JP6691887B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether to play a special game based on the establishment of a start condition.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and performs a specific effect with high expectations based on the determination result (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

JP, 2011-212281, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for improvement in that the player's expectation is increased and the interest is improved before a specific effect is performed.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the entertainment of the effect.

  The present invention adopts the following configurations in order to solve the above problems.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that executes a special game that is advantageous to a player based on the acquired information that is acquired according to the establishment of an acquisition condition, and includes a performance executing means that executes a performance, The effect executing means is more likely to execute the suggestion image display effect, the first predetermined effect that can be executed after the suggestion image display effect, and the first predetermined effect, and the suggestion image display is possible. It is possible to execute a second predetermined effect that can be executed after the effect, and the suggestion image display effect is a first suggestion image representing a predetermined screen during the first predetermined effect, and a predetermined screen during the second predetermined effect. When the first predetermined effect is executed, the display mode of the first suggestive image displayed before the execution of the first predetermined effect is displayed in a predetermined manner. The second predetermined performance Is executed, the display mode of the second suggestion image displayed before the execution of the second predetermined effect is changed to a predetermined display mode, and the effect execution means displays the first suggestion image. A first effect mode in which the first predetermined effect is displayed after being displayed and further changed to a predetermined display mode, and the second suggestion image is displayed, and further changed to the predetermined display mode, and then the second predetermined mode. A second effect mode in which an effect is executed, and the second suggestion image is displayed without executing the first predetermined effect without changing the display mode to a predetermined display mode after the first suggestion image is displayed. A third effect mode in which the second predetermined effect is executed after the display mode is changed, and a second display mode is not changed in the predetermined display mode after the second suggestion image is displayed, and the second predetermined effect is not executed. Display the first suggestion image, and A fourth representation embodiment of executing the first predetermined effect after changing the constant of the display mode, Ri executable der a case of the third representation embodiment, the second during the display of the first suggestion image A suggestion image is displayed, and the second suggestion image is changed to a predetermined display mode after the first suggestion image is erased without changing the second suggestion image to a predetermined display mode while the first suggestion image is being displayed. In the case of the fourth effect mode, the first suggestive image is displayed while the second suggestive image is being displayed, and the first suggestive image is changed to a predetermined display mode while the second suggestive image is being displayed. it Ru changing the first suggestion images after erasure of said second suggestion image without a predetermined display mode.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the production.

Outline front view of pachinko gaming machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Enlarged view of display 4 in FIG. Block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The figure which shows an example of the jackpot pattern selected according to the winning of each starting opening and the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100 A detailed flowchart of the starting opening switch process in step S2 of FIG. A detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the processing during stoppage of step S416 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process of step S618 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process in FIG. The figure which shows the flow of the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the production | generation control at the time of the suggestion production being performed in the progress production of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the specific effect in this embodiment. The figure which is a 1st type progress production, and shows the case where SP reach production and SPSP reach production are suggested by progress production. The figure which is a 2nd type progress production, and shows the case where SP reach production and RUSH reach production are suggested by progress production. The figure which is a 3rd type progress production, and shows the case where zone production and SP reach production are suggested by progress production. The figure which shows an example of the production | generation in the case where execution of SP reach production is informed in the 2nd step of progress production, when SP reach production is determined. The figure which shows an example of the effect | action in case execution of RUSH reach production is informed in the 3rd step of progress production, when RUSH reach production is determined. The figure which shows an example of the effect | action in case execution of RUSH reach production is informed in the 3rd step of progress production, when RUSH reach production is determined. The figure which shows an example of an effect | action when execution of a zone effect is informed in the 1st step of a progress effect, when a zone effect is determined. The figure which shows an example of the variation pattern for performing the production | generation including the progress production of 1st Embodiment. Time chart of each fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 27 The figure which shows the flow of the production of the pachinko game machine 1 of 2nd execution form. The figure for demonstrating the production | presentation control at the time of suggestive production being performed in the progress production of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the production | generation in the case where execution of SP reach production is informed in the 2nd step of progress production, when SP reach production is determined. The figure which shows an example of the effect | action in the case where zone effect is suggested in the 1st step of progress effect, when there exists a hold by which execution of SPSP reach effect is decided. The figure which shows an example of the variation pattern for performing the production | generation including the progress production of 2nd Embodiment. Time chart of each fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 33 Flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing performed in the effect control unit 130 Flowchart showing an example of the command receiving process in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the hold command process of step S1302. Flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation start command processing in step S1304 The figure which shows the modification of progress production when execution of SP reach production is notified in the 2nd step of progress production when SP reach production is decided. The figure which shows the modification of progress production when execution of SP reach production is informed in the 3rd step of progress production when SP reach production is decided.

  Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration example of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, the schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with winning prizes and winnings (judgment) and other components, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval, and the glass plate and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been done.

  When the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls accumulated in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21 is applied. It is launched into the game area 10. The game area 10 is provided with a game nail, a windmill, and the like (not shown), and the launched game ball is guided to an upper position in the game area 10 and comes into contact with the game nail, the windmill, or the like. It drops along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped by the player operating the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 collects game balls and prize balls to be supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged in proximity to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. It falls into a box (not shown).

  When the player performs a so-called "left hit" in which the lever 21 is kept rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is hit with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left side area in the game area 10 as illustrated by an arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right hit” in which the lever 21 is kept rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is hit with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right side area in the game area 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  On the passage path of the game ball left-handed, a first starting opening 11, a second starting opening 12, two ordinary winning openings 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided as a winning / judging character. Has been. In addition, in the passage path of the game ball that has been hit to the right, the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 13, the two normal winning openings 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip as a winning / judging character. 17 are provided.

  The game ball shot into the game area 10 flows into any of the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 13, and the normal winning opening 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win the prize. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning portion are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won the prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The 1st starting opening 11 as a 1st starting area is a starting opening which is always open, and the 2nd starting opening 12 as a 2nd starting area has the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory operating. It is a starting port that is opened only when. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first starting port 11 and wins, or when the game ball passes through the second starting port 12 and wins, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the result of the determination is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition of winning the game ball to the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "first special symbol determination", and the condition of winning the game ball on the second starting opening 12 is set. The determination to be executed is called "second special symbol determination", and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as "special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)".

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 is provided at the opening of the special winning opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot design indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the plate is operated to open the jackpot 13 Is executed. Therefore, the player can get more prize balls by hitting the right hit during the big hit game than when the big hit game is not played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed in the vicinity of the second starting opening 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured such that the pair of blade members can change its posture between a closed posture in which the second starting port 12 is closed (see FIG. 1) and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (not shown). ing.

  The second starting opening 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17, as illustrated in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not to open the second starting opening 12, although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second starting opening 12 is opened, the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 maintain the open position for the specified time and then return to the closed position for the specified number of times. In this way, the second starting port 12 is in a state in which the game ball does not easily pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operating, while the game ball easily passes by operating the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first starting opening 11, and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting opening 11 and the like, the determination (lottery) is not performed even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 14.

[Configuration Example of Rendering Means of Pachinko Gaming Machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38 are provided on the game board 2 or the frame member 3 to perform various effects. 39 is provided. A frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4), which is not shown in FIG. 1, is built in the frame member 3.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that is easily visible to the player. On the liquid crystal display 5, for example, various display objects such as a decorative pattern for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or an item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed for the number of times the special symbol determination is suspended, and the like. An effect image including is displayed. The image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and performs various effects by, for example, moving in a predetermined direction or causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. .. The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing the lighting or blinking pattern and changing the emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects with the built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 outputs music, voice, sound effects, etc. in synchronization with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5, and produces an effect by sound.

[Example of Configuration of Operation Means for Pachinko Gaming Machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when the player presses it. The effect button 26 is configured to be able to project upward by a drive mechanism (not shown), and its upper surface is configured to project more than usual when performing an effect using the effect button 26. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display device 4 in FIG. The display device 4 mainly displays information about special symbol determination and normal symbol determination, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, a first special symbol display device 41, a second special symbol display device 42, a first. It is configured to have a special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48, and the like.

  The first special symbol display 41, when the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol determination by stopping and displaying the determination symbol showing the determination result of the first special symbol determination after the symbols are variably displayed. Notify the judgment result. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 variably displays the symbols and then stops and displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination, thereby the second special symbol determination. Notify the judgment result. In the first special symbol display device 41 and the second special symbol display device 42, as a determination symbol, the jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “miss”. The lost symbol indicating "" is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol reservation display 43 displays the number of reservations for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol reservation display 44 displays the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol holding display 46 displays the number of holdings of the normal symbol judgment. The gaming status display 47 displays the gaming status when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. The round display 48 displays the number of rounds of the big hit game when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called "first special symbols", and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called "second special symbols". Are collectively called "special design". Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 45 is referred to as a "normal symbol".

[Configuration of control device for pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back surface side of the game board 2, in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 is provided.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 and a game control unit that control determination (lottery) execution, jackpot game control, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the like. 100 production control unit 130 which controls the production based on the command received from 100, an audiovisual control unit 140 which controls the production by image and sound, and a lamp control which controls the production by various lamps and movable accessory 7. The unit 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Structure of game control unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. The CPU 101 performs various calculation processes related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning, based on the programs stored in the ROM 102. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the above-described programs or a work area for data processing.

  In the game control unit 100, a first starting port switch (SW) 111, a second starting port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, a second gate switch (SW) 115. The special winning opening switch (SW) 116, the special winning opening control unit 117, the normal winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first starting port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won in the first starting port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second starting port switch 112 detects that the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 operates the electric solenoid connected to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 in a drive-transmittable manner according to a control signal from the game control unit 100 to open / close the second starting opening 12. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The special winning opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has entered the special winning opening 13, and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The special winning opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special winning opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid driveably connected to a plate closing the special winning opening 13 according to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has entered the normal winning opening 14, and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 111, the second starting opening switch 112, the special winning opening switch 116, or the normal winning opening switch 118, and the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the above, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on the information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first starting port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second starting port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Then, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 via the special winning opening control unit 117. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes the normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. Then, when the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit, by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, the second starting opening 12 is temporarily opened.

  Further, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start or stop of fluctuation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits to the effect control unit 130 information relating to variation settings of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and variation settings of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits to the effect control unit 130 data indicating the shortened setting of the variation time of the special symbol, information for notifying that the game ball has won the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, and the like. ..

  Further, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display unit 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, it causes the first special symbol display 41 to variably display the special symbol and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result. Further, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the second special symbol display 42 variably displays the special symbol and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display 45 causes the normal symbol to be variably displayed, and then the normal symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed.

  Further, the CPU 101, the first special symbol determination hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold display 43, the second special symbol determination hold number is displayed on the second special symbol hold display 44, the normal symbol determination The number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol reservation display 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming status display 47 to display the gaming status of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round display 48 to display the number of rounds of the big hit game.

[Configuration of production control unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The CPU 131 performs arithmetic processing for controlling the effect based on the program stored in the ROM 132. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The effect control unit 130 sets effect contents based on the data indicating the result of the special symbol determination sent from the game control unit 100. At that time, the input of operation information from the effect key 27 may be accepted and the effect content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command for instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the audiovisual control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of the image and sound control unit 140]
The image and sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. The CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the effect content, based on a program stored in the ROM 142. Although not shown in the figure, the image / sound control unit 140 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) for generating an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, and an acoustic DSP for generating sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the acoustic DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting the control signal to the VDP and the acoustic DSP.

  The acoustic DSP is connected to an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data regarding music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads out acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating an effect image, a drawing engine that executes an effect image drawing process, and an output circuit that outputs an effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Control Unit 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operations of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the effect button 26, and the movable accessory 7, based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating respective light emission patterns of the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the light emitting elements included in the movable accessory 7. The movement pattern data is data indicating the movement pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads out the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and emits the light of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Control the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 into the RAM 153, and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control. Further, the effect button 26 is configured to be able to project upward, and the CPU 151 controls the drive of the motor for operating the effect button 26 to operate the effect button 26. Further, when the player presses the effect button 26, the CPU 151 transmits information indicating that the effect button 26 has been pressed to the effect control unit 130.

[Explanation of game status]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state has a low probability that the probability of being a jackpot is the first probability (for example, 1/320), and a second probability that the probability of being a jackpot is higher than the first probability. There is a high-probability game state that is (for example, 1/32).

  Further, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming state without time saving and a gaming state with time saving. The gaming state with time saving has a relatively higher probability of being judged as a hit in the normal symbol determination than the gaming state without time saving (for example, 1 / 1.1). In the game state with time saving, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when it is determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short ( (For example, 2 seconds). In other words, in the game state with time saving, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second starting opening 12 opens 1.8 seconds × 3 times. It becomes a state where the game ball is easy to win. Further, in the gaming state with time saving, compared with the gaming state without time saving, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened.

  On the other hand, in the gaming state without time saving, the probability of being determined as a hit in the normal symbol determination is relatively low as compared with the gaming state with time saving (for example, 1/20), and the electric tulip 17 when a hit is determined. The opening time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 time), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). That is, in the game state without time saving, even if the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16 and the normal symbol determination is performed, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second starting opening 12 is 0.1 seconds. Since the game ball is opened only once, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state, and is set to the gaming state with time saving or the gaming state without time saving. Note that the low-probability gaming state and the gaming state without time saving are called "normal gaming state", and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set to the normal gaming state. In addition, a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state with time saving may be referred to as a "probability variation gaming state", and a low-probability gaming state and gaming state with time saving may be referred to as a "time saving gaming state".

[Explanation of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot pattern (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot pattern selected according to a prize for each starting opening and a jackpot game according to the jackpot pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 11 and is determined to be a big hit, one of the big hit symbols X1 to X5 is selected, and after a predetermined time has passed, the first special symbol display The display is stopped on the container 41. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is performed. In addition, when the game ball wins the second starting opening 12 and is determined to be a big hit, any one of the big hit symbols Y1 to Y3 is selected, and after a predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed. To be done. After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, a big hit game (special game) corresponding to each big hit symbol is performed.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning in the first starting opening 11, the jackpot symbol X1 is selected at a rate of 10%, the jackpot symbol X2 is selected at a rate of 40%, and 10% The jackpot symbol X3 is selected at a rate, the jackpot symbol X4 is selected at a rate of 10%, and the jackpot symbol X5 is selected at a rate of 30%.

  When the big hit symbol X1 stops, as a big hit game, until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 13 reaches 10, or after the big winning opening 13 is opened 29 Until 5 seconds have passed), a long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is played 16 times (16 rounds (denoted as "R")). Also, when the jackpot pattern X2 is stopped, a long open round game of 4R is performed as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped and a jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time saving game state (probability variation gaming state) until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot in which the jackpot pattern X1 or X2 is stopped may be referred to as a “probable variation jackpot”.

  When the jackpot X3 is stopped, for example, a short open round game of 8R is performed. After the jackpot pattern X3 is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time shortened gaming state (probability variation gaming state) until the next jackpot. Here, in the short open round game of 1R, since the opening time of the big winning opening 13 is short (for example, only 0.01 seconds open), in the big hitting game with the big hit symbol X3, most of the game balls win the big winning opening 13. do not do. Therefore, the player can hardly win the prize ball, and the actual number of rounds is "0R".

  The jackpot in which the jackpot pattern X3 is stopped may be referred to as "a sudden change in jackpot."

  Also, when the jackpot symbol X4 is stopped, after the long open round game of 4R is performed, the game state shifts to a high-probability game state and no time saving game state (also referred to as latent probability variation game state). The jackpot in which the jackpot pattern X4 is stopped may be referred to as a “latent probability variation jackpot”.

  Also, when the jackpot pattern X5 is stopped, after the long open round game of 8R is performed, the low probability game state and the time saving game state (time saving game state) are entered. When the special symbol is changed 50 times after shifting to the time saving game state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal game state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning in the second starting opening 12, the jackpot pattern Y1 is selected at a rate of 40%, the jackpot pattern Y2 is selected at a rate of 30%, and the jackpot is hit at a rate of 30%. The symbol Y3 is selected.

  When the jackpot pattern Y1 is stopped, a long open round game of 16R is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a time saving gaming state until the next jackpot.

  Also, when the jackpot pattern Y2 is stopped, a long open round game of 4R is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability game state and a time saved game state until the next jackpot.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol Y3 is stopped, after the long open round game of 8R is performed, the low probability game state and the time saving game state (time saving game state) are entered. When the special symbol is changed 50 times after shifting to the time saving game state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal game state.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 by interruption at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as power-on and power-off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100, which will be described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 6 and subsequent figures, is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various kinds of jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variable pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time which is the time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the stop display in the mode showing the determination result of the special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the pattern in which the special symbols are variably displayed (hereinafter, referred to as “variation pattern”) is different for each variation time, so the variation pattern random number can be said to be a random number for determining the variation pattern. The reach random number determines a variation pattern from a variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) or less and a variation pattern group of more than a specific number of seconds when determining the variation pattern when it is determined that there is a loss. It is a random number for selecting whether to decide. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the normal pattern random number fluctuate within a predetermined range, and "1" is added each time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each of the random numbers reaches the preset maximum value, the random number is reset to the initial value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a starting opening switch (SW) process (step S2). In the starting opening switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first starting opening switch 111 or the second starting opening switch 112, and updates each random number (big hit random number, Regarding the pattern random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), the value at the time when the detection signal is input is acquired and stored in the RAM 103. This start opening switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 7.

  Following step S2, the CPU 101 executes gate switch (SW) processing (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of the detection signal input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and when the detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And store it in the RAM 103. This gate switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). Although details will be described later, in the special symbol processing, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes the special symbol determination by using the random number acquired in the starting mouth switch process of step S2, and variably displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol processing, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, and normally displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 45, and then the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal pattern indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, when the special symbol determination in the special symbol processing of step S4 results in a big hit, the CPU 101 executes the special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 via the special winning opening control unit 117. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip processing, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the ordinary symbol lottery in the ordinary symbol processing of step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for controlling the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins in any of the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, the large winning opening 13, and the normal winning opening 14, the CPU 101 awards the number of prizes according to the winning place. Give out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out four prize balls when the game balls are won in the first starting opening 11, and pays out 15 prize balls when the game balls are won in the large winning opening 13.

