JP6842130B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a jackpot lottery is performed based on the establishment of a starting condition, and when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is performed as a kind of special game. An operation-responsive effect (cut-in display, etc.) based on the result of the lottery can be performed, while a definite effect (so-called P hula, etc.) that announces that fact can be performed during the variable effect when the jackpot is won. When performing a button effect during a variable effect when a jackpot is won, the first control that performs a final effect together with the operation corresponding effect according to the operation input during the operation valid period, or the operation valid period is used as a reference. A game machine capable of performing a second control for performing a definite effect even if there is no operation input at a predetermined timing is described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-209729

By the way, if it is possible to effectively perform an effect that makes it expected that a special game is to be executed in the game machine, the interest of the game will be improved.

An object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of a game.

The present invention that achieves the above object is a determination means (for example, a special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a first gaming state. A game state control means that can be controlled in a second game state that is more advantageous than the first game state, and the special game includes a first special game and a second special game that is different from the first special game. There is a game, and the game state control means can be controlled in the second game state after the second special game, and is based on the determination result by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234). An effect control means (for example, an effect control unit 300) capable of executing an effect including a determination effect of varying a predetermined effect symbol (for example, a decorative symbol 41) on a predetermined image display unit (for example, the image display unit 114). ) And the first variation pattern or the first variation pattern that determines the variation time of the effect symbol (for example, the decorative symbol 41) when the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) determines to execute the special game. A fluctuation pattern selection means (for example, a fluctuation pattern selection unit 235) capable of selecting at least one of the second fluctuation patterns that defines a fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time defined by the first fluctuation pattern, and an operation that accepts an operation from the player. The effect control means (for example, the effect control unit 300) includes means (for example, the effect button 161), and the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) determines when the special game is executed. During the fluctuation of the effect symbol (for example, the decorative symbol 41) performed in response to the above, it is possible to execute the advance notice effect that is expected to execute the special game, and as the advance notice effect, the operation means (for example, for example A first notice effect executed in a predetermined period according to an operation on the effect button 161), a second notice effect executed in a period different from the predetermined period, and an effect notifying the confirmation of execution of the special game. there third and informational display is capable of executing, the change pattern selection means (e.g., change pattern selection unit 235) the first change pattern is selected by, in the case of executing the first announcement attraction is It is possible to display the effect symbol (for example, decorative symbol 41) on the image display unit (for example, image display unit 114) in the first aspect, and then display it in a second aspect different from the first aspect. Yes, the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means (for example, the variation pattern selection unit 235), and the second notice effect is realized. In this case, the effect symbol (for example, the decorative symbol 41) is displayed on the image display unit (for example, the image display unit 114) in the first aspect, but is not displayed in the second aspect. 2 The notice effect can be executed, and the ratio of executing the first notice effect in the first variation pattern and the ratio of executing the second notice effect in the second variation pattern are different from each other, and the first notice effect is executed. when the special game is executed, the third informational display is not performed, when said second special game is executed, the third prediction effect is Ri executable der, the variation pattern selection means (For example, the third advance notice effect can be executed when the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235), and is based on the determination result by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234). Therefore, it is determined whether or not to perform the effect accompanied by the specific effect, and the fluctuation time of the second fluctuation pattern is the effect accompanied by the specific effect based on the determination result that the special game is not executed. It is a game machine that is shorter than the fluctuation time when performing.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned reference numerals in this column are exemplarily attached in the description of the present invention, and the present invention is not reduced by these reference numerals.

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

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display arranged at the lower left of the game board, and (b) is a partial plan view of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the image / sound control part and the lamp control part of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game control part of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the basic processing by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the processing at the time of power-off by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the start port switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the processing during stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of ordinary symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the electric tulip processing. It is a figure which shows the composition example of the random number used in this embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the composition example of a jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the composition example of a jackpot symbol random number, (c ) Is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a hit random number. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the variation pattern and the table used in the variation pattern selection process. It is a block diagram explaining the structure example of the RAM of the game control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block diagram which shows each structure of the storage part shown in (a). Is. It is a block diagram explaining the structure example of the RAM of the effect control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hold storage area, (b) is a block which shows each structure of the storage part shown in (a). It is a figure. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the preliminary determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of an effect control part, (a) is a figure which shows the main process, (b) is a figure which shows the interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a command reception process. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination effect selection process and the effect selection process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the effect button processing. This is a variable effect pattern table for jackpots in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. This is a variable effect pattern table for small hits and misses in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the variation effect of a decorative pattern performed by an effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the variation effect of a decorative pattern performed by an effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the variation effect of a decorative pattern performed by an effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the variation effect of a decorative pattern performed by an effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the variation effect of a decorative pattern performed by an effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the variation effect of a decorative pattern performed by an effect control unit using an image display unit. It is a timing chart which showed the execution timing of each effect in the variation effect 1 and the variation effect 5. It is a timing chart which showed the execution timing of each effect in variation effect 2 and variation effect 5. It is a timing chart which showed the execution timing of each effect in the variation effect 3 and variation effect 5. It is a timing chart which showed the execution timing of each effect in variation effect 2 and variation effect 6. It is a timing chart which showed the execution timing of each effect in the variation effect 7 and the variation effect 6. It is a timing chart which showed the execution timing of each effect in the variation effect 2 and variation effect 8. It is explanatory drawing of the variation effect pattern in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the variation effect 9 in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the variation effect 10 in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the variation effect 11 in Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a timing chart which showed each effect execution timing in the variation effect 9, variation effect 10, and variation effect 11. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and variation effect pattern in Embodiment 3. It is explanatory drawing of the production example of a high expectation production and a final production. It is explanatory drawing of the production example of a high expectation production and a final production.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of game machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
The pachinko game machine 100 as an example of the game machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by a player's instruction operation wins a prize. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which a game ball is launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has, on the front surface, a game area 111 for playing a game with a game ball, a rail member 112 on which a game ball launched from below rises and forms a passage toward an upper position of the game area 111, and a game. A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 for displaying various images for effect is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 is provided with a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and as the game progresses by the player, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol change result) can be displayed. It displays an effect image due to the appearance of a character or an item, or an effect image using the hold display described later.
Further, on the front surface of the game board 110, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 produces various effects by emitting light.

The game area 111 is provided with a game nail, a windmill, and the like (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various accessories related to winning a prize or a lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. Further, the game area 111 is provided with an discharge port 117 that discharges a game ball launched into the game area 111 that has not won a prize in the winning port to the outside of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, as various accessories related to winning and lottery, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 where the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts when the game ball wins, and the second starting port 122 when the game ball passes are normal. A starting gate (hereinafter, simply referred to as a gate) 124 at which a symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery) is started is arranged on the game board 110. In FIG. 1, gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 111, the gate 124 on the left side is described as 124L, and the gate 124 on the right side is described as 124R. Further, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 referred to here refer to winning openings that trigger the operation of the predetermined special symbol display 1. Specifically, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are provided with switches (first starting port switch 211 and second starting port switch 212, which will be described later) that detect the passage of a game ball at the time of winning a prize. Has been done. Then, when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the switch detects the passage of the game ball, which triggers the operation of the special symbol display.

The second starting port 122 includes an electric tulip (opening / closing member) 123 as a normal electric accessory that opens and closes and lights up a pair of tulip flower-shaped blades by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blades are closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, while when the blades are opened, the entrance of the second starting port 122 expands and the game ball moves to the second starting port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. Then, when the electric tulip 123 wins the ordinary symbol lottery, the blades open for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds to 1.8 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) while lighting or blinking.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a low probability state in which the winning probability is low and a high probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low probability state, based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, it is controlled to either a low probability state or a high probability state based on a predetermined condition.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a gaming state of no electric support with few chances of winning the second starting port 122 and an electric support state with more chances of winning the second starting port 122 than with no electric support. have. Then, for example, under a predetermined condition such as a big hit or the number of lottery of the special symbol lottery, the state is controlled to either the electric support state or the electric support state. The electric support state is, for example, one or more of shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and increasing the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is a gaming state controlled by the combination.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is long and a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is shorter than the time-saving non-state.
In this embodiment, the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. Further, in the following description, the electric support state and the time saving state are simply referred to as the time saving state, and the electric support non-state and the time saving non-state are simply referred to as the time saving non-state.

Further, in the present embodiment, as other accessories related to winning and lottery, a large winning opening 125 as a special electric accessory that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery and a lottery even if the game ball wins are performed. A normal winning opening 126 and a normal winning opening 126 are arranged on the game board 110. The large winning opening 125 is provided with a large winning opening door 125D that opens and closes the large winning opening 125. In the following description, the opening / closing state and opening / closing operation of the large winning opening door 125D may be described as the opening / closing state and opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 125 for convenience.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying the lottery result and the number of holdings is arranged at the lower left position of the game board 110.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a game control board for determining the winning of a special symbol, an effect control board for comprehensively controlling the effect, an image control board for controlling the effect by images and sounds, various lamps, and the like. Various substrates (not shown) such as a lamp control substrate that controls the effect of the movable accessory 115 are attached. Further, on the back surface of the game board 110, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power supply into a DC power supply and outputs it to various boards or the like is arranged.

When the player touches the handle 151 to rotate the lever 152 clockwise, the frame member 150 causes the game balls to be hit at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 pieces per minute) with a striking force according to the operation angle. It is equipped with a launcher (not shown) that launches electrically at. Further, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launcher one by one at a timing linked to an operation by the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launcher. It is equipped with a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is integrally formed with the upper and lower plates, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated can also be considered. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launcher emits light under predetermined conditions is also conceivable.

Further, the frame member 150 has a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the firing of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launching device, and the game ball accumulated in the plate 153. It is provided with an eject button 155 for dropping it into a box (not shown) and ejecting it.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects by music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light depending on a pattern due to lighting / blinking and a difference in light emission color. As for the frame lamp 157, a configuration example that enables an effect of changing the light irradiation direction can be considered.
Further, the frame member 150 includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display 130 arranged at the lower left of the gaming board 110. FIG. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins the first special symbol display 221 and the second starting port 122, which operate in response to the winning of the first starting port 121. It includes a second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124, and a normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate 124. The first special symbol display 221 displays the lottery result by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display based on the winning of the first starting port 121. The second special symbol display 222 displays the lottery result by displaying the special symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display based on the winning of the second starting port 122. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the normal symbol display 223 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the lottery result. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof. Similarly, the ordinary symbol display 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the ordinary symbol lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof.

Further, the display 130 operates in response to the hold on the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold display 218 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 The special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operate in response to the hold on the normal symbol indicator 223 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the ordinary symbol hold indicator 220 are each composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds is determined by the lighting mode thereof. Is displayed.

Here, the hold will be described. If a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 during the variable display operation of the special symbol (while the variable display for one winning is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, it is not possible to start the variable display operation of the special symbol based on the later winning. Therefore, the later winnings are stored up to the specified number (for example, 4), and the right to start the special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the first winning game ball is completed. It is put on hold.
It should be noted that the same processing as for the special symbol is performed for the normal symbol. The fact that such a hold has been made and the number of holds (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the ordinary symbol hold indicator 220.

Further, the display 130 includes a state display 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status display 224 is composed of a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs lights up to notify whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. The other one is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a time-saving state in which the special symbol fluctuation time is short. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in an advantageous state by hitting right (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

Further, the display 130 includes a round number display 225 that displays the number of rounds when the big winning opening 125 is operated in the big hit game performed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number display 225 is composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the big winning opening 125 in the big hit game is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof.

The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for the player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of the input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 adjacent to the effect button 161 and composed of a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape are used. Is arranged on the frame member 150. In the illustrated example, consider a case where an effect of accepting an operation of selecting one image from a plurality of images is performed. In this case, for example, the player operates the effect key 162 composed of four keys arranged in a cross shape to instruct one of the plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114, and presses the effect button 161. By operating it, it is possible to perform an effect such as selecting an instructed image. Further, as the form of the input device, in addition to the illustrated effect button 161 and effect key 162, various input forms such as a lever and a handle can be adopted depending on the content of the effect and the like.

[Control unit configuration]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an image / acoustic control unit and a lamp control unit according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 as a main control means, which determines whether or not a special symbol has been won. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls the effect and a payout control unit 330 that controls the payout of payout balls are provided.

[Configuration / function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining the winning of a special symbol, a ROM 202 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 201, and a working memory of the CPU 201. RAM 203 and

The game control unit 200 controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in either a high-probability state or a low-probability state, a time-saving no state, or a time-saving state. As a result, the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are a high-probability time-saving game state, which is a high-probability state and a time-saving state, a low-probability time-saving game state, which is a low-probability state and a time-saving state, a high-probability state, and a high-time saving state. It is one of a low-probability time-saving no-game state, a low-probability state, and a low-probability time-saving no-game state. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high-probability state and the low-probability state, and switches between the time-saving non-state and the time-saving state based on a predetermined condition. Further, the game control unit 200 controls such as making the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery higher, shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, etc. in the time saving state than in the time saving state. I do.

The game control unit 200 draws a special symbol lottery when the game ball wins a prize in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. Then, a special game such as a big hit game is performed according to the judgment result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 performs a predetermined number of rounds in which the large winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). Control to repeat only. Then, the game control unit 200 controls the opening / closing operation interval when the big winning opening 125 opens.

In addition, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Then, the operation of the electric tulip is controlled according to the determination result of the normal symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 holds the game ball when the game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change, or the game ball passes through the gate 124 during the normal symbol change. Set the hold that occurs as a result.
Further, the game control unit 200 accompanies game control such as determination results of special symbol lottery and normal symbol lottery, change information of high probability state and low probability state, change information of time saving non state and time saving state, hold setting information, and the like. The information is sent to the effect control unit 300 by a command described later.

Further, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 121, the second starting port 122, the large winning opening 125, and the normal winning opening 126, the game control unit 200 hits one game ball according to the place where the game ball wins. An instruction is given to the payout control unit 330 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, if a game ball wins in the first starting port 121, three prize balls, if a game ball wins in the second starting port 122, four prize balls, and if a game ball wins in the large winning opening 125, 13 prizes. When a game ball wins a ball or a normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so that 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball linked to the game ball.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out the prize balls according to the instruction of the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information regarding the number of paid out prize balls from the payout control unit 330. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As a detection means, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects the winning of the game ball to the first start port 121. , To the second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second start port 122, the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 for opening and closing the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected to the gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214.
Further, the game control unit 200 is provided with a large winning opening detection unit (large winning opening switch (SW)) 215 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 125 and a large winning opening door 125D of the large winning opening 125. The large winning opening door opening / closing part 216 that sets the closed state and the protruding inclined open state, and the normal winning opening detection unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 that detects the winning of the game ball to the ordinary winning opening 126. , Are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 has a first special symbol hold indicator 218 that displays the number of unchanged pieces that have won a prize in the first start port 121 during the change of the special symbol, and a second special symbol hold indicator 218 that displays the number of unchanged items that have been won. The second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of unchanging holdings that won the starting port 122, and the normal symbol holding indicator that displays the number of unchanging holdings that passed through the gate 124 while the normal symbol was changing. 220 and are connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a first special symbol display 221 for displaying the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. The second special symbol display 222 that displays the variation display of the special symbol and the result of the special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to 122, and the normal symbol display that displays the variation display of the normal symbol and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery. The device 223 and the state display 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

Then, the detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the large winning opening switch 215, and the normal winning opening switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. Further, the control signals from the game control unit 200 are the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, the grand prize opening / closing unit 216, the first special symbol holding indicator 218, the second special symbol holding indicator 219, and the normal symbol holding indicator 220. , The first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223, and the status display 224. As a result, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls described above.

Further, the game control unit 200 is connected to an external information terminal board 350 for a board that transmits various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of prize balls paid out, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, etc. acquired from the payout control unit 330 to the host computer via the external information terminal board 350 for the board. To do.

[Configuration / function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 includes a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 331, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 331. And have.
Then, the payout control unit 330 controls the payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires a command from the game control unit 200 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won a prize (first starting port 121 or the like). Then, the payout drive unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified in the command. The payout drive unit 334 here is composed of a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

Further, the payout control unit 330 includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 334, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Detects whether or not the ball presence detection unit 336 that detects the presence or absence of storage of the ball and the plate 153 that holds the game ball used when the player plays the game and the paid-out prize ball are in a full state. The full tank detection unit 337 is connected to the full tank detection unit 337. Then, the payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 340 for transmitting various information to the host computer installed in the hall is connected to the payout control unit 330. Then, the payout control unit 330 may, for example, provide information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout drive unit 334, information on the number of actually paid out prize balls detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, and the like. Is transmitted to the host computer via the external information terminal board 340 for the frame. Further, the same information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Structure / function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs and various data executed by the CPU 301, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and a date and time. It is equipped with a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The effect control unit 300 sets the effect content based on, for example, a determination result of winning or not winning in the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200 and a fluctuation pattern. At that time, in some cases, the effect content is set according to the operation input in response to the operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to the operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161 and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the effect setting.
Further, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, the effect control unit 300 instructs the setting of the screen display for waiting for customers as one of the effects.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sets the effect content based on the change information of the high-probability state and the low-probability state and the change information of the time-saving non-state and the time-saving state received from the game control unit 200.
Further, the effect control unit 300 sends a command instructing the execution of the set effect content to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

Further, the effect control unit 300 is connected to an image / sound control unit 310 that controls an effect using images and sound, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls an effect using various lamps and movable accessories 115. Has been done.

[Configuration / function of image / acoustic control unit]
As shown in FIG. 4, the image / sound control unit 310 stores a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the effect content and sound, a program executed by the CPU 311 and various data. It includes a ROM 312, a RAM 313 used as a working memory of the CPU 311 and the like, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 314, a CGROM 315, and an SNDROM 316.

Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, the CGROM 315 includes a symbol image and a background image to be displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, a character for displaying a notice effect to the player, and the like. Image data such as items are stored. Further, the SNDROM 316 stores various acoustic data such as music and sound to be output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles.
The CPU 311 analyzes animation patterns, creates a display list summarizing commands related to drawing, and sends the display list to VDP314 based on the hold number command or the variable effect start command sent from the effect control unit 300. Do.

The VDP 314 reads out the image data and the acoustic data stored in the CGROM 315 and the SNDROM 316, respectively, based on the display list received from the CPU 311. Further, the VDP 314 performs drawing processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, etc. using the read image data, and voice processing using the read acoustic data. .. Then, the VDP 314 controls the screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the drawn image data. Further, the VDP 314 controls the sound output from the speaker 156 by the sound processed sound data.
In the present embodiment, the VDP 314 is configured to perform voice processing in addition to the drawing processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a processor dedicated to voice processing may be provided separately.

[Configuration / function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and a program and various data executed by the CPU 321. It includes a ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory of the CPU 321 and the like.
Then, the lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / blinking, emission color, and the like of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. It also controls the operation of the movable accessory 115.

Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 contains lighting / blinking pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the effect content set by the effect control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 that corresponds to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Then, the lamp control unit 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
Further, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores the operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 according to the effect content set by the effect control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 330 are each main boards arranged on the rear surface of the game board 110. The game control board as a sub-board, the effect control board as a sub-board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board are individually configured.
Further, in the configuration example described with reference to FIG. 4, the effect button 161 and the effect key 162 are connected to the effect control unit 300 and controlled by the effect control unit 300, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect button 161 and the effect key 162 may be connected to the lamp control unit 320 and controlled by the lamp control unit 320.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Subsequently, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control unit 200 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol fluctuation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units for executing various lottery processes. , Ordinary symbol variation control unit 236.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes processing associated with a special symbol variation.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning opening motion control unit 237, an electric tulip motion control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 as functional units for executing motion control of various accessories and data processing related to prize balls and the like. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery and a random number value used for the normal symbol lottery. In the case of the random number value used for the special symbol lottery, specifically, on the condition that the game ball wins in the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122, the numerical value in a predetermined range is set for each type of random number. One numerical value (random number value) is selected (acquired) from among them. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described in detail later, the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery include a jackpot random number indicating whether or not it is a jackpot, a symbol random number indicating the type of jackpot, a variable pattern random number, a reach random number, and the like.
Further, in the case of the random number value used for the ordinary symbol lottery, specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (acquired) from the numerical values in a predetermined range on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ). The acquired random number value is usually used for determination by the symbol determination unit 232. As the random numbers used in the ordinary symbol lottery, in addition to the hit random numbers indicating whether or not they are hit, a symbol random number indicating the type of hit, a variable pattern random number, or the like may be set.
When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 according to the lottery result.

At the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, the special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 20 to be described later, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is "whether or not it is a big hit" and "a big hit when a big hit is won". "Type" and "whether it is a small hit or a miss when the big hit is not won" are judged. That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the random number value related to the special symbol when the passage of the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 211 or the second start port switch 212, which is the detection means, and determines the special symbol. Based on the acquired random number value, the unit 234 determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. The above-mentioned special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) refers to processing by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

Here, the "big hit" is divided into a plurality of types according to the game state generated after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined by the combination of the time-saving no state or the time-saving state, and the high-probability state or the low-probability state. That is, as the types of jackpots based on the game state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot that becomes a high-probability time-saving game state after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter, the jackpot in the high-probability time-saving game state) and the low-probability time-saving game state. A big hit (hereinafter, a big hit in a low-probability time-saving game state), a big hit in a high-probability time-saving no-game state (hereinafter, a big hit in a high-probability time-saving no-game state), and a big hit in a low-probability time-saving no-game state (hereinafter, low) Probability time saving No game state jackpot) is possible. Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of the special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

Further, the "big hit" may be divided into a jackpot in which the jackpot game time is long and a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out, and a jackpot in which the jackpot game time is short and the payout of the game balls can hardly be expected. The former is called "long hit" and the latter is called "short hit". For example, in "long hit", a round in which the open state of the large winning opening 125 is maintained until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Is done. Further, in the "short hit", a round in which the large winning opening 125 is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

In addition, when the big hit is not won, the "small hit" is a small hit game in which the big winning opening 125 is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Will be done. When the small hit is won, the game state before the small hit is continued even after the small hit game is completed. That is, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the high-probability time-saving game state, the high-probability time-saving game state is continued even after the end of the small-hit game, and the game state does not shift. Similarly, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the low-probability time-saving no-game state, the low-probability time-saving no-game state is continued even after the end of the small-hit game, and the gaming state does not shift.
Further, the "small hit" is a kind of "missing", and none of the above-mentioned gaming states that are advantageous to the player is set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 can perform a reach effect in the determination result of whether or not to perform the jackpot game and the decorative symbol variation effect accompanying the special symbol variation (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). ), The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the judgment result and the like. Then, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235. Details of the operations of the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, the "reach" is an effect for making the player expect a big hit in the decorative design described later.

The ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the lottery result of the ordinary symbol is "win or not" by using a random number table as shown in FIG. 20 (d) described later at the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol. That is, the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening and closing the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for the ordinary symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. Further, when a plurality of types of hits are set in the ordinary symbol lottery, the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines the "type of hit" when the determination result is a hit. The ordinary symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the ordinary symbol determination unit 232.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 controls the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 223 according to the lottery result.
The electric tulip motion control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when the normal symbol lottery determines "hit" by the normal symbol determination unit 232, and a game ball is placed in the second starting port 122. Generate a state that makes it easy to win a prize. Further, when it is determined to be "off", such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 will be described later. For example, there are an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds and an operation pattern that opens three times with an opening time of 1.80 seconds.

