.) are easy to win and a second state (closed state, etc.) where game media are difficult for winning )When,
The variable winning means can be changed to the first state until at least one of a predetermined period (29 seconds or the like) elapses and a predetermined number of game media (10 or the like) are won. Advantageous state control means (steps S305 to S307 in the game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling to the advantageous state (big hit game state etc.) by executing a unit game (round etc.) a predetermined number of times (5 rounds, 15 rounds etc.) Etc.), high probability state control means (game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling to a high probability state (probability change state, etc.) with a high rate of being controlled to the advantageous state, and to the high probability state. Specific effect means (effect control microcomputer 100, which can execute a specific effect (probabilistic change promotion effect, etc.) for notifying that control is performed 30) (S221 etc.), and the advantageous state control means controls the variable winning means by a common opening pattern with the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc.). ), The specific effect means can execute the specific effect during the third advantageous state (the probability change promotion effect can be executed during the 5R probability change big hit, S221 in FIG. 30, etc.), and the notification. The production means executes the notification production while being controlled to the third advantageous state (executes the notification production during the 5R probability variation big hit, S220 in FIG. 30, etc.).

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

(14) The gaming machine of (13) above,
The high-probability state control means controls to the high-probability state when controlled to the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit etc.), and to high when controlled to the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc.). Do not control to the probability state (do not control to the probability changing state), and make a sham effect that appears to be controlled to the second advantageous state in spite of the first advantageous state (15R sham-like probability variation big hit, etc.). It further comprises a spoofing means (microcomputer 100 for effect control) to be executed, and the notification effecting means executes the notification effect when the spoofing effect is executed (the notification effect is executed during the 15R apparent probability variation big hit). , S220 of FIG. 30).

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

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (14) above,
The effect mode during the advantageous state differs between when the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit etc.) is controlled and when the second advantage state (5R normal variation big hit etc.) is controlled (15R probability variation big hit). 5R normal big hit, the effect during big hit game is different).

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

(16) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player,
Production state control means (production control microcomputer) capable of controlling the production state in the advantageous state (production state during a round) to any one of a plurality of types of production states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 20). 100, etc.) and the notification effect (the notification effect by the first notification image 204 and the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 20) related to the number of game media (the number of game balls, etc.) given during the advantageous state. And a notification effect means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for performing the first notification mode (when the effect state control means controls the first effect state (A mode or the like)). The notification effect is executed by the first notification image 204 etc. shown in FIG. 20 and is controlled by the effect state control means to a second effect state (B mode etc.) different from the first effect state. When and executes the notification effect by different second notification manner (such as the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 20) from the first notification manner.

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

(17) The gaming machine of (16) above,
When the number of game media provided in the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number, the notification effect means (as shown in S941 of FIG. 23, the total number of game balls acquired exceeds n times 500). Based on the above, the notification effect according to the first notification mode (the first notification image 204 or the like shown in FIG. 20) is executed.

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

(18) The gaming machine of (17) above,
The notification effect means has determined that the number of game media provided in the advantageous state has become a specific number different from the predetermined number (as shown in S943 of FIG. 23, the total number of game balls acquired is n times 2500). The above-mentioned notification effect according to the second notification mode (the second notification image 214 or the like shown in FIG. 20) is executed based on the above-mentioned fact.

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

(19) The gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (18),
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 560 or the like) for controlling to the advantageous state (big hit game state or the like) when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (big hit display result or the like), and the advantageous state In, in the variable state (special state) that can be changed to a first state (open state, etc.) in which the game medium (game ball, etc.) can win, and a second state (closed state, etc.) in which it is difficult or difficult for the game medium to win. Variable winning ball device 20, etc.) and a game medium number display means (production control microcomputer 100, A mode in FIG. 20) capable of variably displaying the number of game media provided each time a game medium is won in the variable means. Further, the acquisition total display image 205, the acquisition total display image 215 in B mode, and S933 in FIG. 22) are further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the number of provided game media can be variably displayed, so that the enjoyment of the game in the advantageous state can be improved.

(20) The gaming machine according to any one of (16) to (19),
In the advantageous state, an effect state selection unit (mode selection image 210 in FIG. 20, for selecting the first effect state (A mode or the like) or the second effect state (B mode or the like). 22 is further included.

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

(21) The gaming machine according to (19) or (20) above,
The advantageous state control means, the variable means (special variable winning ball device) until at least one of the predetermined period (29 seconds or the like) elapses or the specified number of game media (10 or the like) is won. 20 etc.) can be controlled to the advantageous state of executing a unit game capable of changing the first state (open state etc.) to a prescribed number of times (15 times etc.), and the notification effect means is one unit In addition to adding the number of game media given by winning a special number (11th, 12th, etc.) that is greater than the specified number of game media in the game (such as occurrence of over-winning), the notification effect Is executed (the process of adding prize balls in over-winning in the processes of S930 to S932 in FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect is executed after adding the number of game media provided by winning a special number of game media more than the specified number in one unit game, which is suitable for the player. It is possible to execute various notification effects.

(22) The gaming machine according to any one of (19) to (21) above,
Notification mode determining means (effect control microcomputer 100, etc.) for determining the mode of the notification effect to any one of a plurality of types of notification modes (notification in white characters and notification in rainbow characters shown in the modification) ) And a variable display which has not been started yet, and a pending storage unit (a pending storage buffer or the like) for storing the pending display as the pending storage, and the notification mode determination unit specifies the pending storage in the pending storage during the advantageous state. The notification mode is determined based on the fact that a variable display as a display result (a big hit display result, etc.) is stored (as shown in a modification, the big hit display buffer holds the big hit display result during the big hit. Based on the fact that there is, the form of the notification effect is changed to a rainbow character, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the notification mode of the notification effect based on the fact that the variable display that is the specific display result is stored in the hold storage, and improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state. You can

(23) The game machine according to (21) or (22) above,
The advantageous state control means, as the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (a big-hit game state based on the probability variation big hit) and a second advantageous state (a big-hit game based on a normal big hit, which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state). State, etc.), and the special number (11th or 12th, etc.) in which the game medium is larger than the specified number is won in one unit game in the first advantageous state (over-winning occurs) Based on what has been done, etc., the notification effect in the special mode (a mode in which the first special winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 as shown in the third embodiment. Etc.) can be executed (the processes of S3923 and S3924 in the effect control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, in the unit game of 1 in the first advantageous state, based on the special number more than the specified number of game media is won, by executing the notification effect in a special mode, the game by the notification effect The interest can be improved.

(24) The game machine according to (21) or (22) above,
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (probably changed state or the like) based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area (the specific area in the second special winning opening or the like) provided in the variable means in the advantageous state. The game control microcomputer 560 or the like is further provided, and after the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the special number (11) in which the game medium is larger than the specified number in one unit game in the advantageous state (11). The first special winning opening LED 20c is made to emit a rainbow light based on the fact that the first prize or the twelfth prize has been won (such as the occurrence of an over-winning prize) based on a special mode (as shown in the third embodiment). Along with this, it is possible to execute a notification effect of a mode in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 (the effect control microcomputer shown in FIG. 25). S3923 in the 100, the processing of S3924, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the special number of the game medium more than the specified number is won in one unit game in the advantageous state. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification effect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a figure for explaining information display. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used for determining a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the figure in order to explain information production. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows post-round processing of a 3rd embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the presentation aspect of the notification production of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the presentation aspect of the notification production of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round of a 4th embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round of a 4th embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, which is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is available.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a predetermined game as described below by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 which is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball feeder tray 3, a hit ball operation handle 5 for firing the hit ball, and the like. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a hitting ball launching device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 in response to the operation of the hitting ball operation handle 5. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which driven game balls can flow down is formed.

  A push button 120 is provided as an operating means on a member forming the hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. The operation of the player on the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a production display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) production symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each A second special symbol display 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is composed of a display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a display for displaying various images such as a variable display of effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. Areas are provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area in which three decorative (for effect) effect symbols for "left", "middle", and "right" are variably displayed is formed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a. Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning game balls. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening 14 is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a.

  The variable winning ball device 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces, and is in an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player (the game ball can enter) and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player (the game ball cannot enter). It is a winning means that can be changed to a state (second state) and is driven by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to start winning). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second start winning port 14. The variable winning ball device 15 may be configured to be able to win in the closed state (although it is difficult for the game ball to win) in the closed state. The variable winning ball device 15 is composed of a variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter a predetermined area. If you have.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can receive the game ball, so that the game ball is more likely to enter the first starting prize hole 13 than the second starting prize hole 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can receive the game balls is wider than the first starting winning port 13, and therefore the second starting winning port 13 is second. It is easy for a game ball to enter the starting winning opening 14. Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays ordinary symbols that can be identified. Normally, the symbol display device 10 is realized by a display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. The variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time when the stop symbol due to the variable display result on the normal symbol display device 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol.). In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol is stored in a suspended manner, and the normal symbol storage storage indicator 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started based on such a reserved storage of the normal symbol, the reserved storage of the normal symbol is exhausted, and the lit LED is reduced by 1.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area (including passing, winning) and first starting The first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition for the variable display, is established by being detected by the mouth switch 13a or the second start mouth switch 14a. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, in a state where the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, And, it is started on the basis that the start condition of the variable display, which is a state where the big hit game is not executed, is satisfied. The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the variation display time (variation time) elapses, the display result of the variation display (stop symbol) is derivatively displayed and ends. Further, regarding the variable display in which the starting condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the starting winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. Storing information at is called pending storage. The reserved memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 13 is called the first reserved memory. The reserved memory due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is called the second reserved memory.

  Above the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b are provided. The first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a is composed of four display devices for displaying the number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory. The second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b is composed of four display devices for displaying the number of reserved memory of the second reserved memory. Each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, each time there is a corresponding effective start winning, increase the number of indicators to light one, the corresponding special symbol display Each time the variable display in step 1 is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by 1.

  When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, effect display such as variable display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the second special symbol display device 8b, effect display such as variable display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display.

  The variable display of special symbols and effect symbols is executed, and when the big hit display result (big hit symbol) is displayed as a specific display result on the first special symbol display device 8a, or is specified on the second special symbol display device 8b. When the big hit display result (big hit pattern) as the display result is derived and displayed, the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed in the effect display device 9. Thus, when the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result, it is controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol). The combination of symbols) is stopped, oscillating, enlarged or reduced, or deformed in a state of being in agreement, or a plurality of symbols fluctuates in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are changed. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the big hit combination, the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed are continuously changed. A state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in the variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols, or reach symbols.

  Some of the reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. Reach includes normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than the special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In the super reach, after the reach pattern is formed, a complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation of effects such as displaying a predetermined moving image is executed. Further, in the normal reach, a relatively simple effect display is executed.

  When the reach pattern is formed after the reach state is reached and the shift display result is obtained, the reach is called a shift. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which the reach pattern is not formed without reaching the reach state, the non-reach is called a shift.

  Further, at the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated pending storage information (hereinafter referred to as a pending image or a pending display) is displayed corresponding to the number of pending storage information. A display area is formed (not shown). In addition, information is displayed including an active display (also referred to as a variation corresponding display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display corresponding to the suspended display that has been deleted (moved or shifted) from the suspended display area. An active display area for displaying an image is formed adjacent to the reserved display area.

  An opening / closing plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15, and is in an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player (the game ball can enter) and disadvantageous to the player (the game ball is The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided as a winning means capable of changing to a closed state (second state) in which entry is not possible. In the special variable winning ball device 20, the opening / closing plate is controlled to be open in the big hit game state, so that the big winning opening, which is a winning area, is opened. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 23. The game balls that have entered the special winning opening are detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out (for example, 15). It should be noted that the special variable winning ball device 20 may be configured to be able to win in the closed state (although it is difficult for the game ball to win) in the closed state.

  In the big hit game state, the repeat continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round (hereinafter, the round is also referred to as R). A game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, , 7)) and the closed state is established in accordance with the satisfaction of the opening end condition (that 7 winning balls are generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches the final round (for example, the 15th round) where the predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  There are a plurality of types of big hits, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected. Among the types of "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit game state, it is a state in which there is a high probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal game state that is not the probability variation state). The type (classification) of the jackpot that shifts to the probability variation state (abbreviation of the probability variation state and also called the high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. As the special game state, accompanying the probability variation state, there is a case where the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to a time saving state which is shorter than the non-time saving state. The special game state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when it is in the time saving state, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and a jackpot game may be performed. Increase. Note that, of the "big hits", the type (type) of big hits that is not shifted to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state is called "normal big hit". Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots having different round numbers are provided as the types of jackpots. Specifically, jackpots of 5R, 10R and 15R are provided. In some of these jackpots, a round promotion effect is executed. Here, the round promotion effect is an effect that informs that the round will continue in a round that is supposed to end during a big hit game round (for example, when 5R or 10R is being executed). . In the round in which the round promotion effect is executed, an effect that fuels whether or not the round promotion effect is executed is executed. Then, if the round promotion effect is executed thereafter, the continuation of the round is confirmed, and if the round promotion effect is not executed, it is confirmed that the jackpot game is finished in the round. As types of jackpots, there are provided a jackpot that may execute the notification display and the round promotion effect, and a jackpot that does not execute the notification display and the round promotion effect.

  As a special game state, accompanying the probability variation state or the time saving state, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the variable winning is achieved. There is a case where the ball device 15 is controlled to be in a power-tube support control state that facilitates winning (increased entry, increased frequency). Since the power control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  As the electric Chu support control, control for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol to derive and display the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability change) Control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and control for increasing the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening number increasing control). When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased. , The game ball is easy to start winning (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 by such control, it becomes a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases.

  The state (high-frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning number with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio "base" is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called "high base condition". When such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". In addition, such control is control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip.

  "High probability state (probability change state)" and "Low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and "high base state (electricity change)" is used as a term indicating a combination of base states. "Tu support control state)" and "low base state (non-electrical Tu support control state)".

  “Low-probability low-base state” and “high-probability high-base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of a state of jackpot probability and a state of base. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of jackpot probability is a low-probability state and the state of the base is a low-base state. The “high-probability-high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a high-probability state and a base state is a high-base state.

  Further, on the left side of the special variable winning ball device 20, a general winning opening 19 into which a game ball can enter is provided. The game balls that have entered the general winning opening are detected by the general winning opening switch 19a, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out (for example, three). During the big hit game state (during the big hit game), the game balls win the general winning opening 19 as well as the big winning opening. In the normal state, a game is aimed at the game area 7 on the left side, and in a gaming machine that aims at the game area 7 on the right side during the big hit game state and the time saving state, the general winning opening 19 is a special variable winning ball. It may be provided in the right area of the device 20. In this way, the position of the general winning opening 19 can be appropriately changed according to the type of gaming machine. Further, the number of game balls to be paid out when the game balls are won in the general winning opening 19 or the big winning opening can be appropriately changed according to the type of the gaming machine.