  Following step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 by the starting mouth switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the special winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Starting switch processing by the game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, details of the starting opening switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the starting opening switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). To judge. Here, when it is determined that the first starting opening switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number of reserved U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) of the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number U1 of reservations is less than the maximum number Umax1 of reservations (step S202: YES), the value of the number U1 of reservations is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires the values of various random numbers (big hit random number, design random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the process of step S1 and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, by storing various random numbers acquired in response to the game ball winning the first starting opening 11 in the RAM 103, the first special symbol related to the hold ball that has increased the hold number U1 in step S203. The decision right will be withheld. Although details will be described later, the reserved right of the first special symbol is digested in the special symbol process of step S4, and the first special symbol is variably displayed and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time elapses. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes a preliminary determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process of step S205 is a process for deciding the right of the first special symbol determination that has been suspended, and determines whether or not it is a big hit, a big hit symbol, a variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the result of the determination. It is a process to do. After that, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the preliminary determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is held, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the preliminary determination process of step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be directly generated as the preliminary determination information, and the preliminary determination information may be included in the hold command.

  When determining “NO” in step S201, determining “NO” in step S202, or executing the process of step S206, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second starting opening switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second starting opening 12). Here, when it is determined that the second starting port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S207: YES), the number U2 of reservations for the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number U2 of reservations is less than the maximum number Umax2 of reservations (step S208: YES), the value of the number U2 of reservations is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, design random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1 and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to perform the preliminary determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and stores the hold command including the preliminary determination information in the RAM 103. Set (step S212).

  When it is determined to be “NO” in step S207, “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the starting port switch process and the gate switch process. Proceed to.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (an ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether the switch 114 or 115 has been turned "ON" (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is the normal symbol determination maximum holding number Gmax (for example, 4) is less than or equal to (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of reservations G is less than the maximum number of reservations Gmax (step S302: YES), it updates the value of the number of reservations G by "1" (step S303), and is normally held by this process. A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). In addition, pre-determination processing is performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination processing may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol suspension command. ..

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. Here, FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of the big hit determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines, for example, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, whether a special game is being played (big hit game is being played) (step S401). Here, when it is determined that the special game is in progress (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not in progress (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the reserved number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403), when it determines with it being "1" or more (step S403: YES), the number U2 of reservations is subtracted by "1" and only one reservation ball is consumed (step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U2 is not “1” or more (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S403: NO), the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is held. It is determined whether or not U1 is "1" or more (step S405), and when it is determined that it is "1" or more (step S405: YES), the number of held U1 is subtracted by "1" and the number of held balls is set to 1. Digests only (step S406). On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number U1 of reservations is not equal to or larger than "1" (step S405: NO), it sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol processing shown in FIG.

  CPU101 performs the jackpot determination process following the process of step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 of FIG. 9, the big hit random number (of step S2) related to the hold ball with the hold number U2 subtracted in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number previously stored in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. When the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than that in the low-probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not to be a jackpot after the processing of step S406 of FIG. 9, the CPU 101 determines the jackpot random number (the RAM 103 in the processing of step S2) related to the holding balls obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 in the processing of step S406. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in 1) matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, if the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 matches any of the random number values assigned to the respective jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102. The jackpot pattern is determined by. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot pattern in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S433).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S431 that the jackpot is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss (step S434).

  After the processing of step S433 or the processing of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination processing and returns the processing to the special symbol processing of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the jackpot determination process of step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). The fluctuation pattern setting process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is in a low-probability game state based on whether or not a probability variation game flag described later is OFF (step S461). If it is currently determined to be in the low probability game state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game state is currently set, based on whether or not a time saving game flag, which will be described later, is OFF (step S462). .. When it is determined that there is no time saving game state (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the gaming state with time saving (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets the low-probability time saving table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low-probability game state, that is, the high-probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game state (step S465). When it is determined that the time saving game state (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets the highly accurate time saving table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S466), and when it is determined that the time saving game state is not set (step S465: NO). ), The CPU 101 sets a latent probability table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S467).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table that predefines conditions for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. Each fluctuation pattern table includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a big hit, the deviation, and the fluctuation pattern selected when there is no reach, the deviation. The variation pattern selected when reach is included is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination of step S407 is a loss (step S468). If the result of this jackpot determination is not lost, that is, if it is a jackpot (step S468: NO), the CPU 101 advances the process to the next step 470.

  When it is determined that the result of the big hit determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S469). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number matches the determination value assigned to the determination result that the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern group of the specific number of seconds or less. If it is determined that they match, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds or less in the process of step S470, and if it is determined that they do not match, a variation pattern group that exceeds the specific number of seconds in the process of step S470. The variation pattern is selected from. Specifically, in the process of step S470, when the CPU 101 selects from the fluctuation pattern group of a specific number of seconds or less, the acquired fluctuation pattern random number matches any of the determination values stored in the set fluctuation pattern table. Based on whether or not to do so, one variation pattern for loss of a specific number of seconds or less is determined. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 selects from the fluctuation pattern group exceeding the specific number of seconds, the CPU 101 specifies the acquired fluctuation pattern random number based on which of the judgment values stored in the set fluctuation pattern table matches. One variation pattern for loss exceeding the number of seconds is determined. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern for a loss of a specific number of seconds or less is determined, the reach effect (described later with reference to FIG. 19) is not performed during the variation display of the special symbol, and the loss of a specific number of seconds is exceeded. When the use variation pattern is determined, the reach effect is performed during the variation display of the special symbol. For this reason, the determination as to whether or not to perform the reach effect is performed by the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 to the last, but the reach random number determination process is substantially a process of determining the presence or absence of the reach effect. ..

  Following the processing of step S469, the CPU 101 executes the processing of step S470. In step S470, the CPU 101 performs fluctuation pattern random number determination processing. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set fluctuation pattern table to select a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit, a big hit symbol if it is a big hit, a result of step S469 if it is a loss, a value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted at the step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on the above, one fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation pattern table is determined.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special symbol determination is lost, the shorter the variation time of the special symbol is, the more the determination value to be compared with the variation pattern random number is assigned. .. Therefore, in the case of a loss, the variation time of the special symbol is likely to be determined as a variation pattern that is relatively short, and the variation time of the special symbol is difficult to be determined as a variation pattern that is relatively long.

  In the present embodiment, the type of reach effect (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19) executed during the variable display of the special symbol is uniquely determined corresponding to the variation pattern. The determination of the type of reach effect performed during the variable display of the special symbol is performed by the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130, but the variation pattern random number determination process substantially determines the type of reach effect. It has been processed.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467. To do. The determined fluctuation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S471). After the processing of step S471, the CPU 101 ends the fluctuation pattern setting processing shown in FIG. 11, and advances the processing of step S409 and subsequent steps of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the processing of step S408, the CPU 101 shows the setting information of the symbol set in the processing of step S407, the setting information of the variation pattern set in the processing of step S408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A fluctuation start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the effect accompanying the variable display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  Following the processing of step S409, the CPU 101 starts the variable display of the special symbol based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the processing of step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. It starts (step S411). In addition, the variable display of the special symbol is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the process of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the process of step S404, and is performed following the process of step S406. When it is broken, it is performed using the first special symbol display 41.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or executes the process of step S411, the CPU 101 changes from the start of measurement of the change time in step S411 to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), it sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413), and in the process of step S410. The variation display of the started special symbol is ended (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). Thereby, in the first special symbol display device 41 or the second special symbol display device 42, the symbols (big hit symbols and lost symbols) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process of step S407 are stopped and displayed, and the result of the special symbol determination Is notified. The fluctuation stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the processing of step S415, the CPU 101 executes processing during stop (step S416). Details of the processing during suspension will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is ended, and the normal symbol process of step S5 of FIG. 6 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the processing during stoppage in step S416 of FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing the in-stop processing of step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, based on the result of the jackpot determination process of step S407 (step S480). Then, when the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit (step S480: YES), it sets the big hit game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time saving game flag and the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing of step S482, the CPU 101 starts the opening (step S483), and sets the opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the big hit game is started and a big hit effect during the big hit game, and the command is the output process of step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by being executed.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (that is, loses) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set to "ON" (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is set to "ON" (step S485: YES), the time saving game residual count J stored in the RAM 103 is subtracted by "1" and the J is updated ( Step S486). The time saving game residual number J indicates the number of fluctuations of the remaining special symbols (the number of times of execution of special symbol determination) in which the game state with time saving is maintained, and is set in the game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. It Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game remaining number J is "0" (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the time saving game residual number J is "0" (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the time saving game flag to "OFF" (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the time saving game flag is not "ON" (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the time saving game residual count J is not "0" (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the high-probability game residual count X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high-probability game residual number X indicates the remaining number of times the special symbol determination is performed in the high-probability game state, and is set in the game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. ..

  Following the processing of step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high-probability game residual count X is "0" (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to "OFF" (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not "ON" (step S489: NO), or the high-probability game residual count X is " When it is determined that the value is not "0" (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the processing during stop of FIG.

[Ordinary symbol processing by the game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process of step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to "ON" (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to "ON" when the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit, and is a flag indicating whether or not the hit game for operating the electric tulip 17 is in progress. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the gaming machine 1 is in the gaming state with time saving (whether the time saving gaming flag is ON). Further, the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the type of hit is long open or short open. Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to "ON" (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to "ON" (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in the normal symbol display 45 (step S502), When it is determined that the variable display of the normal symbol is not in progress (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the number G of reservations for the normal symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is "1" or more (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number G of reservations is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of reservations G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), it updates the number of reservations G by “1” (step S504) and executes the normal symbol random number determination process. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit based on whether or not it matches (differs depending on whether it is a game mode with time saving) (step S506). In the gaming state with time saving, the probability of winning the result of the normal symbol determination is higher than in the gaming state without time saving.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not a hit (step S506: NO), it sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of hit in the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of a normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting opening 12 long after winning, and a short opening per short opening that opens the second starting opening 12 The winning value and are set. The CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a long opening based on the acquired normal symbol random number. Note that, in addition to the normal symbol random number (first ordinary symbol random number) for determining the normal symbol determination win / loss, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of hit of the ordinary symbol may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not to hit based on the first normal symbol random number, and if it is a hit, the type of hit (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second normal symbol random number. Good.

  When it is determined that it is a long opening hit (step S508: YES), the CPU 101 sets the long opening hit symbol in the RAM 103 (step S509). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the long opening hit (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets the short opening hit symbol in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing of step S507, the processing of step S509, or the processing of step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game state is based on whether or not the time saving game flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. (Step S511).

  CPU101 when it judges that it is not the game state with time saving (step S511: NO), it sets the normal design fluctuation time which is the time when the normal design is variably displayed on the normal design indicator 45 to, for example, 25 seconds (step S512). .. On the contrary, when it is determined that the game state is a time saving game state (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the process of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the process of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display (step S515). ..

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display 45 (step S502: YES), it determines whether or not to end the variable display of the normal symbols (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the variable display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the variable display of the normal symbol (step S516: YES), it ends the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display device 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display device 45 to stop and display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. As a result, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement is started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit (step S519), and when it is determined to be a hit (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is turned “ON”. It is set (step S520). When the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip process described later is performed, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  When the process of step S520 is performed, the process of step S516 determines NO, or the process of step S519 determines NO, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG. 13.

[Big winning hole processing by the game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special winning opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is in progress (step S602).

  If it is during the opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the current number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, and sets Rmax. The value, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 13 (opening time, number of times of opening, etc.) and the like are set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot pattern. For example, in the case of the jackpot pattern X1, “16” is set in Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds "1" to R and saves it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the processing of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes the processing of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending is in progress (step S608). If the ending is in progress (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If the ending is not in progress (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610). If the interval time has elapsed (step S610: YES), the process of step S605 is performed next. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the interval (step S609: NO), that is, if the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). When the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process.

  Here, the round end condition of the long open round game is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have passed since the opening control of the special winning opening of this round was started in step S606, or that of this round in step S606. It means that the number of winnings of the game ball to the special winning opening after the opening control of the special winning opening has reached a predetermined value. If any one of these two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. In addition, the round end condition of the short open round game is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening of this round was started.

  When the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the control for opening the special winning opening in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether the current round is equal to the maximum round number set in step S604.

  When it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the special winning opening process.

  When determining that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  When the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed after starting the ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes the game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process of step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO in the process of step S601, NO in the process of step S611, NO in the process of step S617, NO in the process of step S610, NO in the process of step S603. If it is determined that the process of step S614 is executed, or if the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the game state setting process of step S618 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process of step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the big hit this time is a high probability big hit accompanied by a transition to the high-probability gaming state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit this time is a big hit due to one of the big hit symbols X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y2. If it is a high-probability jackpot (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high-probability game residual count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value such as 10000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is controlled in the high-probability game state in effect until the next big hit.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit this time is a latent big hit (big hit symbol X4) (step S633). When determining NO in step S633, the CPU 101 sets the time saving game flag to ON (step S634), and sets Jmax in the time saving game remaining number J (step S635). Here, Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10000, is set as Jmax. Also, since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is controlled in the gaming state with time saving until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S630, the CPU 101 sets the time saving game flag to ON (step S636), and sets the time saving game residual count J to "50" (step S637).

  When the process of step S635 is performed, the process of step S637 is performed, or when the result of determination in step S633 is YES, the CPU 101 ends the game state setting process illustrated in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by the game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to "ON" (step S701). Here, when determining that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to "ON" (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a long open hit based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step). S703). When it is determined that the opening is long (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 performs, as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation of opening the second starting port 12 for 0.1 seconds and then opening it for 5.5 seconds once. The operation pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game flag is ON, thereby determining whether or not the time saving game state (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming mode with time saving (step S704: NO), for example, it sets an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second starting opening 12 for 0.1 second is performed once in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is in the gaming state with time saving (step S704: YES), as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern of opening the second starting opening 12 for 1.8 seconds three times. Is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  After setting the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the processing of step S705, step S706, or step S707, the CPU 101 causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 in the set operation pattern (step S708). ..

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is in operation (step S702: YES), whether or not the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. It is determined (step S709). Here, when it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 is completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When the process of step S701 determines NO, the process of step S709 determines NO, or the process of step S710 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

[Outline of production of the gaming machine of the present embodiment]
On the liquid crystal display 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol 51 is started almost at the same time as the variable display of the special symbol is started. In the case of a big hit, the effect of notifying the big hit is performed along with the stop display of the big hit symbol. In this production, three decoration symbols 51 (see FIG. 23) are “pseudo-stopped” in a pattern-matching mode in which three symbols of the same type are aligned (for example, a combination of 444, so-called double eyes), and then three decorations. The combination of symbols does not change and is displayed in a stopped state (“main stop”).

  Here, the main stop is an effect of stopping the decorative pattern in a completely stationary state. Further, the pseudo stop is, for example, an effect in which the display position of the decorative pattern is slightly changed so as to swing vertically without substantially changing. In the following description, when simply described as “stop display” or “stop”, it refers to “main stop” and is distinguished from pseudo stop.

  In the case of loss, an effect of notifying the loss is performed along with the stop display of the loss symbol. In this effect, after the decorative patterns that are not the same as the three decorative patterns 51 (so-called "Barake eyes" or "Reach lose eyes") are pseudo-stopped, the combination of the three decorative patterns stops without changing. Is displayed. When the special symbol determination is suspended, the variable display of the next decorative symbol 51 is started immediately after the notification of the loss.

  In addition, in the following description, a combination of the decorative patterns 51 in which three different decorative patterns 51 are pseudo stopped (or stopped) is referred to as “bare pattern”. Also, two of the three decorative patterns 51 (see FIG. 23) (for example, left and right decorative patterns) are pseudo-stopped (or stopped) with the same type of pattern, and one decorative pattern (for example, a central decorative pattern). A combination in which the symbols are different from each other and is pseudo-stopped (or stopped) is referred to as "reach lost eyes".

(First embodiment)
Next, characteristic effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a special effect having a higher expectation for a big hit than usual is performed during the change of the special symbol, and a predetermined effect is performed before the special effect is developed. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the effect control when the suggestive effect is performed in the progression effect of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, in the present embodiment, a progress effect capable of proceeding from one stage to the next stage is performed. In the progression effect, for example, effect display in which the effect mode is changed stepwise is performed by switching and displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order. The progress effect is an effect (notice effect) that is performed before a specific effect (for example, reach effect) that makes a player expect a jackpot is performed, and a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect is performed at each stage of the progression effect. ..

  For example, in the first stage of the progression effect, a suggestion effect that suggests a specific effect is performed. Although details will be described later, there are a plurality of types of specific effects, and the expectation (reliability; probability of being a big hit) for a big hit varies depending on each particular effect. In the suggestion effect in the first stage, an effect of whether or not a certain specific effect of a plurality of specific effects is executed is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), in the first stage of the progression effect, a first suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the first specific effect is executed is performed. That is, the first suggestion effect is an effect effect that suggests the possibility that the first specific effect is executed. Then, when the notification effect that notifies that the first specific effect is executed as a result of the first suggestion effect is performed when the effect of the first stage is ended, the progress effect is ended and the first specification is performed. The performance is executed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the suggestive effect in the first stage, when the notification effect for informing that the first specific effect is executed is not performed, the effect may proceed to the second step (FIG. 18 (B), The second stage of FIG. 17). In the second stage, a second suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the second specific effect of the plurality of specific effects is executed is performed. When the notification effect that notifies that the second specific effect is executed is performed as the result of the second suggestion effect when the second-stage effect is ended, the progress effect is ended and the second specific effect is changed. Executed. In addition, the second suggestion effect is a progress effect in an effect mode that suggests the possibility that the second specific effect is executed. For this reason, the progression effect of performing the second suggestion effect after the first suggestion effect is a progress aspect of an effect mode that suggests the possibility of executing the second specific effect after suggesting the possibility of executing the first specific effect. You can say that.