When the special symbol lottery determines "big hit" by the special symbol determination unit 234, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 has a big winning opening with an operation pattern specified based on the type of the winning jackpot as a big hit game. Controls the opening operation of 125. Further, when the special symbol lottery determines "small hit" by the special symbol determination unit 234, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 opens the large winning opening 125 as a small hit game for a specified time and a specified number of times. ..
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets a command for managing the number of prizes for various prizes related to prizes and lottery, and for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random number values acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231 at a predetermined timing.

[Basic operation of the game machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko game machine 100 initializes and sets various devices as a basic process at the time of startup. Then, after performing the basic processing, the game control unit 200 repeatedly executes the main control processing, which is a series of processing related to the progress of the game. Further, when the power is cut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power cut-off processes.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the basic processing by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, step is referred to as “S”) 601). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S602).
When the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S602), the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the backup flag related to the operation when the power is cut off is ON (S603).
When the backup flag is ON (Yes in S603), the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the checksum created when the power is cut off is normal (S604).
When the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), the game control unit 200 then executes the return process (S605). In this return process, the game control unit 200 sets sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300 when returning from the state in which the power supply is cut off. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is in a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether or not a jackpot game is in progress, either a high probability state or a low probability state, a time saving state and a time saving no state A command for setting the sub control means is output to the effect control unit 300 so as to reflect any of the above). Further, in this return process, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S602), the backup flag is OFF (No in S603), or the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the game control unit 200 is initialized. As a process, the stored contents of the RAM 203 are cleared (S606), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S607). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control means to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control means) (S608). The setting of the sub-board includes clearing the RAM 303, RAM 313, and RAM 323 mounted on each sub-board.

After the return process (see S605) is completed or the sub-board setting (see S608) is completed, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for the game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the interrupt enable (S610), interrupt disable (S611), symbol random number control process (S612), initial value random number update process (S613), and power cutoff flag are ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt enable (S610) and interrupt disable (S611) are provided to enable execution of interrupt processing during execution of this loop processing (S610 to S614). In the present embodiment, the main control process in the game control is executed by this interrupt process. The details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S612), the game control unit 200 updates the variable pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number update process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates the initial values of various random numbers used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cutoff flag, when the power cutoff flag is OFF (No in S614), the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interrupt together with loop processing (S610 to S614). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power cutoff flag is ON (Yes in S614), the game control unit 200 starts a process for shutting off the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power cutoff process).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the power cutoff process by the game control unit 200.
In the power cutoff process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S701). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S702). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S703), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S704), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing of game machines]
Next, the main control process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the effect control unit 300, which is a sub control means, to control the effect, and gives the payout control unit 330 a prize ball. Instruct to control the payout of.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the main control process of the game control unit 200.
The main control process consists of a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at predetermined fixed time (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt at preset fixed time intervals, and when the interrupt is enabled in the loop process shown in FIG. 6 (see S610), the main control is performed as the interrupt process. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 8, in the main control process, random number update process, switch process, symbol process, electric accessory process, prize ball process, and output process are sequentially executed (S801 to S806).

In the random number update process (S801), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241 to update the values of various random numbers used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of setting the random number and updating the random number value will be described later.

As the switch process (S802), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. 3, and the switch is turned on. If this happens, the process for the special symbol lottery is executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the pre-determination process is performed by the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called. Execute the process for pre-judgment.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and when the switch is turned on, for a normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), a special symbol processing and a normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls each function (subroutine) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the processing associated with the symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol processing, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the normal symbol determination unit 232 and the normal symbol variation control unit 236, and executes the normal symbol variation and the processing associated with the symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processing will be described later.

As the electric accessory processing (S804), a large winning opening processing and an electric tulip processing are performed.
In the large winning opening process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the large winning opening operation control unit 237 and controls the opening operation of the large winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip processing, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip motion control unit 238 and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123, which is an ordinary electric accessory, based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

In the prize ball processing (S805), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing unit 239, and sets a command for managing the number of prizes and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

In the output process (S806), the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and outputs a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each process from S802 to S804, and is stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the process of S805 and is stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

The output control unit 240 examines the storage area of each control command of the RAM 203 in order, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, the control command is generated by the processing of S802 to S805). (B), the control command is read and output to the output destination (effect control unit 300 or payout control unit 330).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the output process is performed at the end of a series of main control processes. That is, the commands generated in each of the processes S802 to S805 by each of the above functions as the first processing means are stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each of the processes. Then, after these processes, the output control unit 240 as the second processing means collectively outputs the commands generated in each process accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the last command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

[Modification example of basic operation of game machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, interrupts are permitted in the loop processing portion of the basic processing, and the main control processing including a series of processing is executed as the interrupt processing. However, the main control process may be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular intervals, and the specific realization means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 6 to 8. For example, the main control process may be incorporated into a series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may be returned to the main control process at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Further, while incorporating the main control process into a series of operations of the basic process, an interrupt is generated at regular intervals in the same manner as the operation described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, and if an interrupt occurs. It may be configured to return to the main control process incorporated during the basic process.

Further, when outputting the command generated in the basic processing, as a general rule, each time the command is generated, it is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203, and the function of the output control unit 240 which is the second processing means is called. Output. The basic process is different from the main control process related to the progress of the game, and is a special process such as an initial operation performed only when the power is turned on. In addition, since the processing procedure of the basic processing may change due to branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, the generated command is promptly output so that there is no omission in the output processing. It is a process. In addition, in response to a specific processing request, such as when commands are continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a processing procedure is adopted in which a plurality of commands are stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and output collectively. You may.

[Random number update processing by the game control unit]
The random number value as the determination information used for various lottery in the game control such as the special symbol lottery is counted by the counter, and the random number update process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. 8 starts from a predetermined initial value. One is added each time it is done. Then, the value at the time when each lottery is performed is acquired by the start port switch process (FIG. 9) and the gate switch process (FIG. 10), and is used in the special symbol process (FIG. 11) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 16). To. This random number value counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number value reaches the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 20A described later). , Returns to the initial value again. Further, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on the update interval and the information of the initial value. Therefore, after returning from the main control process to the basic process shown in FIG. 6, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed in the initial value random number update process of S613.

[Starting port switch processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process among the switch processes shown in S802 of FIG.
In this start port switch process, a process for winning a prize at the first start port 121 and a process for winning a prize at the second start port 122 are sequentially performed. With reference to FIG. 9, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 121 and the first start port switch 211 has been turned on (S901). When the first start port switch 211 is turned on, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the number of unchanged hold numbers U1 in the winning of the first start port 121 is less than the upper limit value (S902). .. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit is set to 4. If the number of holds U1 has reached the upper limit (No in S902), the winning of the unvariable portion cannot be held any more, so that the processing for winning at the first starting port 121 ends.

On the other hand, when the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S902), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value for the determination by the winning this time and stores it in the RAM 203 (S903). .. Here, since the first starting port 121 is won, a random number value for a special symbol lottery is acquired. The random number value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined by the random value in the subsequent special symbol processing. The random number values referred to here are the jackpot random value that determines the jackpot, small hit or miss, and the type of jackpot (time saving state or time saving no state after the end of the big hit game, high probability state and low probability state, long hit, short). The symbol random value (big hit symbol random value) that determines the hit), the fluctuation pattern random value for specifying the fluctuation pattern in the symbol fluctuation, and the reach random value that determines whether or not to perform the effect with reach described later when the symbol is out of order. , Etc. are included.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process (S904). In the pre-judgment process, a random number is generated by a special symbol process for a winning ball (holding ball) whose random number has already been acquired by winning a prize at the starting port but has not yet been determined by the special symbol process described later. This is a process of determining the random number before the determination (pre-determination).

Then, the effect control unit 300 of the present embodiment determines the random number by the special symbol processing based on the determination result (pre-determination result) of the random number determined by the pre-determination process, and the determination result is notified. Before that, a notice effect suggesting the determination result can be performed. In this advance notice effect, for example, the image display unit responds to the occurrence of a winning ball (holding ball) in which the random number has already been acquired by winning the prize at the starting port but the random number has not yet been determined by the special symbol processing. It is performed by using the hold display effect (described later) displayed on 114. By the advance notice effect based on this advance determination, the player is suggested to the player the determination result when the random number is subsequently determined by the special symbol processing with respect to the reserved ball corresponding to the advance determination related to the advance notice effect. As a result, the player can play the game while having an expectation for the reserved ball. The details of the advance notice production based on the preliminary judgment will be described later.

Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the reserved number U1 (S905).
After that, the game control unit 200 sets the pre-determination result command including the pre-determination information by the pre-determination process of S904 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the pre-determination result (S906).
Further, the game control unit 200 sets the hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U1 due to S905 in the RAM 203 (S907), and ends the process for winning the prize at the first start port 121. ..

Next, processing for winning a prize at the second starting port 122 is performed. With reference to FIG. 9, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second start port 122 and the second start port switch 212 has been turned on (S908). When the second start port switch 212 is turned on, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the number of unchanged hold numbers U2 in the winning of the second start port 122 is less than the upper limit value (S909). ). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit is set to 4. When the number of holds U2 has reached the upper limit (No in S909), the winning of the unvariable portion cannot be held any more, so that the processing for winning at the second starting port 122 ends.

On the other hand, when the number of reservations U2 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S909), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value for the lottery by this winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S910). .. Here, since the second starting port 122 is won, the random number values for the special symbol lottery (big hit random value, jackpot symbol random value, reach random value, variable pattern random value, etc.) are acquired in the same manner as in S903 above. To. The random number value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random value.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process (S911). The content of this pre-determination process is the same as that of S904 described above.
Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the reserved number U2 (S912).
After that, the game control unit 200 sets the pre-determination result command including the pre-determination information by the pre-determination process of S911 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the pre-determination result (S913).
Further, the game control unit 200 sets the hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U2 due to S912 in the RAM 203 (S914), and ends the process for winning the prize at the second start port 122. ..

[Gate switch processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch processing when the game ball passes through the gate 124.
In this gate switch process, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (S1001). When the gate switch 214 is turned ON, the game control unit 200 then determines whether or not the number of unchanged holdings G is less than the upper limit (S1002). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the upper limit is set to four. If the number of holds G has reached the upper limit (No in S1002), the winning of the unvariable portion cannot be held any more, so the gate switch process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the number of holds G is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S1002), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value for the lottery by this winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S1003). .. Here, since the prize is won at the gate 124, a random number value (a winning random number value, etc.) for a normal symbol lottery is acquired.

Next, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the hold number G (S1004).
After the value of the hold number G is added in S1004, the game control unit 200 sets the hold number G increase command in the RAM 203 to notify the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number G by S1004 (S1005). The process for winning a prize at the gate 124 ends.

[Special symbol processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing among the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this special symbol processing, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON in the flag setting (hereinafter, flag setting) set in the RAM 203 (hereinafter, flag setting). S1101). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag set to identify that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot.

When the jackpot game flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in the jackpot, so the special symbol processing is completed without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in S1101). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is OFF (No in S1101), the special symbol variation control unit 233 then determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the special symbol variation (S1102). When the special symbol is not changing (No in S1102), the special symbol change control unit 233 then performs processing related to the pending numbers U1 and U2 (see FIG. 9) of the unchanged portion of the special symbol (S1103 to S1106). In the present embodiment, since the number of reservations U1 related to the winning of the first starting port 121 and the number of holdings U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 are distinguished, this process is also performed individually for each corresponding starting port. ..

Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether the number of reservations U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 is 1 or more (S1103). When the hold number U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number U2 (S1104). On the other hand, when the number of reservations U2 = 0 (No in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 then determines whether the number of reservations U1 related to the winning of the first starting port 121 is 1 or more (S1105). When the hold number U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S1105), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number U1 (S1106). On the other hand, when the number of reservations U1 = 0 (No in S1105), it means that there is no prize for starting the lottery of the special symbol. Therefore, the special symbol change is not started and the customer waiting setting process of another routine is performed. Is executed to end the process (S1116).
In the present embodiment, the process related to the number of reservations U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 is prioritized. That is, when the number of holds U2 is 1 or more, the process for the number of holds U2 is performed, and when the number of holds U2 = 0, the process for the number of holds U1 is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, regardless of which of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 is won, the number of holds U1 and U2 can be subtracted in the order of winning.

After subtracting the hold number U1 or the hold number U2 in S1104 or S1106, the special symbol variation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1107). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process (S1116, see FIG. 15 described later).

Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 executes a jackpot determination process and a variation pattern selection process by another routine (S1108, S1109). Although details will be described later, setting information for fluctuation of the special symbol (big hit symbol, game) that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The state, fluctuation pattern, etc.) are determined. It should be noted that these pieces of information are included in the fluctuation start command sent to the effect control unit 300.

After that, the special symbol variation control unit 233 is displayed by the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 shown in FIG. 2 based on the setting contents determined by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The change of the special symbol is started (S1110). Then, a fluctuation start command including setting information (big hit symbol, game state, fluctuation pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in the RAM 203 (S1111). The fluctuation start command set in S1111 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

When it is determined in S1102 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in S1102), or after the change start command is set in S1111, the special symbol change control unit 233 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1112). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in S1110 has reached the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern selection process of S1109. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in S1112), the special symbol variation is continued, so that the special symbol processing ends as it is.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation time has elapsed (Yes in S1112), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 first determines the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 in the jackpot determination process of S1108. It stops at the symbol determined in (S1113). A variable stop command for stopping the decorative symbol described later is set in the RAM 203 (S1114). Then, the stopped processing of another routine is executed (S1115). The details of the stopped processing will be described later. The fluctuation stop command set in S1114 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (S1108 in FIG. 11).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines the jackpot random number value in the special symbol lottery this time (S1201), and determines whether or not it is a jackpot or a small hit (S1202). , S1205). Whether or not a jackpot or a small hit is determined is whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in S903 or S910 in FIG. 9 matches the value set as the jackpot winning value or the value set as the small hit winning value. It is determined by determining whether or not (see FIG. 20 (a)).

When the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a big hit (Yes in S1202), the special symbol determination unit 234 then determines the jackpot symbol random number value (S1203). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (big hit in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, jackpot in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, etc.) is determined. Which jackpot will be won is determined by which of the values preset for each type of jackpot matches the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 (FIG. 20 (Fig. 20). b) See).

After the above determination, the special symbol determination unit 234 sets the symbol (big hit symbol) representing the type of jackpot determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1204).

When the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a small hit (No in S1202, Yes in S1205), then the special symbol determination unit 234 uses a symbol indicating that it is a small hit (hereinafter, small hit symbol) as setting information. It is set in the RAM 203 (S1206).

When the result of the random number determination in S1201 is neither a big hit nor a small hit (No in S1202 and S1205), then the special symbol determination unit 234 uses the symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter, the missed symbol) as setting information in the RAM 203. (S1207).

[Variation pattern selection process by the game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (S1109 in FIG. 11).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first refers to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is a time saving state or a time saving state, and a high probability state or a low probability state). (S1301). Then, using the determination result of S1202 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), it is determined whether or not a jackpot has been achieved in this special symbol lottery (S1302). Then, in the case of a big hit (Yes in S1302), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the fluctuation pattern table for the big hit from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1303).

On the other hand, if there is no big hit (No in S1302), then the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 determines a random number value for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for the player to expect a big hit. (S1304). Whether or not to perform the reach effect is determined by determining whether or not the value of the reach random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 matches the preset value (see FIG. 20 (c)). ..
When the reach effect is performed as a result of the determination using the random value (Yes in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1306). Further, when the reach effect is not performed (No in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for detachment from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1307).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table is a plurality of fluctuation patterns (variation time 3 seconds, 7 seconds, 13 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. It is a table associated with.

Next, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 determines the fluctuation pattern random value using the fluctuation pattern random value acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 and the fluctuation pattern table set in S1303, S1306, and S1307 (S1308). ). That is, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the fluctuation pattern table set in the RAM 203, and selects a fluctuation pattern according to the random number value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is in a time-saving state or a time-saving state, and a high-probability state or a low-probability state), and the result of a special symbol lottery (whether or not it is a big hit). , If there is no big hit, whether or not to perform reach effect), etc., the reference variation pattern table is different, so the determined variation pattern is different.

After that, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 sets the fluctuation pattern selected in S1308 in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1309). The fluctuation pattern setting information set in S1309 is included in the fluctuation start command set in S1111 of FIG. 11, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG. Details of the fluctuation pattern selected in this embodiment and its setting will be described later.

[Processing during stop by the game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stopped processing (S1115 of FIG. 11).
In this stopped processing, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the flag indicating the time saving state (hereinafter, the time saving flag) is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1401). When the time saving flag is ON (Yes in S1401), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the lottery number (variation number) J in the time saving state (S1402), and whether or not the lottery number J becomes 0. (S1403). Then, if the number of lottery times J = 0 (Yes in S1403), the time saving flag is turned off (S1404). The operation of turning on the time saving flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number J are performed in the game state setting process (FIG. 18) in the large winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

When the time saving flag is OFF (No in S1401), after turning off the time saving flag in S1404, or when the value of the lottery number J after subtraction in S1402 is not 0 (No in S1403), then the game control The unit 200 checks whether or not the flag indicating the high probability state (hereinafter, the high probability flag) is turned ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1405). If both the high-probability flag and the previous time-saving flag are ON, the game is in the high-probability time-saving game state. is there.

When the high probability flag is ON (Yes in S1405), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the lottery number (variation number) X in the high probability state (S1406), and has the lottery number X become 0? Check whether or not (S1407). Then, if the number of lottery times X = 0 (Yes in S1407), the high accuracy flag is turned off (S1408). The operation of turning on the high accuracy flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number X are performed in the game state setting process (FIG. 18) in the large winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

When the high accuracy flag is OFF (No in S1405), after the high accuracy flag is turned OFF in S1408, or when the value of the lottery count X after subtraction in S1406 is not 0 (No in S1407), then The game control unit 200 determines whether or not a big hit has been made in this special symbol lottery (S1409). Then, in the case of a big hit (Yes in S1409), the game control unit 200 then determines the type of big hit (S1410). Here, as an example of determining the type of jackpot, whether or not it is a long hit is determined.

Here, the determination of whether or not it is a big hit can be made based on the determination result of the big hit determination process (FIG. 12). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the chart of FIG. 20B, which will be described later, is set, it is Yes in S1409. If a missed symbol or a small hit symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the jackpot determination process, the result is No in S1409.

When the type of jackpot is a long hit (Yes in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the long hit game flag (S1411). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the big hit game state (long hit game state) in which the type of big hit is a long hit. It should be noted that here, in the long hit, there is no distinction between a high probability state and a low probability state. Whether the state becomes a high probability state or a low probability state is specified by turning on the corresponding flag in the game state setting process (FIG. 18) in the large winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

When the type of big hit is not a long hit (No in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the short hit game flag (S1412). As a result, the setting of the gaming state of the RAM 203 becomes the jackpot gaming state (short hit gaming state) in which the type of jackpot is a short hit. As in the case of long hits, short hits do not distinguish between high-probability states and low-probability states.

After turning on the jackpot game flag in S1411 or S1412, the game control unit 200 initializes the values of the lottery numbers J and X (S1413). Further, the game control unit 200 turns off the time saving flag when the time saving flag is ON in S1401 and the lottery number J is not 0 in S1403 (S1414). Similarly, when the high accuracy flag is ON in S1405 and the lottery number X is not 0 in S1407, the high accuracy flag is turned OFF (S1414).

After initializing the values of the lottery times J and X in S1413, the game control unit 200 starts the opening operation (S1417). Here, the content of the opening operation differs depending on which of S1411 and S1412 the winning game flag is turned ON. In other words, the opening operation is set according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery.
After that, the game control unit 200 sets the opening command for performing the effect in the opening operation according to the jackpot game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (S1418), and ends the stopped processing. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in S1409), then the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery this time is a small hit (S1415). ). If it is not a small hit (No in S1415), the stopped processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is a small hit (Yes in S1415), the game control unit 200 starts the small hit game (S1416). As a result, the game state setting of the RAM 203 becomes the small hit game state. In the small hit game, as described above, the large winning opening 125 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and the game ends after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[Customer waiting setting processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S1116 in FIG. 11).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1501). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state.

When the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, so the process ends as it is (Yes in S1501). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF, the game control unit 200 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1502), and turns the customer waiting flag ON (S1503). The customer waiting command set in S1502 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG. The customer waiting flag is set in a state where the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped and there is no hold.

[Normal symbol processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing among the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this normal symbol processing, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1601). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set when a normal symbol lottery is won. The state in which the auxiliary game flag is set is a state in which the electric tulip 123 is opened according to the electric tulip process (FIG. 19) described later, and it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 122 (auxiliary game state).

When the auxiliary game flag is ON, the auxiliary game state is already in effect and the normal symbol is stopped. Therefore, the normal symbol processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol change (Yes in S1601). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1601), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 then determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal symbol variation (S1602). When the normal symbol is not changing (No in S1602), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 then determines whether the number of pending numbers G (see FIG. 10) of the unchanged portion of the normal symbol is 1 or more (S1603). When the number of holds G = 0 (No in S1603), it means that there is no prize for starting the lottery of the normal symbol, so the process ends without starting the normal symbol change.

On the other hand, when the hold number G is 1 or more (Yes in S1603), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number G (S1604). Then, the ordinary symbol determination unit 232 determines the winning random number in the ordinary symbol lottery this time, and determines whether or not the ordinary symbol lottery has been won (S1605). Whether or not the winning value is determined is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in S1003 of FIG. 10 matches the value set as the winning value in the table or the like shown in FIG. 20 (d) described later. It is determined.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 sets the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1606). That is, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the symbol representing the winning (hereinafter, the winning symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as the setting information. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a missed symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (S1607). This fluctuation time is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processes of S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 14, and S1804 and S1807 in FIG. 18 described later. That is, when the time saving flag is ON at the time of setting by S1607, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time saving flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). Will be done. After this setting, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 3 based on the setting contents of S1607 (S1608). It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol can also be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the fluctuation pattern random number value of the normal symbol, and in S1607, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 obtains the fluctuation pattern random number value of the normal symbol. By determining, the fluctuation time is set.

After starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol in S1608, or when it is determined in S1602 that the normal symbol is changing (Yes in S1602), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1609). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol in S1608 has reached the fluctuation time set in S1607. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in S1609), the normal symbol fluctuation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing ends as it is.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation time ends (Yes in S1609), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 223 (S1610). Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the determination result of S1605 is a winning (S1611). If it is won (Yes in S1611), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1612). On the other hand, if the lottery is missed (No in S1611), the normal symbol processing is completed without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Large winning opening processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the large winning opening processing among the electric accessory processing shown in S804 of FIG.
In this big prize opening process, the big winning opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the big hit game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1701). When the jackpot game flag is OFF, there is no winning in the jackpot 125, so the jackpot processing ends (No in S1701). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1701), then the jackpot motion control unit 237 opens in the motion control at the time of the jackpot started in the processing while the pachinko gaming machine 100 is stopped (FIG. 14). It is determined whether or not the operation is in progress (S1702).

When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in S1702), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 then determines whether or not the preset opening operation should be performed (opening time). (S1703). If the opening time has not passed, the opening operation at the large winning opening 125 is continued, so the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1703). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1703), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 sets the operation of the large winning opening 125 (S1704) and initializes the winning number C (C = 0). Then (S1705), the value of the number of rounds R of the operation of the large winning opening 125 is added by 1 from the current value (S1706), and the large winning opening 125 is started (opened) (S1707).