  In addition, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 can be displaced in position by an accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 moves (falls) from above the effect display device 9 to a position in front of the effect display device 9 when a round promotion effect described below is executed. After executing the round promotion effect, the player moves to a position above the effect display device 9.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, outside the game area 7, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices are provided. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I / O port unit. Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

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

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

  In addition, the input driver circuit 58 for giving the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the general winning opening switch 19a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also the main board 31. It is installed in. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b that displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10 that displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, the first special symbol reserved storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9. To the effect control CPU 101, the detection signal of the push sensor 124 is input via an input port (not shown).

  The game control microcomputer 560 is a relay board that passes a production control command instructing the production contents of various production devices such as the production display device 9 in only one direction from the main board 31 to the production control board 80. Send via 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command and controls the variable display of the effect display device 9, and also controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. By controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70, various effect controls are performed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 (effect control microcomputer 100) outputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 121. Input through the input port of the / O port unit 105. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the push button 120, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via the motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process as shown in FIG. 3 is performed. By being executed, various game controls can be executed. The variable display of the special symbols such as the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the specific game control such as the big hit game control is executed accompanying the timer interrupt process is executed FIG. 4 It is executed by a special symbol process process as shown in.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and the extracted data is used to make a jackpot determination, a jackpot type determination, a variation pattern type determination, a variation pattern determination, a regular hit determination, and , The initial value of the random counter is determined. Predetermined data such as the data for jackpot determination, the data for jackpot type determination, the data for variation pattern type determination, and the data for variation pattern determination are provided by the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. It is extracted at the time of detecting a game ball (at the time of detecting a winning start) and stored in the RAM 55 as the first reserved memory information or the second reserved memory information. Then, in the game control microcomputer 560, when the variable display start condition based on such reserved storage information is satisfied, various data stored in the RAM 55 as the first reserved storage information or the second reserved storage information is read out. Then, it is used for various determinations as described above, and the variable display is executed based on the determination result. In the game control microcomputer 560, based on such various determinations, jackpot game control, variable display of the first special symbol, variable display of the second special symbol, and various game controls such as variable display of the normal symbol. Run.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on such various determinations. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command which is a command for effect control. In the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the received effect control command, the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol, and effects corresponding to the game control such as the big hit control are executed.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined effect control main process for effect control as shown in FIG. 5 is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically made every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.). By executing the interrupt process, various effect controls can be executed. By the production control process process as shown in FIG. 6, which is performed when the timer interrupt process is executed, a specific production control such as the production related to the variable display of the production design, and the production related to the big hit game state. To be executed.

  Next, various effects executed in this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game balls enter the general winning opening 19 and the special winning opening during the big hit game state. For example, when a game ball enters the general winning opening 19, three game balls are paid out, and when a game ball enters the special winning opening, 15 game balls are paid out. . The payout of the game balls is performed by controlling the payout control board 37 connected to the game control microcomputer 560 and the ball payout device 97 connected to the payout control board 37.

  When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the payout control board 37 that controls the payout of the game balls, a notification display is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 for notifying that the game balls will be paid out. In the following, the notification display for notifying that the game ball is paid out when the game ball enters the general winning opening 19 is referred to as a first notification display, and the game ball is paid out when the game ball enters the big winning opening. The notification display for notifying that it is performed is referred to as a second notification display.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the notification display. FIG. 7A is a diagram showing the display positions of the first notification display and the second notification display displayed as the notification display on the screen of the effect display device 9. The notification display is displayed at a plurality of display positions 90 indicated by dotted circles in FIG. 7A. In this way, since the notification display can be displayed at the plurality of display positions 90, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display. Further, the plurality of display positions 90 are displayed at predetermined display positions as shown in FIG. Therefore, by displaying the image at a predetermined position, the load of display control can be reduced. Further, in the lower right area on the screen of the effect display device 9, a total value display image 85 that displays the total value of the game balls to be paid out is displayed. At the start of the big hit game, the value of the total value display image 85 is displayed as "0", and the value of the total value display image 85 is updated every time the game ball wins the general winning opening 19 or the special winning opening.

  When the game ball enters the general winning opening 19 in the first round when the big hit game starts, as shown in FIG. 7B, the first notification display image 81 as the first notification display is displayed at a plurality of display positions. Of 90, it is displayed at the upper left display position. The notification display image is provided with a plurality of types of display modes. The notification display image is displayed in different display modes based on the expected degree of execution (success) of the round promotion effect. When the round promotion effect is executed, the notification display images are displayed in the order of the circular notification display image <triangle notification display image <star notification image, and the round promotion effect is executed. If not, the notification display images are displayed in the order of star-shaped notification display image <triangle notification display image <circular notification display image.

  In FIG. 7B, a circular first notification display image 81 is displayed, and “+3” in the circular first notification display image 81 and three game balls have entered the general winning opening 19 It is shown that the payout of the game ball was made. Next, as shown in FIG. 7C, the first notification display image 81 displayed in the upper left of the screen of the effect display device 9 is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen of the effect display device 9 as the total value display image 85. By hitting, the action effect in which the total value of the game balls to be paid out (acquired) is updated is executed. Here, the action effect is an effect in which the display mode is changed by one effecting the other effect. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by updating the total value by the action effect. Further, the total value display image 85 makes it possible to easily grasp the total value of the game balls paid out by winning the current general payout opening 19 and the special winning opening.

  Next, in FIG. 7D, when the game ball enters the special winning opening in the first round, the second notification display image 82 as the second notification display is displayed in FIG. ), The first notification display image 81 is displayed at the lower left display position of the screen of the effect display device 9 different from the position where the first notification display image 81 was displayed. In addition, the second notification display image 82 is displayed in a triangular notification display, and "+15" is entered in the triangular second notification display image 82, and 15 games are caused by the game ball entering the special winning opening. It is shown that the ball was paid out. In this way, in the first notification display image 81, the fact that the game balls have entered the general winning opening 19 and three game balls have been paid out as a predetermined value is shown as a display of “+3”, and In the 2 notification display image 82, the fact that 15 game balls have been paid out as a specific value due to the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening is shown as a display of "+15", and the winning at any winning opening Can be easily understood. Further, since these notification display images can be displayed at any of the plurality of display positions 90, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7D, when the notification display is displayed at one display position among the plurality of display positions 90, the next notification display position is other than the one display position. It is displayed at the display position. Since the display position of the notification display changes in this way, it is possible to prevent the notification display from being continuously displayed at the same display position. The order in which the notification display is displayed among the plurality of display positions 90 is predetermined. For example, in the present embodiment, the order of the notification display on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as follows: the upper left is number 1, the lower left is number 2, the central upper left is number 3, the central lower left is number 4, and the central upper right. The tier is number 5, the center lower right tier is number 6, the upper right tier is number 7, and the lower right tier is number 8. Then, this sequence is repeated thereafter. In this way, by displaying the notification display in a predetermined order, it is possible to reduce the load of display control. The order of the notification display may be any order such as randomly selecting the display position next to the one display position.

  Next, a case in which a plurality of rounds are digested and the 5th round in the big hit game state is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7E, "+3" is displayed in the star-shaped first notification display image 81, and the fact that the game balls have entered the general winning opening 19 indicates that three game balls have been paid out. The star-shaped notification display image is highly displayed when the degree of expectation of execution of the round promotion effect is high. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), during the execution of 5R, the round promotion effect in which the accessory 12 drops from a position above the effect display device 9 to a position in front of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. It By dropping the accessory 12, it is determined that the round of the big hit game will continue after 6R. If the accessory 12 does not drop during the execution of 5R, it is indicated that the round promotion has failed, and the end of the jackpot game is confirmed. Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), at the 6th round, the game ball has entered the special winning opening of "+15" in the circular second notification display image 82, and the 15 game balls have been paid out. It is shown that there was.

  In the present embodiment, since the notification display is executed during the big hit game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the mode of the notification display during the big hit game. Further, when the round promotion is executed, the notification display images are displayed in the order of circular notification display image <triangle notification display image <star notification display image, as compared with the case where the round promotion is not executed. The percentage of people who are Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the mode of the notification display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the display mode of the notification display.

  The notification display shown in FIG. 7 is executed by the processing during the round of S805 in the effect control process processing shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process (S805) during a round in the effect control process process. In the processing during a round, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the special winning opening after-designation command reception flag is set (S100). The command after opening the special winning opening is a command transmitted when the special winning opening is closed in the predetermined number of rounds. A flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and the predetermined jackpot game is ended. It is erased at the timing.

  When the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S100), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S101). Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S102). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM 102 according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. A control signal is output together with it. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning notification command reception flag is set (S103). The special winning opening winning notification command is a command for notifying that a game ball has been won in the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 when the game ball passes through the special winning opening, for example. When the special winning opening winning notification command reception flag is set (Y in S103), the effect control CPU 101 increments the winning counter by 1 (S104), and proceeds to the processing of S106. The processing of the next round is performed when the winning counter is counted a predetermined number of times (for example, 7 counts).

  On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning notification command reception flag is not set (N in S103), the effect controlling CPU 101 determines whether or not the general winning opening winning notification command reception flag is set (S105). ). The general winning award winning notification command is a command for notifying that a game ball has been won into the general winning a prize opening 19. The general winning opening notification command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 when the game ball passes through the general winning opening, for example. When the general winning award winning notification command reception flag is set (Y in S105), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S106. On the other hand, when the general winning award winning notification command reception flag is not set (N in S105), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S111.

  In S106, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit to execute the notification display. When it is a big hit to execute the notification display (Y in S106), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notification display according to the round promotion expectation (S108). For example, in the case of a jackpot in which round promotion is executed, in the order of circular notification display image <triangle notification display image <star notification display image, in comparison with a jackpot in which round promotion is not executed. The notification display is displayed so that the ratio of displaying the notification display image is high. Further, the relationship between the display position and the display order of the notification display as shown in FIG. 7 is controlled in the processing of S108. Next, the effect control CPU 101 updates the total value display by the action effect as shown in FIG. 7C (S109). Next, each prize notification command reception flag is reset (S110), and the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, when it is not the big hit to execute the notification display (N in S106), the effect control CPU 101 updates the total value display without executing the effect effect (S107) and resets each winning notification command reception flag. (S110), the process proceeds to S111. As described above, neither the notification display nor the action effect is executed in the big hit that does not execute the notification display.

  In S111, the effect control CPU 101 executes the round promotion effect using the accessory 12 as shown in FIG. 7 (f) at the round promotion effect timing. Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S112). When the process timer has timed out (Y in S112), the effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (S113), controls the effect device according to the content of the next process data (S114), and executes the round. Medium processing ends. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S112), the effect control CPU 101 ends the in-round process without performing the processes of S113 and S114.

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

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of areas in which a plurality of display positions for displaying the notification display are predetermined may be provided. For example, of the plurality of display positions, a first display position group and a second display position group are provided, and the second display is performed after all the notification displays are performed at the plurality of display positions in the first display position group. All of the notification displays may be performed at a plurality of display positions in the position group, and thereafter, the notification display may be repeated in that order. Further, after displaying the notification display in the first display position group, the notification display may be displayed in the second display position group, and the notification display may be repeated in that order. Also, three or more display position groups may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which display is performed in a predetermined order at a plurality of display positions. However, the previous display position may be stored and the notification display may be displayed at the current display position different from the stored position. The storage area may be reset after the notification display is performed at all display positions of the plurality of display positions.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when a 5R big hit as the first big hit and a 15R big hit as the second big hit are provided as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the round is promoted in the 15R big hit. The case where the performance is executed has been described. Then, the degree of expectation of the round promotion effect is shown by changing the display mode of the notification display (shape of the notification display image). However, what is displayed in the display mode of the notification display may be other than the expected degree of the round promotion effect. Specifically, the degree of expectation of becoming a high probability state (probability change state), the degree of expectation of becoming a time saving state, etc. may be indicated by the display mode of the notification display.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the expected degree of the round promotion effect is indicated by the shape of the notification display image as the notification display. However, the degree of expectation of the round promotion effect or the like may be indicated by a different color or pattern of the notification display instead of the shape of the notification display image. Further, each time a game ball is won, the color of the notification display may be changed to a color with high expectation, such as blue to green and green to red. Further, the effect sound may be output when the notification display image is displayed, and the expected degree of the round promotion effect or the like may be indicated by the difference in the effect sound.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the notification display may be displayed in the same display mode after the round promotion effect and the like are fixed. In that case, it may be displayed in a mode with a high degree of expectation for round promotion effects (for example, a star shape) or in a mode with a low degree of expectation for round promotion effects (for example, a round shape). It may be done. Further, after the round promotion effect and the like are fixed, the notification display may be displayed in a completely different display mode from that before the round promotion effect and the like are fixed.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of display patterns for notification display at a plurality of display positions may be provided. Then, the degree of expectation of the round promotion effect or the like may be indicated depending on which display pattern is used for the notification display. Further, the display pattern of the notification display may be determined every time the jackpot is determined.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when the notification displays are continuously displayed momentarily, the notification display images may be displayed at different display angles so that the notification displays do not overlap with each other. . In such a case, even if the display angle of the notification display image changes, the angle of the number inside may remain constant. Further, even when the notification display is displayed momentarily, the notification display images may be displayed at positions originally separated from each other so that the notification display images do not overlap each other.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined number or more of winnings, which is a closing condition, may occur immediately before the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 20 is changed from the open state to the closed state. Such a prize is called an over prize. Then, when such an over-winning occurs, the notification display mode may be different from the normal display mode. For example, when an over-winning occurs, the notification display may be displayed larger than usual. Further, when an over-winning occurs, the notification display may be displayed at a specific display position different from the normal display position. Further, when an over-winning is generated, the notification display regarding the over-winning may be performed according to a predetermined display order of the notification display. Further, when an over-winning is generated, the notification display regarding the over-winning may not be performed, and only the total value display may be updated.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the effect is shown in the case where the total value display immediately after the notification display image is displayed and the total value display is updated. However, after the notification display image is displayed, the notification display image is made to stand by at a predetermined position or a predetermined area for display for a predetermined period, and then the action effect is executed so that the notification display image hits the total value display. May be. Alternatively, the effect display may be executed and the total value display may be updated after the numbers of the notification display images are updated.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the number of the plurality of display positions 90 may be changed for each big hit. Further, in such a case, the degree of expectation of the round promotion effect may be different depending on the number of the plurality of display positions 90.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, a small hit may be provided, and the number of payouts of the game balls obtained during the small hit may be displayed as a notification display. Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening smaller than that of the big hit (for example, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, the probability change state does not shift to the normal state and the normal state does not shift to the probability change state.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the action effect may be executed every time the notification display is displayed, and the notification display may be kept displayed instead of being erased. Then, some form may be displayed by a plurality of notification displays. For example, a circle may be displayed by a plurality of notification displays. Then, the degree of expectation of the round promotion effect may be different depending on the plurality of notification display modes.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the round promotion effect may be executed in addition to the accessory. For example, the round promotion effect may be executed on the screen of the lamp or the effect display device 9. Further, when the round promotion effect is executed on the screen of the effect display device 9, the notification display may be stopped during that period and switched to the round promotion effect screen, or the notification display screen may be displayed on a small screen. However, it is desirable that the notification display is executed at one place so as not to interfere with the execution of the round promotion effect.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, every time the total value display image 85 reaches a certain value (for example, 5000 shots or 10000 shots), an effect indicating that it has been reached may be executed. In such a case, if it is determined that the constant value is reached at the time when the notification display is displayed (the prize may be generated), before the total value display image 85 reaches the constant value, In addition to the total value display, an image indicating that a certain value has been reached may be displayed in the center of the screen.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, when the timing at which the game ball enters the general winning opening 19 and the timing at which the game ball enters the special winning opening are the same, one of the notification displays is displayed. The notification display may be displayed with priority. For example, if the timing at which the game ball enters the general winning opening 19 and the timing at which the game ball enters the special winning opening are the same at the same time, there are 15 game balls due to the game ball entering the special winning opening. The notification display of "+15" indicating that the payout has been made may be displayed and the notification display due to the game ball entering the general winning opening 19 may not be performed. Further, after the display of the notification display of "+15" is finished, the notification display of "+3" due to the game ball entering the general winning opening 19 with a delay may be performed. Further, the notification display of the general winning opening 19 may be displayed with priority over the large winning opening. Further, when the timing at which the game ball enters the general winning opening 19 and the timing at which the game ball enters the special winning opening are the same, both of the notification displays may be displayed at the same time.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the display position of the notification display of "+3" due to the entry of the game ball into the general winning opening 19 and the notification display of "+15" due to the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening. The display position may be displayed separately for each area. For example, the notification display of “+3” may be displayed in the upper area of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the notification display of “+15” may be displayed in the lower area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Good.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 9 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 10 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko game machine 1 is a game machine in which a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium in the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 that is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) that is installed so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by hitting a game ball as a game medium in the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball feed tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray) or the like, and is formed by the player. The stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) when the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 11) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 11) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 11) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 11) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 11) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate or the like at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 9, the push buttons 120 and the stick controller 122 are attached at upper and lower positions in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be attached to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship, but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As the operating means, a lever switch and other operating means such as a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as a first display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variation display portion) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, A second special symbol display (second variation display section) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is provided.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). I have something to do.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