  As a result of the suggested effect in the second stage, when the notification effect that notifies that the second specific effect is executed is not performed, the effect may proceed to the third step (third step in FIG. 17). In the third stage as well, similar to the first and second stages, the suggestive effect is performed. Then, when the effect of the third stage ends, as a result of the suggestive effect in the third stage, a notification effect that notifies that the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect is executed is performed and the progress effect ends. At the same time, the specific effect is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the specific effect is executed in each stage of the progressive effect that can be advanced stepwise is performed. Then, as a result of the suggestive effect, when the execution of the suggested specific effect is informed (that is, when the informing effect is executed), the suggested specific effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the suggested effect, when the execution of the suggested specific effect is not notified (that is, when the notification effect is not executed), the case where the progress effect proceeds to the next stage effect and the case where the effect effect is In some cases, the process ends without developing to the next stage (FIGS. 18C and 18D).

  The notification effect in the present embodiment is an effect that constitutes a progress effect. That is, it can be said that the progress effect that is executed after the notification effect is executed and is ended is configured by at least one or more suggestive effects and the notification effects. On the other hand, the progress effect that ends without executing the notification effect can be said to be an effect including at least one suggestion effect.

  Note that, in other embodiments, the notification effect may be regarded as an effect different from the progress effect. The progress effect in this case is regarded as an effect including at least one suggestive effect regardless of the presence or absence of the notification effect.

  When the progress effect ends without notifying the execution of the specific effect, the progress effect does not function as an effect that suggests a subsequent effect. For this reason, if the player finishes the progress effect without being notified of the execution of the specific effect, the player does not know what kind of effect will be performed after the end of the progress effect.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, although the progress effect that ends without being notified of the execution of the specific effect may be executed corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is relatively short. It is easy to be executed corresponding to the usage variation pattern. That is, it can be said that the progress effect that ends without being notified of the execution of the specific effect has relatively low expectation for the jackpot (for example, 3%). For this reason, it is difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation for a jackpot if the progress effect ends without being notified of the execution of the specific effect.

  FIG. 18C shows an example of the case where the progress effect ends in the first stage without the development in the second stage, and FIG. 18D shows the progress in the second stage without the development in the third stage. An example of the case where the effect is finished is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, the first suggestion effect is performed in the first stage of the progress effect. Then, the notification effect for notifying that the first specific effect is executed as a result of the first suggestion effect in the first stage is not performed, and the progress effect ends in the first stage without developing to the second stage ( (The first stage of FIG. 17).

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 18D, a first suggestion effect is performed in the first stage, and as a result of the first suggestion effect, a notice effect that notifies that the first specific effect is executed is performed. Instead, the production proceeds to the second stage. Then, the second suggestion effect is performed in the second stage, the notification effect for notifying that the second specific effect is executed as a result of the second suggestion effect is not performed, and the progress effect without developing to the third stage. Ends in the second stage (second stage in FIG. 17).

  As an example, as a result of the first stage suggestive production, the ratio of the specific production (notification production) being 2%, the proportion of developing to the second stage is 20%, and progressing without developing to the second stage The ratio at which the effect ends is 78%. Further, in the case of developing to the second stage, as a result of the suggestive rendering of the second stage, the ratio of the specific rendering being performed is 15%, the ratio of developing to the third stage is 25%, and the developing to the third stage. The rate at which the progress effect ends without doing so is 60%.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the suggested effect in the third stage, the notification effect is always performed (the specific effect is 100%). In another embodiment, as a result of the suggestion effect in the third stage, the progress effect may be ended without the notification effect being performed.

  Further, in another embodiment, the specific effect in which the possibility of execution is suggested by the progress effect that has ended without the notification effect is other specific effect in which the possibility of execution is not suggested by the progress effect. Instead, it may be set in advance so that it is more likely to be executed after the end of the progression effect.

  The production mode of the suggested production in each stage may be the same or different. For example, the suggestive effect may be an effect in which the execution time becomes longer (or becomes shorter) as the stage progresses, or the player can easily (or hardly recognize) the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect as the stage progresses. The effect may be performed in the effect mode. Specifically, for example, in the suggestion effect in the first stage, the effect image related to the suggestion effect is displayed for a first predetermined time (for example, 1 second) at a predetermined “transmittance” (for example, 80% transparency). Then, in the suggestive effect in the second stage, the effect image related to the suggestive effect is displayed for a second predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) with a lower transmittance (for example, 50% transmittance) than the suggestive effect in the first step. Note that the “transmittance” is, for example, the degree (ratio) of seeing through the other image displayed behind the image for which the transmittance is set.

  In addition, the suggestive effect may be performed in a seamless effect mode that is continuous with the preceding suggestive effect (which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24), or may be discontinuous with the previous suggestive effect. May be performed in any manner. The discontinuous effect mode is, for example, a mode in which the execution period of each suggestive effect is not continuous, and more specifically, a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 This is a mode in which an effect image related to the next suggested effect is displayed after the elapse of seconds). Further, the suggestive effect may be performed in a mode in which the previous suggestive effect and the execution period overlap (described later with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40).

  It should be noted that the types of specific effects suggested in each stage of the progress effect may be different from each other, or the same specific effect may be suggested in a plurality of steps. FIG. 18E shows an example in which the same specific effect is suggested in two stages.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), the first suggestion effect is performed in the first stage of the progress effect. Then, for example, similarly to FIGS. 18B and 18D, the notification effect that notifies that the first specific effect is executed as a result of the first suggestion effect is not performed, and the effect proceeds to the second stage. .. Then, the first suggestion effect is performed in the second stage. When the notification effect that notifies that the first specific effect is executed is performed as a result of the first suggestion effect when the effect of the second stage is ended, the progress effect is ended and the first specified effect is changed. Executed.

  In addition, in another example in which the same specific effect is suggested in a plurality of stages, for example, a suggesting effect that suggests the same specific effect is performed in the first stage and the third stage, and is suggested in the first stage and the third stage. There may be a case where a suggestive effect other than the specific effect is suggested in the second stage.

  It should be noted that the larger the number of times the suggestive effect suggesting the same specific effect is performed, the higher the possibility that the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect may be executed, or the higher reliability may be suggested. ..

  In addition, the suggestive effects in a plurality of stages that suggest the same specific effect may be the same effect mode, or different effect modes and effects related to the effect content. As an example, an effect image may be displayed such that the player is more likely to recognize the character used for the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect as the stage progresses. Specifically, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 18 (E), as the first suggestive effect in the first stage, an effect image showing the right half of the character used in the first specific effect is displayed, and in the second step. As one suggestive effect, an effect image representing the upper half of the character may be displayed. With such a configuration, the player becomes more conscious of the specific effect as the stage progresses, so that it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the specific effect is performed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the specific effect in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, the types of specific effects include advance notice effect A, advance notice effect B, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, RUSH reach effect, zone effect A, and zone effect B.

  The notice effect A is, for example, a liquid crystal display that displays characters and effect images in a predetermined color (for example, white or red) for explaining the relationship between the effect executed based on the result of the special symbol determination and the degree of expectation for the jackpot. It is an effect displayed in the upper right corner of 5. For example, as the notice effect A, the effect image exemplifying the reserved image of each color is displayed together with the characters such as "the expected degree of the reserved image is higher in the order of white <blue <green <red <rainbow".

  The notice effect A is an effect that is performed during the change of the special symbol, and is performed, for example, before the timing when the reach effect is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice effect A is not executed during the reach effect. In other embodiments, the notice effect A may be performed after the timing when the reach effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect A includes a notice effect a and a notice effect b. The notice effect a is an effect that does not have a function of suggesting subsequent effect contents. For this reason, when the notice effect a is executed as the notice effect A, the effect related to the explanation in the notice effect a is not executed thereafter based on the result of the special symbol determination related to the special symbol that is currently changing (or almost not). Not executed). For example, the notice effect a is executed as an effect corresponding to the variation patterns P1 to P3 (which will be described later), and functions as an effect that suggests the possibility of executing an effect for notifying a loss.

  On the other hand, the notice effect b is an effect having a function of suggesting the effect contents after that, and is an effect suggesting the possibility that the effect described in the notice effect b is executed. Specifically, when the notice effect b is executed as the notice effect A, the effect described in the notice effect b is then based on the result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol that is currently changing (for example, the notice effect b Immediately after the end) is executed. For example, as a notice effect b to be executed as an effect corresponding to the variation pattern P8 (described later), a character in a predetermined color (for example, red) such as “If the RUSH reach effect hits, it is a probable change!” Is displayed. Along with this, a relatively small image (for example, the same image as the image 544: FIG. 24H) showing one characteristic scene during the RUSH reach effect is displayed. Then, for example, the RUSH reach effect is started immediately after the end of the notice effect b that describes the RUSH reach effect. For example, the notice effect b is executed as an effect corresponding to the variation patterns P4 to P9 (described later).

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the notice production a is performed indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “low” (for example, 0.5%). Further, the fact that the notice production b is performed indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is "medium" (for example, 10% to 20%).

  It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the notice production a and the notice production b are productions that can be partially executed in different production modes. For example, the notice effect a displays white characters, and the notice effect b displays white characters or red characters. When the notice effect A displaying white characters is executed, the player cannot determine whether the notice effect A is the notice effect a or the notice effect b. Therefore, the notice effect A as a whole functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that the effect described in the notice effect A is executed.

  Note that the character color may be changed to red in the middle of the notice effect A in which white characters are displayed. The notice effect A in such an effect mode functions as an effect that suggests that the effect described in the notice effect A may be executed after suggesting the possibility that the effect that notifies the loss is executed.

  In another embodiment, the notice effect a and the notice effect b may be executed in the same effect mode, or may be always executed in different effect modes. Further, as the character color of the notice effect b, a specific color (for example, rainbow color) suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed (that is, the degree of reliability is 100%) may be prepared in advance.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect A is executed based on the result of the special symbol determination. In another embodiment, the notice effect A may be executed based on one of the result of the special symbol determination and the result of the preliminary determination, or the result of the special symbol determination and the result of the preliminary determination. It may be performed based on both.

  The notice effect B is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the currently changing special symbol is a big hit. The notice effect B is, for example, an effect in which a predetermined upper limit number of steps (for example, 4) is set as an upper limit and the process is stepwise developed to any step equal to or less than the upper limit number of steps and ends. In the notice production B, for example, a production display in which the production mode is changed in a plurality of stages is performed by sequentially switching and displaying a plurality of types of production images prepared in advance. Specifically, a still image of a different character is displayed for each step, and when the step reaches the final destination, the movie of the character displayed as the still image is played at that step. That is, the display of the still image is an effect that suggests the effect contents of the movie to be played immediately after that, and functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that the movie of the character related to the still image is played.

  In this embodiment, the greater the number of steps, the higher the reliability, the larger the effect image displayed at each step, and the longer the execution time of each step. The player can recognize the degree of reliability depending on how many steps the notice production B is developed. The fact that the notice effect B is performed indicates that the expectation for the jackpot is “medium” (for example, 10%), and the expectation is higher than that when the notice effect A is performed.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, when the notice effect B is performed, for example, the CPU 131 performs a lottery using a random number for effect control for determining how many steps to develop. Thereby, the number of steps of the notice effect B is determined. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of steps of the notice effect B is likely to be set to a relatively large value (for example, 4). In the case of a loss, the number of steps tends to be determined to be a relatively large value (for example, 4) as the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long, and the number of steps is relatively relatively short as the variation time of the special symbol is relatively short. Is easily determined to be a small value (for example, “1” that ends in SU1).

  The notice effect B is an effect that is performed during the change of the special symbol, and is performed, for example, before the timing when the reach effect is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the notice effect B is not executed during the reach effect. In another embodiment, the notice effect B may be performed after the timing when the reach effect is performed.

  The SP reach effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the currently changing special symbol is a big hit. The SP reach effect is a kind of reach effect, and for example, although it may be executed in response to a jackpot variation pattern, it is likely to be executed in response to a variation pattern for a special symbol whose variation time is slightly longer. Reach production. In the present embodiment, the fact that the SP reach effect is performed indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is "medium" (for example, 10% to 20% or more). Here, as will be described later, the “reach effect” means that two decorative symbols (for example, left and right decorative symbols) of the three decorative symbols 51 (see FIG. 23) are pseudo-stopped with the same type of symbol, and 1 This is an effect in which one decorative pattern (for example, the central decorative pattern) is changed, and is an effect that causes the player to expect that the three decorative symbols are stopped in line with the same kind of symbol and the jackpot is notified. When the reach effect is executed corresponding to the jackpot variation pattern, the decorative symbol 51 will be finally stopped (and finally stopped) in a pattern-matching manner. When the reach effect is executed corresponding to the variation pattern for loss, the decorative pattern 51 will be finally stopped (and permanently stopped) in the form of reach lost eyes. In the SP reach effect, for example, an effect using a predetermined character is performed in addition to the effect using such a decorative pattern.

  For example, in the SP reach production, in order to prevent a loss, a character on the player side (hereinafter, referred to as “ally character”) performs an action to destroy a decorative design different from the left and right decorative designs. It is a production. For example, if the teammate character succeeds in destroying the decorative pattern, a jackpot is notified, and if the teammate character fails to destroy the decorative pattern, a loss is reported. In addition, there is also a mode of rehabilitation winning in which a big hit is informed that the ally character fails to destroy the decorative pattern (appears to be lost). That is, in the production mode of the SP reach production, after a production mode that suggests the possibility of being notified of a jackpot, a production mode that suggests the possibility of being notified of the loss, and a possibility that the loss is reported There is a production mode that suggests the possibility of being notified of a big hit.

  The SPSP reach effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the currently changing special symbol is a big hit. The SPSP reach effect is a kind of reach effect, and is a more advanced effect than the SP reach effect. The SPSP reach effect is, for example, a reach effect that is easily executed corresponding to a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long. The SPSP reach effect is executed more in response to the jackpot change pattern than in the loser change pattern. That is, the SPSP reach effect is an effect having higher expectations than the SP reach effect and the RUSH reach effect described later. The fact that the SPSP reach effect is performed indicates that the expectation for the jackpot is “high” (for example, 30% to 50% or more). The production time of the SPSP reach production is longer than that of the SP reach production and the RUSH reach production.

  The SPSP reach effect is, for example, an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character (hereinafter referred to as “enemy character”) fight each other. In the case of a big hit, the teammate character finally wins the enemy character in the final stage of the SPSP reach production, and the big hit is notified. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, the teammate character is finally defeated by the enemy character in the final stage of the SPSP reach production, and the loss is notified. In addition, there is also a mode of revival hit in which a friend of an alliance character appears by deceiving the enemy character as being defeated by the enemy character (appearing to be lost), and finally the alliance character wins the enemy character and a big hit is announced. ..

  In addition, for example, in the final stage of the SPSP reach production, a cut-in image representing a teammate character (or another character related to the teammate character) that appears in the SPSP reach production is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). The SPSP reach effect functions as an effect that suggests the type of character displayed as the cut-in image. The cut-in image is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the result of the special symbol determination relating to the currently changing special symbol is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the cut-in images include a blue cut-in image and a red cut-in image with higher reliability. For example, a blue cut-in image is an effect mode that suggests that a big hit is unlikely to be reported, and is an effect mode that suggests that a chance of losing or reviving is high. On the contrary, the red cut-in image is an effect mode that suggests that there is a high possibility of being notified of a big hit, and is an effect mode that suggests that there is a low possibility of losing or reviving.

  The RUSH reach effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the result of the special symbol determination relating to the currently changing special symbol is a specific jackpot. The RUSH reach effect is a kind of reach effect, and for example, although it may be executed in response to a jackpot variation pattern, it is likely to be executed in response to a variation pattern for a special symbol whose variation time is slightly longer. Reach production. In the present embodiment, the fact that the RUSH reach effect is performed indicates that the expectation level for the jackpot is "medium" (for example, 10% to 20% or more).

  The RUSH reach effect is an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character fight, similar to the SPSP reach effect. Comparing the effect contents of the RUSH reach effect and the SPSP reach effect, for example, the characters that appear are different, and an enemy character with SPSP reach stronger than the RUSH reach effect battles with a friend character. In the case of a big hit, the ally character finally wins the enemy character in the final stage of the RUSH reach production, and the big hit is notified. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, the teammate character is finally defeated by the enemy character in the final stage of the RUSH reach production, and the loss is notified. In the present embodiment, the RUSH reach effect is an effect that takes approximately the same time as the SP reach effect.

  The RUSH reach effect is an effect indicating that it is a big hit (for example, big hit symbols X1 and X2) that shifts to a state advantageous to the player (probability variation game state) after the big hit game when the big hit is notified. For example, in the special symbol determination, when it is determined that the jackpot by the jackpot pattern X5 without transition to the probability variation game state, RUSH reach effect is not selected, SP reach effect or SPSP reach effect is selected. On the other hand, in the special symbol determination, if it is determined to be a big hit (big hit symbol X1, X2) accompanied by a transition to the probability variation game state, RUSH reach effect, SP reach effect, or SPSP reach effect is selected. In this way, by changing the specific effect selected depending on the type of jackpot pattern, if the jackpot is notified when the RUSH reach effect is executed, it will be sure to shift to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game. .. On the other hand, when the SP reach reach effect or the SPSP reach reach effect is executed and the big hit is notified, after the big hit game, the probability change game state or the time saving game state is entered.

  The RUSH reach effect may be, for example, an effect that suggests that the jackpot is the jackpot pattern X3 or the jackpot pattern X4. In addition, the RUSH reach effect may be an effect that suggests that the player is a big hit (big hit symbol X1) with a large number of prize balls that the player can obtain.