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the large winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (the number of operation rounds) to be operated by the operation pattern are set. As an example of the case where the big winning opening 125 operates, there are a case where it is a big hit of a long hit or a short hit and a case where it is a small hit in a special symbol lottery. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are set variously according to the types of these hits. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the jackpot 125 is operated a plurality of times (multiple rounds) in succession. As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and in one round, 29.5 seconds of opening is performed once. In the case of a short hit, for example, two rounds (2R) are operated, and in one round, 0.9 seconds are opened once. To further explain, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, for example, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. Here, comparing the operation with a short hit and the operation with a small hit in the above example, the opening for 0.9 seconds is performed twice. That is, the operation of the large winning opening 125 seen by the player is the same in the case of the short hit and the case of the small hit, and the short hit and the small hit are distinguished only from the operation of the large winning opening 125 on the game board 110. You can't.

In the case of a small hit, the law stipulates that the cumulative opening time of the large winning opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (long hit or short hit), the big winning opening 125 must be opened a plurality of times in a row. Therefore, when it is difficult to visually distinguish between the operation with a small hit and the operation with a short hit as described above, in the case of a small hit, the cumulative opening time in one operation is within 1.8 seconds. An operation mode in which the large winning opening 125 is opened twice or more is set, and in the short hit, the same number of rounds as the number of times the small hit is opened is set.

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). If the open state of the large winning opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 has a specified number C of winnings in the large winning opening 125 (for example, 9). It is determined whether or not the number is greater than or equal to (S1709). If the opening time has not passed and the winning number C is less than the specified number, the operating state (opening state) of the large winning opening 125 is continued, so that the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or when the number of winnings C reaches the specified number (Yes in S1709), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 ends the operation of the large winning opening 125 (closing). (S1710).

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number of rounds R of operation of the large winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1711). Then, if the maximum value is not reached, the remaining operations are performed, so that the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1711).

When the number of rounds R of operation of the large winning opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1711), the large winning opening operation control unit 237 then starts the ending operation (S1712). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the jackpot game flag among the ending operations set in each of the long-hit game and the short-hit game.
After that, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 sets the ending command in the RAM 203 to perform the effect in the ending operation according to the jackpot game flag in the effect control unit 300 (S1713). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

Next, the large winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the number of rounds R of the operation of the large winning opening 125 to 0 (S1714), and then performs the ending operation in which the elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is preset. It is determined whether or not the desired time (ending time) has passed (S1717). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, so the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1717). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717), then the big winning opening operation control unit 237 turns off the big hit game flag after the game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1718). The large winning opening process is completed (S1719). The content of the game state setting process will be described later.

When it is determined in S1702 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the opening (No in S1702), then the grand prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not it is in the ending (S1715). Then, if the ending is in progress (Yes in S1715), the operations after S1717 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in S1715), then the large winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the large winning opening 125 is operating (opening) (S1716). Then, if it is not in operation (No in S1716), the operation after S1705 is executed, and if it is in operation (Yes in S1716), the operation after S1708 is executed.
It should be noted that the effect performed in the small hit game described above is the same as the effect performed in the short hit game, and it is not possible to distinguish between the short hit and the small hit from the effect.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 18 shows the contents of the game state setting process (S1718) by the game control unit 200, which is executed when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717).
When the game state setting process is performed, the jackpot game flag is ON in S1701 of FIG. 17 as a premise. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of the jackpot (S1801, S1802, S1803, S1806). These determinations can be made based on, for example, the type of symbol set in the RAM 203 as setting information in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12). Since these determinations are substantially the same as those of S1202, S1203, and S1205 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), the determination results of S1202, S1203, and S1205 may be used.

If it is a small hit (Yes in S1801), the game state is not changed, so the game state setting process is terminated.
When the type of jackpot is a jackpot in a low-probability time-saving game state (No in S1801, Yes in S1802, Yes in S1803), the game control unit 200 turns on the time-saving flag (S1804). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the low-probability time-saving game state. Further, the game control unit 200 sets an initial value of the lottery number J (S1805), and ends the game state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 times in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the low-probability time-saving game state is performed 100 times, the low-probability time-saving game state ends and the low-probability time-saving non-game state is reached.

On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot in a low-probability time-saving non-game state (No in S1801, Yes in 1802, No in S1803), the game control unit 200 performs processing without turning on both the time-saving flag and the high-accuracy flag. finish. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after the jackpot is a low-probability time-saving non-game state.

When the type of jackpot is a jackpot in a high-probability time-saving game state (No in S1801 and S1802, Yes in S1806), the game control unit 200 turns on the time-saving flag (S1807) and sets the initial value of the number of lottery J. (S1808). The initial value of the lottery number J in this case is 10,000 times in the illustrated example. Further, the game control unit 200 turns on the high accuracy flag (S1809) and sets the initial value of the lottery number X (S1810). The initial value of the lottery number X is 10,000 times in the illustrated example. As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the high-probability time-saving game state. Then, if the lottery in this high-probability time-saving game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time-saving game state ends, and the low-probability time-saving non-game state is established.

On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot in a high-probability time-saving non-game state (No in S1801, S1802, S1806), the game control unit 200 turns on only the high-probability flag (S1809) and sets the initial value of the number of lottery X. (10000 times) is set (S1810). As a result, the game state of the RAM 203 is set to the high-probability time-saving non-game state. Then, if the lottery in this high-probability time-saving no-game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability time-saving no-game state ends, and the low-probability time-saving no-game state is established.

[Electric tulip processing by the game control unit]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip processing among the electric accessory processing shown in S804 of FIG.
In the electric tulip processing, the electric tulip motion control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1901). When the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 is not opened, so the electric tulip processing is terminated (No in S1901). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1901), the electric tulip motion control unit 238 then determines whether or not the electric tulip 123 is operating (S1902).

When the electric tulip 123 is not operating (No in S1902), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (S1903) and operates the electric tulip 123 with the set operation pattern (S1904). .. Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processes of S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 14, S1804 and S1807 in FIG. For example, when the time saving flag is OFF at the time of setting by S1903, an operation pattern of opening once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time saving flag is ON, opening of 1.80 seconds. An operation pattern that opens three times in time is set. In this way, normally, when the time saving flag is ON (when the time saving state is in the state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and it becomes easy to win a prize in the second starting port 122 (electric chew support). Is done. It should be noted that a plurality of operation patterns (types of auxiliary games) of the electric tulip 123 when the time saving flag is ON or OFF are prepared, and the operation is performed according to the type of hit determined by the normal symbol processing (see FIG. 16). It may be configured to set a pattern.

When it is determined in S1902 that the electric tulip 123 is operating (Yes in S1902), or after the electric tulip 123 is operated in S1904, the electric tulip motion control unit 238 elapses the opening time in the set operation pattern. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1905). If the opening time has not elapsed, the operating state (opening state) of the electric tulip 123 is continued, so that the electric tulip processing is terminated (No in S1905). On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1905), the electric tulip motion control unit 238 turns off the auxiliary game flag and ends the electric tulip processing (S1906).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, a random number determination method performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 13), the ordinary symbol process (FIG. 16), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration example of random numbers (determination table) used in the special symbol lottery and the ordinary symbol lottery in the present embodiment.
FIG. 20 (a) shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number used in a special symbol lottery, FIG. 20 (b) shows a configuration example of a jackpot symbol random number used in a special symbol lottery, and FIG. 20 (c) shows a special symbol lottery. A configuration example of the reach random number used and a configuration example of the winning random number used in the ordinary symbol lottery are shown in FIG. 20 (d), respectively.

With reference to FIG. 20A, as the determination value of the jackpot random number, the jackpot when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 at the time of jackpot determination is in the low probability state and the jackpot when the gaming state at the time of jackpot determination is in the high probability state. Two types and a small hit are set. The range of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300, from 0 to 299. In the case of a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) in a low probability state, only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. Further, in the case of a special symbol lottery in a high probability state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). That is, in the illustrated example, when the starting ports 121 and 122 are won in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery is performed, the winning probability is 10 times higher than in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the low probability state. Further, the winning value of the small hit is set to three regardless of whether it is in the low probability state or the high probability state, and the winning probability is 3/300 (= 1/100).
Here, to explain by taking a special symbol lottery in a low probability state as an example, the jackpot random number values (see S903 and S910) acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 are shown in FIG. 20. It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value "5" of the jackpot lottery in the low probability state in (a). Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery for small hits.

With reference to FIG. 20B, five types of jackpot symbols are prepared: low-probability symbol A, low-probability symbol B, high-probability symbol A, high-probability symbol B, and latent symbol. Here, the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B are symbols indicating that they are jackpots in the low-probability state, and among them, the low-probability symbol A is a jackpot in the long-probability (8 rounds) and low-probability short-time gaming state. Indicates that there is. The low-probability symbol B indicates that it is a long hit (4 rounds) and a big hit in a low-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol B indicate that they are long hits (15 rounds) and big hits in a high-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol C and the high-probability symbol D indicate that they are long hits (8 rounds) and big hits in a high-probability short-time gaming state. The high-probability symbol E indicates a short hit (2 rounds) and a high-probability short-time non-game state jackpot. The latent probability symbol is a symbol indicating that it is a short hit (2 rounds) and a big hit in a high-probability short-time non-game state. Therefore, the high-probability symbol B and the latent probability symbol have the same gaming state after the jackpot game, but the latent probability symbol is a condition for performing a latent effect that does not clearly notify the player that the high-probability symbol is in the high-probability state. Therefore, it is provided separately from the high-probability symbol B. The range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249. Further, in the jackpot symbol random number, winning values are set for each of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122, which trigger the special symbol lottery.

In the low-probability symbol A, 35 values are assigned as winning values to both the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the probability of winning the low probability symbol A is 35/250 (= 7/50).
In the low-probability symbol B, 15 values are assigned as winning values to both the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, the probability of winning the low probability symbol B is 15/250 (= 3/50).

In the high-probability symbol A, 20 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the high probability symbol A is 20/250 (= 2/25).
On the other hand, 150 values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning the high probability symbol A is 150/250 (= 15/25).

In the high-probability symbol B, five values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning in the high probability symbol B is 5/250 (= 1/50).
On the other hand, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning in the high probability symbol B is 25/250 (= 1/10).

In the high-probability symbol C, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning in the high probability symbol C is 25/250 (= 1/10).
On the other hand, 10 values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning in the high probability symbol B is 10/250 (= 1/25).

In the high-probability symbol D, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the high probability symbol D is 25/250 (= 1/10).
On the other hand, 10 values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning the high probability symbol D is 10/250 (= 1/25).

In the high-probability symbol E, 25 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the high probability symbol E is 25/250 (= 1/10).
On the other hand, five values are assigned as winning values when the second starting port 122 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning the high probability symbol E is 5/250 (= 1/50).

In the latent probability symbol, 100 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, if a big hit is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121, the probability of winning the latent symbol is 100/250 (= 2/5).
On the other hand, the winning value in the latent probability symbol is not assigned to the second starting port 122, and if the second starting port 122 is won, the winning value in the latent probability symbol will not be won.

Here, to explain using the low-probability symbol A as an example, the jackpot symbol random value (see S903 and S910) acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 is shown in FIG. 20 (b). ), It is determined whether or not the value matches the winning value of the low-probability symbol A, "0 to 34". Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to special symbol lottery such as low-probability symbol B.

As described above, by making the winning probability of the type of jackpot different between the case where the first starting port 121 is won and the case where the second starting port 122 is won, various playability can be provided. In addition, the arrangement of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 on the game board 110 is devised so that it becomes easier to aim at either the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 in a specific state (mode). It is also possible to encourage the player to participate in a more active game by configuring the above.

Next, the determination of the reach random number will be described. The reach random number is set according to the number of holds, as will be described later. Here, as an example, a reach random number when the number of pending numbers is 0 will be described.
With reference to FIG. 20 (c), the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing reach effect, and the lottery without reach effect is performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). That is, in the illustrated example, if a big hit is not made in the special symbol lottery, the reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125). Here, the reach effect is an effect performed on the image display unit 114 when the special symbol fluctuates. Hereinafter, the effect when the special symbol is changed without the reach effect is referred to as a non-reach effect, and the reach effect is also referred to as a reach effect.

Here, demonstrating the presence of reach as an example, the reach random value (see S903 and S910) acquired by winning a prize in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 is the reach in FIG. 20 (c). It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value of "0 to 21". Although detailed explanation is omitted, the same applies to the special symbol lottery without reach.

In many cases, when the special symbol changes, it is linked to the display control of the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (hereinafter, when these are not distinguished, they are referred to as special symbol indicators 221 and 222). , The image display unit 114 performs an effect using a decorative pattern. The decorative design is configured by displaying, for example, three rows of symbols consisting of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. Then, at the same time that the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 221, 222 is started, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 114 starts scrolling. In addition, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the special symbol (the start of scrolling of the decorative symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and at the same time, the decorative symbol is also stopped. In general, when the judgment result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, in the stop display of the decorative symbol, three identical numbers are lined up in a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. The effect using the decorative symbol that is performed along with the variable display of this special symbol is called a variable effect.

In the effect with reach, the following operations are performed with respect to the decorative pattern as a variable effect. First, when the decorative symbols scrolling in the vertical (horizontal) direction are stopped and each symbol is stopped and displayed, first, any two symbols (sequence) are stopped first. At this time, the same numbers are stopped and displayed on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. To further explain, if the decorative pattern is scrolled in the vertical direction, the same number is stopped and displayed in a row in the horizontal direction.
Next, the last row gradually slows down the scrolling speed, giving the player the expectation that three identical numbers will line up in a straight line. In such a reach effect, the SP reach effect or the SP / SP reach effect may be performed before the scrolling of the last row is stopped. The SP reach production is generally called super reach or special reach, and is a production that expects a bigger hit than the reach, and is a production of moving images in which various characters appear and the story develops. .. In addition, SP / SP reach is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and it is a production that makes you expect a bigger hit than SP reach, and it is a moving image that various characters appear and the story develops. It is a production of.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21 described later, in the present embodiment, the SP reach or the SP / SP reach effect is set to be executed when the fluctuation time is longer (for example, 90 seconds or 60 seconds). .. It should be noted that the above-mentioned variable effect performed together with the effect with reach is also referred to as a variable effect during reach.
On the other hand, in the non-reach production, when the decorative symbols scrolling in the vertical (horizontal) direction are stopped and each symbol is stopped and displayed, the production that gives the player a sense of expectation like the reach production is not performed. , The symbol is stopped and displayed when the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally.

As described above, the reach random number is for determining whether the image display unit 114 performs the effect with reach or the effect without reach when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is incorrect. The effect with reach appears with a probability, and the player is given an appropriate sense of expectation.
In addition, if the jackpot is won, the effect with reach will be performed, and finally the decorative pattern will be stopped and displayed with the same numbers aligned on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. Can be done. On the other hand, in the case of winning a small hit or losing, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the above straight line in a state where the same numbers are not aligned.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used in the ordinary symbol lottery will be described.
With reference to FIG. 20D, the range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time saving flag is OFF, and as the winning value when the time saving flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the state of no time saving, the player wins with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the time saving state, the player wins with a probability of 9/10.

Here, when the time saving flag OFF is described as an example, the winning random number value (see S1003) acquired when the game ball of the gate 124, the first starting port 121, or the second starting port 122 passes through is shown in FIG. 20 (see S1003). It is determined whether or not the value matches "0", which is the winning value of the time saving flag OFF in d). Although detailed description is omitted, the same applies to the ordinary symbol lottery with the time saving flag ON.

Further, although not particularly shown, it is possible to set a plurality of hits having different contents (opening pattern of the electric tulip 123) of the auxiliary game to be performed when it is determined to be a hit in the ordinary symbol lottery. In this case, for example, a winning symbol random number for specifying the winning type in the ordinary symbol lottery is set in the same manner as the jackpot symbol random number for specifying the jackpot type in the special symbol lottery (see FIG. 17B). Then, the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value of the hit symbol random number together with the random number value of the hit random number by the gate switch process (see FIG. 10) by the random number acquisition unit 231 and is acquired by the normal symbol determination unit 232. Identify the type of hit based on the random number value.
The range of random numbers, the ratio of winning values, and the values of winning values shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 20 are merely examples, and are not limited to the values shown in the drawings.

[Example of setting fluctuation pattern]
Next, a variation pattern and a table setting example used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 13 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a variation pattern and a table setting example used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 21 shows a setting example of a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Although not shown, for other gaming states such as the high-probability time-saving gaming state, a table for setting the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process is individually provided.
Further, FIG. 21 shows a setting example when the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 121. When the game ball wins in the second starting port 122, a table for setting the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern selection process may be individually provided, or the game ball wins in the first starting port 121. The table to be referred to in some cases may be shared and referred to.

As shown in FIG. 21, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (Yes in S1302 of FIG. 13), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines the fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern random number. .. Specifically, in the special symbol variation control unit 233, the variation pattern random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231 matches any of the variation pattern random number values assigned to each jackpot symbol. Determine the variation pattern based on what you do. For example, when the jackpot symbol is "high probability symbol A" and the variation pattern random number is "51", it matches the variation pattern random number range "50 to 69" assigned to "high probability symbol A" in FIG. Therefore, "PB3" is selected as the fluctuation pattern. The special symbol fluctuation time in this "PB3" is "90 seconds".

Further, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is wrong (No in S1302 of FIG. 13), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 is based on the hold number U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number. To determine the fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the hold number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is "0", the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 receives the reach random number value (see S903) acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231 together with the jackpot random number value. , It is determined whether the number is allocated to the reach random number range "0 to 21" or the reach random number range "22 to 249" allocated to the reserved number "0" of "off" in FIG. When the acquired reach random number is included in the reach random number range "0 to 21", the variation pattern random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231 is the reach random number range "0 to 21". The variation pattern is determined based on which of the variation pattern random number values assigned to "21" is matched. For example, when the fluctuation pattern random number is "51", it matches the fluctuation pattern random number range "50 to 89", so "PR4" is selected as the fluctuation pattern.

As described above, the game control unit 200 has the fluctuation pattern random value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) acquired when the game ball wins the start ports 121 and 122, and the game state and reach of the pachinko game machine 100. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the conditions such as the presence or absence of the effect and the number of holds. Then, the information on the fluctuation pattern of the determined special symbol is included in the fluctuation start command, and is sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. As will be described later, the effect control unit 300 corresponds to the variation time specified based on the information of the variation pattern included in the variation start command (executable in the variation time) as the effect when the special symbol changes. Is selected and executed.

[Structure of the RAM of the game control unit and the RAM of the effect control unit for performing the advance notice effect based on the prior determination]
Subsequently, the configuration of the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 and the RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300 in the present embodiment for executing the advance notice effect based on the prior determination will be described.
FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 22A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage area 204, and FIG. 22B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each of the storage units shown in FIG. 22A.

As shown in FIG. 22A, the RAM 203 includes a storage area 204 as a special symbol hold storage area for storing the jackpot random numbers acquired by the jackpot random number lottery. The storage area 204 has eight storage units corresponding to the maximum number of holdings of the first starting port 121 and the number of holdings of the second starting port 122 (when the upper limit of each holding number is 4). .. Specifically, the storage area 204 includes a first storage unit 204a, a second storage unit 204b, a third storage unit 204c, a fourth storage unit 204d, a fifth storage unit 204e, a sixth storage unit 204f, and a seventh storage unit. It has a unit 204g and an eighth storage unit 204h.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, each of these storage units 204a to 204h is an area in which information indicating the distinction between the winning start ports (first start port 121 or second start port 122) is stored. It has an area where the acquired jackpot random number is stored, an area where the symbol random number is stored, an area where the reach random number is stored, and an area where the fluctuation pattern random number is stored. That is, a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are stored in each of the storage units 204a to 204h.

Here, each random number is stored in order from the first storage unit 204a. More specifically, for example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 204a to the eighth storage unit 204h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 204a. Further, for example, when a random number is already stored in the first storage unit 204a to the fourth storage unit 204d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 204e.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control unit 300 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23 (a) is a block diagram showing the configurations of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 23 (b) is a block diagram showing the configurations of the storage units shown in FIG. 23 (a).
As shown in FIG. 23A, the RAM 303 includes a first hold storage area 305 and a second hold storage area 306 as hold status storage areas for storing the state in which the hold ball is held. The first reserved storage area 305 and the second reserved storage area 306 correspond to a hold for winning a prize in the first starting port 121 and a holding for winning a prize in the second starting port 122, respectively, and each has four storage units. Have. Specifically, the first reserved storage area 305 has a first storage unit 305a, a second storage unit 305b, a third storage unit 305c, and a fourth storage unit 305d. Further, the second reserved storage area 306 has a first storage unit 306a, a second storage unit 306b, a third storage unit 306c, and a fourth storage unit 306d.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, each of these storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d has a hold flag storage area for turning on / off the hold flag and a notification flag storage for turning on / off the notification flag. Has an area and. The hold flag is a flag for identifying the presence or absence of the hold ball for each of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d. That is, for example, when the number of holdings due to winning the first starting port 121 is 3, the holding flag is turned ON in the three holding flag storage areas of the first to third storage units 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform the advance notice effect for each reserved ball based on the preliminary determination result. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 can set whether or not to perform the advance notice effect based on the preliminary determination result according to the game state and the state of the effect. Therefore, the notification flag is turned ON when the advance notice effect is performed, and the notification flag is turned OFF when the advance notice effect is not performed. For example, when the advance notice effect is given to the third reserved ball among the above three reserved balls, the notification flag is turned ON in the notification flag storage area of the third storage unit 305c.

That is, the RAM 203 and the RAM 303 function as storage means in the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 to store the hold information which is the start information based on the establishment of the predetermined start conditions up to a predetermined number. Further, the game control unit 200 is in a special game state before the determination of the special symbol determination unit 234 triggered by the establishment of the start condition corresponding to the start information is performed based on the hold information which is the start information. It is a pre-determination means that performs a pre-determination process regarding whether or not to shift to. The effect control unit 300 is an effect control means for performing a notice effect for notifying (suggesting) a preliminary determination result.

Further, although not particularly shown, the RAM 203 has an area in which pre-determination information is stored (hereinafter, a pre-determination information storage area), in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 22A. The pre-determination information is information obtained by the pre-determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) based on each of the above random numbers. The content of the pre-judgment information is the same as the information obtained as various judgment results in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11). If it is, it is information for indicating the type of the jackpot, whether the content of the production is a production with reach or a production without reach, and the content of the fluctuation pattern (variation time). The pre-judgment information stored in the pre-judgment information storage area is unique to the hold information (hereinafter referred to as hold information) corresponding to the winning ball (holding ball) for which the pre-judgment processing has been performed, or separately from this hold information. At the timing, it is included in the pre-determination result command and sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, the pre-determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) will be described in detail.
In the pre-determination process in the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 performs pre-determination as follows using a random number table similar to the random number configuration example described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination process (S904, S911 in FIG. 9) according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 24, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game state is a high-probability state (S2401), and if it determines that the game state is a high-probability state (Yes in S2401), the game control unit 200 is for the high-probability state. A table is selected and the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number are pre-determined (S2402). On the other hand, when it is determined as No in S2401, the table for the low probability state is selected, and the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number are pre-determined (S2403).