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

  More specifically, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 Or after having passed through the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) Display is not being executed, and started based on the fact that the jackpot game is not being executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) has elapsed, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  When the big hit display result (big hit design) as the specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) is displayed as the particular display result on the second special symbol display 8b. When the display is derived, the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also displayed on the effect display device 9. In this way, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which a value advantageous to the player (advantageous value) is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol). The combination of symbols) is stopped, oscillating, enlarged or reduced, or deformed in a state of being in agreement, or multiple symbols are displayed in sync with the same symbol in a variable display, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the big hit combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed in synchronization while constituting all or part of the big hit combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in the variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual may be performed by a lamp or a sound. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (a display effect imitating a person or the like and different from a design (effect design etc.)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, a color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May be changed. The display of the character and the change of the display mode of the background are referred to as reach effect display. In addition, some of the reach is set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when it appears than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

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

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b consisting of four display units for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reservation memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variation display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, in the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a reservation storage display unit (a total reservation storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reservation storage number and the second reservation storage number (the total reservation storage number). , A hold display area (not shown) is provided. In the combined pending storage display unit, the number of pending storages can be specified as the pending storage display by the number of displayed predetermined images, for example (by displaying one pending storage image corresponding to each pending storage information, Specify the number of pending storage.) Is displayed. As described above, by providing the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display, or hold. Called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the open / close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit game state, the repeat continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. Therefore, the repeat continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays ordinary symbols that can be identified. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7".), The variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time. Changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the LED to be turned on is decremented by 1.

  In addition, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and can be displaced in position by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) that can be visually recognized by the player when a predetermined effect is executed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a voice as a predetermined voice output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that allows a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 10, for each type of hit in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit game state, the base after the end of the big hit game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit game state, the number of times of opening in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the jackpot gaming state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the opened state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds in the opened state) has passed, or When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls have been established, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Here, in the big hit of the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that can be obtained in one big hit is about 1,500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for one winning game ball, and the round is continued until 10 winnings are reached, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be acquired. Furthermore, since the round continues up to 15 rounds, it is possible to obtain about 1,500 game balls in total. Further, when the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, by accident, just before the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed by a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds), a predetermined game ball is accidentally determined. A special number (for example, 11th or 12th) larger than the number (for example, 10) may be won. In the following, such a winning exceeding a predetermined standard is also referred to as an over-winning. When the over-winning occurs, the player can obtain more payouts.

  Of the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit game state, as a special game state, there is a higher probability of being decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal game state that is not the sure change state). The type (class) of the big hit that shifts to (the abbreviation of the probability variation state and also called the high probability state) is called “probable variation big hit”. Further, in the present embodiment, as the special game state, when the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to be a time saving state which is shorter than the non-time saving state, in association with the probability variation state There is. The special game state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when it is in the time saving state, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and a jackpot game may be performed. Increase. Note that, of the "big hits", the type of big hit that is not shifted to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state for 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

  Further, as a special game state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state. There is a case where the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in a power control support state that facilitates winning (increasing entry and increasing frequency). Since the power control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

  Here, the power control support control will be described. As the electric Chu support control, the variation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of deriving the display result) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed early (normal symbol shortening control), the ordinary symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased. Is increased, the game ball is easy to start winning (the execution condition of the variable display in the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is increased, so that the game state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning number with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called the "high base state". Further, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". In addition, such control is control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip.

  In this embodiment, as a term indicating a state of jackpot probability, a "high-probability state (probability variation state)" and a "low-probability state (non-probability variation state)" are used as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electricity chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electricity chew support control state)".

  In addition, in this embodiment, "low-probability low base state", "low-probability high base state", and "high-probability high base state" are used as terms indicating the combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base. To use. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of jackpot probability is a low-probability state and the state of the base is a low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a low-probability state, and a base state is a high-base state. The “high-probability-high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a high-probability state and a base state is a high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, as the 15-round big hit, a plurality of kinds of big hits, a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to an uncertain variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low certainty high base state) after the 15 rounds of the jackpot game state. In normal big hits, the non-probable variation state continues until the next big hit occurs, and the short-time state and the high base state are executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times 100 times, and the next big hit. The condition continues until the condition that occurs first, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. It should be noted that the normal big hit may be a big hit that is controlled to an uncertain change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low accurate low base state).

  Probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to transition to the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the high base state (high-probability high base state) after the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, such a condition that the high accuracy and high base state is executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times 100 or until the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. It will continue for a period of time. It should be noted that the end condition of the probability variation big hit may be a condition until the next big hit occurs.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 11 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I / O port unit. Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a 1-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

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

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or executes). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b that displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10 that displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, the first special symbol reserved storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 is equipped with the effect control microcomputer 100, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

  The production control microcomputer 100, the production control command to instruct the production contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes the signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the production control board 80. In addition to performing variable display control of the effect display device 9, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 is performed via the audio output board 70. Various effect controls such as controlling the sound output of are performed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To enter via. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the push button 120, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via the motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 12.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 12, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to 65535 which is the upper limit thereof, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): The type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, and probability variation jackpot), and the jackpot symbol are determined (jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for determination of variation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determines the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as the big hit that is the specific game state, a plurality of types including a normal big hit and a probability variation big hit are included. Therefore, when the big hit is decided based on the value of the big hit judging random number (random R), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judging random number (random 1). Determined by type. Further, when the type of big hit is determined, at the same time, the big hit symbol is also decided based on the value of the random number for determining big hit type (random 1). Therefore, Random 1 is also a random number for jackpot symbol determination.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The fluctuation pattern type is a group of a plurality of fluctuation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The variation pattern type may also be referred to as a variation type.

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

  Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time saving state when the display result is out of order. When, the variation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time saving state, in order to reduce the average time of the change time compared to the case where the time saving state is not set, the change time of the predetermined change pattern is set shorter than when it is not the time saving state, or the most change of the change pattern types. The variation pattern type with a short time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the variation rate of the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

  By the way, such a variation pattern type is set such that the selection ratios are different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, and when it is less than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved storage of each special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, compared with when the number of reserved storage of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number, the number-of-holds shortening control that shortens the variable display time is executed. You may do it. For example, in the number-of-holds-shortening control state, it is set so that the rate of selection of a variation pattern type having a shorter variation display time such as the regular variation pattern type is higher than that in the case of not in the number-of-holds reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set. Further, in the hold number reduction control, even when the same change pattern type is selected, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit judgment table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which big hit judgment values to be compared with the random R are set. The big hit judgment table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) big hit judgment table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change time big hit judgment table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 13 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal time big hit determination table, and is written in the right column of FIG. 13 (A) in the probability variation big hit determination table. Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the probability big change judgment table is the same as the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (the big hit judgment value in normal time or the first big hit judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability variation) than in the probability variation big hit determination table are set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit judging random number (random R). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. When any of the jackpot determination values shown is matched, it is determined to be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 13 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 13B and 13C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 13 (B) is a case in which the jackpot type is determined by using the reserved memory (also referred to as the first reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (variable display of the first special symbol is It is a first special symbol big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performed). FIG. 13 (C) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the reserved memory (also referred to as the second reserved memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (the variable display of the second special symbol is It is a second special symbol big hit type determination table used when performed).

  13 (B), and each of the first and second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 13 (C), when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, for big hit type determination Based on the random number (random 1) of, the big hit type is determined to be either "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", and is referred to for determining the big hit symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 13 (B), a determination value corresponding to each of the "normal jackpot" and the "probable variation jackpot" (a jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 13 (C), a determination value corresponding to each of the "normal jackpot" and the "probability variation jackpot" (a jackpot type determination) is a numerical value that is compared with the value of random 1. Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (a jackpot symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to "normal big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation big hit" is also set as a determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot pattern with the value of random 1 matched as the jackpot pattern. To do. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 13 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 13 (C) have the same proportion determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the big hit type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, as the big hit type, when selecting the big hit type from a plurality of kinds of big hits with different maximum round numbers in the big hit game state, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. It may be set so that the proportion of selection of jackpot types having a large number of rounds is higher than in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to select the type of big hit, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Moreover, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 13 (C) may be set to have a higher rate of probability variation big hits than the first special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 13 (B). . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be higher than the variation display of the first special symbol, the ratio of the probability variation big hit. Further, the first special symbol big hit type determination table may be higher than the second special symbol big hit type determination table, the rate determined as the probability variation big hit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a variation pattern table used in the game control microcomputer 560 to select and determine variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a fluctuation pattern table used to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In FIG. 14, (a) shows a determination table for out-of-normal state, and (b) shows a determination table for out-of-time state. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 14A to 14D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 14 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between random 2 and variation pattern types, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the columns of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 14, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 14 shows a variation pattern of normal reach in which a particularly flashy effect is not executed when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  In addition, as described above, the “super reach” is a variation pattern that has a higher selection rate when a big hit occurs than the “normal reach” and has a high reliability of a big hit. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern having a longer variation time than “normal reach” (eg, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of variation patterns are set in the super reach, and the jackpot expectation degree (becomes a jackpot) in the relationship of 1st superreach <2nd superreach <3rd superreach <4th superreach Possibility).

  Note that the “expectation degree” is a concept including the expectation degree for a big hit, the expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also called reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (a proportion of a big hit) that will be a big hit when each reach variation pattern is selected. For example, the reach variation is performed 100 times. If it is a big hit 60 times, the expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation with respect to the probability change refers to the degree of expectation of transition to the probability change state (probability of probability change).

  The variation pattern shown in the out-of-range determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variable display is the display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The variation pattern shown in the probability variation big hit time determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation big hit".

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” in FIG. The variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds ”.

  In the table of FIG. 14, the columns labeled “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” indicate the function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type”. This is the field shown. For example, taking FIG. 14A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of the plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Are allocated to the numerical range of. For example, taking FIG. 14A as an example, if the value of Random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any one of the judgment values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random number values of 1 to 251. , "Normal reach" is determined as the variation pattern type.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 14, the columns described as “random 3 range” and “variation pattern” indicate the function as a fluctuation pattern determination table section showing the relationship between “random 3 range” and “variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown in correspondence with each type in the variation pattern type determination table are the variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, in the case of FIG. 14A, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “third super reach”. 4 Super Reach ”.

  All values of Random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges and are assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, in the case of FIG. 14A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 out of the random number values of 1 to 220. When any of the determination values assigned to ˜70 matches, the variation pattern of “first super reach (50 seconds)” is determined.

  When the variation display result is out of place for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the out of position determination table in the normal state in FIG. 14A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the out of time saving state determination table in FIG. 14B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 14A and 14B, the reach ratios at the time of deviation from the normal state and at the time of deviation from the time saving state are made constant regardless of the number of holdings.

  When the variable display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether it is a time saving state, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is the normal big hit, the normal big hit time determination table of FIG. 14C is selected. When the variation display result is the probability variation big hit regardless of the time saving state, the probability variation big hit time determination table of FIG. 14D is selected.

  In the deviation determination table for the time saving state of FIG. 14B, the variation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the deviation determination table for the normal state of FIG. 14A. Then, in the time difference state determination table in FIG. 14B, the variation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) in comparison with the normal state variation time determination table in FIG. 14A. Normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations that cause deviation display results instead of reach)) are high, and the fluctuations that reach longer than normal fluctuations are less likely to be determined. The data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time saving state (normal state), the rate of selecting a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is higher in the time saving state. The fluctuation display is performed on average in a shorter fluctuation time than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this manner, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-saving state.

  In the determination tables of FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), which are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is such that normal reach> super reach Has been done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIGS. 14 (c) and 14 (d), which are selected when the jackpot is a big hit, the selection ratios of the types of reach are selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when the jackpot is hit, the ratio of the reach effect of super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than when it is out of reach, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. The production can enhance the player's expectation.

  In addition, in the determination table of FIG. 14 (d), which is selected when the jackpot is the probability-varying jackpot among the jackpots, compared to the determination table of FIG. 14 (c), which is selected when the jackpot is the regular jackpot, the normal reach is achieved. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability variation big hit is higher than when it is the normal big hit, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is high, By performing the reach effect of the reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the probability variation big hit.