  In addition, the RUSH reach effect does not indicate that the jackpot to be shifted to the probability variation gaming state has been confirmed when the jackpot is informed, but may also indicate that the jackpot to be shifted to the probability variation gaming state is highly likely. Good. That is, in the above, when the jackpot is notified when the RUSH reach effect is executed, it is assumed that the probability change game state is transitioned to after the jackpot game with a probability of 100%, but in another embodiment, the RUSH reach effect is performed. When the jackpot is notified when is executed, the probability change game state may be changed after the jackpot game with a high probability (for example, 80% to 90%). In this case, the RUSH reach effect is easily selected when it is a jackpot that shifts to the probability variation game state, and is difficult to be selected when it is a jackpot that shifts to the time saving game state.

  In this embodiment, a normal reach effect is prepared in advance as a reach effect other than the reach effect described above. The normal reach effect is, for example, an effect in which the scrolling speed of the central decorative design that is scrolled at high speed is slowed in a state where the left and right decorative designs that are pseudo-stopped are displayed large in the center of the liquid crystal display 5. In the case of a big hit, in the final stage of the normal reach production, the pattern is finally set. In the case of a loss, in the final stage of the normal reach production, it finally becomes a reach lost pattern.

  The normal reach effect is, for example, a reach effect that is often executed in response to a jackpot variation pattern, but is easily executed in response to a loss variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively short. The fact that the normal reach effect is performed indicates that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is “low” (for example, 3%).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, the normal reach effect is not included in the specific effect, while the reach effects other than the normal reach effect are included in the specific effect. That is, the progress effect can be said to be an effect that suggests a reach effect other than the normal reach effect. It should be noted that, in another embodiment, a progress effect that suggests a normal reach effect may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the reach is established (the same kind of decorative design is stopped on the left and right), the reach effect is developed to any one of the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, and the RUSH reach effect. In another embodiment, the SP reach reach effect may be developed through the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, the RUSH reach effect, or the SPSP reach effect through the SP reach effect or the RUSH reach effect. May be. Moreover, you may develop to RUSH reach production through SP reach production.

  Zone effect A is an effect that suggests whether or not there is a big hit in the right of special symbol determination currently held (variation of special symbol related to hold). The fact that the zone effect A is performed indicates that the expectation of being a big hit is "medium" (for example, 10% to 20%) in the variation of the special symbol after the next. Here, the zone effect is an effect that is performed over the variation of one or more special symbols, and is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit. For example, in the zone effect, the background image of the liquid crystal display 5 is switched to a special image, or a predetermined character (for example, an enemy character) appears, so that the player recognizes that the zone effect is being executed. It will be possible. For example, when the game ball wins the starting opening during the change of the special symbol, the right of the special symbol determination is suspended, and for the right, determination (predetermination) of whether or not it is a big hit is performed. The zone effect is performed based on the result of the preliminary determination. For example, although the zone effect A may be executed when it is determined to be a big hit in the preliminary determination, a variation pattern for a loss in which the variation time of the special symbol is slightly longer in the preliminary determination (for example, SP reach production is supported. This is an effect that is easily executed when a (variation pattern) is determined.

  Zone effect B is an effect that suggests whether or not there is a big hit in the right of special symbol determination currently held (variation of special symbol related to hold). Zone effect B is an effect with higher expectations than zone effect A. For example, the zone effect B is an effect that is easily executed when a variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern corresponding to the SPSP reach effect) in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long is determined in the preliminary determination. The zone effect B is more likely to be executed in response to a big hit than in the case where the result of the preliminary determination is a loss. Therefore, in the present embodiment, that the zone effect B is performed indicates that the expectation of being a big hit is “high” (for example, 40% to 50%) in the variation of the special symbol after the next. Hereinafter, the zone effect A and the zone effect B may be collectively referred to as “zone effect”.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the pattern in which the zone effect is executed includes a pattern in which the progress effect is an execution trigger (which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26) and a progress effect is an execution trigger. There are patterns that do not. In a pattern that does not use the progress effect as an execution trigger, for example, when a "special symbol" that suggests the execution of the zone effect during the variable display of the special symbol is largely "pseudo-stopped" in the center of the screen, the zone effect is started. It The special design is, for example, a decorative design that is not used during normal variable display, and is a production image showing a title of zone production. The pseudo stop is an effect in which the decorative design is moved slightly without moving.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case where the player is promoted to the zone effect B via the zone effect A. For example, as an effect that suggests promotion to zone effect B during execution of zone effect A, for example, a special pattern indicating zone effect B (for example, a decorative pattern indicating the characters of zone effect B) is displayed at the center of the screen. It is a pseudo stop. Along with this, the zone effect B is started.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, on the assumption that a plurality of specific effects shown in FIG. 19 are performed, it is suggested which specific effect is to be performed by the progress effect. The combinations of specific effects suggested by the progress effects are classified into the following types.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a case where the SP type reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are suggested by the effect type, which is the first type of the effect type. As shown in FIG. 20, in the first stage of the progression effect, a suggestion effect of whether or not the SPSP reach effect indicating that the expectation for the jackpot is “high” is executed is performed. As a result of the suggestion effect, the SPSP reach effect is produced. When the notification effect for notifying that is executed is not performed, the progression effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, a suggestion effect of whether or not the SP reach effect having a lower expectation than the SPSP reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, a notification effect that notifies that the SP reach effect is executed is performed, and the SP reach effect is executed.

  In this way, the progress effect suggests an SP reach effect having a relatively low expectation for a jackpot and an SPSP reach effect having a relatively high expectation for a jackpot. Specifically, in the current fluctuation of the special symbol, when the execution of the SP reach effect having a relatively low expectation for the jackpot is decided, before the SP reach effect is executed, the SP reach effect and the SPSP effect are executed. Both reach productions are suggested (whether or not executed) at each stage of the progress production.

  That is, when the SP reach effect is determined, an effect indicating whether or not the SP SP reach effect with higher expectations is developed is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, and then the progress effect is changed to the second effect. Progress to stages. Then, after the effect indicating whether or not the SP reach effect is developed in the second stage, the SP reach effect is executed. As a result, even if the SP reach production with relatively low expectations is determined, it is possible to expect the SPSP reach production with relatively high expectations before the stage of developing SP reach production, which improves the fun. Can be made

  Although FIG. 20 shows a case where the SPSP reach effect is suggested in the first stage and the SP reach effect is suggested in the second stage, the SP reach effect is suggested in the first stage, and the SP reach effect is suggested in the second stage. A production pattern that suggests SPSP reach production may be prepared in advance. For example, when the SPSP reach effect is determined, an effect as to whether or not the SPSP reach effect is developed is performed in the first stage, and when the process proceeds to the second stage, the SPSP reach effect is developed in the second stage. The production of whether or not is performed. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect the progress effect to progress and develop into a more highly expected effect.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a second type of progress effect, in which the SP reach effect and the RUSH reach effect are suggested by the progress effect. As shown in FIG. 21, an effect indicating whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, and as a result of the effect, a notification effect that notifies that the SP reach effect is executed is provided. If not performed, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, an effect indicating whether or not the RUSH reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, a notification effect that notifies that the RUSH reach effect is executed is performed, and then the RUSH reach effect is executed.

  Further, in the first stage of the progression effect, an effect indicating whether or not the RUSH reach effect is executed is performed, and as a result of the effect, the notification effect for notifying that the RUSH reach effect is executed is not performed. , The progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, an effect indicating whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, a notification effect that notifies that the SP reach effect is executed is performed, and the SP reach effect is executed.

  As described above, the RUSH reach effect is an effect performed when a specific jackpot (a jackpot accompanied by a transition to the probability variation gaming state; jackpot symbols X1 and X2) is determined, and is a specific jackpot among a plurality of jackpots. It is a performance that suggests whether or not it is a big hit. Further, the SP reach effect is an effect that is performed when the above-described specific jackpot and a jackpot (a jackpot pattern X5) other than the specific jackpot are determined, and is an effect that simply suggests whether or not it is a jackpot.

  In this way, by performing the RUSH reach effect in the first stage of the progression effect, it is possible to expect a jackpot in which the player is in an advantageous game state after the jackpot game, and even when the RUSH reach effect is not executed, the progression effect is By proceeding to the second stage, you can expect a big hit. In addition, by performing the SP reach production in the first stage of the progress production, a jackpot is expected, and even when the SP reach production is not executed, the progress production proceeds to the second stage, so that the player after the jackpot game. It is possible to expect a big hit that will be an advantageous game state. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to encourage which production is to be developed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  The expectation level of the RUSH reach effect may be the same as the SP reach effect (expectation level “medium”) or different (expectation level “high” or expectation level “low”).

  Further, for example, a pattern of a progress effect that suggests SPSP reach effect in the first stage and suggests RUSH reach effect in the second stage may be prepared in advance. Further, a pattern of a progress effect that suggests the RUSH reach effect in the first stage and the SPSP reach effect in the second stage may be prepared in advance. For example, when the SPSP reach effect is determined, the effect of whether or not to develop into the RUSH reach effect is performed in the first stage, and when the process proceeds to the second stage, the SPSP reach effect is developed in the second stage. The production of whether or not is performed.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a case where the third type of progressive effect suggests a zone effect and an SP reach effect. As shown in FIG. 22, an effect as to whether or not the zone effect is executed is performed in the first stage of the progression effect, and as a result of the effect, the notification effect for notifying that the zone effect is executed is not performed. If so, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, an effect of whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, after the notification effect that notifies that the SP reach effect is executed, the SP reach effect is executed.

  In addition, in the first stage of the progress effect, the effect of whether or not the SP reach effect is executed is performed, and as a result of the effect, the notification effect of notifying that the SP reach effect is executed is not performed. , Progressive production proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, an effect of whether or not the zone effect is executed is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, a notification effect that notifies that the zone effect is executed is performed, and then the zone effect is executed.

  As described above, the progress effect suggests an SP reach effect that is expected to be a big hit in the change of the current special symbol, and a zone effect that is expected to be a big hit in the change of the special symbol that follows. This makes it possible to expect a big hit in the fluctuation of the current special symbol or the fluctuation of the special symbol after the next.

  It should be noted that in the suggestion effect that is an effect of whether or not the zone effect is executed, an effect mode that suggests the possibility that the zone effect A is executed and an effect mode that suggests the possibility that the zone effect B is executed. There is. In addition, there is a production mode that suggests that there is a high possibility of being promoted to zone production B during execution of zone production A.

  It should be noted that a progress effect pattern that suggests the zone effect and the SPSP reach effect, and a progress effect pattern that suggests the zone effect and the RUSH reach effect may be prepared in advance. For example, when the SPSP reach effect is determined, an effect as to whether or not the zone effect is developed is performed in the first stage, and when the process proceeds to the second stage, the SPSP reach effect is developed in the second stage. The production of whether or not is performed.

  Next, an example of a specific effect of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the execution of the SP reach effect is notified in the second stage of the progress effect when the SP reach effect is determined.

  Here, for example, the images 541 to 544 (FIGS. 23 to 26) displayed as suggestive effects in the progress effect are images that represent the effect contents of the specific effect and the degree of expectation of the specific effect. For example, a character that appears in the specific effect and a "expectation level display" including a character indicating the title of the specific effect and one or more black stars are displayed. The expectation display is a display that indicates the expectation for the jackpot. It is suggested that the larger the number of black stars, the higher the expectation (for example, 5 at maximum), and the smaller the number of black stars, the lower the expectation (for example, at least 1). By displaying such images 541 to 544, the player can easily recognize the effect contents and the degree of expectation of the specific effect by the progress effect. In the following description, the effect images displayed as the images 541 to 544 may be referred to as “a characteristic scene during the specific effect”.

  As the suggestive effect in the progress effect, an effect that suggests the effect content of the specific effect (for example, the type of character) and does not explicitly indicate the degree of expectation of the specific effect may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, on the liquid crystal display 5, a decorative pattern 51, a reserved image 521 and a reserved image 522 are displayed, and a changing area 53 is provided on the screen. The decorative pattern 51 is composed of three decorative patterns displayed in three areas (left area, middle area, right area). The decorative symbol 51 is a design symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol determination. When the special symbol starts changing, it starts changing, and when the special symbol stops changing, it stops changing. Suspended images 521 and 522 are images showing suspension of special symbol determination.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (A), when the special symbol determination corresponding to the reserved image 521 is performed, the special symbol starts changing, and the reserved image 521 changes in the changing region 53 in response to the start of change of the special symbol. With the movement, the decorative pattern 51 starts to change. Then, the progress effect is performed, and the first stage effect of the progress effect is performed (FIG. 23 (B)). Specifically, in the progression effect, an image that the camera is moving in the depth direction of the screen flows, and a relatively small image 541 showing a characteristic scene during the SPSP reach effect appears. Then, the display is performed such that the moving speed of the camera is reduced and the image 541 is gradually enlarged (FIG. 23C). That is, an effect is produced in which the image 541 is moved and displayed from the back of the screen toward the front side to be enlarged. When the image 541 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen, it means that the SPSP reach effect is executed. That is, in the state of FIG. 23 (C), whether or not the image 541 is displayed on the full screen and the SPSP reach effect is developed.

  After the state of FIG. 23C, the image 541 is not displayed on the full screen, and a display is made such that the camera advances so as to pass through the image 541 (FIG. 23D), the image 541 is displayed. The SPSP reach production corresponding to is not developed, and the progress production progresses to the next second stage. Specifically, the display is performed such that the camera further advances in the depth direction of the screen, and when a predetermined time elapses, a relatively small image 542 showing a characteristic scene during the SP reach production appears. (FIG. 23 (E)). Then, the display is performed such that the moving speed of the camera is reduced and the image 542 is gradually enlarged (FIG. 23 (F)). That is, an effect is produced in which the image 542 is moved and displayed in the front direction from the back of the screen to be enlarged. Then, next, the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen, and the fact that the SP reach effect is executed is notified (FIG. 23 (G)). After that, the SP reach effect is started, and the reach effect using the decorative pattern 51 is performed. Then, a jackpot or a loss is notified as a result of the SP reach effect (FIG. 23 (H)).

  24 and 25 are diagrams showing an example of an effect in the case where the execution of the RUSH reach effect is notified in the third stage of the progress effect when the RUSH reach effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 24, after the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (FIG. 24 (A)), the effect of the first stage of the progression effect is performed, and a relatively small image 543 showing a characteristic scene during the zone effect. Appears (FIG. 24 (B)). Then, a display in which the image 543 is gradually enlarged is performed, and an effect of inspiring whether or not the image 543 is displayed on the entire screen (an effect of inspiring whether or not to develop into a zone effect) is performed (FIG. 24). (C)). Then, as a result of the effect, the image 543 is not displayed on the entire screen, and the progression effect proceeds to the second stage (FIG. 24 (D)). When a predetermined time elapses, an image 542 suggesting the SP reach effect appears (FIG. 24 (E)), and an effect is provided to fuel whether or not the image 542 is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 24 (F)). .. Then, as a result of the effect, the image 542 is not displayed on the entire screen, and the progression effect proceeds to the third stage (FIG. 24 (G)). When a predetermined time further elapses, a relatively small image 544 showing a characteristic scene in the RUSH reach effect appears (FIG. 24 (H)), and it is fueled whether or not the image 544 is displayed on the full screen. The effect is produced (FIG. 25 (A)). Then, as a result of the effect, the image 544 is displayed on the entire screen to notify that the RUSH reach effect is executed (FIG. 25 (B)). Then, the RUSH reach effect is started (FIG. 25 (C)). For example, in the RUSH reach effect, the reach effect using the “7” symbol indicating the 16R probability variation jackpot is performed. If the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, three same-decoration decorative symbols are gathered to notify the probability variation big hit (FIG. 25 (D)), and if the result of the special symbol determination is a loss, The three decorative patterns of the same kind are not arranged, and a loss is reported (FIG. 25 (E)).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the execution of the zone effect is informed in the first stage of the progress effect when the zone effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 26, after the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (FIG. 26 (A)), the effect of the first stage of the progress effect is performed, and the image 543 suggesting the zone effect appears (FIG. 26 (B)). Then, a display in which the image 543 is gradually enlarged is performed, and an effect of inspiring whether or not the image 543 is displayed on the entire screen (an effect of inspiring whether or not to develop into a zone effect) is performed (FIG. 26). (C)). Then, as a result of the effect, the image 543 is displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 26 (D)). Specifically, the special symbol indicating the title of the zone effect and the image 543 indicating the background image for the zone effect are displayed on the entire screen, and the characters "zone entry" indicating the start of the zone effect are displayed. Further, with the start of the zone effect, the variation of the special symbol this time is finished, and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped in a manner of being lost. At that time, the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) at the center of the screen.

  Then, in response to the change of the special symbol related to the next reserved image 522 being started, the decorative symbol 51 starts to change (FIG. 26 (E)). At this point, an image 55 written as "in zone" indicating that the zone effect is being produced is displayed on the screen (FIG. 26 (F)). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the change of the special symbol, the reach effect is performed with two decorative symbols of the same kind being aligned (FIG. 26 (G)), and as a result of the reach effect, for example, a jackpot is notified ( FIG. 26 (H)).

  Next, a variation pattern of the special symbol for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform the above-described effect will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern for causing an effect including the progression effect of the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a time chart of each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the variation patterns P1 to P3 are variation patterns selected when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss.

  When the variation pattern P1 is selected at the time of losing, the progress effect ends at the first stage and the missing is notified. Specifically, when the variation pattern P1 is selected, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the definite notification of the loss is given after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variation. At the time of the confirmation notification, there are cases where the loss is simply notified (called “simple loss”) and cases where the start of the zone effect is notified. In other words, if it is determined in advance that the jackpot is included in the hold, or if it is determined in advance that the production with high expectations for the jackpot will be performed in the hold, the current special symbol When the variation pattern P1 is selected by the variation of No., at the end of the variation of the special symbol, a display indicating the start of zone effect as shown in FIG. 26D is performed. In such a case, during the change of the special symbol according to the change pattern P1, the above-described first stage effect of the effect effect is performed. Specifically, an image 543 suggesting a zone effect appears on the screen, an effect of inspiring whether or not the image 543 is displayed on the full screen is performed, and the image 543 is displayed on the full screen. Even if the variation pattern P1 is selected, if the jackpot is not included in the hold, or if the effect with high expectation for the jackpot is not held, the zone effect is suggested. The image 543 to be displayed is not displayed on the full screen. In this case, in the first stage of the progression effect, an image 543 indicating a zone effect, an image 542 indicating an SP reach effect, an image indicating an SPSP reach effect, an image indicating an RUSH reach effect, etc. are displayed. , These images are not displayed on the full screen, and the loss is simply notified by using the decorative pattern 51.