After the pre-determination of the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number of S2402 or S2403, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the game state is the time saving state (S2404), and determines that the game state is the time saving state (Yes in S2404). A table for the time saving state is selected, and the reach random number is pre-determined (S2405). Further, a table for the time saving state is selected, and the fluctuation pattern random number is pre-determined (S2406).
On the other hand, when it is determined as No in S2404, the table for the time saving stateless state is selected and the reach random number is preliminarily determined (S2407). Further, a table for the time saving stateless state is selected, and the fluctuation pattern random number is pre-determined (S2408).

After that, the game control unit 200 obtains the result of the pre-determination of the jackpot random number obtained as described above, the result of the pre-determination of the jackpot symbol random number, the result of the pre-determination of the reach random number, and the result of the pre-determination of the fluctuation pattern. It is stored in the pre-judgment information storage area as the pre-judgment information (S2409). Further, in order to transmit the pre-determination information to the effect control unit 300, a pre-determination result command including the pre-determination information is set in the RAM 203 (S2410).

Here, the above-mentioned pre-judgment includes a random number value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the starting ports 121 and 122, and a determination table used in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 20). This was performed using a judgment table having the same configuration as (see). That is, the determination itself after selecting the determination table to be used is the same as the determination in the jackpot determination process (see S1201 in FIG. 12). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the subroutine of the jackpot determination processing (see S1108 and FIG. 12 in FIG. 11) used in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11) is called to determine the random number in the above-mentioned preliminary determination.

With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to prepare a processing function (subroutine) for determining a random number separately from the jackpot determination process in order to determine the random number in the pre-determination process. Therefore, the number of control instructions can be reduced, and an increase in the size of the program related to the jackpot determination process and the pre-determination process can be suppressed. Further, as described above, when the determination table used for the pre-judgment has the same configuration as the determination table used for the jackpot determination, the determination table used for the jackpot determination may also be used for the pre-judgment.

Further, although only the preliminary determination (whether or not it is a big hit) regarding the special symbol lottery has been described here, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern when performing the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol is also pre-read (preliminary determination). I do. For the selection of the fluctuation pattern in the special symbol lottery, the random value for the fluctuation pattern selection (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) and the fluctuation pattern table (see FIG. 21) acquired according to the winning of the game ball to the starting ports 121 and 122. (See) and (see S1109 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11). Therefore, even in the look-ahead of the fluctuation pattern, the random value for selecting the fluctuation pattern acquired at the time of winning and the look-ahead table having the same configuration as the fluctuation pattern table used in the fluctuation pattern selection processing of the special symbol processing are used for selection. Fluctuation patterns can be pre-read.

In this case, in order to pre-read the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process, the subroutine of the variation pattern selection process used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 11) (see S1109 and FIG. 13 in FIG. 11) is called and used. be able to. Further, as the look-ahead table used for the look-ahead of the change pattern selection, the change pattern table used in the change pattern selection process of the special symbol processing may be used. With this configuration, the number of control instructions related to look-ahead of variation pattern selection can be reduced, and an increase in the size of the program can be suppressed.

If the pre-judgment process and the jackpot judgment process at the time of special symbol change are performed by the same subroutine using the same judgment table group, the execution time of each process is different, so that the pre-judgment result and the special symbol change time. The judgment result by the jackpot judgment processing of the above may be different. That is, it is a case where the gaming state (high probability state or low probability state, time saving state or time saving no state) of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has changed by the start of the special symbol change after the execution of the pre-determination process. In this case, since different types of determination tables are used depending on the game state, the specific determination table used for the determination differs between the execution of the pre-judgment process and the execution of the jackpot determination process. .. Therefore, even if the same random number value acquired at the time of winning the starting ports 121 and 122 is used, the preliminary determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may differ. In such a case, if the game state changes by the start of the special symbol change after the pre-determination process is executed in the effect control unit 300, the effect based on the pre-determination result is not executed (prohibited) control or the like. You may do.

In addition, according to the command output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 as described above, the effect control unit 300 controls, for example, the image display unit 114, the board lamp 116, the speaker 156, the frame lamp 157, and the like. For example, when the effect control unit 300 receives a command indicating the start of a door opening error, the effect control unit 300 displays a message "Please call a staff member" or an image indicating an abnormal state. It is displayed on 114. In addition, the effect control unit 300 limits the output of an alarm or the like indicating an abnormal state from the speaker 156 and the output of music, voice, sound effects, or the like. Further, the effect control unit 300 lights the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 in red, for example, as an aspect of indicating an abnormal state.

In addition, here, it has been explained that the effect control unit 300 uses all of the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, and the frame lamp 157 to notify that an error has occurred, but one of these It may be the aspect which uses the part. In addition, the mode of notification may be switched according to the content of the error. For example, when a door opening error occurs, all of the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, and the frame lamp 157 may be used as described above. Further, when a payout error occurs, the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156 notify that the error has occurred. This makes it possible for a clerk of a game store (pachinko hall) or the like to easily determine the urgency of an error that has occurred in a game machine.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300.
The operation of the effect control unit 300 includes the main process shown in FIG. 25 (a) and the interrupt process shown in FIG. 25 (b). With reference to FIG. 25A, the effect control unit 300 first makes initial settings at startup (S2501), sets the cycle of the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (S2502), and then follows the set cycle. , While updating the random number used in the effect control (S2503), the interrupt process is accepted.

The interrupt processing is periodically performed according to the cycle set in S2502. Referring to FIG. 25B, in this interrupt process, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (S2511). In this command reception process, the effect content (effect pattern) is selected. In addition, the effect control unit 300 performs an effect button process for accepting an operation of the effect button 161 or the like by the player (S2512). After that, the effect control unit 300 performs a command transmission process of transmitting a command including information of the selected effect pattern to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S2513). As a result, the image display and sound output to the image display unit 114, the operation of the movable accessory 115, the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, and the like are performed.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (S2511 in FIG. 25B).
In this command reception process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not the pre-determination result command and the hold number increase command have been received (S2601). The pre-determination result command and the hold number increase command are set in the start port switch process shown in FIG. 9 in the game control unit 200 (S906, S907, S913, S914), and the output process (S806) shown in FIG. ) Is a command transmitted to the effect control unit 300.
Then, when the effect control unit 300 determines that the pre-determination result command and the hold number increase command have been received (Yes in S2601), the value of the hold number held in the RAM 303 is added by 1 (S2602). Further, the effect control unit 300 performs the pre-determination effect selection process based on the pre-determination result command and the hold number increase command (S2603). The content of the pre-determination effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not the pre-determination result command or the hold number increase command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is the fluctuation start command (S2604). This fluctuation start command is a command set in the game control unit 200 in the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 11 (S1111) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is a fluctuation start command (Yes in S2604), the effect control unit 300 executes the effect selection process (S2605). Further, when the fluctuation start command is received, a random value for effect control used in the effect selection process is acquired. This random number value is a random number value that is periodically updated in S2503 of the main process shown in FIG. 25 (a). The details of the effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a pre-determination result command, a hold number increase command, or a fluctuation start command (No in S2601 and S2604), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is a fluctuation stop command (S2606). This fluctuation stop command is a command set in the game control unit 200 in the special symbol processing shown in FIG. 11 (S1114) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
If the received command is a variable stop command (Yes in S2606), the effect control unit 300 executes the process during the end of the variable effect (S2607). In the process during the end of the variation effect, the effect control unit 300 analyzes the received variation stop command and sets the variation effect end command for instructing the end of the effect of the symbol variation in the RAM 303.

If the received command is not a pre-judgment result command, a hold number increase command, a fluctuation start command, or a fluctuation stop command (No in S2601, S2604, and S2606), the effect control unit 300 starts the opening operation of the jackpot game with the received command. It is determined whether or not it is an opening command for the command (S2608). This opening command is a command that was set in the stopped processing shown in FIG. 14 (S1418) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output processing (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is an opening command (Yes in S2608), the effect control unit 300 executes the jackpot effect selection process (S2609). The details of the jackpot effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a pre-judgment result command, a hold number increase command, a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, or an opening command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, and S2608), the effect control unit 300 receives a jackpot game. It is determined whether or not the ending command is for starting the ending operation of (S2610). This ending command is a command that was set in the large winning opening process shown in FIG. 17 (S1713) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is an ending command (Yes in S2610), the effect control unit 300 executes the ending effect selection process (S2611). The details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a pre-judgment result command, a hold number increase command, a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, an opening command, and an ending command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, S2608, and S2610), then the effect control unit 300 , The customer waiting command reception process for shifting the received command to the customer waiting state is executed (S2612). The details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination effect selection process (S2603) and the effect selection process (S2605) of FIG. 26.
In the pre-determination effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the pre-determination result command received from the game control unit 200 (S2801). Further, the effect control unit 300 analyzes the hold number increase command received from the game control unit 200 (S2802). Then, the effect control unit 300 selects an effect pattern (pre-determination effect pattern) used in the pre-determination effect based on the pre-determination result command and the hold number increase command (S2803).

Here, as the pre-judgment effect pattern, various effect patterns can be provided to foretell the random number determination result by the special symbol processing before the start of the fluctuation based on the random number determination result by the special symbol processing. For example, an effect such as a hold display effect or a continuous advance notice effect can be provided as a pre-determination effect pattern. In the present embodiment, when a reserved ball is generated, a display indicating the number of reserved balls is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218 and the second special symbol hold indicator 219 of the display 130 (see FIG. 2). At the same time, the image display unit 114 is displayed on hold to indicate the occurrence of hold and the number of holds (hold display effect). Therefore, in this hold display effect, by reflecting the pre-judgment result in the display mode of the hold display, the player is notified of the judgment result when the random number is subsequently determined by the special symbol processing for the hold ball. It can be a suggestive pre-judgment effect.

In addition, although the case where the hold display effect is used as the pre-judgment effect has been described here, various advance notice effects can be produced by reflecting it in various effects performed before the start of the fluctuation based on the random number determination result by the special symbol processing. Will be able to do. For example, an effect using an effect image displayed on the image display unit 114, an effect by emitting light from a board lamp 116 or a frame lamp 157, an effect by an operation of a movable accessory, an effect by acoustic output such as music or sound effects, etc. It can be set as a judgment effect pattern.

Further, the pre-determination effect is executed in accordance with the symbol change for other winning balls performed before the symbol change for the winning ball (reserved ball) for which the pre-determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of reserved balls is four per one starting port (first starting port 121 or second starting port 122) (see FIG. 9). In addition, priority shall be given to the digestion of the reserved ball at the second starting port 122. In this case, for example, if a preliminary determination is made for a reserved ball having the second starting port 122, the fluctuation currently being changed (referred to as the fluctuation) is included before the symbol change for the reserved ball is performed. The symbols of up to four winning balls will be changed. In the advance notice effect related to the reserved ball for which the pre-judgment has been made, if the symbol change is performed a plurality of times before the symbol change is performed for the reserved ball, the advance notice effect (continuous notice effect) that spans the multiple symbol changes. ) May be performed.

Then, the effect control unit 300 sets the hold number command including the value of the hold number after addition and the information of the pre-determination effect pattern selected in the pre-determination effect selection process in the RAM 303 (S2804). The hold number command includes information indicating the pattern in order to notify the CPU 311 of the image / sound control unit 310 of the selected pre-determination effect pattern. By receiving the hold number command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for drawing and outputting the image or sound corresponding to the selected pre-determination effect pattern on the VDP 314. Based on the display list or the like, the VDP 314 reads image data and acoustic data for representing the selected pre-determination effect pattern from the CGROM 315 and SNDROM 316, and expresses the pre-determination effect using the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156. ..

In the effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S2811). Further, the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 is subtracted by 1 (S2812). Then, the effect control unit 300 displays on the image display unit 114 based on various setting information (information such as the type of jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game, the fluctuation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. A variation effect pattern of symbol variation due to an image is selected (S2813).

Finally, the effect control unit 300 sets a variable effect start command in the RAM 303 to instruct the execution start of the selected effect (S2814). The variation effect start command includes information indicating the pattern in order to notify the CPU 311 of the selected variation effect pattern. By receiving the variation effect start command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for drawing and outputting the image or sound corresponding to the selected variation effect pattern on the VDP 314. Based on the display list or the like, the VDP 314 reads image data or acoustic data for representing the selected variation effect pattern from the CGROM 315 or SNDROM 316, and expresses the variation effect using the image display unit 114 or the speaker 156.

Although not described in detail, in the selection process of the variation effect pattern of the symbol variation in S2813, the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern. Based on the variation effect pattern determined here, the variation display of the decorative pattern, the background effect, the notice effect, and the like are determined. The decorative symbol variation display is an effect display performed by the image display unit 114 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol performed by the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. In the variable display of this decorative pattern, a reach effect or the like is executed. In addition, unlike the present embodiment, when a plurality of fluctuation effect patterns are set for the variation pattern, it is one of the effect random numbers (one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a)). , The effect random number value is acquired when the variation start command is received), and the variation effect pattern may be selected by lottery.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process (S2609) of FIG. 26.
In this jackpot effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (including information about the type of jackpot symbol) (S3001), and selects an effect pattern (big hit effect pattern) (S3002). .. Then, the effect control unit 300 reads the image data and the acoustic data used for the effect according to the selected jackpot effect pattern from the ROM 302, sets the jackpot effect start command instructing the selected effect together with these data in the RAM 303, and sets the RAM 303. The jackpot effect selection process ends (S3003). As a result, the production during the big hit is determined. In the selection of the jackpot effect pattern (S3002), a determination may be made based on a random number value acquired when a command is received.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (S2611) of FIG. 26.
In this ending effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (including information about the type of jackpot symbol) (S3101), and selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) (S3102). .. Then, the effect control unit 300 reads the image data and the acoustic data used for the effect according to the selected ending effect pattern from the ROM 302, sets the ending effect start command instructing the selected effect together with the data in the RAM 303, and sets the RAM 303. The ending effect selection process ends (S3103). In the selection of the ending effect pattern (S3102), a determination may be made based on a random number value acquired when the command is received.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2612) of FIG.
The effect control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state has been received (S3201). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in S3201), the effect control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (S3202) and turns on the measurement flag in the RAM 303 (S3203). On the other hand, when the received command is not a customer waiting command (No in S3201), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is ON (S3204). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in S3204), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated.

When the measurement flag is ON (after Yes in S3204 or ON in S3203), the effect control unit 300 then determines whether or not the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time (for example, 10 seconds). Is determined (S3205). If the time is not up (No in S3205), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time is up (Yes in S3205), the effect control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S3206), and issues a customer wait effect command for performing the customer wait effect (demo effect) to the RAM 303. Is set to and the customer waiting command reception process is terminated (S3207).

When the command reception process is completed as described above, any one of the variable effect start command, the variable effect end command, the jackpot effect start command, the ending effect start command, and the customer waiting effect command is set in the RAM 303.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect button processing (S2512 in FIG. 25B).
In this effect button process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not the operation means such as the effect button 161 by the player has been operated during the predetermined reception period (valid period) (S3301). Here, the operation of the operating means includes pressing the effect button 161 to turn it on, and pressing the center key and surrounding keys of the effect key 162 to turn it ON. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with an operation device other than the effect button 161 and the effect key 162, such as a touch panel, the operation of the device is detected. The effect control unit 300 receives an operation signal from the controller of these devices and detects that the operation has been performed.

If the operation means such as the effect button 161 is operated (Yes in S3301), the effect control unit 300 sets the effect button command including the information indicating the operation content of the operation means in the RAM 303 and ends the effect button process. (S3302).

After that, the effect control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (S2513) of FIG. 25B, and issues the command set in the RAM 303 by the above command reception process and effect button process to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp. It is transmitted to the control unit 320. Then, based on the received command, the image / acoustic control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, sound output, operate the movable accessory 115, emit light from the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, and the like. To execute the set effect.

[Variable production pattern table]
32 and 33 are diagrams showing an example of setting the variation effect pattern and the table used in the variation effect pattern selection (S2813) in the effect selection process of FIG. 27 (b). Note that FIG. 32 shows a variation effect pattern table for big hits in the low-probability time-saving no-game state, and FIG. 33 shows a variation effect pattern table for small hits and misses in the low-probability time-saving no-game state.

A plurality of variable effect patterns are set in the variable effect pattern table for jackpot shown in FIG. 32. For the variation patterns "PA1" to "PA6", "PB1" to "PB16", and "PC1 to PC2" set using FIG. 21 above, the variation effect patterns "EA1" to "EA6", ""EB1" to "EB16" and "EC1 to EC2" are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis.
Further, in the variation effect pattern table for small hits and misses shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of variation effect patterns are set. The fluctuation effect patterns "ES1 to ES2" and "ER1" to "ER10" are one-to-one with respect to the fluctuation patterns "PD1 to PD2" and "PR1" to "PR10" set using FIG. 21 above. It is associated.

Here, the variable effect is an effect for notifying the determination result of the special symbol lottery (that is, whether or not a big hit) is produced by displaying the decorative symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display.
Further, in the illustrated variation effect pattern, "pseudo continuous number of times", "normal", "SP reach", "SPSP reach", "SPSP development character", "button", "cut-in", "fusuma", The production is performed by combining one or more of "promotion", "revival character", "revival", "full rotation", "mode entry", and "stop symbol". The circles in each column of the illustrated table indicate that the corresponding effect is executed. Further, "◯" in each column of the illustrated table indicates that the corresponding effect is executed, and "-" indicates that the corresponding effect is not executed.

Here, the "pseudo-continuous number of times" is the number of times of the pseudo-continuous production (pseudo-ream). This pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes it appear as if a plurality of times of variable display of decorative symbols are performed in the variable display of one variation of special symbols. In the pseudo continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 changes the decorative symbol before the reach state, temporarily stops the decorative symbol, and then starts the variable display of the decorative symbol again. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous production, after the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol, the temporary stop and re-variation of the decorative symbol are repeated for the set pseudo-continuous number of times, and then the fixed stop is performed to obtain one variation of the special symbol. Finish the variable display. Here, the temporary stop is a pseudo-stop state in which the decorative symbol seems to be stopped at first glance, but the symbol is actually slightly swaying. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is treated as if the fluctuation is continuing in terms of game control. Further, the fixed stop of the decorative symbol means a state in which the fixed symbol is fixed as a stopped symbol in the variation display for one variation of the special symbol.
In the illustrated example, the "pseudo-continuous number" is set between "-", "1", "2", "3", that is, 0 to 3 times. In addition, the number of pseudo-continuouss is set in association with the degree of expectation (reliability) that makes a big hit expected. That is, the higher the number of pseudo-continuouss, the higher the expectation.

"Normal" indicates the type of reach effect. In the illustrated example, any one of "N1", "N2", and "N3" is executed as the type of reach effect.
"SP reach" indicates the type of SP reach effect. In the illustrated example, any one of "SP1", "SP2", and "SP3" is executed as the type of SP reach effect. Further, in the order of "SP1", "SP2", and "SP3", the larger the number, the higher the degree of expectation.
“SPSP reach” indicates the type of SPSP reach effect. In the illustrated example, any one of "SPSP1", "SPSP2", and "SPSP3" is executed as the type of SPSP reach effect. Further, in the order of "SPSP1", "SPSP2", and "SPSP3", the larger the number, the higher the degree of expectation.

The "SPSP development accessory" is an effect in which the movable accessory 115 is driven before shifting to the SPSP reach effect. In this SPSP development accessory production, for example, the movable accessory 115 moves to the front side of the image display unit 114 and covers at least a part of the image display unit 114. In addition, it is set that the probability that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit is higher than the case where the SPSP development character production is executed. In other words, the expectation is set to be higher when the SPSP development character production is executed than when it is not executed.

The "button" is an effect of displaying an image prompting the player to operate the effect button 161 on the image display unit 114 and accepting the operation of the effect button 161. Although not shown, a plurality of effect buttons 161 may be provided. That is, the first effect button and the second effect button having a shape different from that of the first effect button may be provided. Which of the first effect button and the second effect button to display the image prompting the operation is determined by lottery based on the above-mentioned effect random number. In this case, it may be set so that the degree of expectation is higher when the image prompting the operation of the second effect button is displayed than when the image prompting the operation of the first effect button is displayed. That is, the case of displaying the image prompting the operation of the second effect button may be set so that the degree of expectation is higher than the case of displaying the image prompting the operation of the first effect button.

Further, although not shown, the effect button 161 may switch in form or in emission color. The mode switching may be, for example, deformed between a normal form (first aspect) and a protruding form (second aspect) that protrudes from this normal form. In this case, the protruding form may be set to have a higher degree of expectation than the normal form. Further, as the switching of the emission color, for example, white emission and red emission may be switched. In this case, the red light emission may be set to have a higher degree of expectation than the white light emission.

The “cut-in” is an effect of displaying the cut-in image on the image display unit 114. The cut-in image refers to another image that is inserted and displayed from one direction with respect to the image that has already been displayed on the image display unit 114. This cut-in image is displayed by interrupting the reach effect as an expectation suggestion effect for suggesting the expectation of a big hit while the reach effect is being executed. In addition, the type of cut-in such as the color and pattern of the cut-in image is determined by lottery based on the above-mentioned production random numbers. Further, it is set so that the cut-in image of the type with a higher expectation is displayed when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit than when it is out of order. For example, when blue, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the cut-in image, the expected degree may be set to be higher in this order. In addition, when a normal pattern and a special pattern such as a zebra pattern, a giraffe pattern, or a tiger pattern are set as the pattern of the cut-in image, even if the special pattern is set so that the degree of expectation is higher. Good.

In addition, for example, among the images displayed on the image display unit 114, the reach effect image (background image) is set as a lower layer, and the cut-in image is set as a layer above the lower layer. As a result, the cut-in image is displayed so as to be visible on the front side of the reach effect image.

The “fusuma” is an effect of displaying a fusuma effect image that covers an already displayed image on the image display unit 114. This fusuma effect image is an image inserted from both the left and right sides with respect to the image already displayed on the image display unit 114. The fusuma effect image in the present embodiment has dimensions that cover the entire area of the image display unit 114. Further, the type of the fusuma effect image such as the color and pattern of the fusuma effect image is determined by lottery based on the above-mentioned effect random number. Further, the case where the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit is set so that the fusuma effect image of the type with a higher expectation is displayed than the case where the lottery result is out of order. For example, when blue, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the fusuma effect image, the expectation may be set to be higher in this order. In addition, when a normal pattern and a special pattern such as a zebra pattern, a giraffe pattern, or a tiger pattern are set as the pattern of the fusuma production image, even if the special pattern is set to have a higher degree of expectation. Good.
In addition, for example, among the images displayed on the image display unit 114, the background image is set as a lower layer, and the fusuma effect image is set as a layer above the lower layer. As a result, the fusuma effect image is displayed so as to be visible on the front side of the reach effect image.

"Promotion" is a production (promotion effect, re-lottery effect) in which a decorative symbol that notifies that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit is temporarily stopped and then changed to a decorative symbol that is more advantageous for the player. is there. In this promotion effect, for example, after "555" is temporarily stopped as a decorative symbol, a numerical symbol (promotion symbol) of "777" is displayed as a stop symbol.
"Resurrection" is a production that temporarily stops the decorative symbol that notifies that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order, and then changes it to a decorative symbol that notifies that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. is there. In this revival effect, for example, after "545" is temporarily stopped as a decorative symbol, "777" is displayed as a stop symbol.

The "revival accessory" is an effect in which the movable accessory 115 is driven when the revival effect is executed. In the revival accessory production, for example, the movable accessory 115 is driven after "545" is temporarily stopped as a decorative symbol and before "777" is displayed as a stop symbol. In this resurrected accessory, for example, the movable accessory 115 moves to the front side of the image display unit 114 and is arranged to cover at least a part of the image display unit 114.