  It should be noted that such a variation pattern is such that when the total number of reserved storages (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol which are displayed in a variable manner is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total number of reserved storages is 3 or more) By setting the selection ratio to be different when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storages is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the change time is longer than when the total number of pending storages is less than the predetermined number. You may make it perform the hold | maintenance number reduction control which is shortened. However, even under the condition that the hold number reduction control is executed (for example, the total hold storage number is 3 or more), by keeping the ratio of the reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant, the expectation for the reach is maintained. Further, among the reach, only the super reach may be configured not to reduce the change time, and the hold number reduction time control may be executed. Furthermore, the number-of-holds reduction / shortening control may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal variation having a short variation time, or may be executable by shortening the variation time of each variation pattern itself, The combination may be sufficient.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 15, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 15 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX. ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 14, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

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

  Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (designation confirmation designation command) that designates to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate jackpot game state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command which indicates that the special winning opening is being opened for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a command after opening the special winning opening, which indicates after (closed) opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

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

  The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize specifying command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402 (H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting award has been won.

  The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command that designates that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total reserved storage number designating command indicating the total reserved storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total reserved storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total reserved storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the command for designating the total number of reserved storages is executed when the game ball is won into the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (for example, when the starting opening switch passing process described later is executed). , To the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the total reserved storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of variable display (for example, at the time of execution of a special symbol variable display process described later). The total reserved storage designation command and the reserved storage count subtraction designation command may be used together. For example, the total reserved storage number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the reserved storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that commands for specifying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are respectively transmitted instead of the total reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. The total value of and may be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are a result of winning determination such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is a production control command indicating the contents. Among them, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is obtained in the winning determination result, and a determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result. Is.

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

  Further, the command D0XX is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that the gaming ball has been won in the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 when the game ball passes through the special winning opening, for example.

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

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

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

  Storing the above-described information regarding the starting winning in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “reserved storage”. It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of the start winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but a variation pattern setting process (special It may be extracted at the time of the start of the fluctuation of the symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read at the time of starting winning and is used for pre-reading notice production, and is also read at the start of variable display and is used for variable display.

  When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, it is called a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first (second) starting winning designating command, and a total reserved memory number designating command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning award reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start award designation command, and total reserved memory number designation command. A storage area for storing data capable of specifying the received command is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol that is performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the variable display operation of the effect symbol, the reach, corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns. It is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operation in effect, or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of effect symbols. In addition, the notice production control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the production operation that is the notice production executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data or the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) to execute the timer interrupt process. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern) Type determination, update processing of various random numbers such as variation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial value (normal value update processing of initial value of random number generation counter for determination per symbol) and the like are executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power interruption detection process for detecting whether a power interruption signal is output (whether it is in an ON state or not) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these are determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reserve memory display device 18a, the second special symbol reserve memory display device 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (S22). About the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

  In addition, the process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as the random number for normal symbol determination and the random number for determining jackpot type used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information and the like supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer to execute the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10.

  After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, a starting port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

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

  In the starting opening switch passing process, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is provided on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Random numbers) are extracted and stored (stored) in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after totaling is executed. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on, the number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the number of stored memories is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) is extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, a process of saving (storing) them in the saving area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “second” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after totaling is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) determines the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation pattern type determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number using the fluctuation pattern determination random number), and measures the fluctuation time in accordance with the determined fluctuation pattern. Is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the variable time timer for.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit the display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process after the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. Special symbol stop processing (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is processing for performing control of opening the special winning opening in the special variable winning a prize ball device 20 according to the type of the big hit. The special winning opening opening process (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the special winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the special opening opening pre-processing (S305). When all rounds have been completed, the process shifts to the big hit ending process (S307). The big hit ending process (S307) is a process for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of effect control main processing. In the effect control main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command is a command to instruct. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

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

  Then, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, deleting, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707).

  By performing such effect control main processing, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and By controlling the effect devices such as the speaker 27, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

  Here, the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of statuses that can be updated in accordance with effect operation states such as effect image display states on the screen of the effect display device 9 and effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

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

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and executes the prefetch effect process (S500) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. According to the above, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the production control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbol is realized, but the control relating to the variable display of the production symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. Look-ahead effect is, before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain reserved information (reserved storage information) comes, the reserved information is pre-read and the special symbol is changed based on the reserved information. It is a production technique such as judging the contents of the display and giving an advance notice in advance of how the variable display of the future special symbol will be. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, a big hit may occur afterwards based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. A type of presentation such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead production. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information that is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of confirming whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start processing.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuating process (S802) is a process of performing a process of controlling the switching timing of each fluctuating state (fluctuating speed) forming the fluctuating pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result (final stop symbol) of the variable symbol.

  The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the variable time. The in-round processing (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. If the final round has not ended when the round end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to round post-processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process moves to the in-round process. If the final round has ended, the jackpot end process is entered. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores the process in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The production devices (production parts) such as the production display device 9 are controlled according to the process data set in the table.

  The process table is composed of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect design (decoration pattern) are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

  Next, various effects executed in this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the big hit game state that is advantageous to the player is controlled based on that the display result of the variable display is the big hit display result. Then, during the round during the big hit game state, a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning the game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out to the winning game balls. Further, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect that notifies the occurrence of the over-winning by changing the notification mode when the over-winning occurs. In this way, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of giving some notification to the acquired game balls (the number of game balls).

  Further, a plurality of types of notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the notification effect is executed in the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the notification effect is executed in the second notification mode. That is, as the notification effect, different notification effects are executed depending on the effect state. The notification effect in the first notification mode is executed based on that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit game state) reaches a predetermined number. Further, the notification effect according to the second notification mode is executed based on that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit game state) becomes a specific number different from the predetermined number.

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

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the notification effect will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the notification effect. Here, in the present embodiment, the total number of game balls that can be obtained in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for one winning game ball, and the round is continued until 10 winnings are reached, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be acquired. When the big hit continues, the value of the previous total acquisition display is inherited. FIG. 20 shows a case where the second and subsequent big hits are executed.

  FIG. 20A is a diagram showing a display screen of the effect display device 9 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect that allows the effect state during the round to be selected from two modes is executed. On the left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, an A mode image 211 by a girl character is displayed. A B-mode image 212 by a boy character is displayed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 9. The player selects either one of the modes according to the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows that prompt the player to make a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as the initial value and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. It can be known that these images are selected by blinking the images. The selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as it is known which mode is selected.

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

  20B to 20D are explanatory diagrams showing the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the A mode is selected. 20E to 20G are explanatory diagrams showing the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 20B, when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 205 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. In FIG. 20 (b), it is shown that the total number of game balls acquired in the big hit is 2000. In addition, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning the special winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 20B, when the number of game balls exceeds 2000, which is four times 500, the first notification image 204 shows that 2000 game balls have been acquired. Also, a girl image 203 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Note that the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 and the number displayed in the first notification image 204 are the same display at an instantaneous timing. In addition, when the total number of acquisitions is not a good number (for example, when it is increased by 13), the number displayed in the total acquisition number display image 205 is different from the number displayed as the first notification image 204 ( The number displayed in the acquired total display image 205 may be 2013, and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 may be 2000).

  FIG. 20C shows the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 20B is 2500. As shown in FIG. 20C, the acquired total display image 205 indicates that the total acquired number of game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed as a different person from that shown in FIG. Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 becomes as shown in FIG. In FIG. 20D, it is shown that the total acquisition number display image 205 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is ten times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Further, the girl image 203 is displayed as a different person from the one shown in FIG. 20 (b) or FIG. 20 (c). Thus, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 changes together with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until they change to the next first notification image 204 and the girl image 203. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, a case where the B mode is selected in FIG. 20A will be described. As shown in FIG. 20 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the special winning opening is displayed at the upper left of the screen. The total acquisition number display image 215 increases every time the game ball wins the special winning opening. Here, the acquired total display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total display image 205 in the A mode have different display modes of characters. As described above, the display of the total acquisition number is different depending on the effect mode, but the display of the total acquisition number may be the same regardless of the mode. In FIG. 20 (e), it is shown that the total number of game balls acquired in the big hit is 2000. Also, a boy image 213 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect based on the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 2000, the effect of notifying the total number of game balls acquired in the center of the screen is not executed. Note that in FIG. 20E, another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG.20 (f) has shown the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 in case the total number of the game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG.20 (e) becomes 2500. As shown in FIG. 20 (f), the acquired total display image 215 indicates that the total acquired number of game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed in the center of the screen every time the number of game balls obtained by winning the winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 20 (f), when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is one time of 2500, the second notification image 214 shows that 2500 game balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds after the display).

  Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 becomes as shown in FIG. In FIG. 20G, it is shown that the total acquisition number display image 215 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is twice the number of 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 does not change the character as in the A mode, and the image of the same person is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the mode is controlled to the A mode, the first notification image 204 executes the notification effect by the game ball being acquired. Further, when the game mode is controlled to the B mode, the second notification image 214 executes the notification effect by the game ball being acquired. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by the notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20B to 20D, the first notification image 204 executes the notification effect due to the acquisition of the game ball every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20E to 20G, the second notification image 214 executes the notification effect by the second notification image 214 every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effect, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  Further, as shown in the acquired total display image 205 of A mode and the acquired total display image 215 of B mode of FIG. 20, each time a game ball is won in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the game provided. The sphere is displayed in increments of 10. Therefore, since the number of granted game balls can be variably displayed, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by changing the display of the acquired total number.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting the A mode or the B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it is possible to select the effect state during the round, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in S704 of FIG. In particular, in FIG. 21, various flags set when a game ball is won at the special winning opening will be described. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer to confirm that the received command from the main board 31 transmitted via the relay board 77 is received. It is determined whether there is any (S511). When there is no received command (N in S511), the effect control CPU 101 ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, if there is a received command (Y in S511), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the received command is the special winning opening winning notification command by checking the MODE data of the received command, for example. A determination is made (S512). When the command is the special winning opening winning notification command (Y in S512), the effect control CPU 101 counts the special winning opening winning number which is the stored value of the special winning opening winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit. The value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (S513). The special winning opening winning count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won in the special winning opening between the time when one round is executed and the time when the next round is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the special winning opening winning flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit (S514), and proceeds to the processing of S515. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag that is set each time a game ball wins the big winning opening.

  In S515, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an over-winning. For example, the updated special winning opening winning count value is a predetermined over-winning determination value (one greater than the winning upper-limit determining value. In the present embodiment, the winning upper-limit determining value is "10", so the over-winning determination is performed. It may be determined whether or not the value is “11”). When there is no overwin (N in S515), the effect control CPU 101 ends the command analysis process. On the other hand, in the case of over-winning (Y in S515), the effect control CPU 101 sets the over-winning flag (S516), and ends the command analysis process. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins the winning opening exceeding the winning upper limit determination value.

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

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing the process (S805) during the round in the effect control process process. In the processing during a round, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the after-winning-special-winning opening designated command reception flag is set (S920). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and the big hit game is finished. Is erased at a predetermined timing.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the start time of the first round (S923). Whether or not it is the first round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. When it is determined that it is the start time of the first round (Y in S923), the effect control CPU 101 displays a mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 20 (a) (S924), and proceeds to the processing of S925. To do. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is not the start time of the first round (N in S923), the process from S924 to S926 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S928.

  In S925, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the selected mode is the A mode. When the selected mode is the A mode (Y in S925), the effect control CPU 101 sets the A mode flag (S926), and proceeds to the processing of S928. On the other hand, when the selected mode is not the A mode (N in S925), the effect control CPU 101 sets the B mode flag (S927), and proceeds to the processing of S928. Here, when the player does not select a mode while displaying the mode selection screen, the A mode set as an initial value is selected.

  Next, in S928, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 21, and is set every time a winning of a game ball to the special winning opening occurs. When the special winning opening winning flag is set (Y in S928), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S929), and proceeds to the processing of S932. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S928), the effect controlling CPU 101 determines whether or not the over winning flag is set (S930). The over-winning flag is a flag that is set in S516 of FIG. 21, and is a flag that is set when an over-winning of the big winning opening occurs.

  When the over-winning flag is set (Y in S930), the effect control CPU 101 resets the over-winning flag (S931), and proceeds to the processing of S932. On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is not set (N in S930), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S940 without performing the processes of S932 and S933.

  In S932, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the winning counter by 1, updates the total acquisition count display (total acquisition count display) according to the mode (S933), and proceeds to the processing of S940. In S933, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (b) and FIG. 20 (e), the total number display image 205 in the A mode and the total number display image 215 in the B mode show the game ball in the special winning opening. Each time you do, it will increase by 10. In addition, you may make it perform the process which updates the display of the total number of winnings also when the game ball wins the winning holes with a payout other than the large winning holes during the round.

  In S940, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the A mode flag is set. When the A mode flag is set (Y in S940), effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S941. On the other hand, when the A mode flag is not set (that is, when the B mode flag is set) (N in S940), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S943.

  In S941, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500. When the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500 (Y in S941), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the number of game balls acquired by displaying the A mode (S942), and shifts to the process of S945. To do. For example, the display in the A mode is, as shown in FIGS. 20B to 20D, displaying the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500 ( This is a process of changing). The display in the A mode is continuously displayed until the next display is updated. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the multiple of 500 (N in S941), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S942.

  In S943, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500. When the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500 (Y in S943), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the number of game balls acquired by displaying the B mode (S944), and shifts to the process of S945. To do. For example, the display in the B mode is a process of displaying the second notification image 214 when the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500, as shown in FIGS. Here, the display of the second notification image 214 in the B mode is erased after a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, it is displayed when the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 2500, and is erased two seconds later. The display of the second notification image 214 may be erased at the timing when the round being executed ends. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the multiple of 2500 (N in S943), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S945 without performing the process of S944.

  In S945, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. When the process timer has timed out (Y in S945), the effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (S946), and controls the effect device according to the content of the next process data (S947). , End the processing during the round. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S945), effect control CPU 101 ends the in-round process without performing the processes of S946 and S947.

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

  After the process of adding prize balls in over-winning is executed in the processes of S930 to S932 in FIG. 22, the total number of images displayed 205 in A mode and the number of total display images 215 in B mode are large winning game balls. A variable display of the total acquisition display, which increases by 10 each time a prize is won, is displayed. In this way, in addition to the number of game balls given by winning 11 or 12 game balls more than 10 in one unit game, the notification effect is executed, so that the player Appropriate notification performance can be executed.

  Note that FIG. 22 shows the case where the total number of game balls acquired is determined after determining whether or not the A mode flag is set in S940. However, the total number of game balls to be acquired is determined first, and if the determination value exceeds a predetermined number, the image to be displayed is determined by checking whether it is the A mode or the B mode. You may do it.

[Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by the notification effect executed when a specific number of game media more than a predetermined number is won. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  (1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a first state (for example, open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is easy to win and a gaming medium is difficult for a game to win. A special variable that executes a notification effect in a gaming machine that is configured to be controlled to a probable state based on a probable variation jackpot that can be changed to a second state (for example, a closed state). Variable winning means until at least one of a winning ball device (large winning opening), a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, and a predetermined number of game media (for example, 10 prizes) are established. Can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, big hit game state) in which a unit game (for example, round) that can be changed to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). State control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) and, the advantageous state control means, as an advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot) and the first advantageous state Can be controlled to a second advantageous state with a low advantage degree (for example, a big hit game state based on a normal big hit), and a specific number of game media larger than a predetermined number in one unit game in the first advantageous state (for example, 11 Based on that the first or twelfth prize has been won (for example, an over-winning has occurred), a notification effect in a special mode (for example, the first special winning opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27). Notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect in a manner of outputting a sound (for example, a probability variation big hit In a game machine configured to be controlled to be in a probable state based on the above, a part for executing processing similar to steps S3923 and S3924 in the performance control microcomputer 100 is further provided. Characterize. According to such a configuration, based on the fact that a specific number of game media in a unit game in the first advantageous state, which is greater than a predetermined number, is won, by executing the notification effect in the special mode, the game by the notification effect is performed. The interest can be improved.

  (2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) is in a first state (for example, an open state) in which it is easy to win and a game. A variable winning means (for example, a first special variable winning ball device 20a (first big winning opening), a second special variable winning ball device 20b (that can change to a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the medium is hard to win) The second winning hole)), a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, or at least one of winning a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game media is established, and the variable winning means is set. Advantageous state control means (eg, game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (eg, jackpot gaming state) in which a unit game (eg, round) that can be changed to one state is executed a predetermined number of times (eg, 15 rounds). Based on the control microcomputer 560) and the game medium having passed through the specific area (for example, the specific area inside the second special winning opening) provided in the variable winning means in the advantageous state, the special state (for example, the probability changing state). ) Controllable special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560), and after the game medium has passed through a specific area in the advantageous state, in a unit game in the advantageous state, the number of game mediums specified is greater than a predetermined number. Based on the fact that a number (for example, the 11th or 12th prize) has been won (for example, an over-winning has occurred), a notification effect in a special mode (for example, the first special winning opening LED 20c is caused to emit a rainbow and the speaker 27 is used). (Notification effect execution means) capable of executing a predetermined prize sound from the player. For example, the part for executing steps S 3923 and S 3924 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is provided. According to such a configuration, after the game medium has passed through the specific region, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won the specific number larger than the predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification effect.

  (3) In (1), the notification effect executing means does not execute the notification effect in a special mode when a certain number of game media are won in the unit game of 1 in the second advantageous state (for example, a probability variation big hit. In a game machine configured to be controlled to a probable state based on the fact that the notification control is performed, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when it determines that it is a normal big hit.) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being deteriorated rather by not executing the notification effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state.

  (4) In (2), the notification effect executing means performs a notification effect in a special mode when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media passes through the specific area. It may be configured not to execute (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps S3923 and S3924 when N in steps S3921 and S3922). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered rather by not performing the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area. it can.

  (5) In (1) or (3), the notification effect executing means is based on the fact that less than a specified number of game media has been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, and the notification effect in the normal mode (for example, the first large size). It is possible to execute a notification effect of a mode in which the winning hole LED 20c and the second special winning hole LED 20d emit white light (for example, a portion where step S3925 is executed when N in step S3920), and one unit game in the second advantageous state. When a specified number of game media is won, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode (for example, the notification effect is executed in the game machine configured to be controlled to the probability change state based on the fact that the probability change jackpot is hit). In this case, when the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that it is a normal big hit, it executes step S3925. To) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect of the normal mode instead of the notification effect of the special mode.

  (6) In (2) or (4), the notification effect executing means is based on the fact that less than a specified number of game media has been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, and the notification effect in the normal mode (for example, the first large size). Before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to execute a notification effect of a mode in which the winning hole LED 20c and the second special winning hole LED 20d emit white light (for example, a portion where step S3925 is executed when N in step S3920). In addition, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed (for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is N in steps S3921, S3922, (S3925 is executed). According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the normal mode instead of the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area.

  (7) In any one of (1), (3), or (5), a predetermined game value is given while being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, controlled to a probability variation state). 27 (2) to (6) (for example, promotion production executed in a manner similar or similar to FIG. 27 (2) to (6)) specific production execution means capable of executing (for example, the probability variation big hit. In the game machine configured to be controlled based on the probability change state, the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with a portion (which executes processing similar to S3928), and the notification effect execution means is: If a specific number of game media is won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, if the probability variation big hit and In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probable state based on the fact that the production control microcomputer 100 is in the first round to the fifth round in which the promotion production is executed. If it is determined that steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed), and if a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the first advantageous state after executing the specific effect, the notification effect in the special mode is executed (for example, In the gaming machine configured to be controlled to be in the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot, in the performance control microcomputer 100, the sixth or subsequent round after the promotion performance is executed. If it is determined that the round is, the steps S3923 and S3924 are executed). May be. According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the special mode after executing the specific effect.

  (8) In any one of (2), (4), or (6), it is special based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area (for example, the specific area in the second special winning opening) in the advantageous state. The special effect executing means (for example, the portion executing steps S3908 to S3916 in the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the effect (for example, the probability change confirmation notification) is provided, and the notification effect executing means sets the specific region in the advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (for example, the sixth round) through which the game media has passed, the notification effect in a special mode is not executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in the sixth round). In this case, N is determined in step S3921 and steps S3923 and S3924 are not executed.) It may have been made. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being interrupted by the notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being deteriorated.

  (9) In any one of (1) to (8), the notification effect executing unit emits light by a light emitting body (for example, rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c) and outputs sound as notification effects in a special mode. It may be configured to execute an effect including (for example, a sound output of a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S3923 and S3925). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the notification effect by the effect using the light emission and the sound output by the light emitter.

  (10) In any one of (1) to (9), a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (for example, prize ball number notification effect, acquired number information effect, accumulated prize number notification effect, accumulated acquisition number). Notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, continuous chan number notification, big hit song name notification, right hit notification, error notification, effect control CPU 101 for executing promotion effect during big hit, etc.), and the predetermined effect execution means is a predetermined effect. As a first predetermined effect for notifying the amount of value acquired during a specific period (for example, a prize ball number notifying effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game) and a special period A second predetermined effect for notifying the amount of the acquired value (for example, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game in consecutive chan etc.) can be executed. It is configured such that the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect have different degrees of priority (for example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). It may have been done. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute a plurality of predetermined effects.

  (11) In any one of (1) to (10), the notification effect executing means determines that the first specific number (for example, eleventh) of winnings greater than a predetermined number and the first specific number of winnings. The notification effect is executed using a sound output channel that is different from the second specific number (eg, 12th) prize which is the next prize (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 is the 11th item (over prize 1). The first notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 for the second item, and the second notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 for the twelfth item (second over-winning). According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first specific number of winnings larger than the predetermined number and the second specific number of winnings that is the next winning of the first specific number of winnings. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player. Further, even if more than a predetermined number of prizes are generated at short intervals, the notification effect can be executed.

  The third embodiment will be described in more detail. Here, in the third embodiment, the first special variable winning ball device 20a is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The first special variable winning ball device 20a includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening and closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21a to be in the open state, so that the first special winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the first big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a. In addition, a first special winning opening LED 20c is provided inside the first special variable winning ball device 20a. In addition, in this embodiment, the first special winning opening LED 20c is realized by a multi-color LED.

  Further, a second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 20a. The second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening and closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21b to be in the open state, so that the second special winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening is detected by the second count switch 23b. Further, in this embodiment, a specific area is provided on the downstream side of the area in which the second count switch 23b in the second special variable winning ball device 20b is provided, and the game ball that has won the specific area. Is detected by the specific detection switch 22. In addition, in this embodiment, since the second count switch 23b is provided on the upstream side and the specific detection switch 22 is provided on the downstream side, the second count switch 23b is used to win the second special winning opening. Almost all of the detected game balls enter the specific area and are detected by the specific detection switch 22. Then, in this embodiment, 15 prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 23b, and the probability change state is controlled based on the fact that the specific detection switch 22 detects the prize ball. It is confirmed that it will be done. In addition, a second special winning opening LED 20d is provided inside the second special variable winning ball device 20b. In addition, in this embodiment, the second special winning opening LED 20d is realized by a multi-color LED.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the game is played, the second special winning opening is controlled to the open state in the sixth round, and the first special winning opening is controlled to the open state in the rounds other than the sixth round. . Then, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening in the sixth round during the big hit game, it is determined that the game state is controlled to the probable state after the big hit game is finished.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as the processing during the round, if a prize is given to the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening, the effect control CPU 101 causes the first big winning opening LED 20c or the second big winning opening. The winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, it means that the first big winning opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light because the first big winning opening is controlled to be open. In the sixth round, the second special winning opening LED is controlled to be open, so the second special winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  24 to 26 are flowcharts showing round post-processing (S806) in the effect control process processing of the third embodiment. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag is set (S3901). When the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N in S3901), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big winning opening opening flag indicating that the big winning opening opening designation command is received is set. It is confirmed (S3902). When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (N in S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S3903), and the effect device (effect display device 9 according to the content of the process data n). , Speaker 27, LED 28, etc.) are executed (S3904).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S3905), and if the process timer has timed out (Y in S3905), switches the process data (S3906). That is, the process data is switched to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S3907), and the process proceeds to S3908. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (N in S3905), effect control CPU 101 does not perform the processes of S3906 and S3907, and proceeds to the process of S3908.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set (S3908). If the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set (that is, a probability variation confirmation notification designation command indicating that it is determined to be controlled to the probability variation state transmitted by passing through the specific area in the second special winning opening is received. If so (Y in S3908), the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification flag (S3909). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the probability change confirmation notification on the effect display device 9 (S3910). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag, and sets the value corresponding to the execution period of the probability variation confirmation notification in the effect period measurement timer 1 (for example, a value corresponding to 1.0 second). (S3911) and the process proceeds to S3912. On the other hand, if the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (N in S3908), effect control CPU 101 does not perform the processes of S3909 to S3911, and proceeds to the process of S3912.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag is set (S3912). If the probability variation confirmation notification executing flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification is being executed) (Y in S3912), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 (S3913). ), It is confirmed whether the value of the production period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction has become 0 (S3914). If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after the subtraction is 0 (Y in S3914), the effect control CPU 101 ends the execution of the probability change confirmation notification on the effect display device 9 (S3915). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag, sets the probability variation confirmation notification completion flag indicating that the probability variation confirmation notification has been executed (S3916), and proceeds to the processing of S3917.

  In S3912, if the probability variation confirmation notification in-execution flag is not set (N in S3912), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S3917 without performing the processes of S3913 to S3916. If the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 after subtraction is not 0 in S3914 (N in S3914), the process of S3915 and S3916 is not performed, and the process proceeds to S3917.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (S3917). If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S3917), the effect control CPU 101 ends the post-round processing. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening has occurred and the special winning opening winning designation command is received) (S3917) Y), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S3918). Further, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the winning counter (S3919), and confirms whether the value of the winning counter after addition is 11 or more (S3920).

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is 11 or more, it means that an over-winning to the special winning opening has occurred. In this embodiment, for example, the “over prize” is the upper limit of the number of winning game balls to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in each round during the big hit game (10 in this example). ) Is defined, the game ball wins the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in excess of the upper limit number. For example, in this embodiment, even if a predetermined opening time (for example, 29 seconds) has not elapsed in each round during the big hit game, the tenth prize to the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening If the first prize hole or the second prize hole is controlled to be closed, the game ball will be won just before the first prize hole or the second prize hole is closed. In this case, the 11th or 12th prize may be awarded and an over-winning may occur.

  If the value of the winning counter after addition is 11 or more (that is, if an over-winning has occurred) (Y in S3920), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the seventh round or later. Is confirmed (S3921). Whether the round is the seventh round or later can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  If it is the seventh round or later (Y in S3921), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the probability variation confirmation informed flag is set (S3922). If the probability variation confirmation notification completed flag is set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification has already ended) (Y in S3922), the effect control CPU 101 causes the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light (for example, Control is performed to sequentially emit light in a plurality of colors such as red, blue, and yellow (S3923). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 controls to output a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 27 (S3924), and ends the post-round processing.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the first special winning opening LED 20c can only be controlled to emit a rainbow light in S3923 because the first special winning opening is controlled to be opened in the rounds after the seventh round. The second special winning opening LED 20d may also be controlled to emit rainbow light.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the processes of S3920 to S3924 are executed only in the post-round process has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, the processing similar to S3920 to S3924 may be executed in the processing during the round. With such a configuration, for example, even if the program is configured to perform the processing during the round until all the game balls that have won the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are detected, over-winning It is possible to cause the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit a rainbow or to output a predetermined winning sound.

  If the value of the winning counter after the addition is not 11 or more (that is, if it is not an over-winning prize) (N in S3920), or if it is not the seventh round or later round (that is, the first round to the sixth round). If (NO in S3921), if the probability variation confirmation notification completion flag is not set (that is, if the probability variation confirmation notification is not yet finished) (N in S3922), the effect control CPU 101 determines the first. The special winning opening LED 20c or the second special winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light (S3925), and the post-round processing is ended. In this case, if it is a round other than the sixth round during the big hit game, it means that the first big winning opening LED 20c is controlled to emit white light because the first big winning opening is controlled to be open. In the sixth round, the second special winning opening LED is controlled to be open, so the second special winning opening LED 20d is controlled to emit white light. Whether or not it is the sixth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command.

  In this embodiment, at least when the game ball is won in the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening by executing the processing during the round or the processing of S3917 to S3925 of the post-round processing, The notification effect of causing the first big winning opening LED 20c and the second big winning opening LED 20d to emit light is executed. Then, in particular, by executing the processes of S3920 to S3924, in the present embodiment, when an over-winning occurs, a game medium wins a specific area in the second special winning opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed. After that, in the case of the seventh and subsequent rounds of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first big winning opening LED 20c emits a rainbow and the speaker 27 outputs a predetermined winning sound. . When such an over-winning occurs, since the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d emit white light), It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification production.