  Further, when the variation pattern P2 is selected at the time of losing, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage and the loss is notified. As shown in FIG. 28 (B), images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, etc. are displayed in the first stage of the progress effect, but these images are not displayed on the full screen, and as described above. After passing through (first passing through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, also in the second stage, similarly, an effect is displayed in which an image suggesting the specific effect is displayed to inspire whether or not the image is displayed on the entire screen. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the loss is finally notified. In this case as well, similar to the variation pattern P1, there are cases where an image suggesting a zone effect is displayed on the entire screen and cases where a simple loss occurs.

  Further, when the variation pattern P3 is selected at the time of losing, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage and the loss is notified. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), after the passing-through effect is performed twice, the progression effect proceeds to the third stage. Then, in the third stage, there are cases where an image that suggests a zone effect is displayed on the entire screen and cases where a simple loss occurs.

  For example, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, an image 541 suggesting the SPSP reach effect appears in the first stage of the progress effect, and an effect of inspiring whether or not the image 541 is displayed on the entire screen is performed. As a result of the effect, the object passes through as described above (first slip-through), and the progression effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, an image 542 suggesting the SP reach effect appears, and an effect of inspiring whether or not the image 542 is displayed on the entire screen is performed. As a result of the effect, the object passes through as described above (second slip-through), and the progression effect proceeds to the third stage. Then, in the third stage, finally, the loss is simply notified. As described above, even when the loss is notified, the progress effect is performed up to the third stage, thereby supporting whether or not the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are performed.

  On the other hand, the variation patterns P4 and P5 are generic names of variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the SP reach effect in the first embodiment. The fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 include a fluctuation pattern P4A and a fluctuation pattern P5A, respectively, which finally notify a big hit, and a fluctuation pattern P4H and a fluctuation pattern P5H, which finally notify a loss. The production according to the pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P4 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (D)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress production, images suggesting zone production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and After passing through (first passing through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. When the process proceeds to the second stage, an image suggesting the SP reach effect appears, the image is displayed on the entire screen, and the fact that the SP reach effect is executed is notified. Then, SP reach production is performed.

  Further, when the variation pattern P5 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (E)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress production, images suggesting zone production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and After passing through (first passing through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Similarly, in the second stage, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and pass through as described above. (Passing through the second time), the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. When the process proceeds to the third stage, an image suggesting the SP reach effect appears, the image is displayed on the entire screen, and the fact that the SP reach effect is executed is notified. Then, SP reach production is performed.

  The fluctuation pattern P6 and the fluctuation pattern P7 are general terms for the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the SPSP reach effect in the first embodiment. The fluctuation pattern P6 and the fluctuation pattern P7 include a fluctuation pattern P6A and a fluctuation pattern P7A for which a jackpot is finally notified, and a fluctuation pattern P6H and a fluctuation pattern P7H for which a loss is finally notified, respectively. The production according to the pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P6 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (F)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress production, images suggesting zone production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and After passing through (first passing through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. When the process proceeds to the second stage, an image suggesting the SPSP reach effect appears, the image is displayed on the full screen, and the fact that the SPSP reach effect is executed is notified. And SPSP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P7 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (G)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress production, images suggesting zone production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and After passing through (first passing through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Similarly, in the second stage, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and pass through as described above. (Passing through the second time), the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. When the process proceeds to the third stage, an image suggesting the SPSP reach effect appears, the image is displayed on the full screen, and the fact that the SPSP reach effect is executed is notified. And SPSP reach production is performed.

  Further, the variation patterns P8 and P9 collectively refer to the variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the RUSH reach effect in the first embodiment. The fluctuation patterns P8 and P9 include a fluctuation pattern P8A and a fluctuation pattern P9A for which a jackpot is finally notified, and a fluctuation pattern P8H and a fluctuation pattern P9H for which a loss is finally notified, respectively. The production according to the pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P8 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (H)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress production, images suggesting zone production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and After passing through (first passing through), the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. When the process proceeds to the second stage, an image suggesting the RUSH reach effect appears, the image is displayed on the entire screen, and it is notified that the RUSH reach effect will be executed. Then, the RUSH reach effect is performed.

  Further, when the variation pattern P9 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 28 (I)). In the first stage of the progress production, images suggesting zone production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and pass through as described above. (1st pass), the progress effect progresses to the second stage. Similarly, in the second stage, images suggesting zone effects, SP reach effects, SPSP reach effects, RUSH reach effects, etc. are displayed, but these images are not displayed on the full screen and pass through as described above. (Passing through the second time), the progress effect proceeds to the third stage. When proceeding to the third stage, an image suggesting the RUSH reach effect appears, the image is displayed on the full screen, and the RUSH reach effect is executed. Then, the RUSH reach effect is performed.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, a progress effect that can be progressed stepwise is performed. Specifically, at each stage of the progression effect, a suggestion effect that suggests any one of the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, the RUSH reach effect, and the zone effect is performed. As a result of the suggested effect, when it is notified that the specific effect will be executed, the suggested specific effect is performed and the progress effect ends. If it is not notified that the specific effect is executed as a result of the suggested effect, the advanced effect proceeds to the next stage. It should be noted that, as for the stage production, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may increase as the stage progresses, or the degree of expectation and the number of stages may be unrelated. That is, the progress effect is an effect that progresses in stages, but the stages do not have to be hierarchical according to the degree of expectation.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the effect of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, description common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and mainly different points from the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flow of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the effect control when the suggestive effect is performed in the progression effect of the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, also in the second embodiment, a progress effect capable of proceeding from one stage to the next stage is performed. Similar to the progress effect in the first embodiment, the progress effect in the second embodiment is an effect (notice effect) performed before the specific effect is performed, and suggests a specific effect at each stage of the progress effect. The performance is performed.

  For example, in the progression effect of the second embodiment, a pseudo variation effect in which the decorative pattern 51 is artificially varied and stopped is performed, and in the pseudo variation effect, a suggestion effect that suggests a specific effect is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, when the first stage of the progression effect is started, a first suggestion effect that indicates whether or not the first specific effect is executed is performed. For example, the first suggestive effect is performed by playing a predetermined music piece, and the music piece that suggests the first specific effect is played from the start of the first stage to the end of the first step. Then, when the reach of the first stage is finished, for example, when the reach is established (decorative stop of the same type of decorative pattern on the left and right), the progress production is finished and the first specific production is executed.

  When the reach is established, as an effect of the reach establishment to emphasize the reach establishment, for example, a line that suggests the reliability on the effective line connecting the left and right pseudo-stopped decorative designs and on the front side of the decorative design. Shaped effect image is displayed. Along with this, a production sound (for example, a voice of the character "reach") is output from the speaker 24.

  On the other hand, if the reach is not established at the end of the first stage, the decorative pattern 51 may be pseudo stopped at the chance. Here, the "chance eye" means that the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped (or stopped) at a random pattern of a predetermined specific stop pattern (for example, a combination of "4" "2" "8"). Is.

  It should be noted that the chance eye may be, for example, a pseudo stop (or stop) of a decorative pattern classified by the same color (for example, blue, green, red, etc.) among a plurality of types of decorative patterns due to a random pattern. Good. In this case, the possibility of a big hit after that may differ depending on the color of the decorative pattern forming the chance eye (for example, the degree of expectation is higher in the order of blue <green <red). Also, when the chance eye is pseudo-stopped, an effect that emphasizes the chance eye (for example, an effect that an effect image is displayed around the decorative pattern, a predetermined effect sound that indicates the chance eye (for example, a shuffle sound) is generated. A presentation output from the speaker 24) may be performed.

  At the end of the first stage, after the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance, the effect proceeds to the second stage (FIGS. 30B, 30D, and 30E). In the second stage of the progression effect, a second suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the second specific effect is executed is performed. For example, the second suggestive effect is performed by playing a song different from the first stage, and the song suggesting the second specific effect is played from the start of the second stage to the end of the second stage. Then, when the reach is established when the second stage effect is completed, the progress effect is ended and the second specific effect is executed.

  When the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance when the reach is not established when the production of the second stage is finished, the production may further proceed to the third stage. In the present embodiment, reach is always established as a result of the suggestive effect in the third stage. At that time, the progress effect ends and the specific effect starts (the ratio of the specific effect is 100%). In another embodiment, the reach effect may not be established as a result of the suggestion effect in the third stage, and the progress effect may end without performing the specific effect.

  In addition, in the first stage and the second stage, if the reach is not established and the decorative pattern 51 does not pseudo stop at the chance, the progress effect is ended and the specific effect is not performed, and the loss is notified ( That is, the non-chance areas are stopped .: (C) and (D) of FIG. The progress effect finished in this way does not function as an effect that suggests a subsequent effect. For this reason, if there is a special symbol determination that has been held before the start of the progression effect, the player is excited to see what effect will be performed based on the determination result of the special symbol determination, and watch the subsequent effects. Is possible.

  As an example, as a result of the suggestive effect in the first stage, the ratio at which the specific effect is performed is 2%, and the ratio at which the specific effect is developed (pseudo stop at the chance) is 20%. In addition, the rate that the progress effect ends without developing to the second stage (the reach is not established and the pseudo stop does not occur at the chance) is 78%. Further, in the case of developing to the second stage, as a result of the suggestive rendering of the second stage, the ratio of the specific rendering being performed is 15%, the ratio of developing to the third stage is 25%, and the developing to the third stage. The rate at which the progress effect ends without doing so is 60%.

  In the second embodiment, the production of reach reach and the production of notifying the loss are productions different from the progress production. That is, the progress effect is an effect including at least one or more suggestive effects and an effect in which the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo stopped at the chance. The progress effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the specific effect will be executed and also an effect that suggests the possibility that the reach will be established. In addition, in other embodiments, the production of reach reach and the production of notifying the loss may be regarded as the production of the progress production.

  In addition, in another embodiment, in each stage (1st stage-3rd stage), when reach is not materialized and the decorative design 51 stops at the chance eye, progress production is complete | finished and specific production is There may be a case where the loss is notified without being performed.

  Also in the progress effect of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the types of specific effects suggested in each stage of the progress effect may be different from each other, and the same specific effect may be applied in a plurality of stages. May be suggested. FIG. 30E shows an example of a case where the same specific effect is suggested in two stages.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (E), the first suggestion effect is performed in the first stage of the progress effect. Then, for example, after the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo stopped at the chance of the end of the first stage, the production proceeds to the second stage. Then, the first suggestion effect is performed in the second stage. Then, when the reach is established when the effect of the second stage is completed, the progress effect is ended and the first specific effect is executed.

  In addition, in each stage of the progression effect, the decorative pattern 51 may be pseudo-stopped at the chance of a plurality of times. For example, in the first stage of the progression effect, after the decorative pattern 51 has changed and a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 2 seconds), the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance, and the decorative pattern 51 further changes. Such a pseudo variation and a pseudo stop for each predetermined time are repeated twice, for example, and after the decorative symbol 51 is pseudo stopped at the chance of the third pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51, the process proceeds to the second stage. .. On the other hand, when the reach is established in the third pseudo variation of the decorative pattern 51, the progress effect is ended and the specific effect suggested in the first stage is executed.

  In the progression effect of the second embodiment as well, similar to the first embodiment, the suggestive effect suggesting the specific effect shown in FIG. 19 is performed at each stage, and there are types as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22. That is, in the first type, with the progress of the progression effect, the SP reach effect with a relatively low expectation of being a big hit in the current change of the special symbol and the SPSP reach effect with a relatively high expectation are Suggested (Figure 20). In the second type, an SP reach effect that can be executed with or without a specific jackpot and a RUSH reach effect that can be executed with a specific jackpot are suggested as the progression effect progresses. (FIG. 21). In addition, in the third type, with the progress of the progression effect, SP reach production that expects to be a big hit in the variation of the current special symbol, and expects to be a big hit in the variation of the special symbol after the next. Zone production is suggested.

  In addition, the configuration shown as the first embodiment and the modification example shown about the first embodiment can be applied to the progression effect of the second embodiment. As an example, in the progression effect of the second embodiment, patterns of the progression effect other than the types shown in FIGS. 20 to 22 may be prepared in advance.

  Next, an example of a specific effect of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the execution of the SP reach effect is notified in the second stage of the progress effect when the SP reach effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the liquid crystal display 5 displays a decorative pattern 51, a reserved image 521, and a reserved image 522.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the special symbol determination corresponding to the reserved image 521 is performed, the special symbol starts changing, and the holding image 521 changes to the changing region 53 in response to the change start of the special symbol. With the movement, the decorative pattern 51 starts to change. Then, the progress effect is performed, and the first stage effect of the progress effect is performed (FIG. 31 (B)). Specifically, with the start of the first stage of the performance production, a music suggesting the SPSP reach production is played. Further, an image suggesting the SPSP reach effect may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 together with the music. While the first stage effect is being performed, an effect (song, image, etc.) suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 31 (C)). After a predetermined time has elapsed, when the effect of the first stage is finished, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo stopped at the chance (FIG. 31 (D)), and it is determined that the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Here, in the state shown in FIG. 31 (D), the special symbol is changing, the decorative symbol 51 is not completely stopped, and is, for example, a state that is slightly changed in the vertical direction.

  In addition, when the production of the first stage ends, the reach may be established and the SPSP reach production may be executed. That is, in the states of FIG. 31 (B) to FIG. 31 (C), whether or not the reach is established (whether or not the SPSP reach production is developed) is performed by performing the production that suggests the SPSP reach production. To be fueled.

  When the chance eye stops as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the effect proceeds to the second stage (FIG. 31 (E)). Specifically, with the start of the second stage of the performance production, the music suggesting the SP reach production is played. Further, an image suggesting the SP reach effect may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 together with the music. While the second stage effect is being performed, an effect (song, image, etc.) suggesting the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 31 (F)).

  Then, when the reach is established when the effect of the second stage is finished (FIG. 31 (G)), the SP reach effect suggested in the second stage is executed (FIG. 31 (H)).

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a zone effect is suggested in the first stage of the progress effect when there is a hold for which execution of the SPSP reach effect has been decided.

  As shown in FIG. 32, after the start of the change of the special symbol (FIG. 32 (A)), the effect of the first stage of the progress effect is performed, and the effect suggesting the zone effect is performed (FIG. 32 (B) to ((B)). C)). Then, as shown in FIG. 32D, when the first stage of the progression effect ends, the decorative design 51 stops (main stop) at the chance. Here, the “main stop” means that the decorative design 51 does not slightly change as in the above pseudo stop, and the decorative design 51 is completely stopped. In the state shown in FIG. 32 (D), the variation of the special symbol is finished. At the stage of FIG. 32 (D), it is notified that the zone effect suggested in the first stage will be started. For example, the display mode of the decorative pattern 51 may be different between the state where the decorative pattern 51 shown in FIG. 32D is stopped and the state where the decorative pattern 51 shown in FIG. 31D is pseudo stopped. These may be easily distinguishable by other effects. That is, the player can recognize whether the progress effect ends at the first stage and the specific effect is performed or the progress effect proceeds to the second stage because the aspect of the effect when the first stage ends is different. Becomes

  In the case where the progress effect ends in the first stage and the specific effect is performed, and the case where the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, the aspect of the effect when the first stage ends is the same or difficult to identify. May be.

  Following FIG. 32 (D), the next special symbol variation is started, and zone effect is started (FIG. 32 (E)). For example, a dedicated background image is displayed or a predetermined character appears during the zone effect (FIGS. 32E to 32F). Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the reach is established (FIG. 32 (G)), and, for example, the SPSP reach effect is executed (FIG. 32 (H)).

  Next, a variation pattern of the special symbol for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform the above-described effect will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern for causing an effect including the progression effect of the second embodiment. FIG. 34 is a time chart of each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the variation patterns P11 to P13 are variation patterns selected when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss.

  When the variation pattern P11 is selected, the progress effect ends at the first stage, and the loss is notified. Specifically, when the variation pattern P11 is selected, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the effect of the first stage is started in response to the start of variation of the special symbol, and the specific effect (zone Any one of production, SP reach production, SPSP reach production, RUSH reach production, etc.) is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation, the loss is finally confirmed. At the time of the confirmation notification, there are cases where the loss is simply notified (called “simple loss”) and cases where the execution of the zone effect is notified. In other words, if it is determined in advance that the jackpot is included in the hold, or if it is determined in advance that the production with high expectations for the jackpot will be performed in the hold, the current special symbol When the fluctuation pattern P11 is selected by the fluctuation of No., at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. At this time, a display indicating the start of the zone effect may be displayed at the end of the fluctuation. During the change of the special symbol based on the change pattern P11, the above-described first stage effect of the effect effect is performed. Specifically, from the start to the end of the first stage of the progress effect, a music suggesting the zone effect is played, or an image indicating the zone effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Even if the variation pattern P11 is selected, if the jackpot is not included in the hold, or if the production with high expectation for the jackpot is not performed in the hold, the change of the special symbol At the end, the decorative design 51 does not stop at the chance. In this case, the decorative pattern 51 is used to simply notify the loss.

  Further, when the variation pattern P12 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and the loss is notified (FIG. 34 (B)). Specifically, an effect that suggests a specific effect (one of zone effect, SP reach effect, etc.) is performed in the first stage of the progression effect, and the decorative pattern 51 is simulated at the chance eye as described above. It stops (1st chance), and the progress effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, also in the second stage, similarly, an effect that suggests the specific effect is performed. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the loss is finally notified. In this case as well, similar to the variation pattern P11, there are cases where the execution of the zone effect is informed and cases where there is a simple loss.