"Full rotation" is an effect of changing the decorative symbols while all the plurality of decorative symbols are aligned. In the illustrated example, either "A1" or "A2" is executed as the type of the full rotation effect. In this example, the full rotation effect "A1" has a longer effect execution time (scale) than the full rotation effect "A2". Further, as will be described in detail later, in the full rotation effect "A2", a decorative symbol 41 having a higher decorativeness than the full rotation effect "A1" is used. This full rotation effect is an effect that is executed only when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, the full rotation effect is an example of a variable display of decorative symbols, which is executed in a manner in which the player can easily recognize that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. The full rotation effect may be executed when the "pseudo-continuous number of times" becomes "3". Further, in this case, the reach effect is executed in the process until the full rotation effect is executed, that is, in each variation display in which the "pseudo continuous number of times" is "0" to "2", whereas the "reach effect" is executed. The reach effect is not executed in the variable display after the "pseudo-continuous number of times" reaches "3".

"Mode rush" is an effect of notifying the transition to a special mode (for example, chance mode). Then, after the mode entry effect is executed, an effect indicating that the mode has been changed to the special mode for a predetermined period (for example, from the next variation display of the special symbol to a predetermined number of variations) is executed. In addition, this mode entry effect is when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit and the big hit symbol is a "hidden symbol (short hit)", and when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a "small hit". It is executed in both. Further explaining, the mode entry effect executed by both is the same. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish between "short hit" and "small hit" only from the mode entry effect.

The "stop symbol" indicates a combination of decorative symbols displayed as a stop symbol. In the illustrated example, the types of stop symbols are "777", "666", "555", "444", "RRR", "5X5" and the like. Here, the type of the stop symbol is set according to the jackpot type. For example, in the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B, which are jackpots that are in a low-probability state after the jackpot, even-numbered stop symbols "444" and "666" are set. Further, in the high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol C, which are jackpots that are in a high-probability state after the jackpot, odd-numbered stop symbols "777" and "555" are set.

By the way, the effect control unit 300 determines the variation effect pattern based on the table shown in FIG. 32. Specifically, the effect control unit 300 selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 13) based on the table shown in FIG. 32.
For example, in FIG. 32, when the "big hit symbol" is "high probability symbol A" and the variation pattern is "PB1", "EB1" is selected as the variation effect pattern. Then, in this variable effect pattern "EB1", the "pseudo continuous number of times" is "-", that is, the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Further, "N1" is executed as "normal", "SP1" is executed as "SP reach", and "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP reach". In addition, "SPSP development character", "button", and "cut-in" are executed, and "fusuma", "promotion", "revival character", "revival", "full rotation", and "mode entry" are performed. Not executed. The "stop symbol" is "777".

[Direction image]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing one aspect of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
As shown in FIG. 34, the effect image is displayed on the image display unit 114 under the control of the effect control unit 300. In the present embodiment, the effect image includes a decorative symbol 41, a variable image 51, a reserved image 52, a reserved number display 55, and a fourth symbol 56. Hereinafter, each of these effect images will be described.

[Decorative design 41]
As shown in FIG. 34 (1), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed on the image display unit 114. In the variable effect of the decorative symbol 41, the effect control unit 300 first temporarily stops the decorative symbol 41 on the left side (for example, the number "5") after displaying the three decorative symbols 41 in a variable manner by, for example, vertical scrolling. Then, the decorative symbol 41 on the right side (for example, the number "7") is temporarily stopped, then the decorative symbol 41 in the center (for example, the number "6") is temporarily stopped, and finally all the decorative symbols 41 are confirmed. Stop it. In addition, the combination "567" of the decorative symbol 41 which was stopped and displayed, shown in FIG. 34 (1), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

Further, the decorative symbol 41 in the present embodiment has a highly decorative display mode (see FIG. 34 (1)) in which a character image or the like is displayed in addition to characters such as numbers and alphanumeric characters, and numbers and alphanumeric characters. It is displayed by switching between a display mode with low decorativeness (see FIG. 34 (3)) that displays only characters such as.
Further, the decorative symbol 41 in the present embodiment has a large display mode (see FIG. 34 (1)) that is displayed large in the center of the image display area in the image display unit 114, and a corner (upper right) of the image display area in the image display unit 114. It is displayed by switching between a small display mode (see FIG. 34 (4)) that is displayed small in the corner). Here, the decorative symbol 41 displayed in a large display mode is displayed by switching between a display mode with high decorativeness and a display mode with low decorativeness as described above. On the other hand, the decorative symbol 41 displayed in a small display mode is displayed only in a display mode with low decorativeness. That is, the decorative symbol 41 is switched between a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode, a large display mode and a low decorative display mode, and a small display mode and a low decorative display mode. Is displayed.

Further explaining, for example, the decorative symbol 41 of the present embodiment is displayed in a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode at the start of variable display of the special symbol (see FIG. 34 (1)), and is special. From the start of the variable display of the symbol to the start of the SP reach effect, the display mode is large and the display mode is low in decoration (see FIG. 34 (3)), and the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are executed. When it is displayed, it is displayed in a small display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness (see FIGS. 34 (4) to (8)), and after the end of the SPSP reach effect and before the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol (temporary decorative symbol 41) When stopped), it is displayed in a large display mode and a less decorative display mode (see FIG. 34 (9)), and when the special symbol is stopped changing, it is displayed in a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode. (See FIG. 34 (10)).
Although it will be described here that the decorative symbol 41 is displayed while switching both the decorativeness and the size, the decorative symbol 41 may be displayed while switching only one of the decorativeness and the size. Further, the decorative design 41 may be displayed without switching the decorativeness and the size.

[Variable image 51]
As shown in FIG. 34 (1), the image display unit 114 is informed that the special symbol is being changed (during the variation display of the decorative symbol 41) by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 and the like). The variable image 51 shown is displayed. That is, the variable image 51 is displayed as an image related to the variable display of the special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the variable image 51 is displayed in the area where the variable image 51 is displayed (the second area, in the present embodiment, the lower central portion in the display area of the image display unit 114) when the variable display of the special symbol is started. , The display disappears when the fluctuation of the special symbol stops.

[Holding image 52]
As shown in FIG. 34 (1), the image display unit 114 displays the reserved image 52 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the current reserved sphere in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). That is, the reserved image 52 is an image showing that the right to determine the jackpot is reserved. Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the reserved image 52 on the screen is determined based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process.

In addition, the hold image 52 executes the hold change effect. The pending change effect is an effect that informs or suggests the degree of expectation based on the pre-judgment result by the pre-judgment process by changing the display mode of, for example, a color, a pattern, a shape, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "color"). Is. The type of the reserved image 52, such as the color of the reserved image 52, may be determined by lottery based on the above-mentioned effect random numbers. Further, the case where the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process is a big hit may be set so that a color or the like having a higher degree of expectation is displayed than the case where the result is a big hit. For example, when white, blue, yellow, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the reserved image 52, the expected degree may be set to be higher in this order. The hold change effect is an example of a look-ahead effect. As another example of the look-ahead effect, for example, there is a zone effect in which the background image changes to a special background until the change of the special symbol related to the hold of the look-ahead target.

Here, as described above, the winning at the first starting port 121 causes a maximum of four holds. Therefore, by winning a prize at the first starting port 121, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of reserved images 52 are arranged in order from a position closer to the variable image 51 to a position away from the variable image 51 in a region (first region) on the left side of the variable image 51, that is, from the right side to the left side. Displayed side by side.

In addition, a maximum of four holds are also generated by winning a prize at the second starting port 122. Therefore, although not shown, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114 due to the winning at the second starting port 122. Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of reserved images 52 related to winning at the second starting port 122 are arranged in order from the position closer to the variable image 51 to the position away from the variable image 51 in the region on the right side of the variable image 51, that is, from the left side. They are displayed side by side toward the right side.
The area on which the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed, that is, the area below the decorative symbol 41 in the display area of the image display unit 114 is designated as the image display area 53.
Further, in the following, the hold based on the winning at the first starting port 121 will be described, and the detailed description of the holding based on the winning at the second starting port 122 will be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reserved image 52 and the variable image 51 are basically composed of the same or similar forms, respectively. However, the form may be different between the reserved image 52 and the variable image 51, or between the plurality of reserved images 52, depending on the content of the effect and the progress of the effect.
Further, in the following description, with respect to the four reserved images 52 displayed at the maximum, the "first reserved image 52", the "second reserved image 52", and the "third" are arranged in the order closer to the variable image 51. It may be referred to as "holding image 52" or "fourth holding image 52".

Further, in the present embodiment, as for the image layer to be displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are set to different image layers from the cut-in image and the sliding door effect image. .. Further explaining, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are set as layers below the cut-in image and the fold effect image. As a result, the cut-in image and the fold effect image are displayed so as to be visible on the front side of the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52.
Further, in the present embodiment, as for the image layer to be displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are drawn on different image layers. Further, in the present embodiment, the image layer for displaying the reserved image 52 is superimposed so as to be positioned above the image layer for displaying the variable image 51 (on the player side).
It should be noted that a plurality of reserved images 52 (up to 4 in the present embodiment) may be drawn one by one on different image layers. Then, the display or non-display of the plurality of reserved images 52 may be individually controlled.

[Holding number display 55]
As shown in FIG. 34 (1), the image display unit 114 displays the hold number display 55 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the hold ball in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). The hold number display 55 is an image showing the hold number. Further, in the present embodiment, as the hold number display 55, the first display 551 showing the number of holds for winning the first starting port 121 and the second display 551 showing the number of holds for winning the second starting port 122 are shown. It has a display 552 and. In the present embodiment, the first display 551 and the second display 552 are represented by numbers "0" to "4", respectively.

Here, the number of the reserved images 52 displayed on the image display unit 114 changes according to the number of reserved images for winning each of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122. Therefore, the hold number display 55 (first display 551 and second display 552) is performed as an effect suggesting the number of holds for winning each of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. It plays the same role as 52.

Further, regarding the image layer in the present embodiment, the hold number display 55 is set to an image layer different from the cut-in image and the fold effect image. Further explaining, the hold number display 55 is set as a layer above the cut-in image and the 襖 effect image. As a result, the hold number display 55 is displayed so as to be visible on the front side of the cut-in image and the fold effect image.

[Fourth symbol 56]
As shown in FIG. 34 (1), the image display unit 114 has a special symbol on the image display unit 114 based on the winning of the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 or the like). The fourth symbol 56 is displayed, which indicates that the decorative symbol 41 is being changed (in the variable display of the decorative symbol 41). In the present embodiment, the fourth symbol 56 includes a first display unit 561 indicating that the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 based on the winning of the first starting port 121 is changing, and the second start. It has a second display unit 562 indicating that the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 based on the winning of the mouth 122 is changing.

When the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is variablely displayed based on the winning of the first starting port 121, the first display unit 561 indicates that the special symbol is changing accordingly. Is displayed (for example, blinking). Then, when the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is stopped and displayed, it is displayed in an manner indicating that the special symbol has stopped (for example, continuation of the display state). Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the special symbol of the first special symbol display 221 is changing or stopped depending on the display mode of the first display unit 561.

When the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is changed and displayed based on the winning of the second starting port 122, the second display unit 562 indicates that the special symbol is changing accordingly. Is displayed (for example, blinking). Then, when the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is stopped and displayed, it is displayed in an manner indicating that the special symbol has stopped (for example, continuation of the display state). Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the special symbol of the second special symbol display 222 is changing or stopped depending on the display mode of the second display unit 562.

As described above, the fourth symbol 56 (first display unit 561 and second display unit 562) is controlled by the effect control unit 300 and is displayed in different modes according to the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol. The fourth symbol 56 plays the same role as the decorative symbol 41 in that it is performed as an effect suggesting the change and stop of the special symbol.
Further, the above-mentioned variation image 51 suggests that the special symbol is changing, in other words, the special symbol is changed and stopped. Therefore, the display of the fourth symbol 56 plays the same role as the variable image 51 in that it is performed as an effect suggesting the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol.

Further, regarding the image layer in the present embodiment, the fourth symbol 56 is set to an image layer different from the cut-in image and the fold effect image. Further explaining, the fourth symbol 56 is set as a layer above the cut-in image and the 襖 effect image. As a result, the fourth symbol 56 is displayed so as to be visible on the front side of the cut-in image and the fold effect image.

[Display / non-display effect]
As shown in FIG. 34, the above-mentioned hold number display 55 and the fourth symbol 56 in the present embodiment are displayed in a state in which the player can see them, that is, on the image display unit 114, regardless of the progress of the variation effect. The present state (display state) is maintained. On the other hand, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a reserved / variable image) in the present embodiment are in a state in which the player can see and a state in which it is difficult to see according to the progress of the variation effect. That is, the display state and the non-display state may be switched.

By hiding the hold / variable image, the player can easily concentrate on the effect executed by other than the hold / variable image, as compared with the case where the hold / variable image is maintained in the displayed state. Further, by hiding the hold / variable image, an area for the effect executed by other than the hold / change image in the image display unit 114 as compared with the case where the hold / change image is maintained in the displayed state. Can be secured larger.

Here, the fourth symbol 56 plays the same role as the variable image 51 in that it suggests the variation and stop of the special symbol. Therefore, even if the variable image 51 is hidden, the effect suggesting the variation and stop of the special symbol is executed by the fourth symbol 56. In other words, in the present embodiment, the variable image 51 can be hidden by maintaining the display of the fourth symbol 56. The fourth symbol 56 is different from the variable image 51 in that the degree of expectation cannot be suggested.
Further, as described above, the hold number display 55 plays the same role as the hold image 52 in that it suggests the hold number for each of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, even if the hold image 52 is hidden, the effect suggesting the hold number is executed by the hold number display 55. In other words, in the present embodiment, the hold image 52 can be hidden by maintaining the display of the hold number display 55. The hold number display 55 is different from the hold image 52 in that the degree of expectation cannot be suggested.

<Embodiment 1>
[Variation production 1]
Hereinafter, one aspect (variation effect 1) of the variation effect shown in FIG. 34 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be described.
Note that FIG. 34 is a variation effect executed when the “big hit symbol” is the “high probability symbol A” and “EB1” is selected as the “variation effect pattern” in FIG. 32. When "EB1" is selected as this "variable effect pattern", "N1" is executed as "normal", "SP1" is executed as "SP reach", and "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP reach". Will be executed. In addition, each effect of "SPSP development character", "button", and "cut-in" is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 34 (1), as the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol, the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped on the screen of the image display unit 114. It is assumed that it has been done. At this time, the hold / variable image is displayed. Further explaining, the variable image 51, the second reserved image 52, the third reserved image 52, and the fourth reserved image 52 are displayed in white, which is a display color with low expectation, and the first reserved image is displayed. 52 is displayed in red, which is a display color with a high degree of expectation. That is, the hold change effect is executed by the first hold image 52.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (2), the decorative symbol 41 starts to fluctuate with the start of the next variable display of the special symbol. When the variation display of the next special symbol is started in this way, the second to fourth reserved images 52 displayed in white move toward the position where the variation image 51 is displayed. Further, the first reserved image 52 displayed in red moves to the display position of the variable image 51. As a result, it is possible to inspire a player who expects that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery related to the variable display of the next special symbol will be a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (3), the reach effect is executed by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness. Specifically, after temporarily stopping the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the left side, the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the right side is temporarily stopped, and the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right sides are temporarily stopped. Make it a uniform reach state. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 in the center is in a state of continuing to fluctuate.

Next, the SP reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 34 (4). In the following description, the fact that the SP reach effect is executed is expressed by illustrating it as the SP reach image 71. Further, when this SP reach effect is being executed, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a small display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. Further, as the transparency of the decorative symbol 41 increases (closer to transparency), it becomes difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (5), the SPSP development character production is executed. In the SPSP development accessory effect according to the present embodiment, the movable accessory 115 arranged above the image display unit 114 moves (falls) to a position that covers the image display unit 114. At this time, the image display unit 114 displays an image (for example, an effect image) that enhances the effect of the movable accessory 115. Further, when the SPSP development character production is executed, the reserved / variable image is hidden (difficult to see).

Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (6), the SPSP reach effect is executed. In the following description, the fact that the SPSP reach effect is performed is expressed by illustrating it as the SPSP reach image 72. Further, when the SPSP reach effect is executed, the hold / variable image is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (7), a button effect that urges the player to operate the effect button 161 is executed. In the following description, it is expressed as a button image 73 that the button effect is being performed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161, the cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. 34 (8). In the following description, it is expressed as a cut-in image 74 that the cut-in effect is performed. When this cut-in effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden.

Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (9), a temporary stop effect is executed in which the decorative symbol 41 with low decorativeness temporarily stops the decorative symbol 41. The decorative symbol 41 at this time is displayed in a large display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (10), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped by the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “555” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 34 (10), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Further, the SPSP development character production and the cut-in production shown in FIGS. 34 (5) and 34 (8) are productions that change scenes in the ongoing production (scene change production), and are examples of full-screen notices. is there. In this full-screen notice, an effect (notice effect) that expects a big hit is executed by using almost the entire display area (substantially the entire area) of the image display unit 114. Then, in the full-screen notice, the hold / variable image that has been displayed up to that point is hidden.

In the variable effect pattern table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 described above, many variable effect patterns that execute a full-screen notice effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit are executed, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed. It is possible to set so that many variable effect patterns that do not execute the full-screen notice effect are executed when is out of alignment. As a result, the full-screen notice effect is executed, and the degree of expectation is increased. That is, the full-screen notice production can be a high-expectation production (drama hot production).
Further, in the variable effect pattern table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 described above, it is possible to set the variable effect pattern for executing the full-screen notice effect to be executed only when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. it can. As a result, the player's expectation can be further increased by executing the full-screen notice effect. That is, the full-screen notice effect may be an effect (confirmed effect, details will be described later) for notifying (notifying) that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit.

Further, the cut-in image 74 shown in FIG. 34 (8) is blue when the expectation of the jackpot is low, green when the expectation of the jackpot is high, and red when the expectation of the jackpot is higher. It may be displayed. Further, if the expectation of a big hit is very high, the cut-in image 74 may be displayed with special decorations such as an animal pattern (for example, a zebra pattern), a rainbow pattern (rainbow pattern), and a fruit pattern. Good. Further, the execution ratio of the cut-in image 74 may be changed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. For example, when "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP reach", the ratio of displaying the zebra pattern cut-in image 74 among all types of cut-in images 74 is determined when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Can be 10%, and in the case of deviation, it can be 2%.

Although detailed description is omitted, it is a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect 1 (for example, a variation effect of the same scale), and is executed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (for example, a variation effect (for example). The out-of-order variation effect) may be executed. For example, after the same effect content is executed up to FIG. 34 (8) in the variation effect 1, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 34 (9) is temporarily stopped and the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 34 (10) is temporarily stopped. The final stop may be executed by a combination in which the lottery results of the special symbol lottery are out of order.

[Variation production 2]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing one aspect (variation effect 2) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Note that FIG. 35 is a variation effect executed when the “big hit symbol” is the “high probability symbol A” and “EB2” is selected as the “variation effect pattern” in FIG. 32. When "EB2" is selected as this "variable effect pattern", "N2" is executed as "normal", "SP1" is executed as "SP reach", and "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP reach". Will be executed. In addition, the "button", "cut-in", and "promotion" effects are executed.
Further, the variation effect shown in FIG. 35 is substantially the same as the variation effect shown in FIG. 34 described above, but is different from the variation effect shown in FIG. 34 in that the promotion effect is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 35 (1), it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 displays the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 as a stop symbol on the screen of the image display unit 114. At this time, the hold / variable image is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (2), after the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the player is urged to operate the effect button 161 as shown in FIG. 35 (3). Button production is executed. When this button effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden (display is restricted). Further, when the button effect is executed, the decorative symbol 41 is in a positional relationship so as to be covered with the button image 73, and as a result, the decorative symbol 41 is variably displayed in a mode that is difficult to see. Further, the button image 73 displayed at this time displays the effect button 161 in the normal form (first mode).

Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (4), the reach effect is executed by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness. Specifically, after the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the left side is temporarily stopped, the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the right side is temporarily stopped to bring it into the reach state. In addition, the hold / variable image is displayed when the reach effect is executed.
Then, after the SP reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 35 (5), the SPSP reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 35 (6). In addition, reserved / variable images are hidden.

Next, the cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. 35 (7). When this cut-in effect is executed, the held / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (8), the temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 is "555". Further, when the temporary stop effect is executed, the hold / variable image is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (9), a symbol change effect is executed to encourage whether or not the aligned decorative symbols 41 are changed to other symbols. In the following description, the fact that the symbol change effect is performed is expressed by illustrating it as the symbol change effect image 75. When this symbol change is executed, the pending / variable image is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (10), a button effect that urges the player to operate the effect button 161 is executed. Further, unlike FIG. 35 (3), the button image 73 displayed at this time displays the effect button 161 in the protruding form (second mode). Further, although not shown, the effect button 161 is deformed into a protruding form. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state. Further, in the illustrated example, the effect button 161 is displayed on the symbol change effect image 75.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (11), the temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 at this time is "777". In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state. In this case, the promotion effect is executed when the combination of the decorative symbols 41 changes from "555" to "777" as shown in FIGS. 35 (8) to (11).

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (12), the fluctuation of the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Although detailed description is omitted, it is a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect 2 (for example, a variation effect of the same scale), and is executed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (for example, a variation effect (for example). The out-of-order variation effect) may be executed. For example, after the same effect content is executed up to FIG. 35 (7) in the variation effect 2, the decorative symbols 41 shown in FIG. 35 (11) are not executed. The temporary stop of the above and the final stop of the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 35 (12) may be executed by a combination in the case where the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

[Variation effect 3]
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing one aspect (variation effect 3) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Note that FIG. 36 is a variation effect executed when the “big hit symbol” is the “high probability symbol A” and “EB4” is selected as the “variation effect pattern” in FIG. 32. When "EB4" is selected as this "variable effect pattern", "N2" is executed as "normal", "SP3" is executed as "SP reach", and "SPSP3" is executed as "SPSP reach". Will be executed. In addition, each production of "button" and "revival" is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 36 (1), it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 displays the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 as a stop symbol on the screen of the image display unit 114. At this time, the hold / variable image is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (2), after the variation of the decorative symbol 41 starts with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the reach effect is produced by the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 as shown in FIG. 36 (3). Will be executed.

Next, the SP reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 36 (4). When this SP reach effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (5), the temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the decorative symbols 41 is "545", which suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. Further, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a large display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (6), the temporary stop effect is executed by the decorative symbol 41 displayed in a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode. In addition, hold / variable images are displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (7), a button effect that urges the player to operate the effect button 161 is executed. Further, the button image 73 displayed at this time displays the effect button 161 in the protruding form (second mode). Further, although not shown, the effect button 161 is deformed into a protruding form. Also, when the button effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (8), a temporary stop effect for temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 is executed. The combination of the decorative symbols 41 is "777", which suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In this case, the combination of the decorative symbols 41 changes from "545" as shown in FIGS. 36 (5) and (6) to "777" as shown in FIG. 36 (8), so that the revival effect is executed. It will be done.
In FIG. 36 (8), the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a display mode with low decorativeness. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (9), the temporary stop effect is executed by the decorative symbol 41 displayed in a highly decorative display mode. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (10), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “777” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 36 (10), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Although detailed description is omitted, it is a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect 3 (for example, a variation effect of the same scale), and is executed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (for example, a variation effect (for example). The out-of-order variation effect) may be executed. For example, after the same effect content is executed up to FIG. 36 (5) in the variation effect 3, the decorative symbols 41 shown in FIG. 36 (10) are not executed. May be executed by the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

[Variation effect 4]
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing one aspect (variation effect 4) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Note that FIG. 37 is a variation effect executed when the “big hit symbol” is the “high probability symbol A” and “EB5” is selected as the “variation effect pattern” in FIG. 32. When "EB5" is selected as this "variable effect pattern", "pseudo-continuous number of times" is "3", "N3" is executed as "normal", and "A1" is set as "total rotation". Will be executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 37 (1), it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 displays the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 as a stop symbol on the screen of the image display unit 114. At this time, the hold / variable image is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (2), after the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the pseudo continuous effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 37 (3) and later. In addition, this pseudo continuous production can be regarded as an example of a fanning production. In the illustrated example, after the decorative symbol 41 on the left side and the decorative symbol 41 on the right side are temporarily stopped by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness, the icon (special symbol) described as "NEXT" in the central decorative symbol 41. Is temporarily stopped (first time).

Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), the variation (second time) of the decorative symbol 41 is started. Further, on the screen of the image display unit 114, a pseudo continuous number image 77 indicating "x2" is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (5), after the decorative symbol 41 on the left side and the decorative symbol 41 on the right side are temporarily stopped by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness, the "NEXT" icon is displayed on the central decorative symbol 41. Temporarily stop (second time).

Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (6), the variation (third time) of the decorative symbol 41 is started. Further, on the screen of the image display unit 114, a pseudo continuous number image 77 indicating "x3" is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (7), after the decorative symbol 41 on the left side and the decorative symbol 41 on the right side are temporarily stopped by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness, the "NEXT" icon is displayed on the central decorative symbol 41. Temporarily stop (third time).

Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (8), the full rotation effect that fluctuates while synchronizing the three decorative symbols 41 on the left side, the center, and the right side is executed. In the full rotation effect of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a large display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. Further, when this full rotation effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden.

Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (9), a temporary stop effect for temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 is executed. The combination of the decorative symbols 41 is "777". Further, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a large display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (10), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 displayed in the large display mode and the highly decorative display mode is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “777” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 37 (10), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

In the full rotation effect shown in FIG. 37 (8), the transmittance of the displayed decorative symbol 41 may be increased as compared with before the full rotation effect is started. That is, the visibility of the decorative symbol 41 displayed in a large display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness may be reduced. This makes it possible to concentrate the player on an image other than the decorative symbol 41, which is executed in the background of the decorative symbol 41 that performs the full rotation effect, for example.
Further, in the full rotation effect shown in FIG. 37 (8), the decorative symbol 41 may be displayed in a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode. Further, the transmittance of the decorative symbol 41 displayed in a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode may be increased (the visibility may be reduced).

Although detailed description is omitted, it is a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect 4 (for example, a variation effect of the same scale), and is executed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (for example, a variation effect (for example). The out-of-order variation effect) may be executed. For example, after the same effect content is executed up to FIG. 37 (7) in the variation effect 4, the above-mentioned FIG. 37 (8) is not executed, and the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 37 (9) is temporarily stopped and stopped. The final stop of the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 37 (10) may be executed by a combination in the case where the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

[Variation effect 5]
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing one aspect (variation effect 5) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Note that FIG. 38 is a variation effect executed when the “big hit symbol” is the “high probability symbol A” and “EB7” is selected as the “variation effect pattern” in FIG. 32. When "EB7" is selected as the "variable effect pattern", "N1" is executed as the "normal".

First, as shown in FIG. 38 (1), the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped on the screen of the image display unit 114 when the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol. It is assumed that it has been done. At this time, the hold / variable image is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (2), the decorative symbol 41 starts to change with the start of the next variable display of the special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (3), the reach effect is executed by the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness. Specifically, after temporarily stopping the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the left side, the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the right side is temporarily stopped, and the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right sides are temporarily stopped. Make it a uniform reach state. In addition, the hold / variable image is displayed when the reach effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 38 (4), a temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 is "555". Further, when the temporary stop effect is executed, the hold / variable image is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (5), the fluctuation of the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “555” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 38 (5), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit.

Here, the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38 is an effect executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation as compared with the variation effects 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 to 37. Can be regarded as a suppressed mode. Further, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the variation is stopped from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 while the large display mode of the decorative symbol 41 is maintained. This variable effect 5 can be regarded as a bitter stop effect. In this bitter stop effect, while the decorative symbol 41 is maintained in a large display mode, the variation effect from the start of variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the final stop is executed, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is notified that the lottery result is a big hit. It can be regarded as a production.

Further, the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38 can be regarded as a bump effect. Here, the bumping effect is an effect in which the three decorative symbols 41 are suddenly aligned to notify that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In other words, the bumping effect is an effect in which the decorative symbols 41 are aligned without developing into the SP reach effect (SPSP reach effect) after the reach effect. In other words, the hitting effect is a variation effect using the variation pattern having the shortest variation time among the variation patterns selected when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Note that, unlike the illustrated example, the bumping effect can be regarded as an effect in which the decorative symbols 41 are aligned without the reach effect.

Although detailed description is omitted, it is a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect 5 (for example, a variation effect of the same scale), and is executed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (for example, a variation effect (for example). The out-of-order variation effect) may be executed. For example, after the same effect content is executed up to FIG. 38 (3) in the variation effect 1, the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 38 (4) is temporarily stopped and the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 38 (5) is temporarily stopped. The final stop may be executed by a combination in which the lottery results of the special symbol lottery are out of order.

[Variation effect 6]
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing one aspect (variation effect 6) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Note that FIG. 39 is a variation effect executed when the “big hit symbol” is the “high probability symbol A” and “EB8” is selected as the “variation effect pattern” in FIG. 32. When "EB1" is selected as the "variable effect pattern", "N1" is executed as "normal" and "A2" is executed as "full rotation".

First, as shown in FIG. 39 (1), the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped on the screen of the image display unit 114 when the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol. It is assumed that it has been done. At this time, the hold / variable image is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (2), the change of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the change display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (3), the reach effect is executed by the highly decorative decorative symbol 41. Specifically, after temporarily stopping the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the left side, the number "5" which is the decorative symbol 41 on the right side is temporarily stopped, and the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right sides are temporarily stopped. Make it a uniform reach state. In addition, the hold / variable image is displayed when the reach effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (4), a button effect that urges the player to operate the effect button 161 is executed. Further, the button image 73 displayed at this time displays the effect button 161 in the protruding form (second mode). When this button effect is executed, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a small display mode and a display mode with low decorativeness. Further, although not shown, the effect button 161 is deformed into a protruding form. When this button effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (5), the full rotation effect that fluctuates while synchronizing the three decorative symbols 41 on the left side, the center, and the right side is executed. In the full rotation effect of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a large display mode and a highly decorative display mode. Further, when this full rotation effect is executed, the hold / variable image is hidden.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (6), a temporary stop effect for temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 is "555". In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (7), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “555” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 39 (7), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In addition, the pending / variable image is maintained in a hidden state.

Here, the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39 is similar to the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, as compared with the variation effects 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 to 37, from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41. It can be regarded as a mode in which the effect executed before the fluctuation is stopped is suppressed. Further, in the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39, the size of the decorative symbol 41 increases or decreases from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the determination.

Here, the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39 can be regarded as one aspect of the abutment effect. On the other hand, the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39 is different from the bitter stop effect because the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a small display mode when the button image 73 is displayed in FIG. 39 (4). In addition, unlike the illustrated example, if the decorative symbol 41 is maintained in a large display mode in FIG. 39 (4), the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39 can be regarded as one aspect of the bitter stop effect.

Although detailed description is omitted, it is a variation effect corresponding to the variation effect 6 (for example, a variation effect of the same scale), and is executed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order (for example, a variation effect (for example). The out-of-order variation effect) may be executed. For example, after the same effect content is executed up to FIG. 39 (4) in the variation effect 1, the above-mentioned FIG. 39 (5) is not executed, and the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 39 (6) is temporarily stopped and The final stop of the decorative symbol 41 shown in FIG. 39 (7) may be executed by a combination in the case where the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

[Relationship between each variation effect]
Here, the relationship between the variation effects 1 to the variation effects 6 shown in FIGS. 34 to 39 will be described in detail.

[Fan production]
40 (1) and 40 (2) are timing charts showing the execution timings of the respective effects in the variable effect 1 and the variable effect 5. Further explaining, FIG. 40 (1) is a timing chart of the variation effect 1 described with reference to FIG. 34, and FIG. 40 (2) is a timing chart of the variation effect 5 described with reference to FIG. 38. It is a timing chart. Further, in FIGS. 40 (1) and 40 (2), the variation start timings of the variation effect 1 and the variation effect 5 are aligned, and the time axis on the horizontal axis in both figures is the same scale.

First, the relationship between the variation effect 1 and the variation effect 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34, 38, and 40.
As described above, in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34, the hold change effect (see FIG. 34 (1)), the reach effect (see FIG. 34 (3)), the SP reach effect (see FIG. 34 (4)), SPSP development character production (see Fig. 34 (5)), SPSP reach production (see Fig. 34 (6)), button production (see Fig. 34 (7)), cut-in production (see Fig. 34 (8)), etc. Will be executed.

On the other hand, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the reach effect (see FIG. 38 (3)) is executed. The variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38 can be regarded as a mode in which the effect executed from the start of the variation to the final stop of the decorative symbol 41 is suppressed as compared with the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34. In other words, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the fanning effect, which is an effect that incites the player, is suppressed as compared with the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34. This fanning effect is an example of an expected effect. This expected effect is an effect that makes the player expect that the special game will be executed.

Further, in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34, the button effect is executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation (see FIG. 34 (7)), whereas FIG. 38 shows. In the variation effect 5 shown, the button effect is not executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation. In other words, the button effect is executed in the variable effect 1, whereas the button effect is prohibited in the variable effect 5.

Further, in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34, the variation effect is executed while switching the size of the decorative symbol 41 (see FIG. 34 (4)), whereas in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the decoration is performed. The variation effect is executed while maintaining the size of the symbol 41. In other words, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily difficult to see in the variable effect 1, whereas it is suppressed (prohibited) from being difficult to see in the variable effect 5.

Here, the effect execution timing will be described with reference to FIG. 40.
First, the time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 40 (1) to the stop of the variation varies from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 40 (2). Longer than the time to stop.
Further, the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 40 (1) to the button effect (see FIG. 34 (7)) is the time of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 40 (2). It is longer than the time from the start of fluctuation to the stop of fluctuation.

Further, from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 40 (1), the decorative symbol 41 is switched to a display mode having a small display mode and a low decorativeness (see SP reach effect, FIG. 34 (4)). The time until the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 40 (2) is longer than the time from the start of the variation to the temporary stop (see FIG. 38 (4)).

Further, the time from the reach effect in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 40 (1) to the stop of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is the variation of the decorative symbol 41 from the reach effect in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 40 (2). Longer than the time it takes to stop.
Further, the time from the cut-in effect in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 40 (1) to the stop of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is from the reach effect in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 40 (2) to the variation of the decorative symbol 41. Is shorter than the time it takes to stop. That is, the time from the execution of the first effect (cut-in effect) in the variable effect 1 to the notification that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, and the second effect (reach effect) in the variable effect 5. ) Is executed until the notification that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit is different. In addition, unlike the above description, the time from the first effect in the variation effect 1 until the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped is stopped from the second effect in the variation effect 5. It may be longer than the time until.

Further, when the hold change effect (an example of the look-ahead effect) as shown in FIG. 34 (1) is executed, the right to determine the jackpot that is the target of the hold change effect is related to the case where the hold change effect is not executed. The variation effect 5 may be set so as to be relatively easy to be executed in the variation effect in the variation of the special symbol. Similarly, when the hold change effect is executed, the change effect 1 is relative to the change effect in the change of the special symbol relating to the right of jackpot determination which is the target of the hold change effect, as compared with the case where the hold change effect is not executed. It may be set so that it can be easily executed.

[Promotion production]
41 (1) and 41 (2) are timing charts showing each effect execution timing in the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 5. Further explaining, FIG. 41 (1) is a timing chart of the variation effect 2 described with reference to FIG. 35, and FIG. 41 (2) is a timing chart of the variation effect 5 described with reference to FIG. 38. It is a timing chart. Further, in FIGS. 41 (1) and 41 (2), it is assumed that the variation start timings of the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 5 are aligned, and the time axis on the horizontal axis in both figures is the same scale.

Next, the relationship between the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35, 38, and 41.
As described above, the promotion effect is executed in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35 (see FIGS. 35 (8) to (11)), whereas the promotion effect is executed in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38. Not done. In other words, the promotion effect is executed in the variable effect 2, whereas the promotion effect is prohibited in the variable effect 5.

Further, as described above, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the button effect is executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation (FIGS. 35 (3) and 35 (10). ) On the other hand, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the button effect is not executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation. In other words, the button effect is executed in the variable effect 2, whereas the button effect is prohibited in the variable effect 5.

Further explaining, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the button effect is executed after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 35 (10)), whereas in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38. The button effect is not executed (prohibited) after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 38 (4)).
Further, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, an image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form (second aspect) is displayed (see FIG. 35 (10)), whereas the variation shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. In the effect 5, an image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form is not displayed (prohibited).

In addition, unlike the illustrated example, the image prompting the operation of the protruding form effect button 161 is not displayed in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, and the operation of the protrusion form effect button 161 is performed in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38. The mode may be such that a prompting image is displayed. In addition, for example, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, after the reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 38 (3) and before the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 38 (4). , An image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form may be displayed.

Further, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the variation effect is executed while switching the size of the decorative symbol 41 (see FIG. 35 (4)), whereas in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the decoration is performed. The variation effect is executed while maintaining the size of the symbol 41. In other words, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily difficult to see in the variable effect 1, whereas it is suppressed (prohibited) from being difficult to see in the variable effect 5.

Here, the effect execution timing will be described with reference to FIG. 41.
First, the time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 41 (1) to the stop of the variation varies from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 41 (2). Longer compared to the time to stop (see FIG. 38 (5)).
Further, the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 to the fixed stop is the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 to the temporary stop before the promotion effect (see FIG. 35 (8)). Shorter than.

Further, the time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 41 (1) to the button effect (see FIG. 35 (10)) executed during the promotion effect is the variation shown in FIG. 41 (2). It is longer than the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of fluctuation in the effect 5.
Further, from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 41 (1) to the switching of the decorative symbol 41 to a display mode having a small display mode and low decorativeness (see SP reach effect, FIG. 35 (5)). Is longer than the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 41 (2) to the temporary stop (see FIG. 38 (4)). Further, the time from the start of variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 41 (1) to the switching of the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 (SP reach effect, see FIG. 35 (5)) is shown in FIG. 41 (2). It is shorter than the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the change effect 5 shown in (1) to the stop of the change (see FIG. 38 (5)).

[Resurrection production]
42 (1) and (2) are timing charts showing the execution timings of the respective effects in the variation effect 3 and the variation effect 5. Further explaining, FIG. 42 (1) is a timing chart of the variation effect 3 described with reference to FIG. 36, and FIG. 42 (2) is a timing chart of the variation effect 5 described with reference to FIG. 38. It is a timing chart. Further, in FIGS. 42 (1) and 42 (2), it is assumed that the fluctuation start timings of the fluctuation effect 3 and the variation effect 5 are aligned, and the time axis on the horizontal axis in both figures is the same scale.

Next, the relationship between the variation effect 3 and the variation effect 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36, 38, and 42.
As described above, in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36, the revival effect (see FIGS. 36 (5) to (8)) is executed, whereas in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the revival effect is executed. Not done. In other words, the revival effect is executed in the variable effect 3, whereas the revival effect is prohibited in the variable effect 5.

Further, as described above, in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36, the button effect is executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation (see FIG. 36 (7)). Therefore, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the button effect is not executed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation. In other words, the button effect is executed in the variable effect 3, whereas the button effect is prohibited in the variable effect 5.

To further explain, in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36, after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped off, see FIG. 36 (5)) while suggesting that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. While the button effect is executed (see FIG. 36 (7)), in the variable effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the button effect is not executed after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 38 (4)) (see FIG. 38 (4)). prohibited).
Further, in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36, an image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form (second aspect) is displayed (see FIG. 36 (7)), whereas the variation shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. In the effect 5, an image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form is not displayed (prohibited).

In addition, unlike the illustrated example, in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36, an image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form is not displayed, and in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the effect button 161 in the protrusion form is displayed. It may be in a mode in which an image prompting the operation of is displayed. In addition, for example, in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, after the reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 38 (3) and before the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 38 (4). , An image prompting the operation of the effect button 161 in the protruding form may be displayed.

Further, in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36, the variation effect is executed while switching the size of the decorative symbol 41 (see FIG. 36 (4)), whereas in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38, the decoration is performed. The variation effect is executed while maintaining the size of the symbol 41. In other words, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily difficult to see in the variable effect 1, whereas it is suppressed (prohibited) from being difficult to see in the variable effect 5.

Here, the effect execution timing will be described with reference to FIG. 42.
First, the time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 42 (1) to the stop of the variation varies from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 42 (2). Longer compared to the time to stop (see FIG. 38 (5)).

Further, the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 to the fixed stop (see FIG. 38 (5)) deviates from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 3 and is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 36 (5)). ) Is shorter than the time.

Further, the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 42 (1) to the button effect (see FIG. 36 (7)) is the time of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 42 (2). It is longer than the time from the start of fluctuation to the stop of fluctuation.
Further, from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 42 (1) to the switching of the decorative symbol 41 to a display mode having a small display mode and low decorativeness (see SP reach effect, FIG. 36 (4)). Is the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 42 (2) to the temporary stop (see FIG. 38 (4)) or the fixed stop (see FIG. 38 (5)). Longer than the time of.

Although not shown, when the variation effect 3 shown in FIG. 36 and the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39 are compared, the time from the button effect in the variation effect 3 to the stop of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 varies. It is shorter than the time from the button effect (see FIG. 39 (4)) in the effect 6 until the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped. In other words, the time from the last button effect to the finalization of the symbol is longer in the variable effect 6. Contrary to this explanation, the time from the last button effect to the finalization of the symbol may be longer in the variable effect 3.

[Button production]
43 (1) and 43 (2) are timing charts showing the execution timings of the respective effects in the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 6. Further explaining, FIG. 43 (1) is a timing chart of the variation effect 2 described with reference to FIG. 35, and FIG. 43 (2) shows the variation effect 6 described with reference to FIG. 39. It is a timing chart. Further, in FIGS. 43 (1) and 43 (2), it is assumed that the variation start timings of the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 6 are aligned, and the time axis on the horizontal axis in both figures is the same scale.

Next, the relationship between the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35, 39, and 43.
As described above, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the button effect is executed a plurality of times (see FIGS. 35 (3) and 35 (10)), whereas in the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39, the button effect is executed. The button effect is executed once. In other words, in the variable effect 6, the button effect is suppressed (the number of button operation requests is small) as compared with the variable effect 2. In other words, the number of times the same effect (button effect, notice effect) is executed differs between the bump effect and the non-impact effect (described later). In addition, unlike the above description, the button effect may be suppressed in the variation effect 2 as compared with the variation effect 6.

Further, as described above, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the button effect is executed before the reach effect and after the reach effect (see FIGS. 35 (3) and 35 (10)), whereas FIG. 39 In the variable effect 6 shown in the above, the button effect is executed only after the reach effect. In other words, the timing at which the same effect (notice effect) is executed differs between the variable effect 2 and the variable effect 6.
It should be noted that the button effect can be regarded as an effect in which the execution timing is, for example, before and after the reach effect. Further, the full rotation effect shown in FIG. 39 (5) can be regarded as an effect in which only one timing is executed.

Further, as described above, in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the button effect is executed before the reach effect, whereas in the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 39, the button effect is not executed before the reach effect. Therefore, if the button effect is executed before the reach in the variation effect, the variation effect 6 is not executed and the variation effect 2 is likely to be executed.

Further, in the variable effect 2 shown in FIG. 35, the button effect is executed in a plurality of forms of a normal form (see FIG. 35 (3)) and a protruding form (see FIG. 35 (10)), whereas FIG. In the variation effect 6 shown in 39, it is executed only in the protruding form (see FIG. 39 (4)). In other words, in the variable effect 6, the type of form of the effect button 161 executed by the button effect is suppressed as compared with the variable effect 2. Further, in other words, in the variable effect 6, it is prohibited to execute both effects of the effect by the effect button 161 in the protruding form according to the effect button 161 in the normal form.

Here, the effect execution timing will be described with reference to FIG. 43.
First, the time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 43 (1) to the stop of the variation varies from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 6 shown in FIG. 43 (2). It is longer than the time until it is stopped (see FIG. 39 (7)).

Further, the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 to the button effect before the reach effect (see the first button effect, FIG. 35 (3)) is from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 6 to the button effect. It is shorter than the time until (see FIG. 39 (4)). In other words, the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 to the first button effect is shorter in the variation effect 2 than in the variation effect 6. Contrary to this explanation, the time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 to the first button effect may be longer in the variation effect 2 than in the variation effect 6.
Further, the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 to the SP reach effect (see FIG. 35 (5)) is from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 6 to the button effect (see FIG. 39 (4)). Longer than the time to.

Further, the time from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 to the button effect after the SPSP reach effect (see the second button effect, FIG. 35 (10)) is from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 6 to the button. It is longer than the time until the production (see FIG. 39 (4)).

The time from the first button effect (see FIG. 35 (3)) in the variation effect 2 to the stop of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is from the button effect (see FIG. 39 (4)) in the variation effect 6. It is longer than the time until the fluctuation of 41 is stopped.
The time from the second button effect (see FIG. 35 (10)) in the variation effect 2 to the stop of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is from the button effect (see FIG. 39 (4)) in the variation effect 6. It is shorter than the time until the fluctuation of 41 is stopped. In other words, the time from the last button effect to the finalization of the symbol is longer in the variable effect 6. Contrary to this explanation, the time from the last button effect to the finalization of the symbol may be longer in the variable effect 2.

[Resize of decorative pattern 41]
By the way, as described above, in the variation effects 1 to 3, the variation effect is executed while switching the size of the decorative symbol 41 (see, for example, FIGS. 34 (4), 35 (5), and 36 (4)). ). To further explain, in the variable effects 1 to 3, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily switched from a large display mode to a small display mode triggered by a specific effect such as an SP reach effect, and at least when temporarily stopped. It is possible to switch to a larger display mode again. On the other hand, in the variation effect 5, the size of the decorative symbol 41 is maintained in a large display mode from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the variation.

Here, for example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (3) and 36 (4), when the decorative symbol 41 is switched from the large display mode to the small display mode in the variation effect 3, the large display mode is increased as the decorative symbol 41 becomes smaller. It becomes difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbol 41 as compared with the above. Further, when the decorative symbol 41 is switched from the large display mode to the small display mode, the decorativeness is lowered as compared with the large display mode. In other words, the decorative pattern 41 becomes sober. Further, when the decorative symbol 41 is switched from the large display mode to the small display mode, the display position of the decorative symbol 41 moves from the center of the image display area in the image display unit 114 to the corner of the image display area in the image display unit 114. Further, when the decorative symbol 41 is switched from the large display mode to the small display mode, the transparency of the decorative symbol 41 increases (closer to transparency), which makes it difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbol 41.