  However, in this embodiment, even if an over-winning occurs by executing the determination processing of S3921, S3922, before the game ball wins the specific area in the second special winning opening In this case, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed. In this way, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode before the game ball is won in the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered. In addition, in this embodiment, when the result is N in S3921 and S3922, by shifting to S3925, even if an over-winning occurs, before the game ball is won in the specific area within the second special winning opening. In this case, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. As described above, before the game ball is won in the specific area, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode to improve the effect of the notification effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the determination process of S3921 is executed, so that the second special winning opening is controlled to be in the open state and the game ball may be won in the specific area. In such a case, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the probability change confirmation notification is performed by the notification effect in the special mode. It is intended to prevent the performance effect from being impaired and to prevent the effect from being deteriorated.

  In this embodiment, by performing the determination process of S3921 and S3922, after the game medium has won the specific area in the second special winning opening and the probability variation confirmation notification is executed, the seventh and subsequent rounds of the big hit game. In the case of the first round, the first special winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. For example, when an over-winning occurs, it is determined whether the jackpot type is an advantageous jackpot that can be controlled in the probability variation state or a disadvantageous jackpot that is not substantially controlled in the probability variation state. When the determination is made, the first special winning opening LED 20c may emit a rainbow and the speaker 27 may output a predetermined winning sound. Further, it is determined whether or not the game medium has won the specific area in the second special winning opening shown in this embodiment and the probability change confirmation notification has been executed, and whether or not the advantageous big hit is the above. Either one of the above determinations may be executed to perform the rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c and the sound output of a predetermined winning sound, or the game medium may be placed in a specific area within the second special winning opening. Both the determination as to whether or not a prize has been won and the probability variation confirmation notification has been performed, and the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is an advantageous jackpot are performed, and the rainbow emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c and the predetermined determination are performed. The sound output of the winning sound of may be executed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the number of special winning opening winning designation commands received using the winning counter on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100 is counted, and it is determined that the value of the winning counter is 11 or more. Although the case of determining a winning is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not the number of winnings to the special winning opening has reached 11 or more to determine whether or not an over-winning has occurred. Then, a different special winning opening winning designation command is transmitted depending on whether or not it is an over-winning prize, and the production control microcomputer 100 side, based on which special winning opening winning designation command is received, It may be configured to recognize whether or not an over-winning is achieved.

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (S3927). Whether it is the second round to the fifth round can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the EXT data of the special winning opening open designation command. If the next round to be started is the second to fifth rounds (Y in S3927), the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the in-round effect including promotion effect (S3928), and the process of S3930. Move to. On the other hand, if it is not the second round to the fifth round (that is, if the next round to be started is the sixth round or later) (N in S3927), the effect control CPU 101 causes the normal in-round effect (promotion). A process table is selected in accordance with (in-round effect not including effect) (S3929), and the process proceeds to S3930.

  In this embodiment, for example, the roulette effect is executed on the effect display device 9 as the promotion effect. In this case, when starting the first round to the fourth round, in S3928, a process table including an effect in which a ball rotates a roulette wheel is selected as the promotion effect. Further, when the fifth round is started, in S3928, it is identified which of the jackpot types, and there is no possibility of winning in a specific area within the second special winning opening (probably determined to be controlled to a probable variation state). In the case of a big hit, a process table including an effect in which the roulette result is out of proportion is selected as the promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit with a high probability of winning a specific area within the second special winning opening (high likelihood of being controlled to a probable state), an effect in which the roulette result is a win is used as the promotion effect. Select the process table to include. Which of the jackpot types can be determined by, for example, checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (S3930), and according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect as an effect part). Control of the display device 9, various lamps as effect parts, and the speaker 27 as effect parts is executed (S3931). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, the value of the effect period measurement timer 1 is decremented by 1 (S3932).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 initializes the winning counter (S3933). That is, the value of the winning counter is set to 0.

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

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

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the ending effect (S3936). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 measures a value corresponding to the ending period at the end of the big hit game (for example, a value corresponding to 3.0 seconds) for the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game. The performance period measurement timer is set (S3937).

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S807) (S3940), and ends the post-round process.

  Next, a specific example of the presentation mode of the notification presentation will be described. 27 and 28 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the presentation mode of the notification production of the third embodiment. 27 and 28, the effect modes are changed in the order of (1), (2), (3), ....

  As shown in FIG. 27 (1), the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a big hit occurs, and as shown in FIG. 27 (2), the first round is started and the big hit game starts. It has been done. Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 (2) to (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first round to the fifth round (see S3928). In the example shown in FIG. 27 (2), the case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in which the sphere rotates the roulette wheel on the effect display device 9 is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (3), when a prize is awarded to the special winning opening during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in a normal manner. In the example shown in FIG. 27 (3), the case where the game ball is won in the first special winning opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits white light is shown.

  Further, even when the number of winnings to the special winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) and the round is finished, an over-winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27 (4), even when an over-winning occurs, it is a round prior to the sixth round, and a game ball wins in a specific area within the second special winning opening, and the probability changes. If the confirmation notification is not yet executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal manner. In the example shown in FIG. 27 (4), a case where an over-winning to the first special winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode of causing the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit white light (see S3925). ).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in a similar manner, and as shown in FIG. 27 (6), when the fifth round is reached, the roulette win / fail result is notified. The promotion production of various modes is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 27 (6), based on the fact that the type of jackpot is a jackpot which is a jackpot, the ball enters the area of the roulette, which is marked as "cat", and the roulette result hits (cat. There is shown a case where the promotion effect is executed by displaying an image in a manner that results in (indicating a state) and displaying a character string 201 such as “probably changed promotion!”. If the jackpot type is a jackpot that is not a probable variation jackpot (normal jackpot), for example, the ball enters a region of the roulette other than the region that is marked as “probable”, and the roulette result falls off (probability variation). The promotion effect is executed in such a manner that an image in a manner that provides a result indicating that the state is not achieved) is displayed, and a character string such as "No probability change promotion!" Is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the roulette effect is executed as the promotion effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a promotion effect, it is suggested that the enemy and the ally character battle and the ally character wins, and the ally character loses the probability state. You may also perform the production. In addition, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect such as displaying an omikuji is performed, and if the result of the omikuji is "good", it indicates that it is in a probable state. You may perform the production which suggests that it does not become. As such, as the promotion effect, it is sufficient to execute an effect capable of encouraging whether or not to be controlled in the probabilistic state in some manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, the promotion effect is executed over the first round to the fifth round, and the result notification of the promotion effect is notified in the final fifth round (in this example, the result of the roulette is notified). However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the result of promotion effect may be notified even in the first round to the fourth round without waiting for the fifth round. In this case, after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect in a special mode may be executed when the over-winning occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (7), the process moves to the sixth round, and the second special winning opening is controlled to the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (7), in the sixth round, the game ball wins the second special winning opening and the game ball wins in a specific area within the second special winning opening, and is controlled to be in a probable state. Shall be confirmed. In the example shown in FIG. 27 (7), since the game ball is won in the second special winning opening during the sixth round, it is also shown that the notification effect is executed in a manner of causing the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light. Has been done. Further, based on the fact that it is confirmed that the probability change state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 27 (8), the effect display device 9 starts executing the probability change confirmation notification. In the example shown in FIG. 27 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “probability change confirmation!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the confirmation notification of probability variation confirmation.

  In addition, in FIG. 27 (7), when the game ball is won in the specific area in the second special winning opening (particularly, when the first game ball is won in the specific area), the second special winning opening LED 20d (Either the first special winning opening LED 20c) may be made to emit light in a dedicated emission color (for example, light emission in red different from the special effect notification effect), or a special winning sound (for example, different from the special effect notification effect). A dedicated winning sound) may be output.

  Further, even if the number of winnings to the second big winning opening reaches a predetermined upper limit number (10 in this example) in the sixth round and the round is ended, an over-winning may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28 (9), even if an over-winning occurs, in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed in a normal manner. To be done. In the example shown in FIG. 28 (9), a case where an over-winning to the second special winning opening has occurred and the notification effect is executed in a mode of causing the second special winning opening LED 20d to emit white light is shown (see S3925). ).

  Then, the process moves to the seventh and subsequent rounds. Even in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 28 (10), when a winning is made in the special winning opening during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal manner. In the example shown in FIG. 28 (10), a game ball is won in the first special winning opening, and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits white light.

  On the other hand, when an over-winning occurs in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 28 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 28 (11), an over-winning to the first special winning opening occurs, the first big winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light, and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27. Is executed (see S3923 and S3924).

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Also in the case of performing, some winning sound (the same sound as that in the special mode or different sound) may be output.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as a special effect notification effect, a case is executed in which the first special winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the first special winning opening LED 20c may be made to emit a rainbow light, but the sound output of the winning sound may not be accompanied. Further, for example, if it emits a light emission color different from that of the notification effect according to the normal mode, the first big winning opening LED 20c or the like is emitted in a light emission color other than the rainbow emission (for example, red or yellow). Good. Further, for example, instead of causing the first special winning opening LED 20c to emit rainbow light, as a notification effect in a special mode, an effect of outputting a sound simulating a voice of a predetermined character may be performed. In this way, various types of effects can be considered as the notification effects in the special mode.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a predetermined period (29 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this example) (10 in this example). ) It is possible to change the variable winning means (the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening in this example) to the first state (open state in this example) until at least one of winning is achieved. It is possible to control to an advantageous state (a big hit game state in this example) of executing a possible unit game (round in this example) a predetermined number of times (15 rounds in this example), and the variable winning means is provided in the advantageous state. Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (in this example, the specific area inside the second special winning opening), it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, a probability changing state). Also, after the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state, a specific number (for example, eleventh or twelfth) of the game medium which is larger than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state is won (in the present example, , A notification effect in a special mode (in this example, a first prize hole LED 20c emits a rainbow light and a speaker 27 outputs a predetermined winning sound). It is feasible. Therefore, after the game medium has passed through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode is executed based on that a specific number of game media more than a predetermined number are won in one unit game in the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by the notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times the unit game (round) is executed in the big hit game is 15 times (15 rounds), but the number of times is not limited to such a mode. It may be. The predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when a sudden probability big hit or a small hit that opens the special winning opening only once or twice is provided, the sudden probability big hit or An over-winning prize in a small hit may be detected.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific region, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed. Therefore, by not executing the notification effect in the special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered.

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

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

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the special effect (probability change confirmation notification in this example) based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area in the advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in the unit game (the sixth round in this example) in which the game medium passes through the specific region in the advantageous state, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed (in this example, the special effect is generated). The notification effect according to the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect according to the mode). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special effect from interfering with the execution of the special effect, and to prevent the effect from decreasing.

  In addition, in this embodiment, in the sixth round in which the probability variation confirmation notification is executed, only the notification effect in the special mode is not executed, and the notification effect in the normal mode (in the present example, the first special winning opening LED 20c and the The case where the two major winning opening LEDs 20d are made to emit white light is shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, both the notification effect in the special mode and the notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, as the notification effect in the special mode, light emission by the light emitting body (rainbow light emission of the first special winning opening LED 20c in this example) and sound output (predetermined from the speaker 27 in this example). The output including the sound output of the winning sound) is executed. Therefore, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and the sound output by the light emitter.

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In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the game ball is configured to be controlled to a probable variation state based on the fact that the game ball has won in the specific area provided in the second special winning opening has been described, but such a mode I can't stop. For example, as a jackpot type, a normal jackpot (a jackpot that is not controlled to a probable state after the jackpot game. Incidentally, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a high base state after the jackpot game) and a jackpot variation (probably changed after the jackpot game. A big hit that is controlled to the state. In addition, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a high base state in addition to the certainty change state.) In the gaming machine configured as described above, the configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this embodiment may be applied. Hereinafter, a modification in which the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit will be described.

  In addition, in this modification, it is not necessary to provide a specific region in the special winning opening, and it may be configured to include only one special variable winning ball device (big winning opening).

  When executing the notification effect in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, at least the first advantage state (this example) as the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot game state) Then, it is possible to control to a big hit game state based on the probability variation big hit) and a second advantage state (in this example, a big hit game state based on the normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit)) having a lower degree of advantage than the first advantage state. . Then, based on the fact that the game medium has won a specific number (for example, 11th or 12th) larger than a predetermined number (10 in this example) in one unit game in the first advantageous state, It is only necessary to be able to execute a notification effect in a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of a mode in which the first big winning opening LED 20c emits rainbow light and a speaker 27 outputs a predetermined winning sound). According to this structure, the notification is performed by executing the notification effect in the special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that the game medium has won the specific number larger than the predetermined number in the one unit game in the first advantageous state. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by directing.

  Further, when executing the notification effect in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, the big win based on the second advantageous state (in this example, the normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit)) When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the (game state), the notification effect in the special mode may not be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination processing of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round processing, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and when it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the processing of S3923 and S3924 is not executed. Good. With such a configuration, by not executing the notification effect in the special mode in the second advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from being lowered.

  Further, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled in the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, based on the fact that less than the specified number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state. Thus, the notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the notification effect of the mode in which the first special winning opening LED 20c and the second special winning opening LED 20d emit white light) can be executed. Then, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the second advantageous state (a big hit game state based on a normal big hit), the notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 and S3922 in the post-round process, it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit, and if it is determined that it is a normal big hit, the process of S3925 may be executed. With such a configuration, in the second advantageous state, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect of the normal mode instead of the notification effect of the special mode.

  Further, when the notification effect is executed in the gaming machine configured to be controlled to the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a predetermined game value is given when the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, promotion effect executed in a manner similar to or similar to FIGS. 27 (2) to (6)) for notifying that the state is to be controlled to the probability change state. . Then, when a specific number of game media is won in one unit game in the first advantageous state before the specific effect is executed (in this example, before the result notification in the promotion effect), the special effect is executed. No (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode), and the first advantageous state is executed after the specific effect is executed (in this example, after the result notification in the promotion effect). In the unit game of 1 above, when a specific number of game media are won, a notification effect in a special mode may be executed. Specifically, instead of the determination process of S3921 in the post-round process, it is determined whether or not it is the first round to the fifth round when the promotion effect is executed, and the first round to the first time when the promotion effect is executed. If it is determined that the number of rounds is five, S3923 and S3924 may not be executed (S3925 may be executed). If it is determined that the round is the sixth round or later, steps S3923 and S3924 may be executed. With such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved by executing the notification effect in the special mode after executing the specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined that the game ball is actually controlled to the probable state based on the fact that the game ball has won in the specific area within the second special winning opening. Therefore, the first round to the fifth round. Although it is suggested that even if the promotion effect is executed and the hit result is informed, it is highly likely that the probability change state is controlled, but in the present modification, whether or not it is controlled to the probability change state depending on the big hit type. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that if the hit result is notified in the promotion effect, it is directly controlled to the probable state.

  In the above-described modified example, the first advantageous state having a high advantage is a big hit game state based on the probability variation big hit, and the second advantage state having a low advantage degree is a big hit game state based on the normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit). Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect.