  Further, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and the loss is notified (FIG. 34 (C)). Specifically, similarly to the above, after the decoration symbol 51 is stopped twice at the chance, the progression effect proceeds to the third stage. Then, in the third stage, there are cases where the execution of the zone effect is notified and cases where there is a simple loss. For example, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed in the first stage of the progress effect, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (once the chance eye), and the advance effect progresses to the second stage. In the second stage, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (once the chance eye), and the advance effect proceeds to the third stage. Then, in the third stage, the loss is simply notified.

  On the other hand, the variation patterns P14 and P15 are generic names of variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the SP reach effect in the second embodiment. The fluctuation pattern P14 and the fluctuation pattern P15 include a fluctuation pattern P14A and a fluctuation pattern P15A for which a jackpot is finally notified, and a fluctuation pattern P14H and a fluctuation pattern P15H for which a loss is finally notified, respectively. The production according to the pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P14 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (D)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (the chance eye is once), and the advance effect is the first. There are two stages. When the process proceeds to the second stage, an effect that suggests the SP reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the SP reach effect is fixed). Then, SP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P15 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (E)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting a zone effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (a chance eye once), and the advance effect is the second. Progress to stages. Further, in the second stage, an effect suggesting, for example, a RUSH reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative design 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eyes (two chance eyes), and the progression effect progresses to the third step. When the process proceeds to the third stage, an effect suggesting the SP reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the SP reach effect is fixed). Then, SP reach production is performed.

  The fluctuation pattern P16 and the fluctuation pattern P17 are general terms for the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the SPSP reach effect in the second embodiment. The fluctuation pattern P16 and the fluctuation pattern P17 include a fluctuation pattern P16A and a fluctuation pattern P17A for which a jackpot is finally notified, and a fluctuation pattern P16H and a fluctuation pattern P17H for which a loss is finally notified, respectively. The production according to the pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P16 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (F)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting an SP reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (once the chance eye), and the advance effect is the first. There are two stages. When proceeding to the second stage, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed and reach is established (the SPSP reach effect is fixed). And SPSP reach production is performed.

  When the variation pattern P17 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the SPSP reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (G)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting an SP reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (once the chance eye), and the advance effect is the first. There are two stages. Further, in the second stage, an effect suggesting, for example, a RUSH reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative design 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eyes (two chance eyes), and the progression effect progresses to the third step. When the process proceeds to the third stage, an effect suggesting the SPSP reach effect is performed, and reach is established (SPSP reach effect is confirmed). And SPSP reach production is performed.

  Further, the variation patterns P18 and P19 are generic names of the variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the RUSH reach effect in the second embodiment. The fluctuation pattern P18 and the fluctuation pattern P19 include a fluctuation pattern P18A and a fluctuation pattern P19A for which a jackpot is finally notified, and a fluctuation pattern P18H and a fluctuation pattern P19H for which a loss is finally notified, respectively. The production according to the pattern is performed.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P18 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (H)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting an SP reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (once the chance eye), and the advance effect is the first. There are two stages. When the process proceeds to the second stage, an effect suggesting the RUSH reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the RUSH reach effect is fixed). Then, the RUSH reach effect is performed.

  Further, when the variation pattern P19 is selected, the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, and then the RUSH reach effect is performed (FIG. 34 (I)). Specifically, in the first stage of the progress effect, for example, an effect suggesting a zone effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eye (a chance eye once), and the advance effect is the second. Progress to stages. Further, in the second stage, for example, an effect suggesting an SP reach effect is performed, and as described above, the decorative pattern 51 is pseudo-stopped at the chance eyes (two chance eyes), and the progression effect progresses to the third step. When proceeding to the third stage, an effect that suggests the RUSH reach effect is performed, and the reach is established (the RUSH reach effect is fixed). Then, the RUSH reach effect is performed.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the progression effect that allows the progression in stages is performed. Specifically, at each stage of the progression effect, a suggestion effect that suggests any specific effect among the SP reach effect, the SPSP reach effect, the RUSH reach effect, the zone effect, and the like is performed. If a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, reach is established) when a certain stage of the progress effect is completed, the suggested specific effect is performed and the progress effect is ended, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (for example, a chance ), Go from one stage to the next. It should be noted that, as for the stage production, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may increase as the stage progresses, or the degree of expectation and the number of stages may be unrelated. That is, the progress effect is an effect that progresses in stages, but the stages do not have to be hierarchical according to the degree of expectation.

[Timer interrupt processing by effect control unit 130]
Next, details of effect control based on various commands from the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 38.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer interrupt process performed in the effect control unit 130. In addition, below, although each process shown in FIGS. 35 to 38 is described as being performed by the effect control unit 130, some or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp. It may be executed by any of the control units 150. Further, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 35 by interruption at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds).

  The production control unit 130 first executes a command reception process (step S1001). The command reception process of step S1001 is a process of controlling an effect according to various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command from the game control unit 100, determines the content of the effect in accordance with the received command, and outputs the determined effect to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Command is generated and set in the RAM 133. Details of the command receiving process in step S1001 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation acceptance process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command according to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133.

  Following step S1002, the effect control unit 130 performs a command transmission process of transmitting each command set in the RAM 133 to the image acoustic control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). For example, the command for starting the variation effect set in the process of step S1001 and the command indicating that the effect button 26 has been pressed are transmitted to the audiovisual control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. As a result, the image / sound control unit 140 performs an effect such as image display and audio output, and the lamp control unit 150 causes the movable accessory, the lighting of various lamps, and the operation of the effect button 26. This is the end of the process shown in FIG.

[Command reception process by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 36, a command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described. Here, FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the command receiving process in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). When it is determined that the hold command is received (step S1301: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the hold command process (step S1302). Details of the hold command processing in step S1302 will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed or when it is determined that the hold command has not been received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the fluctuation start command has been received (step S1303). ).

  When the fluctuation start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the fluctuation start command process (step S1304). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the variable effect performed with the change of the special symbol based on the received change start command, and starts the execution of the variable effect. Details of the fluctuation start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed or when it is determined that the fluctuation start command is not received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received (step S1303: NO). S1305).

  When the fluctuation stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes fluctuation stop command processing (step S1306). As a result, the decorative pattern 51 is stopped (mainly stopped) on the liquid crystal display 5, and the variation effect is finished.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed or when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the opening command is received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the opening process (step S1308). In the opening process, the opening effect performed when the jackpot game is started and the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot game are determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the ending command has been received (step S1309). ..

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the ending process (step S1310). In the ending process, the ending effect that is performed when the jackpot game ends is determined and executed.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed or when it is determined that the ending command is not received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

(Hold command processing)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold command process of step S1302.

  The production control unit 130 first adds 1 to the current holding number (step S1321). The production control unit 130 stores the respective holding numbers of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination in the RAM 133, and increases the holding number by 1 in response to the reception of the holding command.

  Next, the production control unit 130 analyzes the received hold command (step S1322). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines, based on the information included in the hold command, whether or not to be a big hit in the change of the special symbol related to the hold command, a big hit symbol, a variation pattern of the special symbol, or the like. ..

  Following step S1322, the effect control unit 130 performs pre-determination effect processing based on the analysis result of the hold command (step S1323). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines, based on the analysis result, whether or not to perform the zone effect, the display mode when the reserved image is displayed, and the like. For example, in the case of a big hit in the change of the special symbol related to the hold command, or in the case of a specific change pattern even if the hit, it is determined the display mode of the hold image of high expectation for the big hit. In addition, when it becomes a big hit in the variation of the special symbol related to the hold command, or if it is a specific variation pattern even if it is a loss, the zone effect (the plural variations It is decided to perform).

  Following step S1323, the effect control unit 130 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display the reserved image (step S1324). For example, in step S1323, when a display mode different from the normal display mode is determined, the hold image is displayed in the determined display mode. With the above, the effect control unit 130 ends the processing illustrated in FIG. 37.

(Variation start command processing)
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation start command processing in step S1304.

  The production control unit 130 performs a command analysis process of analyzing the received variation start command (step S1331). Specifically, the production control unit 130, based on the information included in the variation start command, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination this time is a big hit, a big hit symbol when it is a big hit, a variation pattern of the special symbol, the current Determine the game state and the like.

  Next, the production control unit 130 performs a variation production determination process (step S1332). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the above-mentioned progressive effect, and what kind of suggestive effect to perform at each stage of the progressive effect, based on the information on whether or not it is a big hit and the variation pattern of the special symbol. , Determines whether or not to perform a specific effect.

  For example, when the variation pattern P4 (SP reach effect) shown in FIG. 27 is determined, the effect control unit 130 selects one of the specific effects shown in FIG. 19 in the first stage of the progression effect (first embodiment). Whether to execute the suggestive effect corresponding to is determined by a lottery using random numbers. In this case, a suggestion effect corresponding to the SPSP reach effect having a higher degree of expectation than the specific effect (SP reach effect) whose execution has been determined may be determined. In addition, the effect control unit 130 determines to execute the suggestion effect corresponding to the SP reach effect in the second stage. In addition, for example, when the variation pattern P15 shown in FIG. 33 is determined, the effect control unit 130 similarly gives a suggestion effect corresponding to which specific effect at each stage of the progression effect (second embodiment). Whether to execute is determined by a lottery using random numbers.

  In addition, a plurality of suggestive effects corresponding to a certain specific effect may be prepared, and any one of the plurality of suggestive effects may be determined by lottery. Further, in the variation pattern of the special symbol, in addition to the variation patterns shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 33, variation patterns for executing other effects are prepared, and the effect control unit 130 responds to the variation patterns. The variable effect is determined.

  Following step S1332, the effect control unit 130 starts the determined variable effect (step S1333). As a result, the decorative pattern 51 starts to change, and the above-described progression effect and the like are performed. And production control part 130 subtracts the number of reservations (Step S1334), and ends the processing shown in FIG.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may have the following forms.

  For example, although the above-described first embodiment and the second embodiment have described the progression effect up to the third stage as an example, the number of stages of the progression effect may be four or more or may be two or less. .. In this case, the larger the number of stages, the higher the expectation for the jackpot may be, or the number of stages may be independent of the expectation.

  Further, in the above example, a case has been described in which, in the progress effect, an effect that suggests SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, RUSH reach effect, zone effect, etc. is performed, but the effect suggested in the progress effect may be any effect. .. For example, an effect suggesting the notice effect shown in FIG. 19 may be performed.

  Note that a pseudo continuous effect (pseudo continuous) may be provided as the specific effect. Then, a suggestion effect suggesting pseudo-relation may be performed at each stage of the progression effect. Here, “pseudo-relation” is an effect in which the decorative symbol is pseudo-variably changed (re-varied) a plurality of times in one variation of the special symbol. The greater the number of pseudo-repetitions (the number of re-variations), the higher the possibility of being notified of a big hit in the variation of the special symbol.

  In addition, a "group production" that suggests that the reliability is relatively high (for example, a reliability of 65%) by performing an effect display in which a large number of characters (e.g., friendly characters) cross the screen by the progression effect. May suggest.

  Further, for example, the type of the decorative design 51 that is permanently stopped may be suggested by the progress effect. For example, as the first stage suggestive effect, the type of the decorative pattern that is to be stopped as the left decorative pattern 51 is suggested, and as a result of the suggestive effect, a notification effect of pseudo-stopping the suggested type of decorative pattern is performed. From this, the pseudo-stopped decorative design is stopped.

  Further, a suggestive effect that suggests any other specific effect may be performed at each stage of the progression effect. For example, a suggestive effect that indicates a loss by indicating that the background image changes may be performed at a predetermined stage (for example, the third stage) of the progress effect. Immediately after the suggestive effect that suggests the loss, a case where a notification effect that notifies the loss is performed, and another specific effect (for example, SP reach effect, or an effect that notifies a big hit) while pretending to be the loss are performed. There may be a case where a notification effect for notifying that the user is given is performed. In such a case, there are at least the following three effect modes as the effect modes of the above-mentioned suggestive effect. Specifically, for example, there is an effect mode that suggests the possibility of executing an informing effect informing of a loss (for example, the characters "..." are displayed in a small size on the screen edge of the liquid crystal display 5). Aspect). In addition, there is an effect mode that suggests the possibility of developing into another specific effect (for example, in the case where the other specific effect is the SPSP reach effect, a mode in which the character "SPSP ?!" is displayed small on the screen edge). .. In addition, there is a production mode that suggests the possibility that a notification production for notifying a loss will be executed and then develops into another specific production (for example, when the other specific production is the SPSP reach production, there is a screen A mode in which a small character "..." Is displayed at the end for one second, and then the character is updated to the character "SPSP!".

  In addition, the suggestive effect that suggests a loss may be, for example, an effect that suggests that the effect mode changes. For example, a plurality of effect modes in which the type of background image, the form of the decorative pattern 51, the type of effect sound output from the speaker 24, and the like are different from each other are provided in advance, and the transition from the current effect mode to another effect mode is performed. It may be suggested by the production. For example, the effect mode is different from the above-described zone effect in that it is an effect that does not suggest the degree of expectation.

  For example, at a predetermined stage (for example, the first stage) of the progress production, a suggestion production that suggests a transition from the current production mode to another production mode is performed. When the transition to another production mode is notified as a result of the suggestive production, the current production mode is changed to another production mode and the progress production is ended. When shifting to another effect mode, a loss is notified. On the other hand, if the transition to the other production mode is not notified as a result of the suggestion production that suggests the transition to the other production mode, the progress production further progresses and the suggestion production that suggests the above-described specific production is performed. May be done.

  The suggestion effect suggesting a big hit may be performed at a predetermined stage (for example, the third stage) of the progression effect. For example, during the variation display of the first special symbol in the normal game state, as a suggestion effect of the progress effect, a special symbol suggesting the possibility that a predetermined jackpot (for example, jackpot symbol X3) has been assigned is displayed. When this special symbol is stopped, a notification effect (for example, an effect during a jackpot game) that notifies that the effect mode is changed is performed, and the probability change game state is entered, and at the same time, the effect mode suggested by the suggestion effect is entered. That is, the suggestion effect functions as an effect that suggests the possibility that the game state will change and the possibility that the effect mode will change.

  Further, in another embodiment, in a predetermined stage (for example, the first stage) of the progression effect, an effect to notify that the jackpot is confirmed (that is, the jackpot pattern is always stopped and displayed) may be suggested. As an effect for notifying that the jackpot is confirmed, there is an all-rotation reach effect, for example. In the all-revolution reach effect, for example, when a combination of “111” is displayed, then a combination of “222” is displayed, and the like, the symbols are arranged in a synchronized manner in which three symbols of the same type are arranged. It is a reach production that scrolls slowly. The all-rotation reach effect is a reach effect that is executed only in the case of a big hit, and is a reach effect that is not executed in the case of loss (100% reliability). For example, the full-rotation reach effect is executed in correspondence with a big hit variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively long.

  Further, in another embodiment, a plurality of all-rotation reach effects with different stories or appearing characters may be prepared in advance, and the type of all-rotation reach effects to be executed may be suggested at each stage of the progression effect. For example, in the first stage, the all-rotation reach production A is executed when the all-revolution reach production A is suggested and, as a result of the suggestion production, a notification production is made to inform that the all-reach reach production A will be performed. On the other hand, if the notification effect has not been performed, an all-rotation reach effect B that is different from the all-rotation reach effect A is suggested in the second stage, and as a result of the suggestion effect, it is notified that the all-rotation reach effect B will be performed. When the notification effect is performed, the full rotation reach effect B is executed. It should be noted that the player may arbitrarily decide whether or not to perform the notification effect at each stage (that is, which full-rotation reach effect is to be effected), for example, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 of the decorative symbol 51. It may be predetermined when the variable display is started.

  The specific effect may be executed without going through the progress effect. Further, the specific effect may be executed triggered by a notice effect different from the progress effect. For example, there may be a case where an effect for operating the movable accessory 7, a predetermined effect image (for example, an effect image representing a teammate character), or a specific effect is triggered by a pseudo-relation.

  Further, the production mode of the progress production is not limited to that described above, and any production mode may be used. For example, a predetermined specific effect (for example, notice effect B) may be a progress effect that suggests execution of another specific effect (for example, SPSP reach effect). For example, the notice effect B is performed as the progress effect. Immediately after the end of the notice production B, the SPSP reach production in which the character who appears in the step that is the final development destination in the notice production B plays an active role may be performed.

  Further, in another embodiment, for example, as a suggested effect of a predetermined stage (for example, the first stage) or all stages in the progression effect, it is an effect that does not suggest the effect content of the specific effect, and the degree of expectation of the specific effect. You may perform the suggestion. Specifically, for example, in the first stage of the progression effect, only the wording suggesting the degree of expectation such as “low”, “medium”, or “high” in place of the image 541 of FIGS. 23 (B) to (D). A suggestive effect is displayed to display the expected degree image. When the expectation image is displayed on the entire screen as a result of the suggestion effect, the reach effect having the expectation degree suggested by the expectation image (for example, SPSP reach effect in the case of “high”) is performed. In this case, if there are a plurality of reach effects having the degree of expectation suggested by the expectation degree image, the degree of expectation degree is suggested by the expectation degree image, but the content of the effect to be executed is not suggested.

  In another embodiment, the execution condition is that the player performs a specific operation (for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) in succession) on the effect button 26 during the suggestive effect in the progression effect. There is a possibility that the production may progress to the stage.

  A case will be described below in which the production proceeds to the next stage on the condition that the player has performed a specific operation on the production button 26 as an execution condition. For example, it is assumed that it is determined in advance that the progress effect can be developed to the second stage and that the second specific effect suggested in the second stage is executed. For example, during the progress effect, a predetermined effective period (for example, 3 seconds) in which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective is set.

  During the effective period, for example, a “button image” imitating the effect button 26 and a gauge image showing the remaining time of the effective period are displayed as button effects in order to prompt the player to operate the effect button 26. .. At the same time, a button lamp (not shown) which is a light emitting element built in the effect button 26 is caused to emit white light. In addition, in order to prompt the operation, a character of the operation instruction such as “continuous hit!” May be displayed during the effective period.