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 42, the time from the start of variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 2 shown in FIG. 42 (1) to the switching of the decorative symbol 41 to a smaller display mode (see FIG. 35 (5)) is , The time from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 42 (2) to the temporary stop (see FIG. 38 (4)), or the time from the fixed stop (see FIG. 38 (5)). Compared to longer.

By the way, in the variation effects 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. 34 to 38, the decorative symbol 41 is large from the temporary stop to the final stop (see, for example, FIGS. 34 (9) to (10)). It has been explained that the display mode is maintained, but the display mode is not limited to this. For example, after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the large display mode, the decorative symbol 41 may be switched to the small display mode, and then the decorative symbol 41 may be fixedly stopped by the large display mode. Alternatively, after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the large display mode, the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 may be switched, and then the decorative symbol 41 that has returned to the large display mode may be fixedly stopped. Here, as an example of switching the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 after the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped, the decorative symbol 41 becomes larger, the decorative symbol 41 becomes smaller, the decorative symbol 41 is deformed, or these. There is a production in which some or all are combined.

Further, in the above description, it has been described that it becomes difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbol 41 due to the decrease in the size of the decorative symbol 41 and the increase in the transparency, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a part or all of the decorative symbol 41 may be hidden by another image displayed on a layer different from the decorative symbol 41. The other image may be, for example, the button image 73 shown in FIG. 34 (7). Further, as another image, for example, in the resurrection production, when the resurrection succeeds or fails, the player is made to think that the display area of the image display unit 114 is cracked (cut image). It may be.

[Sudden production]
In the above description, it has been explained that the variation effects 5 and 6 shown in FIGS. 38 and 39 are examples of the bump effect. On the other hand, the variable effects 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 to 37 are examples of effects that are not bumping effects (hereinafter, may be referred to as non-collision effects).

Here, when comparing the bumping effect and the non-butting effect, there are the following differences. That is, as compared with the non-collision effect, for example, the bump effect has less button effect (none, prohibited), the fluctuation time is short, the fanning effect is less (none, prohibited), and the promotion effect is suppressed. (No, prohibited), no revival effect (prohibited), no size change of decorative symbol 41 (prohibited), many advantageous special games (777 stop symbols by decorative symbol 41, big hit The maximum number of games (16R) is large immediately after the start of ST (described later), and small immediately before the end of ST.

In the bump effect, the player is made to feel more strongly that the jackpot notification is suddenly executed by suppressing the effect executed until the decorative symbols 41 are aligned as compared with the non-collision effect. Can be done. In other words, by suppressing the effect before the decorative symbols 41 are aligned and temporarily stopped, the effect of the effect of the decorative symbols 41 being aligned and temporarily stopped can be enhanced.
Here, in the bumping effect, the lottery result is notified that the lottery result is a big hit by the effect of the operation of the decorative symbol 41 itself that the decorative symbols 41 are aligned. On the other hand, in the non-collision effect, the lottery result is notified that the lottery result is a big hit by the effect executed by other than the decorative symbol 41 before the decorative symbols 41 are aligned (for example, the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 34 (8)). To do.

Here, the execution ratio of each effect will be described.
In the variable effect pattern table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 described above, among the variable effects in which the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the execution ratios of the effects executed in each of the bump effect and the non-collision effect are different. Can be set.

For example, the execution ratio of the fanning effect may be set to be different between the bumping effect and the non-butting effect. Specifically, the execution ratio of one of the fanning effects (for example, SP reach effect) may be set to be smaller than that of the non-collision effect. By suppressing the effect to be executed in the abrupt effect, it is possible to make the player feel more strongly that the big hit notification is suddenly executed.

Hereinafter, the setting of this execution ratio will be described with reference to a specific example.
In the following specific example, it is assumed that a plurality of variable effects are assigned as the same type of jackpot symbol (for example, high-probability symbol A (15 rounds)). Then, among the plurality of variable effects, an effect other than the abrupt effect group including a plurality of effects having the shortest fluctuating time (a clash effect) and the effect having the shortest fluctuating time among the plurality of fluctuating effects, that is, an effect other than the abrupt effect group It has a non-collision effect group including a plurality of (non-impact effects).

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 21, when the jackpot symbols are of the same type and are set to "high probability symbol A (15 rounds)", the "variation pattern PB7" and "variation pattern PB7" have the shortest fluctuation time of "15 seconds". The "variation pattern PB8" corresponds to the collision effect group, and the fluctuation patterns "variation pattern PB1" to "variation pattern PB6" other than the "variation pattern PB7" and the "variation pattern PB8" correspond to the non-collision effect group.

Further, in the following, when the ratio of the variable effect is low, the case where the ratio of the variable effect is 0 (0%) is included. On the contrary, when the ratio of the variable effect is high, the case where the ratio of the variable effect is 1 (100%) is included.

First, an explanation will be given using the SP reach effect as a fan effect. The ratio of the variable effect that executes the SP reach effect in the bump effect group may be set lower than the ratio of the variable effect that executes the SP reach effect in the non-collision effect group. Further, the ratio of the variable effect that executes the SP reach effect in the bump effect group is set lower than the ratio of the variable effect that executes the SP reach effect in the non-collision effect group, and the final effect is executed in the bump effect group. The ratio of the effect may be set higher than the ratio of the variable effect that executes the final effect in the non-collision effect group.
Further, as a fanning effect, an effect of displaying the variable image 51 in the color with the highest expectation (for example, gold) will be described. The execution rate (appearance rate) of the effect of displaying the variable image 51 in gold in the bump effect group may be set lower than the effect of displaying the variable image 51 in gold in the non-collision effect group.

In addition, a button effect will be used as a fan effect for explanation. The ratio of the variable effect that executes the button effect in the bump effect group may be set lower than the ratio of the variable effect that executes the button effect in the non-butt effect group. In addition, it may be set not to execute the button effect in a part or all of the variable effect included in the abutting effect group.

Further, the ratio of the variable effect of showing the button image 73 of the protruding form (second aspect) in the bumping effect group and executing the button effect is such that the button image 73 of the protruding form is shown in the non-butting effect group and the button effect is executed. It may be set lower than the ratio of the variable effect. Contrary to this explanation, the ratio of the collision effect group may be set higher than the ratio of the non-impact effect group.

It should be noted that the number of types of fanning effects executed in the bumping effect group may be set to be smaller than the number of types of fanning effects executed in the non-butting effect group.
Further, in the bumping effect group, it may be set not to execute the fanning effect executed in the non-butting effect group. On the contrary, in the non-collision effect group, it may be set not to execute the fanning effect executed in the bump effect group. In addition, the effect executed in the abutting effect may be set so as not to be executed in an effect other than the abutting effect. That is, an effect dedicated to the end effect (dedicated effect) may be executed.

In addition, the fanning effect includes an effect (fixed effect) for notifying that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. The final effect includes an effect in which a cut-in image 74 having a special pattern is displayed in the cut-in effect, a full rotation effect, and the like (details will be described later).
Then, the ratio of the variable effect that executes the final effect in the bump effect group may be set higher than the ratio of the variable effect that executes the final effect in the non-collision effect group. Further explaining, for example, the ratio of executing the full rotation effect (see FIG. 39 (5)) in the bump effect group is the ratio of the variable effect executing the full rotation effect (see FIG. 37 (8)) in the non-butt effect group. May be set higher than.

Here, it is not excluded that the hitting effect group and the non-butting effect group perform a common effect. For example, the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34 and the variation effect 5 shown in FIG. 38 execute a common effect. Specifically, the fluctuation start effect (see FIGS. 34 (2) and 38 (2)), the reach effect (see FIGS. 34 (3) and 38 (3)), the temporary stop effect (see FIG. 34 (9) and FIG. (See FIG. 38 (4)) and the fixed stop effect (see FIGS. 34 (10) and 38 (5)) are commonly executed.

Although the description has been given here as a bumping effect group and a non-butting effect group, the number (type) of the variable effect included in each of the bumping effect group and the non-collision effect group is not particularly limited. For example, the abutting effect group may be composed of one variable effect. Similarly, the non-collision effect group may be composed of one variable effect.

By the way, in the variation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 32, for example, "SPSP3" in "SPSP reach" has a plurality of jackpot symbols "low probability symbol A (8 rounds)", "low probability symbol B (4 rounds)", It is set in "High probability symbol A (15 rounds)". On the other hand, "A2" of "full rotation" is set only in one jackpot symbol "high probability symbol A (15 rounds)". Therefore, by executing "A2" of "full rotation", in addition to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol (high probability symbol A (15 rounds)) is notified. .. In the illustrated example, it is notified that the high probability state is reached by executing "A2" of "full rotation" which is an example of the final effect.

By the way, in the variation effect 1 shown in FIG. 34, the cut-in effect is executed immediately before the temporary stop effect is executed (see FIG. 34 (9)) (see FIG. 34 (8)). An example in which the cut-in image 74 in this cut-in effect is displayed as a final effect, for example, is displayed in gold, will be described. Further, in this example, the cut-in image 74 displayed in gold has a plurality of jackpot symbols "low probability symbol A (8 rounds)", "low probability symbol B (4 rounds)", and "high probability symbol A (high probability symbol A)". It is assumed that it is set in "15 rounds)". Further, it is assumed that the full rotation effect of "A2", which is an example of the final effect as shown in FIG. 39 (5), is set only in the "high probability symbol A (15 rounds)".

In such a setting, when the cut-in effect using the golden cut-in image 74, which is the first final effect, is executed, the game state after the jackpot game becomes a low-probability state and a high-probability state. On the other hand, when the full rotation effect of "A2", which is the second final effect, is executed, the game state after the big hit game has a high probability. Therefore, the player expects that the second final effect, the full rotation effect of "A2", is executed.

Here, in the collision effect group, the final effect executed in the non-impact effect group may be set not to be executed. On the contrary, in the non-collision effect group, the final effect executed in the collision effect group may not be executed. When the final effect that is executed only in this abrupt effect group is executed, it means that the player is notified of the big hit. Therefore, the player expects the execution of this final effect.

Further, the final effect (first final effect) executed by one variable effect included in the bump effect group may not be executed in the non-collision effect group. At this time, a final effect (second final effect) different from the first final effect may be executed together with a plurality of variable effects included in the non-collision effect group. Alternatively, one variable effect included in the non-collision effect group executes the second final effect, and another variable effect included in the non-collision effect group is different from the second final effect (third final effect). ) May be executed.

[Modification 1]
44 (1) and (2) are timing charts showing the execution timing of each effect in the variation effect 7 and the variation effect 6.
Next, the relationship between the variation effect 7 and the variation effect 6 will be described with reference to FIG. 44. The variation effect 7 is different from the variation effect 1 in that the variation effect 7 is substantially the same as the variation effect 1 but has a button operation acceptance period. The variable effect 7 is an example of a non-collision effect. In the following description of the variation effect 7, the points different from the variation effect 1 will be mainly described, and the same points as the variation effect 1 may be omitted.

In the variable effect 7 shown in FIG. 44 (1), an effect by a so-called back button is executed. More specifically, in the variation effect 7, the button operation acceptance period is provided at a predetermined execution timing (after the SP reach effect is executed in the illustrated example). During this button operation acceptance period, for example, a special image or the like is not displayed on the image display unit 114 or the like, and it is not possible to determine from the outside whether or not it is the button operation acceptance period. Then, when the effect button 161 receives a predetermined operation during this button operation acceptance period, the movable accessory 115 may execute the effect in a special mode in the SPSP development accessory effect. For example, the movable accessory 115 emits rainbow-colored light only when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (rainbow-colored emission effect, final effect). Therefore, the player can know the lottery result of the special symbol lottery by operating the effect button 161 during the button operation acceptance period.

Here, in the variable effect 7, if the effect button 161 does not accept a predetermined operation during the button operation acceptance period, the rainbow color issuing effect is not executed. That is, the rainbow-colored light emitting effect is an effect executed on condition that the effect button 161 accepts a predetermined operation during the button operation acceptance period.
On the other hand, the full rotation effect in the variable effect 6 is an effect that is executed without the condition that the effect button 161 accepts a predetermined operation during the button operation acceptance period.

[Modification 2]
45 (1) and 45 (2) are timing charts showing the execution timing of each effect in the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 8.
Next, the relationship between the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 8 will be described with reference to FIG. 44.
The variation effect 8 shown in FIG. 45 (2) is different from the variation effect 5 in that the button effect is executed before the reach effect, while the variation effect 8 is substantially the same as the variation effect 5. The variation effect 8 is an example of a bump effect. In the following description of the variation effect 8, the points different from the variation effect 5 will be mainly described, and the same points as the variation effect 5 may be omitted.

Here, in both the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 8, the button effect is executed before the reach effect. That is, in the variation effect 2 and the variation effect 8, the reach effect is executed after the button effect, and then the effect continues.
Here, the ratio of executing the button effect before the reach effect may be set so that the variation effect 8 is higher than the variation effect 2. As a result, if the button effect is executed before the reach effect, the possibility that the hit effect is executed increases. In other words, if the button effect is executed before the reach effect, the possibility that the SP reach or the like is executed is low. In addition, the player expects the button effect to be executed before the reach effect.

[Other variants]
By the way, in the above description, the fanning effect has been described with reference to FIG. 34 and the like, but the fanning effect is not limited to each of the above-mentioned effects. Examples of the fanning effect include a light emitting effect by a light guide plate provided together with a transparent plate covering the front surface of the game board 110 and displaying a predetermined image by emitting light, a vibration effect in which the handle 151 (see FIG. 1) and the effect button 161 vibrate. , The light emission effect by the frame lamp 157, the sound effect by the speaker 156, or the like may be executed.

Further, although the effect button 161 has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it accepts operations by the player. For example, the effect button 161 may have various forms such as a touch sensor, a motion sensor, a lever, a handle, and a pistol.

Further, in the above description, it has been described that the three decorative symbols 41 on the left side, the center, and the right side are all switched between the large display mode and the small display mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, of the three decorative symbols 41 on the left, center, and right, the two decorative symbols 41 on the left and right may be displayed in a small display mode, and the central decorative symbol 41 may be displayed in a large display mode. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 may be displayed small in the corners of the image display area in the image display unit 114, and the central decorative symbol 41 may be displayed large in the center of the image display area in the image display unit 114.

[Other]
By the way, in the above description, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit and the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped due to the suspension of the fluctuation of the special symbol, referring to FIG. 34 (10) and the like. , Explained that pending / variable images are hidden. However, unlike FIG. 34 (10) and the like, a mode may be used in which a hold / variable image is displayed.

Further, in the above description, the hold / variable image (variable image 51 and the reserved image 52) is displayed or hidden, that is, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed or hidden at the same timing. I explained that. However, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 may be displayed or hidden at different timings from each other.

Here, in order to concentrate on the effects other than the effects executed by the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 (for example, the reserved change effect), it is preferable to hide the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52. On the other hand, when there is an effect (for example, pending change) executed by the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52, it is necessary to display the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52. Further, the timing at which the effect of the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 is not executed may be different from each other. Therefore, it is conceivable to erase each of the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 at each timing when the effect of the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 is not executed.

For example, when the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started and the process shifts to the reach effect, the reserved image 52 may be hidden while leaving the variable image 51. In this way, after shifting (developing) to the reach effect with high expectation, the so-called hold change such as changing the color of the hold image 52 is not executed. Therefore, by erasing the hold image 52, an effect other than the hold image 52 is produced. It becomes easier for players to concentrate on the game.
Although detailed description is omitted, the hidden variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 may be displayed at different timings.

<Embodiment 2>
Subsequently, the pachinko gaming machine 100 to which the second embodiment is applied will be described.
In the second embodiment, the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment unless otherwise specified. In the following description, the second embodiment will be described focusing on the points different from the first embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment further includes the following variation effect pattern in addition to the variation effect pattern described above.
In the second embodiment, there is a variation effect pattern Eb1 that can be executed when a variation pattern in which the variation time is 90 seconds is selected even when the jackpot is won. In addition, it has a variation effect pattern Er1 that can be executed when a variation pattern having a variation time of 60 seconds is selected in the case of performing an effect with reach on the outskirts. Then, it has a variation effect pattern Eb2 that can be executed when a variation pattern in which the variation time is 60 seconds is selected even when the jackpot is won.

FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of the variation effect pattern in the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 46, the variation effect executed by the variation effect pattern Eb1 (hereinafter, variation effect 9), the variation effect executed by the variation effect pattern Er1 (hereinafter, variation effect 10), and the variation effect pattern Eb2. The variable effect (hereinafter referred to as the variable effect 11) executed in the above has the same effect contents up to the middle.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46 (1), the effect control unit 300 displays the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 as a stop symbol on the screen of the image display unit 114. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), after the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 46 (3). Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (4), the SP reach effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (5), when the SP reach effect is completed, the SPSP fanning effect is executed. The SPSP fanning effect is an effect that encourages the player whether or not the SPSP reach effect is executed after the SP reach effect. In the SPSP fanning effect, the SPSP fanning image 80 is displayed on the screen. For the SPSP fanned image 80, for example, a text image having a content such as "SPSP development !?" can be used. The SPSP fanning image 80 is an image that fanning whether or not the SPSP reach effect is subsequently developed. In this way, in the SPSP fanning production, the player is expected to continue the reach production after that.

Then, in the second embodiment, the content of the reach fanning result effect displayed after the reach fanning effect is determined depending on which of the variation effect 9, the variation effect 10, and the variation effect pattern 11 is executed. It's different.

First, in the variation effect 9, as shown in FIG. 46 (6), the first result effect image 81 is displayed as the reach fanning result effect. For the first result effect image 81, for example, a text image having a content such as "sorry ..." can be used. The first result effect image 81 is an image that suggests to the player that the SPSP reach effect does not develop. That is, the effect of displaying the first result effect image 81 as the reach fanning result effect indicates that the development has failed in the aspect of whether or not the SPSP reach effect is developed. That is, the effect of displaying the first result effect image 81 as the reach fanning result effect is also an effect of suggesting to the player that the first result effect image 81 has been removed.

Further, in the variation effect 10, as shown in FIG. 46 (7), the second result effect image 82 is displayed as the reach fanning result effect. For the second result effect image 82, for example, a text image having a content such as "To SPSP!" Can be used. The second result effect image 82 is a content that suggests to the player that the SPSP reach effect is developed. That is, the effect of displaying the second result effect image 82 indicates that the effect has succeeded in developing the SPSP reach effect in terms of whether or not the effect develops into the SPSP reach effect.

Then, in the variation effect 11, as shown in FIG. 46 (8), the third result effect image 83 is displayed as the reach fanning result effect. As the third result effect image 83, a text image having a content such as "!!" can be used. The third result production image 83 has contents that neither develop into SPSP reach nor develop into SPSP reach. Then, in the second embodiment, the third result effect image 83 is substantially a definite effect that notifies the player of the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of the variation effect 9 in the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 47 (1), in the variation effect 9, the first result effect image 81 is displayed on the screen (see FIG. 46 (6)). Then, after the first result effect image 81 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 47 (2), a temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 is "545".

Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 displayed in the large display mode and the highly decorative display mode is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “545” of the decorative symbols 41 that have been stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 47 (3), is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

As described above, in the second embodiment, displaying the first result effect image 81 as the reach fanning result effect suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of the variation effect 10 in the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 48 (1), in the variation effect 10, the second result effect image 82 is displayed on the screen (see FIG. 46 (7)). Then, after the second result effect image 82 is displayed, the SPSP reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 48 (2). The content of the SP SP reach production is related to the SP reach production, and constitutes a series of contents together with the SP reach production.
Further, in the second embodiment, the color of the variable image 51 is changed at the timing when the SPSP reach effect is started. In this example, the variable image 51 is displayed in red, suggesting that the expectation of winning a big hit is high for the special symbol lottery during fluctuation.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (3), the button image 73 is displayed and the button effect for urging the player to operate the effect button 161 is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (4), a cut-in effect for displaying the rainbow-colored cut-in image 74 is executed. In the second embodiment, the cut-in effect for displaying the rainbow-colored cut-in image 74 is a definite effect for notifying the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game.
Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (5), a temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 is "555".

After that, as shown in FIG. 48 (6), the fluctuation of the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “555” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed, which is shown in FIG. 48 (6), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit.

FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram of the variation effect 11 in the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 49 (1), in the variation effect 11, the third result effect image 83 is displayed on the screen (see FIG. 46 (8)). Then, after the third result effect image 83 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 49 (2), a temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is executed. The combination of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols 41 is "555".
Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (3), the fluctuation of the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is stopped as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. The combination “555” of the decorative symbols 41 that have been stopped and displayed, shown in FIG. 49 (3), is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit.
As described above, in the variable effect 11, after the third result effect image 83 is displayed, as a result, the jackpot is won. That is, in the second embodiment, displaying the third result effect image 83 as the reach fanning result effect is an effect that suggests to the player that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. There is.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment, as the production time becomes longer, for example, the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect are executed, respectively, and the expectation of winning the jackpot is increased. It is getting higher. On the other hand, the player has the impression that it will come off unless it develops into SPSP reach production.
Then, in the second embodiment, even if the SPSP reach fanning effect that fuels whether or not the SPSP reach effect is executed is performed and does not develop into the SPSP reach effect, a big hit may occur. It is possible to execute the production. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the second embodiment, the player can be made to think as if he / she suddenly hit the machine, as if he / she was surprised.

FIG. 50 is a timing chart showing each effect execution timing in the variation effect 9, the variation effect 10, and the variation effect 11.
Here, FIG. 50 (1) is a timing chart of the variation effect 9 described with reference to FIG. 47. FIG. 50 (2) is a timing chart of the variation effect 10 described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 50 (3) is a timing chart of the variation effect 11 described with reference to FIG. 49.
In FIG. 50, the variation start timings of the variation effect 9, the variation effect 10, and the variation effect 11 are aligned, and the time axis on the horizontal axis is the same scale.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), the time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41 in the variation effect 10 to the stop of the variation is shown in the variation effect 9 and FIG. 50 (3) shown in FIG. 50 (1). It is longer than the time from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 41 to the stop of the fluctuation in the variation effect 11 shown.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 50 (1), 50 (2) and 50 (3), in the variation effect 9, the variation effect 10 and the variation effect 11, the SPSP reach fanning effect is performed from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol 41. The time to get rid of is the same. Further, in the variable effect 9, the variable effect 10, and the variable effect 11, the time from the SPSP reach fanning effect to the display of the first result effect image 81, the second result effect image 82, and the third effect result image 83 is different. Each is the same.

Then, in the variation effect 9 and the variation effect 11, the time from when the first result effect image 81 and the third effect result image 83 are displayed until the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is stopped is the time in the variation effect 10. 2 It is shorter than the time from when the result effect image 82 is displayed until the SPSP reach effect is started. That is, in the variation effect 9 and the variation effect 11, the first result effect image 81 and the third effect result image are displayed before the SPSP reach effect is executed after the second result effect image 82 is displayed in the variation effect 10. After each of the 83 is displayed, the variation of the decorative symbol 41 stops.
In particular, in the variable effect 11, after the third effect result image 83 is displayed, for example, the three decorative symbols 41 are not aligned and temporarily stopped. Then, in the variable effect 11, the lottery result of the big hit is displayed shortly after the third effect result image 83 is displayed, and the big hit is immediately obtained.

Further, in the variation effect 10 shown in FIG. 50 (2), the cut-in effect of displaying the rainbow-colored cut-in image 74 is the final effect. On the other hand, in the variation effect 11 shown in FIG. 50 (3), the display of the third result effect image 83 is the final effect. In each variation effect, the timing from the start of variation of the special symbol to the final effect is shorter in the variation effect 11 than in the variation effect 10.