  For example, when a short-time jackpot that is controlled only in the short-time state after a big-hit game and a normal big-hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set as the big-hit gaming state based on the short-time jackpot, and the second advantageous state. The state may be a big hit game state based on a normal big hit. Further, for example, when the so-called look-ahead determination is performed during the big hit game, if there is a big hit in the pending storage (that is, if it is a continuous big hit), the first advantageous state is set as the big hit. The case where there is no such thing may be the second advantageous state.

  Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds big hit), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, 5 round big hits). Further, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (a big hit in which the probability variation state or the time saving state continues until the next big hit), and the second advantage state is the big hit game. It may be a big hit for which the number of continuous probability changes and the number of shortened time durations are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of certainty-variable continuation times or a large number of time-shortening continuations after the big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big-hit with a small number of certainty-variable continuous numbers after a big hit game or a small number of time-shortening continuations.

  As described above, the first advantageous state having a high advantage and the second advantageous state having a low advantage may be provided in some form.

  Even in one case, advantages and disadvantages may be distinguished from a plurality of viewpoints. For example, when there are 5R certainty variation big hits and 10R normal big hits as big hit types, from the viewpoint of the number of rounds, the 10R normal big hit with a large number of rounds is more advantageous, and it can be considered from the viewpoint of the gaming state after the big hit game. For example, the 5R probability variation big hit, which is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game, is more advantageous. In this case, prioritizing the viewpoint of the number of rounds, the 10R normal jackpot may be set as the first advantageous state, and the 5R probability variation jackpot may be set as the second advantageous state. The probability variation big hit may be the first advantageous state, and the 10R normal big hit may be the second advantageous state.

  In the above-mentioned embodiment, further, as a notification effect, a first notification for notifying the amount of value acquired in a specific period (the number of prize balls notified as the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit game) Performance), and a second notification for notifying the amount of value acquired during the special period (prize for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as prize balls during the big hit game in consecutive chan) It may be possible. Then, the priority of the first notification may be higher than that of the second notification (when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed). In this way, it is possible to preferably execute a plurality of notification effects. That is, it is possible to execute a plurality of notification effects so as not to overlap in accordance with the priority order, and it is possible to preferably execute a plurality of notification effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in one open game (big hit game in this example), the game medium (game ball in this example) is larger than the maximum winning number (10 in this example). Based on the fact that the variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning hole)) is won, the notification effect (the notification effect for the over-winning) can be executed. Also, different sound output channels are used for the first winning number (11th) which is higher than the upper limit winning number and the second winning number (12th) winning which is the next prize after the first winning number. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 for the eleventh item (first over-winning prize) and the second for the reproduction channel Ch1 on the twelfth item (second over-winning prize). The notification effect may be executed). In this way, since the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number greater than the maximum winning number and the second winning number winning which is the next winning of the first winning number, the game can be executed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the person. Further, the notification effect can be executed even when more than the maximum number of winnings has occurred at short intervals.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, a case where a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states are set will be described. In the fourth embodiment, as the types of big hits, 15R probability variation big hits, 15R apparent probability variation big hits, 5R probability variation big hits, and 5R regular big hits are set.

  The 15R probability change big hit is a big hit that is controlled to a probability change state after the 15 round big hit game state ends. The 15R pseudo-probable variation jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled in a confirmation variation state after the 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state, and is a jackpot that is performed in the same manner as the 5R regular jackpot until the middle of the round. In the 15R pseudo-probably odd jackpot, it is called a pseudo-probable odd jackpot because it is a jackpot that looks like it is a normal jackpot even though it is a probable jackpot. . Further, the 5R probability variation big hit is a big hit that is controlled to the probability variation state after the end of the five round big hit game state. In addition, the 5R normal big hit is a big hit that is controlled to the normal state after the end of the five round big hit game state.

  In addition, as an effect during the big hit, in the 15R certainty variation big hit, the effects indicating that the certainty variation big hit and the 15R big hit are performed during the big hit round. Also, in the 15R apparent probability jackpot, the same effect as the 5R normal jackpot is executed at the start of the round, so that the effect of not knowing whether it is a normal jackpot or a probability jackpot is executed. In the 5R probability jackpot, the same effect as that of the 5R normal jackpot is executed at the start of the round, so that the effect of not knowing whether it is the normal jackpot or the probability jackpot is executed. Whether it is the 5R normal jackpot or the 15R apparent probability variation jackpot can be notified by executing a round promotion effect and a probability variation promotion effect, which will be described later, and is also notified by executing the notification effect. Whether the 5R normal big hit or the 5R probability variation big hit can be notified by executing a probability variation promotion effect or notification effect described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a plurality of kinds of big hits are set, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) causes a probability change big hit (15R probability change big hit, 15R apparent probability change on the display screen of the effect display device 9). When being controlled to the big hit and the 5R probability varying big hit), the notification effect by the first notification image 204 as shown in FIG. 20 is executed, and when the 5R normal big hit is controlled, the notification effect is not executed. The setting of various types of effects during the big hit including the notification effect will be described in detail with reference to the following flowcharts.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing the processing (S805) during a round in the effect control process processing of the fourth embodiment. In the processing during a round, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the special winning opening after-designation command reception flag is set (S200). Here, the flag such as the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and the big hit game is finished. Is erased at a predetermined timing.

  When the designation command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in S200), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S201). Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S202). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM 102 according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. A control signal is output together with it. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on / off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27. By such a process, it is possible to change the effect during the big hit game with various kinds of big hits (for example, 15R certainty variation big hits, 5R normal big hits, etc.).

  In S200, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening after designation command reception flag when the special winning opening after designation command reception flag is set (Y in S200) (S226). Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects an interval effect (an effect for displaying an interval according to the number of rounds), and selects process data according to the selected interval effect (S227). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (S228), sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-round process (S806) (S229), and ends the in-round process.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notification effect flag is set in S203 (S203). When the notification effect flag is set (Y in S203), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S212. On the other hand, when the notification effect flag is not set (N in S203), the effect control CPU 101 receives the display result designation command man reception flag (a flag that is set when various commands showing the big hit display result are received). ), It is determined whether there is a 15R probability change (S204). When there is a 15R probability change (Y in S204), the effect control CPU 101 sets the notification effect flag for executing the notification effect (S205), and proceeds to the process of S212. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S206 if the 15R probability variation is not true (N in S204).

  In S206, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a 15R apparent variation. When the 15R apparent change is apparent (Y in S206), the effect control CPU 101 sets a positive change promotion effect flag for executing the positive change promotion effect (S207), and further, a round for executing the round promotion effect. The promotion effect flag is set (S208). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets the notification effect flag (S205), and proceeds to the process of S212. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S209 when the apparent probability variation of 15R is not determined (N in S206). Here, the probability variation promotion effect is an effect that informs that the big hit that was considered to be a normal big hit is a probability big hit until the big hit game ends, after the effect symbols that are usually the big hit combination are derived and displayed. is there. In addition, the round promotion effect is a notification that the round will continue during a round of a big hit game (for example, when 5R is being executed) in a round that was supposed to end (other rounds are also possible). It is a production to do.

  In S209, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a 5R probability change. When it is the 5R probability variation (Y in S209), the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability variation promotion effect flag (S210), sets the notification effect flag (S205), and proceeds to the process of S212. On the other hand, if there is no 5R probability change (N in S209), the effect control CPU 101 sets the probability change promotion failure effect flag (S211), and proceeds to the processing of S212. The probability variation promotion failure effect is an effect in which the probability variation promotion effect is executed, but the probability variation promotion effect fails, and it is normally notified that the jackpot is a big hit.

  In S212, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. The special winning opening winning flag is a flag set in S514 of FIG. 21, and is set every time a winning of a game ball to the special winning opening occurs. When the special winning opening winning flag is set (Y in S212), the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening winning flag (S213), and proceeds to the processing of S216. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is not set (N in S212), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the over winning flag is set (S214). The over-winning flag is a flag that is set in S516 of FIG. 21, and is a flag that is set when an over-winning of the big winning opening occurs.

  When the over-winning flag is set (Y in S214), the effect control CPU 101 resets the over-winning flag (S215), and proceeds to the processing of S216. On the other hand, when the over-winning flag is not set (N in S214), effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing of S218 without performing the processing of S216 and S217.

  In S216, the effect control CPU 101 increments the value of the winning counter by 1, updates the total acquisition count display (total acquisition count display) (S217), and proceeds to the processing of S218.

  In S218, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notification effect flag is set. When the notification effect flag is set (Y in S218), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S219. On the other hand, if the notification effect flag is not set (N in S218), CPU 101 for effect control proceeds to the process of S221 without performing the processes of S219 and S220.

  In S219, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a multiple of 500. When the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500 (Y in S219), the effect control CPU 101 executes the notification effect (S220), and proceeds to the processing of S221. On the other hand, when the total number of game balls acquired does not exceed the multiple of 500 (N in S219), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of S221 without performing the process of S220.

  As described above, when the notification effect flag is set, the notification effect is executed, but when the notification effect flag is not set, the notification effect is not executed. The notification effect flag is a flag that is set for the 15R probability big hit, the 15R apparent probability big hit, and the 5R probability big hit, and is not set for the 5R normal big hit. Therefore, the player can know that the probability variation big hit is more advantageous to the player than the normal big hit by executing the notification effect. By doing this, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game by the effect according to the kind of the big hit game state. Note that the notification effect may be executed when the 5R communication state big hit. In such a case, it is desirable that the mode of the notification effect be different between the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit. In this way, the notification effect in the first notification mode (for example, the notification effect in the probability variation big hit) or the notification effect in the second notification mode (for example, the notification effect in the normal big hit) is executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game by producing according to the kind of the big hit game state.

  In S221, if it is the probability variation promotion effect timing, the effect control CPU 101 executes the probability variation promotion effect if the probability variation promotion effect flag is set, and if the probability variation promotion failure effect flag is set. , Execute the probability change promotion failure production. The probability variation promotion effect is executed during, for example, five rounds, and when the probability variation promotion effect is executed, it is indicated that the probability variation jackpot is achieved. Further, when the probability variation promotion failure effect is executed, it is usually indicated that the jackpot is a big hit. Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes the round promotion effect at the round promotion effect timing (S222), and proceeds to the process of S223. The round promotion effect is executed during five rounds, and when the round promotion effect is executed, it is notified that the round will continue. In addition, although both the probability variation promotion effect and the round promotion effect are executed in five rounds, they may be executed in different rounds. Further, the probability variation promotion and the round promotion may be notified in one effect. In addition, an effect in which round promotion fails may be executed.

  In S223, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. When the process timer has timed out (Y in S223), the effect control CPU 101 starts the next process timer (S224), and controls the effect device according to the content of the next process data (S225). , End the processing during the round. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (N in S223), the effect control CPU 101 ends the in-round process without performing the processes of S224 and S225.

  In addition, the 5R regular big hit and the 5R probability variation big hit have the same opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit game state. In addition, it is possible to execute a probability variation promotion effect that notifies that the probability is a random variation jackpot during the 5R probability variation jackpot. Then, the notification effect is not executed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is executed in the 5R probability variation big hit. Therefore, when the notification effect is executed before the probability variation promotion effect is executed, the probability variation big hit is determined before the probability variation promotion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player in advance that the probability variation is a big hit by the notification effect. In this way, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the effect according to the type of the big hit game state.

  In addition, in the 15R apparent probability variation big hit, an effect that looks like a normal big hit is executed by the same effect during the big hit as the 5R normal big hit. In addition, in the fake 15 apparent probability big hit, promotion effect of the round is executed. The notification effect is not executed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is executed in the 15R apparent probability variation big hit. By doing this, at the start of the round, it was started as if it was a normal big hit, and by executing the round promotion effect in the middle of the round, it was actually a big hit of 15R (15R apparent probability big hit). Can be reported. Therefore, when the notification effect is executed before executing the round promotion effect, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the round is promoted and that the probability is a big jackpot. In this way, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the effect according to the type of the big hit game state. In addition, in the 15R apparent probability jackpot, the round promotion effect may be executed in 5R and the probability variation promotion effect may not be executed, or the round promotion effect and the probability variation promotion effect may be simultaneously executed. Further, the round promotion effect and the probability variation promotion effect may be executed in different rounds.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) Among a plurality of types of jackpots, the notification effect is executed if the probability variation jackpot is the 15R probability variation jackpot or the like, and the notification effect is not performed if it is the 5R regular jackpot. By doing this, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game state by the effect according to the kind of the big hit.

  (2) Of the plurality of types of jackpots, the first notification effect may be executed if the probability variation jackpot is the 15R probability variation jackpot or the like, and the second notification effect may be performed if the 5R regular jackpot. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect to be executed differs depending on whether it is the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit. By doing this, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game state by the effect according to the kind of the big hit.

  (3) As shown in the processing of S218 to S220 in FIG. 30, the notification effect is executed when the number of game balls given during the big hit game becomes a multiple of 500. In this way, since the notification effect is executed by acquiring 500 game balls, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game by diversifying the notification effect.

  (4) The 5R regular big hit is a big hit that is less advantageous to the player because it produces fewer balls than the 15R probability variation big hit and does not enter a high probability state. As described above, the big hit is provided with a plurality of kinds of big hits having different advantages. In this way, depending on the type of big hit, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game state.

  (5) The 5R normal big hit and the 5R certainty variation big hit have the same opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 20 in the big hit game state. In addition, it is possible to execute a probability variation promotion effect that notifies that the probability is a random variation jackpot during the 5R probability variation jackpot. Then, the notification effect is not executed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is executed in the 5R probability variation big hit. When the notification effect is executed before the probability variation promotion effect is executed, the probability variation big hit is determined before the probability variation promotion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player in advance that the probability variation is a big hit by the notification effect. In this way, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the effect according to the type of the big hit game state.

  (6) In the 15R apparent probability variation big hit, an effect that looks like a normal big hit is executed by the same big hit effect as the 5R normal big hit. In addition, in the fake 15 apparent probability big hit, promotion effect of the round is executed. The notification effect is not executed in the 5R normal big hit, and the notification effect is executed in the 15R apparent probability variation big hit. By doing this, at the start of the round, it was started as if it was a normal big hit, and by executing the round promotion effect in the middle of the round, it was actually a big hit of 15R (15R apparent probability big hit). Can be reported. Therefore, when the notification effect is executed before executing the round promotion effect, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the round is promoted and that the probability is a big jackpot. In this way, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the effect according to the type of the big hit game state.