  For example, when a specific operation is performed during the effective period while the first suggestive effect is being performed in the first stage of the progress effect, the second suggestive effect in the second stage is started according to the operation. To be done. Along with this, the button lamp is caused to emit a predetermined color (for example, red) having higher reliability.

  On the other hand, for example, when the specific operation is not performed during the effective period while the first suggestion effect is being performed in the first stage, the progress effect is not determined in the second stage and is determined in advance. The first suggestive effect is continued until the end timing of the effective period (for example, immediately before the execution start timing of the second specific effect). Then, when the notification effect for informing the execution of the second specific effect is performed according to the end timing, the progress effect is ended and the second specific effect is started.

  Note that, for example, in the case where it is determined in advance that the progress effect will be finished without developing to the next stage, even if a specific operation is performed during the effective period in the suggestion effect at the current stage, Accordingly, the progress production does not develop into the second stage. For example, a case will be described below in which it is determined in advance that the progress effect will end in the first stage and that the first specific effect suggested in the first stage will be executed. For example, even if a specific operation is performed during the effective period while the first suggestive effect is being performed in the first stage, the operation does not progress to the second stage according to the operation, and the predetermined effective period The first suggestive effect is continued until the end timing. Then, when the notification effect that notifies the execution of the first specific effect is performed according to the end timing, the progress effect is ended and the first specific effect is started.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined in advance that the progress effect ends in the first stage and the first specific effect suggested in the first stage is not executed, the first specific effect according to the end timing. The progress effect ends without the notification effect notifying the execution of.

  When the specific operation is repeated hits a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), each time the effect button 26 is operated, a suggestion image (images 541 to 541) displayed as the first suggestion effect is displayed according to the operation. 544: FIGS. 23 to 26) may change. For example, by superimposing and displaying other images (for example, effect images representing explosions) according to the number of operations on the front side of the suggestion image, the suggestion image may be less visible as it is operated. .. Further, by enlarging a relatively small suggestion image in accordance with the number of operations, the suggestion image may be more easily recognized as it is operated.

Further, the type of specific effect is not limited to the above. For example, the specific effect is not limited to an effect using an image, but may be an effect of operating a movable accessory. For example, as the movable accessory, the effect button 26 that can project upward may be used to perform the specific effect. In this case, the effect button 26 may be reciprocally moved in the up-down direction so as to suggest that the effect button 26 projects upward (for example, below the maximum projecting position), as a suggested effect that suggests a specific effect. Reciprocate between the position and the initial position).
Alternatively, a plurality of button images simulating the effect button 26 may be displayed in a predetermined order as a suggestive effect that suggests a specific effect in which the effect button 26 projects upward. As an example, a button image simulating the effect button 26 at the initial position, a button image simulating the effect button 26 controlled to an intermediate position between the initial position and the maximum protruding position, and a position slightly below the maximum protruding position are controlled. The displayed button images are displayed in the order of imitation of the effect buttons 26. In addition, during the display of the button image imitating the effect button 26 at the initial position, the effect button 26 is controlled to the initial position, so that the effect button 26 is controlled to be in the same state as the button image represents. The drive mechanism of may be controlled.
Then, in the specific effect, the effect button 26 may be projected to the maximum projecting position. For example, the button effect may be performed along with the effect button 26 protruding to the maximum protruding position. This button effect may be an effect with a relatively high expectation (for example, a reliability of 80%), or an effect of notifying that the jackpot is confirmed. For example, in the button effect informing that the jackpot is confirmed, a button image (and a gauge image) accompanied by a rainbow-colored effect image is displayed, or a button lamp or the like is illuminated so that the effect button 26 looks rainbow-colored. Or

  In addition, when performing a specific effect by using not only the effect button 26 but also a movable accessory for other effects, the movable accessory reciprocates so as to suggest that the movable accessory moves to a predetermined position as a suggested effect. Then, the movable accessory may be moved to a predetermined position in the specific effect.

  Further, the progress effect may be started with a predetermined effect as a trigger or may be started without the predetermined effect as a trigger (at the time of start of fluctuation of a special symbol). Here, the predetermined effect is, for example, a notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, at the start of the progress effect, a display indicating that the progress effect is started (“progress effect entry” or the like) may be displayed.

  Further, the gaming machine may be provided with a second display device (sub liquid crystal display device) in addition to the liquid crystal display device 5 in which the above-described progress effect, specific effect, and effect using a decorative pattern are performed. The second display device is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and any display device such as an EL display device is adopted. In this case, an effect that suggests the specific effect may be performed also on the second display device during the above-described effect. For example, in the progression effect of the second embodiment, a song that suggests a specific effect is played, but the title of the song may be displayed on the second display device as the song is played. The title display has a plurality of display modes (character color, shape, decoration, etc.), and the ease of developing the specific effect may differ depending on the display mode. Also, when the progress effect of the first embodiment is performed, the effect may be performed on the second display device while the progress effect is being performed. For example, an image corresponding to the specific effect is displayed as the suggestive effect on the liquid crystal display 5, and an image suggesting the specific effect is displayed on the second display device. Depending on the type of image displayed on the second display device, the probability that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 becomes a full-screen display (that is, develops into a specific effect) may be different.

  Further, the more the stage of the above-mentioned production, the easier it may be to develop into the specific production. For example, in the progression effect of the first embodiment, the image corresponding to the specific effect may be more likely to be displayed on the entire screen as the stage advances. In this case, when the final stage is reached, the image displayed in the suggestive production may be displayed on the entire screen to develop into the specific production, or when the final stage is reached, the specific production is developed with a relatively high probability. It may not develop into a specific performance.

  Further, in the above-mentioned progression effect, when the effect of whether or not to develop into the specific effect is performed, the effect button 26 is operated during a predetermined effective period (for example, 3 seconds) in which the operation (depression) of the effect button 26 is effective. A button effect that causes the player to operate (press) may be performed. For example, it may be suggested that the button performance is higher than the time when the button performance is not performed. That is, the button effect may be used as a chance increase that increases the reliability of the progress effect.

  Specifically, in the progression effect of the first embodiment, a button effect that causes the player to press the effect button 26 is performed immediately before the image suggesting the specific effect is displayed on the entire screen. Then, in response to the production button 26 being pressed, an image suggesting the specific production is displayed on the entire screen. If the special effect is not developed, the image indicating the specific effect is not displayed on the entire screen in response to the depression of the effect button 26, and the process proceeds to the next stage (or loses). Further, in the progression effect of the second embodiment, the reach may be established by pressing the effect button 26 immediately before the reach is established and in response to the depression of the effect button 26.

  In addition, each of the specific effects shown in FIG. 19 may have a plurality of variations, and effects that suggest each variation may be performed in the progression effect.

  For example, as another variation of the progress effect, a case will be described in which a plurality of RUSH reach effects that suggest the advantage of the game state to be transferred after the jackpot game are prepared in advance, and the type of RUSH reach effect is suggested by the progress effect. .. For example, when RUSH1 is performed as a RUSH reach effect, it is suggested that the jackpot is a jackpot (for example, jackpot symbol Y1) that shifts to the probability variation gaming state if the jackpot is a jackpot. Further, when RUSH2 is performed as a RUSH reach effect, it is suggested that if the jackpot is a jackpot, it is highly likely that it is a jackpot (for example, jackpot symbol Y3) that shifts to a time saving game state. For example, in RUSH1, the ally character first strikes the enemy character, and in RUSH2, the ally character receives the first strike from the enemy character. In RUSH1, since the ally character makes a preemptive attack on the enemy character, the battle becomes more dominant than the RUSH2.

  In the progression effect, for example, by indicating whether or not the character making the first strike is a teammate character, it is suggested which of the RUSH1 and RUSH2 the RUSH reach effect is to be performed. For example, whether or not RUSH1 is performed is suggested by performing a suggestion suggesting that the ally character makes a preemptive attack on the enemy character in the first stage of the progress production. As a result of the suggestion effect, RUSH1 is executed when the notification effect that notifies the ally character to make the first strike is performed. On the other hand, when the notification effect is not performed, the progression effect proceeds to the second stage. Then, in the second stage, it is suggested whether or not RUSH2 will be performed by performing a suggestive effect suggesting that the ally character will undergo a preemptive attack by the enemy character. As a result of the suggestion effect, RUSH2 is executed when a notification effect that notifies that the ally character is to be attacked first is performed.

  It is possible to make the player pay attention to the RUSH reach effect by making the player recognize by the progress effect whether or not the battle superior to the teammate character is started.

  Moreover, you may suggest the production performed during the jackpot game by the progress production. For example, a case where the 16R probability variation effect that is performed only when the jackpot pattern Y1 is stopped is executed during the jackpot game will be described. As a result of performing RUSH1 as the RUSH reach effect, when the big hit is notified, the big hit symbol Y1 is always stopped. In this case, there is a possibility that the 16R certainty variation effect may be performed by performing RUSH1 as the suggestion effect in the progression effect. When the notification effect for notifying that the 16R probability variation effect is performed (for example, a big hit notification in a pattern arrangement) is performed, the 16R probability variation effect is performed immediately thereafter.

  Further, in the first embodiment, a suggestive effect that suggests a specific effect is performed in the middle of a certain stage of the progression effect, and when the notification effect is performed as a result of the suggestive effect, the specific effect is executed and the notification effect is changed. If not done, proceed to the next stage. In another embodiment, the suggestive effect may be performed from the beginning of a certain stage of the effect effect. Then, when the notification effect that notifies the execution of the specific effect is performed as a result of the suggested effect, the specific effect is performed.

  Further, in the second embodiment, a suggestive effect that suggests a specific effect is performed from the beginning of a certain stage of the progress effect, and when the reach is established when the certain stage ends, the specific effect is executed and the reach is established. If not, proceed to the next stage. In another embodiment, the suggestive effect may be performed in the middle of a certain stage of the effect effect. Further, the suggestive effect is performed at a certain stage of the progression effect, and a predetermined condition is satisfied when the certain stage is completed (for example, the reach is satisfied or the effect is the first mode). If the specific effect is performed and the predetermined condition is not satisfied (other conditions are satisfied or the effect is the second aspect), the process proceeds to the next stage. Good.

  Further, in the second embodiment, it is not necessary to clearly inform whether or not the specific effect is performed at the end of a stage where there is a progress effect. For example, the suggestive effect may be performed at a certain stage, and when the suggested specific effect is executed, the progressing effect is terminated, and if the suggested specific effect is not executed, the process may proceed to the next stage.

  Further, the above-mentioned production effect may be performed not only during the change of one special symbol but also over a plurality of changes of the special symbol.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a zone effect that covers a variation of one or more special symbols is performed as an effect based on the result of the preliminary determination. In another embodiment, as the effect based on the result of the preliminary determination, for example, an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display (hold image) may be performed, or a movable accessory for effect may be operated. .. For example, when the display mode of the hold display changes as the specific effect based on the result of the preliminary determination, an effect suggesting that the display mode of the hold display changes in the progress effect is performed, and then the hold display as the specific effect. The display mode of may change.

  In another embodiment, for example, the decorative design 51 and the special design that is a decorative design that is not used during normal variable display may be used for the suggestive performance in the progression performance. For example, when the left and right decorative designs 51 are pseudo-stopped by the combination of “4” and “8”, the progression effect is started. For example, as a suggestive effect in the first stage of the progression effect, the decorative pattern of "2" is gradually enlarged and displayed, which suggests that if the stop is performed with the left and right decorative patterns 51 as the central decorative pattern 51, the chance eyes are stopped. Produce. When the notification effect in which the decorative pattern of "2" sticks to the screen is performed, the chance eye stops. When the progress effect is developed to the second stage without the notification effect being performed, as a suggestive effect, an effect of gradually enlarging and displaying the special symbol that suggests the execution of the zone effect is performed. When the notification effect in which the special symbol sticks to the screen is performed, the zone effect is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, as another variation of the progress effect, a progress effect that suggests a plurality of specific effects at once will be described. Here, FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the flow and the manner of effect of the progression effect in another embodiment. It should be noted that in the following description, configurations and processes common to the above-described embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and numbers, and description thereof will be omitted, and differences from the above-described embodiment will be mainly described.

[Modification Example of Progress Effect Illustrated in FIG. 39]
First, with reference to FIG. 39, a modification example of the progress effect when execution of the SP reach effect is notified in the second stage of the progress effect when the SP reach effect is determined will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 39, after the variation of the special symbol is started (FIG. 39 (A)), the first stage effect of the progress effect is performed, and the image 541 suggesting the SPSP reach effect appears in a relatively small size. (FIG. 39 (B)). Then, the display is performed such that the image 541 is gradually enlarged. At that time, the image 542 indicating the SP reach effect starts to appear in the same size as the image 541 before the enlargement (FIG. 39 (C)). For example, the image 542 may appear from the upper right corner of the screen at the same (or almost the same) position where the image 541 appears, or may appear from a position different from the position where the image 541 appears (for example, the lower right corner of the screen). Good.

  As illustrated in FIG. 39 (C), in a state where the image 541 and the image 542 are displayed at the same time, an effect of enlarging whether or not the image 541 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen (developed into SPSP reach effect) A production that fuels whether or not) is performed. Then, as a result of the effect, when the image 541 is displayed so as to slip through the screen without being displayed on the full screen, the SPSP reach effect corresponding to the image 541 is not developed and the progress effect is in the second stage. Proceed (FIG. 39 (D)).

  It should be noted that the image 542 related to the second stage suggestive effect may be displayed in a partially visible state or may be displayed in a visually recognizable state until the second stage. For example, the image 542 may be displayed in a state in which a part of the image 542 is superimposed on the back side of the image 541 related to the suggestive effect in the first stage until the second stage.

  When the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, the display is performed such that the image 542 is gradually enlarged. Subsequently, an effect is created to fuel whether or not the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 39 (E)). Then, as a result of the effect, the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen, and it is notified that the SP reach effect is executed (FIG. 39 (F)). After that, the SP reach effect is started, and a jackpot or a loss is notified as a result of the SP reach effect (FIG. 39 (G)).

  In addition, while the effect of inspiring whether or not the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen is being performed, another specific effect (for example, a specific effect having higher or lower expectations than the SP reach effect) is suggested. Another image that appears may appear in the same size as the image 542 in FIG.

[Modification Example of Progress Effect Illustrated in FIG. 40]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a modification example of the progress effect when the execution of the SP reach effect is notified in the third stage of the progress effect when the SP reach effect is determined will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 40, after the start of variation of the special symbol (FIG. 40 (A)), the progress effect is started. In the first stage suggestion production of the progress production, the image 543 suggesting the zone production B, the image 541 suggesting the SPSP reach production, and the image 542 suggesting the SP reach production appear in a relatively small size ( FIG. 40 (B)).

  In the example shown in FIG. 40, the images 541 to 543 related to the progress effect appear in descending order of expectation for the jackpot of the specific effect related to each image. This order is common to the order in which the execution of the specific effect related to each image is suggested by the progress effect. Specifically, an image 543 related to the first stage suggestive effect, an image 541 related to the second stage suggestive effect, and an image 542 related to the third stage suggestive effect appear in this order.

  Then, the display in which the image 543 is gradually enlarged is started (FIG. 40 (C)). As a result, as a first-stage suggestive effect, an effect for initiating whether or not the zone effect B is developed is started. At this time, for example, the display position and the size of the images other than the images related to the first stage suggestive effect (image 541 and image 542) do not change. Thereby, even if a plurality of images related to the progress effect are displayed at the same time, the player easily recognizes which image indicates whether or not the specific effect is executed by the suggestion effect in the first stage. It is possible.

  As a result of the effect that fuels whether or not to develop into the zone effect B as the suggested effect in the first stage, the image 543 is not displayed on the entire screen but is displayed so as to slip through the screen. As a result, the zone effect B corresponding to the image 543 is not developed, and the progress effect proceeds to the second stage (FIG. 40 (D)).

  When the progress effect proceeds to the second stage, a display is made such that the image 541 is gradually enlarged (FIG. 40 (D)). Subsequently, an effect is created to inspire whether or not the image 541 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen (FIG. 40 (E)). Then, as a result of the effect, a display is displayed in which the image 541 slips through the screen without being displayed on the entire screen. As a result, the SPSP reach production corresponding to the image 541 is not developed, and the progress production proceeds to the third stage (FIG. 40 (F)).

  When the progress effect proceeds to the third stage, a display is made such that the image 542 is gradually enlarged (FIG. 40 (F)). Subsequently, an effect is provided to fuel whether or not the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen. Then, as a result of the effect, the image 542 is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen, and it is notified that the SP reach effect is executed (FIG. 40 (G)). Then, the SP reach effect is started, and a jackpot or a loss is reported as a result of the SP reach effect (FIG. 40 (H)).

  It should be noted that when the progress effect is started, the plurality of images 541 to 543 related to the suggestive effect may be displayed in the same size or in different sizes. For example, it may be displayed large or small in descending order of the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the specific effect for each image.

  Further, the order in which the plurality of images related to the progress effect are displayed may be, for example, the order in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the specific effect related to each image is low. Further, the order of display and the degree of expectation of the specific effect may not be directly related, and all the images may be displayed at the same time. In addition, the order of display and the order of the specific effect suggested to be executed by the progress effect may be reversed or may not be directly related.

  Further, the image 541 may be displayed in a partially visible state, or the entire image may be displayed in a visually recognizable state until the image proceeds to the second step and the image 542 proceeds to the third step. .. For example, the image 541 may be displayed in a state in which a part of the image 543 is superimposed on the rear side of the image 543 until the second step is performed. Further, the image 542 may be displayed in a state where a part of the image 542 is superimposed on the back side of the image 541 until the process proceeds to the third stage.

  Further, the same specific effect may be suggested at once by a progressing effect that suggests a plurality of specific effects at once, and the larger the number of suggestions at the same time, the higher the possibility that the specific effect related to the suggestion is executed. May be. For example, in the case of suggesting execution of SPSP reach production in the first stage and the second stage in the progression production that develops to the third stage as illustrated in FIG. 40, in FIG. 541 will be displayed. Then, as a first-stage suggestive effect illustrated in FIG. 40C, an effect that fuels whether or not to execute the SPSP reach effect is performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the probability variation gaming state is shifted to after the jackpot game with a predetermined probability (70%), and the probability variation gaming state continues until the next jackpot. Although assumed, the present invention can be applied to any other gaming machine. For example, when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the probability is changed to a probability variation gaming state after a jackpot game with a probability of 100%, and in the probability variation gaming state, the special symbol fluctuates a finite number of times (for example, 100 times). Then, the above-described effect may be performed in the gaming machine that returns to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, in another embodiment, the above-described effect may be performed in a pachinko gaming machine of a mixed type of one type and two types. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, it is easy to open the second starting opening by shifting to a time saving game state after the big hitting game, and a game ball is won in the second starting opening. Then, the specific winning area is opened. A V area is provided in the specific winning area, and when a game ball wins in the V area, it is a big hit. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming state becomes a time saving gaming state, the gaming ball easily passes through the V area, and a big hit is likely to occur. In such a gaming machine, the RUSH reach effect is an effect that suggests a big hit to shift to the time saving game state, and when the big hit is notified as a result of the RUSH reach effect, it shifts to the time saving game state after the big hit game.

  In another embodiment, when it is determined as a big hit in the first special symbol determination, when the game ball passes through the V area provided in the big winning hole during the big hit game, the probability change game state is transferred after the big hit game. The above-described effects may be performed in the gaming machine. Specifically, when it is determined to be a specific jackpot in the first special symbol determination, the V area is opened for a long time during the jackpot game (for example, a maximum of 29.5 seconds is opened), and a jackpot other than the specified jackpot. When it is determined, the V area is shortly opened (for example, 0.01 seconds open) during the jackpot game. In such a gaming machine, the RUSH reach effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot in which the V region is long open.

  Further, it goes without saying that the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, set values, threshold values used for determination, and the like in the above-described flowcharts are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  Further, although cases have been described with the above embodiment as examples where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  The above-described effect is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Further, the above-described embodiments and modified examples are applicable to each other, and the present invention may be realized in various combinations.

[Structure of the gaming machine according to the present invention and its function and effect]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. Note that the parentheses indicate the correspondence with the embodiments and are merely examples.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention,
A gaming machine that executes a special game (for example, a jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player based on the acquired information that is acquired according to the establishment of the acquisition condition,
An effect execution means for executing an effect based on the acquired information (for example, control units 130, 140, 150: FIG. 4) is provided,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a first effect (for example, a progress effect) and a second effect and a third effect (for example, a first specific effect and a second specific effect) that can be executed after the first effect.
The first effect is an effect that suggests an effect (for example, a specific effect) to be executed after the first effect, and a first effect mode that suggests a possibility that the second effect is executed (for example, A production mode of a progress production that ends at the stage of performing the first suggestive production that suggests the possibility of executing the first specific production), and a second production mode that suggests the possibility of executing the third production. (For example, the production mode of the progress production that ends at the stage of performing the second suggestive production that suggests the possibility that the second specific production will be executed), and after suggesting the possibility that the second production will be executed, A third effect mode that suggests the possibility that the third effect will be executed (for example, a progress effect that progresses from the stage of performing the first suggestive effect to the next stage of performing the second suggestive effect and ends at that stage). And a plurality of effect modes including an effect mode).

  According to this configuration, the possibility that the second effect and the third effect are executed by the first effect is suggested step by step, and accordingly, the player's expectation is intermittent as the possibility is suggested. Can be increased. In addition, the player can predict the timing at which the second effect and the third effect are started to some extent according to the progress of the first effect, and can give the player enjoyment of the prediction. is there.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a special game based on a determination means (S407) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a start condition and a determination result by the determination means. Of a plurality of specific productions including a first specific production (SP reach production) having a higher expectation than that of the second and a second specific production (SPSP reach production) having a higher expectation than the first specific production. Specific effect determining means (S1332) for determining which of the specific effects is to be executed, specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and progressing from the current stage to the next stage After performing a possible progression effect, and performing a suggestion effect that suggests the specific effect at a certain stage of the progress effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect is actually applied to the specific effect execution means. On the other hand, after performing the suggestion effect at a certain stage of the progression effect, advance the progress effect to the next stage without causing the specific effect execution means to execute the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect. And a progress effect executing unit capable of performing the first effect, when the special effect determining unit determines that the first special effect is to be executed, the first special effect at a stage of the progress effect. It is possible to perform the first suggestive effect that suggests the second suggestive effect that suggests the second specific effect at a stage prior to the certain stage (FIGS. 20 and 31).

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to perform both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect by the progress effect, even when the execution of the first specific effect having a relatively low expectation is determined. It is possible to make the player expect the performance of the production.

  Further, in another configuration, the progress effect executing unit performs the second suggestion effect at a certain stage of the progress effect when the specific effect determining unit determines to execute the second specific effect. It may be possible to perform the first suggestive effect in a stage before a certain stage.

  According to this configuration, both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect can be performed even when it is determined to execute the second specific effect.

  Further, in another configuration, when the determination unit does not determine that the special game is to be performed, the second notification effect execution unit that executes the second notification effect that notifies that the special game is not performed is further included, and When the determination means determines that the special game is not to be performed, the progress effect executing means performs the first suggestive effect at a certain stage of the advance effect and executes the advance before the second notification effect is performed. It may be possible to perform the second suggestion effect in another stage of the effect.

  According to this configuration, when it is determined that the special game is not performed, both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect are performed before the second notification effect indicating that the special game is not performed. Even if it is determined that the special game is not performed, the player can be expected to execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention determines, based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a determination means (S407) for determining whether or not to perform the special game, and the determination means determines to perform the special game. In this case, any special game among a plurality of special games including a first special game (big hit symbol X5) and a second special game (big hit symbol X1, X2) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game Based on the special game selecting means (S432) for selecting whether to perform and whether the first special game or the second special game is selected by the special game selecting means based on the judgment result by the judging means. Any one of a plurality of specific effects including a first specific effect (SP reach effect) and a second specific effect (RUSH reach effect) executed when the second special game is selected A specific effect determining means (S1332) for determining whether to perform the specific effect, a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and a progress effect capable of proceeding from the current stage to the next stage. After performing a suggestive effect suggesting the specific effect at a certain stage of the progression effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect is caused to be executed by the specific effect executing means, while at the stage of the advance effect, After performing the suggestive effect, a progress effect executing means capable of advancing the progress effect to the next stage without causing the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect to be executed by the specific effect executing means, and The progress effect executing means, when the specific effect determining means determines to execute the first specific effect, the first effect at a certain stage of the advance effect. It is possible to perform a first suggestive effect that suggests a constant effect and a second suggestive effect that suggests the second specific effect at a stage prior to the certain stage, and the second effect is performed by the specific effect determining means. When it is determined to execute the specific effect, it is possible to perform the second suggestive effect at a certain stage of the progressing effect and perform the first suggestive effect at a stage prior to the certain stage (FIG. 21). ..

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to perform both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect by the progress effect even when the execution of either the first specific effect or the second specific effect is determined. It is possible to raise the player's interest in which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed. Here, the second specific effect is an effect that is easily executed when the second special game is performed, and is an effect that suggests the second special game. The first specific effect is an effect that is executed regardless of which of the first special game and the second special game is performed, and does not suggest any one special game.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, an acquisition unit (S204) that acquires acquisition information, and if a start condition is satisfied, whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information. By the determination means (S407) for performing the special game determination and the symbol display means (41), after changing the symbol, the symbol control means for notifying the result of the special game determination, and the symbol control means When the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means while the symbol is being changed, it is stored in the reservation storage means (S204) for storing the acquisition information and before the start condition is satisfied. Based on the acquired information obtained, the pre-judgment means (S205) for judging whether or not to perform a special game (hereinafter referred to as pre-judgment), the judgment means, or the pre-judgment means. Based on the result of the determination, a first specific effect (SP reach effect) based on the result of the determination by the determination unit, and a second specific effect (zone effect) based on the result of the prior determination by the advance determination unit are included. From the current stage, a specific effect determining unit (S1332) that determines which specific effect is to be executed among a plurality of specific effects, a specific effect executing unit that executes the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining unit, Execute a progress effect that can progress to the next stage, perform a suggestion effect suggesting the specific effect at a certain stage of the progress effect, and then execute the specific effect suggested by the suggestion effect to the specific effect execution means. On the other hand, after performing the suggestive effect at a certain stage of the progress effect, the specific effect suggested by the suggestive effect is executed by the specific effect executing means. And a progress effect executing means capable of advancing the progress effect to the next stage without performing the advance effect, and the advance effect executing means is determined to execute the first specific effect by the specific effect determining means. In this case, it is possible to perform a first suggestive effect that suggests the first specific effect at a certain stage of the progression effect, and perform a second suggestive effect that suggests the second specific effect at a stage prior to the certain stage. When the specific effect determination means determines to execute the second specific effect, the second suggestive effect is performed at a certain stage of the progression effect, and the first suggestion is performed at a stage prior to the certain stage. It is possible to produce an effect (FIG. 22).

  According to this gaming machine, even when it is decided to execute either the first specific effect based on the determination result of the determination means or the second specific effect based on the result of the preliminary determination, the first suggestive effect is caused by the progress effect. It is possible to perform both the second suggested effect and the player's interest in which of the first specified effect and the second specified effect is performed.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a special game based on a determination means (S407) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a start condition and a determination result by the determination means. Of a plurality of specific productions including a first specific production (SP reach production) having a higher expectation than that of the second and a second specific production (SPSP reach production) having a higher expectation than the first specific production. From the current stage to the next stage, a specific effect determining unit (S1332) that determines which of the specific effects is to be executed, and a specific effect executing unit that executes the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining unit. A progress production that can progress is executed, and at a certain stage of the progress production, a suggestion production that suggests the specific production is performed, and as a result of the suggestion production, the special production determined by the specific production determination means is performed. While performing the notification effect that notifies that the effect is performed, at a certain stage of the progress effect, if the notification effect is not performed as a result of the suggestion effect, the advance effect may be advanced to the next stage. Possible progress effect execution means, the specific effect execution means, after the notification effect is performed, executes the specific effect notified by the notification effect, the progress effect execution means, the specific effect When it is determined by the determination means to execute the first specific effect, before the notification effect notifies that the first specific effect will be performed at a certain stage of the progression effect, the first step at the certain stage is performed. A first suggestive effect (542) that suggests a specific effect is performed, and a second suggestive effect (54 that suggests the second specific effect at a stage prior to the certain stage is performed. ) Can be performed (Figure 20, Figure 23).

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to perform both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect by the progress effect, even when the execution of the first specific effect having a relatively low expectation is determined. It is possible to make the player expect the performance of the production.

  In another configuration, when the specific effect determining unit determines that the second specific effect is to be executed, the progress effect executing unit causes the second specific effect to be performed by the notification effect at a certain stage of the advanced effect. It may be possible to perform the second suggestive effect at the certain stage and to perform the first suggestive effect at a stage before the certain stage before being informed that the action will be performed.

  According to this configuration, both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect can be performed even when it is determined to execute the second specific effect.

  Further, in another configuration, when the determination unit does not determine that the special game is to be performed, the second notification effect execution unit that executes the second notification effect that notifies that the special game is not performed is further included, and When the determination means determines that the special game is not to be performed, the progress effect executing means performs the first suggestive effect at a certain stage of the advance effect and executes the advance before the second notification effect is performed. It may be possible to perform the second suggestion effect in another stage of the effect.

  According to this configuration, when it is determined that the special game is not performed, both the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect are performed before the second notification effect indicating that the special game is not performed. Even if it is determined that the special game is not performed, the player can be expected to execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention determines, based on the satisfaction of the start condition, a determination means (S407) for determining whether or not to perform the special game, and the determination means determines to perform the special game. In this case, select one of a plurality of special games including a first special game (big hit symbol X5) and a second special game (big hit symbol X1) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. Based on the determination result by the special game selection means and the determination means, the first specific effect (SP) which is executed regardless of which of the first special game and the second special game is selected by the special game selection means. Reach effect), and a second specific effect (RUSH reach effect) that is executed when the second special game is selected, a specification that determines which specific effect is to be executed among a plurality of specific effects. Performance Determining means (S1332), specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and a progress effect capable of proceeding from the current stage to the next stage, and a stage in which the progress effect is present. In the above, while performing a suggestive effect that suggests the specific effect, and performing a notification effect that notifies that the specific effect determined by the specific effect determination means is performed as a result of the suggestive effect, a stage of the progress effect In the case where the notification effect is not performed as a result of the suggestion effect, a progress effect executing unit capable of advancing the advance effect to the next stage is provided, and the specific effect executing unit is the notification effect. Is performed, the specific effect notified by the notification effect is executed, and the progress effect executing means causes the specific effect determining means to perform the first specification. When it is determined to execute the output, before the notification that the first specific effect is to be performed by the notification effect at a certain stage of the progress effect, the first specific effect is suggested at the certain stage. It is possible to perform the suggestive effect (542) and also to perform the second suggestive effect (544) that suggests the second specific effect at a stage prior to the certain stage, and the specific effect determining unit determines the second specific effect. When it is determined to execute the effect, before the notification that the second specific effect is to be performed by the notification effect at a certain stage of the progression effect, the second suggestion effect is performed at the certain stage, and It is possible to perform the first suggestive effect in a stage before a certain stage (FIG. 21, FIG. 24 to FIG. 25).

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to perform both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect by the progress effect even when the execution of either the first specific effect or the second specific effect is determined. It is possible to raise the player's interest in which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, an acquisition unit (S204) that acquires acquisition information, and if a start condition is satisfied, whether or not to perform a special game based on the acquisition information. By the determination means (S407) for performing the special game determination and the symbol display means for changing the symbols and then stopping the symbols, the symbol control means (41) for notifying the result of the special game determination, and the symbol control means. When the acquisition information is acquired by the acquisition means while the symbol is being changed, it is stored in the reservation storage means (S204) for storing the acquisition information and before the start condition is satisfied. Based on the acquired information obtained, the pre-judgment means (S205) for judging whether or not to perform a special game (hereinafter referred to as pre-judgment), the judgment means, or the pre-judgment means. Based on the result of the determination, a first specific effect (SP reach effect) based on the result of the determination by the determination unit, and a second specific effect (zone effect) based on the result of the prior determination by the advance determination unit are included. Specific effect determining means for determining which specific effect is to be executed among a plurality of specific effects, specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means, and the next step from the current step That a specific effect determined by the specific effect determination means is performed as a result of the suggested effect, by performing a suggested effect that suggests the specific effect at a certain stage of the advanced effect. On the other hand, while performing the notification effect for notifying, the progress effect when the notification effect is not performed as a result of the suggestion effect at a certain stage of the progress effect. And a progress effect executing means capable of advancing to the next stage, the specific effect executing means, after the notification effect is performed, executes the specific effect notified by the notification effect, When the specific effect determination means determines that the first specific effect is to be executed, the effect execution means before the notification of the first specific effect being performed by the notification effect at a certain stage of the progression effect. , Performing a first suggestive effect (542) suggesting the first specific effect at the certain stage, and performing a second suggestive effect (543) suggesting the second specific effect at a stage prior to the certain stage. When it is determined that the second specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determining unit, the notification effect is used at a certain stage of the progress effect. It is possible to perform the second suggestive effect at the certain stage and to perform the first suggestive effect at a stage before the certain stage before being notified that the second specific effect will be performed (FIG. 22).

  According to this gaming machine, even when it is decided to execute either the first specific effect based on the determination result of the determination means or the second specific effect based on the result of the preliminary determination, the first suggestive effect is caused by the progress effect. It is possible to perform both the second suggested effect and the player's interest in which of the first specified effect and the second specified effect is performed.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big winning opening 26 Production button 41 1st special design indicator 42 2nd special design display 51 Decorative design 521, 522 Hold Image 53 Moving area 541, 542, 543, 544 Image 130 Production control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to a player based on the acquired information acquired according to the establishment of the acquisition condition,
Equipped with production execution means for executing production,
The effect execution means,
Suggestive image display effect, a first predetermined effect that can be executed after the suggestive image display effect, and the special game is more likely to be executed than the first predetermined effect, and can be executed after the suggestive image display effect It is possible to execute the second predetermined effect,
The suggestive image display effect is
It is possible to display a first suggestion image showing a predetermined screen during the first predetermined effect, and a second suggestion image showing a predetermined screen during the second predetermined effect.
When the first predetermined effect is executed, the display mode of the first suggestive image displayed before the first predetermined effect is changed to a predetermined display mode,
When the second predetermined effect is executed, the display mode of the second suggestion image displayed before the second predetermined effect is executed is changed to a predetermined display mode,
The effect execution means,
A first effect mode in which the first suggestion image is displayed, and the first predetermined effect is executed after changing the display mode to a predetermined display mode;
A second effect mode in which the second suggestion image is displayed, and the second predetermined effect is executed after changing the display mode to a predetermined display mode;
After displaying the first suggestion image, the second suggestion image is displayed without changing to a predetermined display mode, the second predetermined image is displayed without executing the first predetermined effect, and the second suggestion image is further displayed after changing to a predetermined display mode. A third effect mode for executing a predetermined effect,
After the second suggestion image is displayed, the display is not changed to a predetermined display mode, the first suggestion image is displayed without executing the second predetermined effect, and the first suggestion image is further changed to the first display mode. a fourth representation embodiment for executing predetermined effect, Ri executable der and
In the case of the third effect mode, the second suggestive image is displayed during the display of the first suggestive image, and the second suggestive image is not changed to a predetermined display mode during the display of the first suggestive image. Changing the second suggestive image to a predetermined display mode after erasing the first suggestive image,
In the case of the fourth effect mode, the first suggestive image is displayed during the display of the second suggestive image, and the first suggestive image is not changed to a predetermined display mode during the display of the second suggestive image. wherein said first suggested image after erasing the second suggestion images Ru varied in a predetermined display mode, the gaming machine.

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