  (7) The 15R probability variation big hit and the 5R normal big hit have different effects during the big hit game. In this way, the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the effect according to the type of the big hit game state.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 20, when the mode is controlled to the A mode, the notification effect by the game ball being acquired is executed by the first notification image 204. Further, when the game mode is controlled to the B mode, the second notification image 214 executes the notification effect by the game ball being acquired. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game (during the round) by the notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  (9) As shown in FIGS. 20B to 20D and S941 to S942 in FIG. 23, the game ball is displayed by the first notification image 204 in the A mode every time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500. The notification effect due to the acquisition is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 (e) to 20 (g) and S943 to S944 in FIG. 23, each time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, a game ball is acquired by the second notification image 214 in the B mode. The notification effect due to this is executed. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effect, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  (10) As shown in the total number display image 205 of the A mode and the total number display image 215 of the B mode of FIG. 20, each time the game ball wins the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, it is given. A display in which the game balls are increased by 10 is displayed. Therefore, since the number of granted game balls can be variably displayed, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by changing the display of the acquired total number.

  (11) As shown in S923 to S927 of FIG. 20A and FIG. 22, a mode selection image 210 for selecting the A mode or the B mode during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it is possible to select the effect state during the round, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  (12) After the process of adding prize balls in over-winning is executed in the processes of S930 to S932 in FIG. 22, the total acquisition count display image 205 in A mode and the total acquisition count display image 215 in B mode are game balls. A variable display of the total number of acquisitions is displayed, which is increased by 10 each time a player wins a prize. In this way, in addition to the number of game balls given by winning 11 or 12 game balls more than 10 in one unit game, the notification effect is executed, so that the player Appropriate notification performance can be executed.

  A configuration example in which the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the first embodiment and the third embodiment, or the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment are combined will be described. Examples of configurations in which the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the first embodiment and the third embodiment, or the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment are combined are as follows, for example.

  It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be displayed in a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and there are multiple types of the advantageous states with different advantages (15R accurate change Big hit, 15R probability change apparent big hit, 5R probability change big hit, 5R normal big hit, etc.), notification effect related to the number of game media (number of game balls, etc.) provided during the advantageous state (by the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 20) A notification effect means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for executing the notification effect, a prize area (general winning opening 19 or the like) into which a game medium (game ball or the like) can enter, and a game medium in the prize area. When entering, a given value (a payout control board 37 for controlling the payout of gaming balls, etc.) for giving a predetermined value (three payouts, etc.) and a given value are given by the giving means. A notification display unit (a microcomputer 100 for effect control, a process of displaying the first notification display image 81 in FIG. 7, etc.) capable of displaying a notification display (first notification display image 81 and the like) for notifying that The notification display means is capable of displaying the notification display at a plurality of display positions (as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to display the notification display at a plurality of display positions 90, etc.), and the notification effect means is capable of displaying the advantageous state. Is controlled to the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit etc.), the notification effect is executed, but when it is controlled to the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit etc.) different from the first advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized by not executing the notification effect.

  Alternatively, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (big hit gaming state, etc.), and there are a plurality of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage ( 15R certainty variation big hit, 15R certainty variation apparent big hit, 5R certainty variation big hit, 5R normal big hit, etc., notification effect related to the number of game media (the number of game balls, etc.) provided in the advantageous state (first notification image shown in FIG. 20. A notification effect means (e.g., a microcomputer 100 for effect control) that executes a notification effect by 204, a winning area (general winning opening 19 or the like) into which a game medium (such as a game ball) can enter, and a game in the winning area. When a medium enters, a given value (a payout control board 37 for controlling the payout of gaming balls, etc.) for giving a predetermined value (three payouts, etc.) and a predetermined value by the giving means. Notification display means capable of displaying a notification display (first notification display image 81 or the like) for notifying that it is given (microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing of displaying the first notification display image 81 in FIG. 7), The notification display means is capable of displaying the notification display at a plurality of display positions (such as being able to display the notification display at a plurality of display positions 90 as shown in FIG. 7). When the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state (15R probability variation big hit, etc.), the notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed, and the second advantageous state (5R normal big hit) different from the first advantageous state is executed. Etc.), the gaming machine is characterized by executing the notification effect in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode.

  According to the gaming machine having such a configuration example, since the notification display for notifying that the predetermined value is added by the adding means is executed by the notification display means, the player can eventually receive the notification display. It is possible to easily grasp whether or not the game medium has entered the winning area. In addition, since the notification display can be displayed at a plurality of display positions, the player can easily distinguish the different notification displays. With regard to the display mode of the notification display, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above configuration example, when the game machine is controlled to the first advantageous state, the notification effect related to the number of game media given in the advantageous state is executed, and the game machine is controlled to the second advantageous state. When there is, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, in the first advantageous state, it is possible to give the player more enjoyment by executing the notification effect than in the second advantageous state, which can contribute to an increase in interest.

  Further, for example, the notification effect means may be the notification display means, and the notification display may be performed as the notification effect. Specifically, the notification display is executed as the notification effect, and the notification display may be performed when the control is in the first advantageous state, but the notification display may not be performed when the control is in the second advantageous state. . Further, when the second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state is controlled, the notification display may be performed as the notification effect in the second notification mode different from the first notification mode.

  Further, when the value provided by the advantageous state changes, the position of the notification display may be changed depending on the advantageous state. For example, the winning holes are changed between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, 15 values are given by one winning in the first advantageous state, and eight prizes are given by one winning in the second advantageous state. When a value is given, the position of the notification display by winning in the first advantageous state and the position of the notification display by winning in the second advantageous state may be different.

  Further, the notification display is not limited to the value given by one winning, but may be the value given by a plurality of winnings. For example, when displaying the total number of values given in the advantageous state or the number of values when a predetermined number of values are given in the advantageous state, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are displayed differently. It may be displayed at the position.

  Further, the display position of the notification display may be changed according to the type of advantageous state. For example, when there are a specific notification display indicating 15 payouts and a normal notification display indicating 3 payouts, the specific notification display is performed at the first position and the normal notification display is performed at the second position in the first advantageous state. In the second advantageous state, the normal notification display may be performed at the first position and the specific notification display may be performed at the second position.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation big hit is the first advantageous state and the normal big hit is the second advantageous state as the advantageous states having different degrees of advantage. Then, the second advantageous state has a relationship that the degree of advantage is lower than that of the first advantageous state. However, with such a relationship, the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be as follows. For example, the second advantageous state may be less advantageous than the first advantageous state because the number of rounds is executed less frequently. Further, when the second advantageous state is a small hit with little change in the game state before and after the win, and the first advantageous state is a probability variation big hit or a big hit with a large amount of wins. May be.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when the execution timings of the notification effect and the probability variation promotion effect overlap, execution of one of the effects may be prohibited. For example, when the execution timing of the probability variation promotion effect and the execution timing of the notification effect overlap, by not executing the notification effect, it is possible to prevent the probability variation promotion from being fixed before the execution of the probability variation promotion effect. be able to. Further, in such a case, the notification effect may be executed at the timing after the execution of the probability variation promotion effect. Also, similar processing may be executed when the execution timings of the notification effect and the round promotion effect overlap.

  (3) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. Applying to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols on the display means are stopped in response to the operation of a button. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonuses such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB), an AT that executes an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which a winning probability of a re-play combination is different compared to a normal game state, The notification effect as described above may be executed when the ART is switched to the AT and the RT. Then, of the plurality of types of advantageous states, the notification effect is executed in the first advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, but the notification effect is not executed in the second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. May be. In addition, among a plurality of types of advantageous states, in the first advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the notification effect is executed in the first notification mode, but in the second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to the player than in the first advantageous state, You may perform the notification production by the 2nd notification mode different from a notification mode. Here, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big bonus (BB) with a large number of medals, and the second advantageous state may be a regular bonus (RB) with a small number of medals. In addition, in the case where a plurality of advantageous states are provided in other advantageous states, the above-described notification effect may be executed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the notification mode of the notification effect may be changed depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, a plurality of types of notification effects may be used to execute the notification effect in white characters and the notification effect in rainbow-colored characters. Then, during the big hit game, the notification effect that is normally executed in white characters may be executed in rainbow-colored characters based on the fact that there is a pending storage that is a jackpot display result in the pending storage buffer. In this way, the notification mode of the notification effect can be determined based on the fact that the variable display as the jackpot display result is stored in the pending storage buffer, and the interest of the game during the jackpot game can be improved. it can. When the pending storage buffer stores a variable display that is a big hit display result, the notification effect may be executed in rainbow letters at a rate of 100%, or a predetermined lottery rate (for example, The notification effect may be executed with iridescent characters at a rate of 50%. Further, in such a case, the notification effect may be executed a plurality of times in one big hit, but each time, a lottery may be executed as to whether or not the iridescent character should be used. . Further, when the notification effect by rainbow characters is executed at once, the subsequent notification effects may be executed by rainbow characters.

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

  (6) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of jackpots may be provided. Then, the mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of the big hit. For example, 4R big hits, 8R big hits, and 15 round big hits may be provided as the types of big hits, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, an upper limit value may be set for the display of the acquired total number display. Then, when the game balls are acquired up to the upper limit value, the update of the acquired total display may be stopped. For example, when 100,000 is set as the upper limit and the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 100,000, the total display image 205 displayed in A mode and the total display image 215 displayed in B mode are displayed. It suffices to stop updating the display image. By doing so, it is possible to notify that the player has acquired a large number of game balls by stopping the update, and give the player a sense of superiority. In addition, when the upper limit is reached, the display of the total number of acquisitions may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the mode of the notification effect may be changed depending on the total number of game balls that have been acquired. For example, in the case where the B mode is selected, when the total number of game balls acquired reaches 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as a white character image, and the total number of game balls acquired reaches 5000. In this case, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as a red character image, and when the total number of game balls acquired is 10,000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as an iridescent character image. In this way, the notification mode changes according to the total number of wins, and the interest in the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the case of A mode, the notification mode may be changed according to the total number of game balls acquired. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the numbers are well separated, such as 2500, 5000, and 10,000, or the notification mode may be different for every 500. .

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the form of the notification effect may be different when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. For example, if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value, the notification effect may not be executed, or a different concept may be displayed. More specifically, the notification image may not be displayed after the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, after the total number of game balls acquired exceeds the predetermined value, the number is displayed as a display of a concept different from the display of the total number of acquisitions, such as "Congratulations!" (A display celebrating the achievement of the predetermined value, etc.). You may make it perform the notification production by the display changed into a character.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display image is different as the mode of the notification effect depending on the effect state (depending on the A mode or the B mode) is shown. Such a display image may have different character colors, different character fonts, or different character display styles. The difference in how the characters are displayed may be, for example, different in the appearance direction of the characters (numbers) depending on whether they appear from the left side or the right side of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

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

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, while the mode as shown in FIG. 20A is being selected, the notification effect may not be executed even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. Further, in such a case, the fact that the notification effect is executed is stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and after the selection of the mode is notified that the total number of game balls acquired has exceeded a predetermined value. Good. Further, when the total number of game balls acquired during the selection of the mode exceeds a predetermined value, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, during the big hit game, it may be possible to always select the A mode and the B mode. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, it is possible to select to the area at the edge of the display screen so that the selected display does not hinder the performance during the round by occupying a large area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is also possible to display a certain thing small.

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

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the notification effect may be determined depending on whether the player has a big hit or a big hit that is disadvantageous. For example, in the case of a probability variation big hit which is a big hit advantageous to the player, the notification effect may be executed, and in the case of a normal big hit which is a disadvantage to the player, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the game balls counted for the notification effect are described as payouts for winning the game balls. However, the difference ball number obtained by subtracting the game ball taken into the game area 7 and taken in the outlet 26 from the paid game ball may be used as the game ball counted for the notification effect. To do so, for example, a launch sensor may be provided at the launch position of the hit ball, and an out-mouth sensor capable of counting the game balls taken into the out-mouth 26 may be provided. Then, the number of difference balls may be counted by monitoring each of the winning sensor including the big winning opening, the firing sensor, and the outlet sensor.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, in a gaming system having a configuration including the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server have a two-dimensional code reading function and an Internet network. Data is exchanged via a mobile terminal having a connection function to the player, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player who owns the mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone) selects the player's past game history or the player's past. You may make it possible to execute the game mode (portable interlocking mode) in which the game can be played in the game mode in which the effect mode (the mode in which the appearing characters are different) is reflected. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on whether or not the portable link mode is being executed. Further, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the type of the mode selected by the player.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the notification of the different lottery. Notification of different lottery means, for example, in the promotion production that informs that a normal big hit is a probable change big hit during a big hit, a complete notification mode that announces whether there is a probable change promotion by one notification and a probable change promotion by multiple notifications It is like a notification by a chance notification mode for notifying the presence or absence of. Such a difference in the notification may be regarded as a difference in the effect state, and the form of the notification effect during the big hit may be different between the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

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

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

  (21) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. Applying to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols on the display means are stopped in response to the operation of a button. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonuses such as a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB), an AT that executes an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which a winning probability of a re-play combination is different compared to a normal game state, The notification effect as described above may be executed when the ART is switched to the AT and the RT. For example, when controlled by AT, it is possible to select from one of the modes of the effect state, and when controlled by the first effect state, the notification effect in the first notification mode is executed, and the second effect is performed. When the state is controlled, the notification effect according to the second notification mode may be executed.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a typical example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include a high probability state (probability change state), a time saving state, and another advantageous state such as a high base state.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) having a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the second effect control board.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of pseudo-relation, one change is made when starting the change. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not there is a pseudo-relation with the first command, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before (before stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence / absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called second stop if not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time or variation mode of (after). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer notifies each of the two commands of the variation time, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command. In the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the determination result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning the prize, Alternatively, the prefetching announcement information may be executed based on the transmission of the prefetching determination information such as the variation pattern type and the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-link is an effect display that is shown as if a change that originally corresponds to one reserved memory is made, but that a plurality of changes that correspond to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed. Abbreviation for continuous variation. In addition, the term “slip” refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (25) As the present embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is distributed to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying it out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path that circulates a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, inside the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit that stores the game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the symbols that are variably displayed and the symbols that are derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and symbols that are different from the symbols that are variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be displayed and displayed last, or a symbol different from that one type may be displayed and displayed last. It may be one.

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

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when the display result of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation big hit is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the condition is changed to the probability variation state unconditionally. An example of controlled probable state control is given. However, not limited to this, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed a specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. A type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (29) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications within the scope.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 20 special variable winning ball device, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for production control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that displays a variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
There are multiple types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage,
A notification effect means for executing a notification effect related to the number of game media given during the advantageous state,
An entry area where game media can enter,
An award means for imparting a predetermined value when a game medium enters the entry area ,
As a notification display for notifying that a predetermined value is added by the adding means, a notification display means capable of displaying the number of game media added as the predetermined value is provided,
The notification display means can display the notification display at a plurality of display positions,
The notification production means,
When the number of game media provided when the advantageous state is controlled to the first advantageous state becomes a predetermined number , the notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed,
When the number of game media provided while being controlled to the second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state reaches a predetermined number, the notification effect according to the second notification mode different from the first notification mode A gaming machine characterized by executing.

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