The third effect image 83 is a dedicated definite effect used only in the variation effect of the shortest effect time in the second embodiment. That is, the third effect image 83 is a definite effect image used only in the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern having the shortest variation time when the jackpot is won, and the variation corresponding to the other variation patterns. Not used in production patterns.

Further, for example, in the variable effect 9, the promotion effect may be performed on the decorative symbol 41 that is temporarily stopped, but in the variable effect 11, the promotion effect is not executed.

The effect control unit 300 can execute, for example, an SP reach effect (an example of a first effect) and an SPSP reach effect (an example of a second effect) that constitutes a series of effects together with the SP reach effect.
Based on this premise, when a fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time (an example of the first fluctuation pattern) is selected, the effect control unit 300 incites whether or not the SPSP reach effect is executed after the SP reach effect. It is possible to execute the SPSP fanning effect (an example of the fanning effect) and the reach fanning result effect (an example of the suggested effect) displaying the second result effect image 82 suggesting that the SPSP reach effect is executed after the SPSP fanning effect. Is.
Further, the effect control unit 300 has an SPSP fanning effect and an SPSP fanning effect that encourages the SPSP reach effect to be executed after the SP reach effect when a variation pattern having a relatively short fluctuation time (an example of the second variation pattern) is selected. It is possible to execute a definite effect that suggests that the SPSP reach effect is not executed after the fanning effect and notifies the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the second embodiment, in response to a relatively long fluctuation pattern, the execution probability of the production in which the reach fanning result production that succeeds in the development in the SPSP fanning production is performed and becomes a big hit, and the relatively short fluctuation pattern are obtained. Correspondingly, the execution probabilities of the effects that become big hits after the final effects are executed are different from each other.
In this case, the execution probability of the production that becomes a big hit after the reach fanning result production that succeeds in the development in the SPSP fanning production is performed is higher than the execution probability of the production that becomes a big hit after the final production is executed. Then, the player's expectation for the SPSP fanning effect may be raised.
On the other hand, it is confirmed by making the execution probability of the production that becomes a big hit after the reach fanning result production that succeeds in the development in the SPSP fanning production is lower than the execution probability of the production that becomes a big hit after the final production is executed. It is possible to impress the player with the surprise of being a big hit by the production.

In the second embodiment, the content of the SPSP reach fanning effect using the SPSP fanning image 80 is not limited to the above-mentioned example. The content of the SPSP reach fanning effect may be such that the result of whether the player succeeds or fails in the development to the SPSP reach can be known. For example, as an SPSP reach fanning effect, after accepting the operation of the effect button 161, the result is notified such as success in the case of success, and a failure image in which the screen is cracked and darkened in the case of failure is displayed. You may. Furthermore, the content of the SPSP reach fanning effect develops into SPSP reach if it leads to the next development in story development, etc., and SPSP reach if it does not lead to the next development and ends at that point as a story. It may not develop into. Furthermore, the content of the SPSP reach fanning effect may be such that the player can understand the result, such as victory or defeat and success or failure of achievement of the purpose, as in missions and battles.

Further, in the second embodiment, the SPSP reach fanning effect is executed after the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed. Then, as the content of the reach fanning result production, it becomes possible to execute the production of whether to develop into the SPSP reach production, to come off without developing to the SPSP reach production, or to hit the jackpot immediately without developing to the SPSP reach production. However, the present invention is not limited to this aspect.
For example, after executing the normal reach effect, the SP reach fan effect may be executed. Then, as the content of the reach fanning result production, it is possible to execute a production such as whether it develops into an SP reach production, deviates without developing into an SP reach production, or immediately hits a jackpot without developing into an SP reach production. ..

<Embodiment 3>
Subsequently, the pachinko gaming machine 100 to which the third embodiment is applied will be described.
In the third embodiment, the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment unless otherwise specified. In the following description, the third embodiment will be described focusing on the points different from the first embodiment.

[Relationship between the type of jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation effect pattern)]
FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a variation effect pattern in the third embodiment.
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, the types of jackpot symbols are low-probability symbol A (15R), low-probability symbol B (8R), high-probability symbol A (15R), and high-probability symbol B (8R). ) Will be described. Further, the example shown in FIG. 51 is a pattern selected in a low-probability time-saving no-game state.

If it is a big hit and the low probability symbol A is won, the fluctuation pattern Pa1 (variation time 90 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pa2 (variation time 60 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pa3 (variation time 30 seconds), and the fluctuation pattern Any variation pattern of Pa4 (variation time 15 seconds) is selected.
Further, in the third embodiment, when the low-probability symbol A (15R) is won, three numbers "4" are aligned and stopped as the stop symbol in the variation effect pattern ("444").

If it is a big hit and the low probability symbol B is won, the fluctuation pattern Pa5 (variation time 90 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pa6 (variation time 60 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pa7 (variation time 30 seconds), and the fluctuation pattern Any variation pattern of Pa8 (variation time 15 seconds) is selected.
Further, in the third embodiment, when the low-probability symbol B (8R) is won, three numbers "6" are aligned and stopped as the stop symbol in the variation effect pattern ("666").
In the third embodiment, among the types of jackpot symbols, the jackpot that is substantially possible to obtain prize balls, and the most disadvantageous jackpot for the player, that is, the number of prize balls that the player can obtain is The least jackpot is the low probability symbol B (8R).

If it is a big hit and the high probability symbol A is won, the fluctuation pattern Pb1 (variation time 90 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pb2 (variation time 60 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pb3 (variation time 30 seconds), and the fluctuation pattern Any variation pattern of Pb4 (variation time 15 seconds) is selected.
Further, in the third embodiment, when the high-probability symbol A (15R) is won, three numbers "7" are aligned and stopped as the stop symbol in the variation effect pattern ("777").
In the third embodiment, among the types of jackpot symbols, the jackpot that is most advantageous to the player, that is, the jackpot that is expected to win the most prize balls for the player, is the high-probability symbol A (15R).

If it is a big hit and the high probability symbol B is won, the fluctuation pattern Pb5 (variation time 90 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pb6 (variation time 60 seconds), the fluctuation pattern Pb7 (variation time 30 seconds), and the fluctuation pattern Any variation pattern of Pb8 (variation time 15 seconds) is selected.
Further, in the third embodiment, when the high-probability symbol B (8R) is won, three numbers "5" are aligned and stopped as the stop symbol in the variation effect pattern ("555").

Then, in the third embodiment, the probability that the jackpot game most advantageous to the player (for example, the jackpot game of the high probability symbol A) is performed among the jackpot games is the case where a fluctuation pattern of a predetermined fluctuation time or more is selected. It is set higher that a fluctuation pattern with a predetermined fluctuation time or less is selected than.
More specifically, in the third embodiment, the probability that the jackpot game of the high probability symbol A, which is the most advantageous for the player among the jackpot games, is performed is, for example, the fluctuation pattern of the longest fluctuation time (variation patterns Pa1, Pa5, Pa. For example, the variation pattern (variation pattern Pa4, Pa8, Pb4, Pb8) having the shortest variation time is higher than the case where Pb1 and Pb5) are selected.

Further, in the third embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds having the shortest fluctuation time is selected in the case of a jackpot, the probability of executing the final effect is the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds having the shortest fluctuation time in the case of a jackpot. It is set to be higher than when a fluctuation pattern other than is selected. In the third embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds, which has the shortest fluctuation time in the case of a big hit, is selected, the final effect is executed with a probability of 100%.

In the third embodiment, when the jackpot game that is most advantageous to the player among the jackpot games (for example, the jackpot game of the high-probability symbol A) is performed, for example, "5X5" (see FIG. 32) or the like. The special symbols that compose the stop symbol using characters other than numbers are not used.

In the third embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds, which has the shortest fluctuation time in the case of a jackpot, is selected, the probability of a jackpot with the high probability symbol A is set high. In particular, in the third embodiment, when the jackpot is won, only when the high probability symbol A is won among the fluctuation patterns (variation patterns Pa4, Pa8, Pb4, Pb8) of 15 seconds having the shortest fluctuation time (variation). Pattern Pb4), the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds with the shortest fluctuation time is selected. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds, which has the shortest fluctuation time, is selected, the jackpot with the high-probability symbol A, which is the most advantageous for the player, is always executed.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the player feels that when the production with the relatively short production time of 15 seconds is executed, it is easy to win the jackpot of the high accuracy jackpot in 15 rounds. be able to. In particular, in the third embodiment, the final effect is executed in the effect with the effect time of 15 seconds. Therefore, when the final effect is executed, it can be felt that the jackpot game, which is the most advantageous for the player, is executed.
In addition, the player may feel that it is easy to win the stop symbol "777" of the decorative symbol 41, which the player most expects, when the effect is executed in a relatively short production time of 15 seconds. it can.

In the third embodiment, the high-probability symbol A is set to make a big hit only when the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern Pb4) having the shortest fluctuation time of 15 seconds is selected, but the present invention is limited to this. Not done. For example, in a jackpot other than the high-probability symbol A, for example, a fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds with the shortest fluctuation time may be selected. Even in this case, when the jackpot is hit by the high-probability symbol A, for example, the fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time is selected as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern with the longest fluctuation time (variation patterns Pa1, Pa5, Pb1, Pb5) is selected. It suffices if (variation pattern Pa4, Pa8, Pb4, Pb8) is selected higher.

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the jackpot game (for example, low probability symbol B), which is the most disadvantageous to the player among the jackpot games, is performed is determined rather than the fluctuation pattern having a predetermined fluctuation time or more being selected. The one in which the fluctuation pattern equal to or less than the fluctuation time of is selected is set lower.
More specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability that the low-probability symbol B, which is the most disadvantageous jackpot game for the player among the jackpot games, is performed is, for example, the fluctuation pattern with the longest fluctuation time (variation patterns Pa1, Pa5). , Pb1, Pb5) are selected, for example, the variation pattern with the shortest variation time (variation pattern Pa4, Pa8, Pb4, Pb8) is selected.

In the third embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds, which has the shortest fluctuation time, is selected, the probability of a big hit with the low probability symbol B is set low (0% in the case of the example of the third embodiment). .. Therefore, the player feels that it is difficult to win the low probability jackpot in 8 rounds when the production is performed with the production time of 15 seconds, which is relatively short.

In the third embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern Pb4) having the shortest fluctuation time of 15 seconds is selected, for example, the jackpot with the low probability symbol B is selected. It is set not to be used, but it is not limited to this. For example, even in the jackpot of the low-probability symbol B, for example, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 15 seconds, which has the shortest fluctuation time, may be selected. However, even in this case, when a big hit is made with the low-probability symbol B, for example, the fluctuation time of the longest fluctuation time (variation pattern Pa1, Pa5, Pb1, Pb5) is selected as compared with the case where the fluctuation time is the longest. It suffices that the shorter variation pattern (variation pattern Pa4, Pa8, Pb4, Pb8) is selected lower.

<Modification example>
In the third embodiment, the mode of the stop symbol is not limited to the above-mentioned example. For example, when it is determined that the jackpot game that is most advantageous to the player is executed, and a fluctuation pattern of a predetermined fluctuation time or longer is selected, the mode of the stop symbol most expected by the player. The stop display is performed by "777" (specific symbol). On the other hand, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot game that is most advantageous to the player is executed, and a fluctuation pattern of less than or equal to a predetermined fluctuation time is selected, the stop that the player expects most. The mode of the symbol "777" (specific symbol) and the symbol other than the specific symbol (for example, "444") may be stopped and displayed.

For example, when a fluctuation pattern having a relatively short fluctuation time is selected, a stop symbol other than the stop symbol of "777", which the player most expects, is displayed. After that, a jackpot game with a high accuracy jackpot may be played in 15 rounds. With this result, the player can get the feeling that he / she can win the most advantageous jackpot even though the production time is short. Therefore, when the decorative symbols 41 are all stopped, the stop symbol other than the stop symbol of "777", which the player most expects, is displayed, and as a result, the player who was temporarily disappointed is displayed. After that, it becomes possible to please.

It should be noted that the above modification is not applied only to the relationship between a predetermined fluctuation pattern and other fluctuation patterns. It may be applied to the relationship between fluctuation pattern groups consisting of a set of a plurality of fluctuation patterns.
For example, for a predetermined fluctuation pattern group in which the average fluctuation time in a plurality of fluctuation patterns is equal to or longer than the predetermined fluctuation time, the stop that the player expects most when the jackpot game that is most advantageous to the player is executed. The stop display is performed by "777" (a specific symbol) which is an aspect of the symbol. On the other hand, for example, for a predetermined fluctuation pattern group in which the average fluctuation time in a plurality of fluctuation patterns is shorter than the predetermined fluctuation time, when it is determined that the jackpot game most advantageous to the player is executed, the game is played. A symbol (for example, "444") other than "777" (specific symbol), which is the mode of the stop symbol most expected by the person, may be stopped and displayed.

<Embodiment 4>
Subsequently, the pachinko gaming machine 100 to which the fourth embodiment is applied will be described.
In the fourth embodiment, the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment unless otherwise specified. In the following description, the fourth embodiment will be described focusing on the points different from the first embodiment.

In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the fourth embodiment, the execution probability of the finalized effect, which is the effect of notifying (suggesting) the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game, can be continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuations of the special symbol. Is different between when is being executed and when the continuous production is not being executed. Specifically, the execution probability of the finalized effect that notifies (suggests) the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game is higher when the continuous effect is executed than when the continuous effect is not executed. ..

[High expectations]
First, in explaining the final production, the high expectation production will be specifically described.
52 and 53 are explanatory views of production examples of high expectation effect and final effect.
In the decorative symbol variation effect of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a high expectation effect effect. The high-expectation effect is an effect that suggests that a jackpot game will be performed, and if the high-expectation effect is performed, the jackpot expectation is that, for example, a jackpot will be won with a probability of 70% or more. Is a high production.
In addition, the high-expectation effect includes a definite effect (with a 100% probability of becoming a big hit) that, when executed during a certain decorative symbol variation effect, the result of the decorative symbol variation effect is a big hit. Is done. The final effect is an effect of notifying the player that the jackpot game is confirmed to be executed before the same three decorative symbols 41 are aligned and stopped and displayed to notify the jackpot determination result. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the final effect is used only in the variable effect pattern selected in the case of a big hit. On the contrary, in the present embodiment, the effect selected only in the case of a big hit is a definite effect.

In the present embodiment, the final effect notifies that the jackpot is confirmed with a 100% probability, but due to the mechanical characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 100, it is extremely rarely originally. Despite the fact that the production was performed as a final production, there is no denying the possibility that it will not be a big hit. In consideration of such a case, the finalized effect can be regarded as an effect that suggests that it is certain that the jackpot will be a big hit with a probability of almost 100%. In addition, it can be regarded as a production with a relatively high expectation among the productions with a high expectation.

Then, in the present embodiment, as high-expectation effects, (1) message-based effect, (2) premium character-based effect, (3) special pattern-based effect, (4) special handle effect, and (5) special button effect. , (6) Rare-type production, (7) Stage-type production, (8) Design-type production, and (9) Structure-type production, and the like are provided.

(1) Message-based effect As the message-based effect, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), it is possible to execute the next notice effect of displaying the special message 84 on the screen, such as "next time!". Then, in the next advance notice production, it is expected that the jackpot game will be executed after the predetermined production. In this way, the next notice production suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed.
Further, in the message-based production, as shown in FIG. 52B, it is possible to execute a super-super-hot effect in which a special message 85 is displayed on the screen, such as "super-super-hot". The super hot production is a production that is included only in the variable production pattern that is selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the super intense hot effect is provided as a definite effect.

(2) Premium character-based effect As shown in FIG. 52 (c), the premium character-based effect is an effect of displaying the premium character 86, which has an extremely low frequency of appearance and a high rarity value, on the screen. In the present embodiment, as a premium character-based production, a character that is not directly related to the theme of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is used to enhance the premium feeling.
Further, in the premium character system production, the premium character group may be displayed by displaying a large number of premium characters 86. In this case, a large number of premium characters 86 may be displayed so as to pass through the screen while completely covering the screen.
In the present embodiment, the premium character-based effect is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the premium character-based effect is provided as a definite effect.

(3) Special pattern-based production As shown in Fig. 52 (d), the special pattern-based production is a production that uses a special pattern (color or pattern) with high rare value that is not used except for the special pattern-based production. .. In the present embodiment, as a fusuma effect image using a special pattern, for example, an effect using a zebra pattern 87 can be executed. Then, in the special pattern effect, an image of a predetermined shape displayed on the screen, text such as characters, an appearance character, a hold icon, a variable icon, and the like are displayed by a special pattern different from the usual one.
In addition, for example, a rainbow color may be used as a special pattern effect. The special pattern-based effect using the rainbow color is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. For example, usually, lines are displayed in white characters. In addition, when the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than usual, the dialogue is displayed in red. Furthermore, if the expectation of winning the jackpot is high, the lines are displayed in gold. Based on this premise, as shown in FIG. 52 (e), for example, by displaying a rainbow-colored dialogue 88, a confirmation effect may be performed to notify the player of the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game.

(4) Special handle effect A light source such as an LED is built in the launch handle 151 of the present embodiment. Therefore, as a special handle effect, an effect of illuminating the firing handle 151 in the form of a special emission color or emission pattern that is not normally used is performed.
Further, as a special handle effect, a handle vibration effect that vibrates the firing handle 151 may be performed. By vibrating the effect button 161 as the handle vibration effect in this way, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed.

(5) Special button effect The special button effect suggests that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed by accepting the operation of the player after shifting the effect button 161 to a mode different from the usual one. For example, when the effect button 161 is configured to be in either a protruding state or a non-protruding normal state, the effect button 161 is set to a protruding state as a special button effect.
Further, as a special button effect, the effect button 161 may be vibrated. By vibrating the effect button 161 as the special button effect in this way, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed.
Further, as described above, as a special button effect, the effect button 161 may be made to emit rainbow colors. In the present embodiment, emitting the effect button 161 in rainbow colors as a special button effect is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special button effect that causes the effect button 161 to emit light in rainbow colors is provided as a final effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), as a special button effect, by displaying a button image 89 that largely imitates the effect button 161 on the screen of the image display unit 114, it is highly expected that the jackpot will be won. It may be suggested to the player.

(6) Rare-type production Rare-type production is to produce a production with high rare value that is not used in a normal production. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed by performing the rare production itself. As a rare effect, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), an effect of blacking out the screen as if the power of the screen is turned off can be exemplified. In this case, not only the screen but also the sound output may not be executed at the same time.

Further, as a rare effect, a definite effect for confirming that the jackpot game is performed may be executed by clearing a predetermined condition. As shown in FIG. 53 (c), the effect of displaying the mission image 90 that imposes a mission on the player is performed, for example, "Reach with the symbol of 1!". Then, if the mission is successful, the jackpot game is surely executed in the end. On the other hand, if the jackpot game is not executed, the mission will not succeed. In this way, the effect of whether or not the predetermined matter is successful may be performed, and the final effect may be configured when the predetermined matter is successful.

(7) Stage-based effect The stage-based effect is an effect that suggests that a jackpot game is likely to be performed by displaying the final stage in the content that can be displayed in stages. As shown in FIG. 53 (d), for example, the stepwise effect displays icon images 91 (for example, stars) having a predetermined shape up to a predetermined number. Then, it suggests the possibility (expectation) that the jackpot game is executed according to the degree of achievement of the maximum number.
Further, in the present embodiment, as a stepwise effect, for example, the final stage, which is the maximum number, may be reached. The staged effect that reaches the final stage is an effect that is included only in the variable effect pattern that is selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the stepwise effect that reaches the final stage is provided as a final effect.

(8) Design-based production The design-based production is a production that suggests that a jackpot will be won with a high probability depending on the mode of the decorative design itself.
As a symbol-based effect, a 7-symbol tempai effect is executed in which two numbers "7" of the decorative symbol 41 are aligned to form a reach state. In this way, in the 7-symbol tempai production, the number "7" is stopped from the stage of temporary stop, and the number "7" is consistently temporarily stopped or temporarily stopped until the three numbers "7" are aligned at the fixed stop. Performs a production to stop the confirmation. The 7-symbol tempai effect is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the 7-symbol tempai effect is provided as a final effect.

It should be noted that the 7 symbol tempai effect may be positioned differently when the jackpot is won in the low probability state and when the jackpot is won in the high probability state. For example, when the 7-symbol tempai effect is executed in a low probability state, it may not be a big hit as a result, although it is a high-expectation effect. On the other hand, if a big hit is won in a high probability state, it may be executed as a definite effect. In this case, as will be described later, not only the jackpot is won by the 7-symbol tempai production, but also the maximum number of rounds in which the player can get the most balls is hit, and the game state after the jackpot game is high. It is also possible to notify the confirmation that the game is in a certain game state.
That is, it is possible to execute the 7-symbol tempai effect common to the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state. Here, in the low-probability gaming state, the 7-symbol tempai effect is executed in both the case where the jackpot is won and the case where the jackpot is lost. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, the 7-symbol tempai effect may be executed only when the jackpot is won.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (8) described above, the full rotation effect is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the full rotation effect is provided as a final effect.

(9) Structure-based effect As a structure-based effect, as shown in FIG. 53 (e), a movable accessory special light emitting effect may be performed in which the movable accessory 115 emits light in a special color. The movable accessory special light emitting effect is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed by, for example, causing the movable accessory 115 to emit light in red.
Further, as a special light emitting effect of the movable accessory, there is an embodiment in which the movable accessory 115 is made to emit light by a special emission color that is not used in other effects such as rainbow color. The aspect of the movable accessory 115 is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movable accessory special light emitting effect for causing the movable accessory 115 to emit light in a rainbow color which is a special emission color is provided as a definite effect.

Further, as a structure-based effect, as shown in FIG. 53 (f), a light guide plate special light emitting effect that causes the light guide plate 92 provided on the player side of the game board 110 and the image display unit 114 to emit light with a special light emitting color. May be done. The light guide plate special light emission effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed by, for example, causing the light guide plate 92 to emit light in red.
Further, as a light guide plate special light emission effect, there is an embodiment in which the light guide plate 92 is made to emit light by a special light emission color that is not used in other effects such as rainbow color. The aspect of the light guide plate 92 is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the light guide plate special light emission effect for causing the light guide plate 92 to emit light in rainbow colors is provided as a definite effect.

Further, as a structural effect, there is a case where a lamp special light emission effect is performed in which the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 (see FIG. 1) are made to emit light in a special emission color. The lamp special light emission effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be performed by, for example, making the board lamp 116 or the frame lamp 157 emit light in red.
Further, as a special lamp light emitting effect, there is an embodiment in which the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 are made to emit light by a special light emitting color such as rainbow color which is not used in other effects. The aspect of the board lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 is an effect included only in the variable effect pattern selected when the jackpot is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lamp special light emission effect for causing the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 to emit light in rainbow colors is provided as a final effect.

Regarding the above-mentioned final effect, a dedicated final effect that can be executed only when a big hit is won in a high probability state may be provided. In this case, the dedicated definite effect is configured not to be used when a big hit is won in a low probability state.

Further, the above-mentioned final effect and high expectation effect may be executed more frequently based on the customized operation by the player. However, depending on the content of the finalized effect, there are a finalized effect that can be executed more frequently according to the player's customized operation and a finalized effect that cannot be executed more frequently according to the player's customized operation. It may be provided.
Further, for example, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern having a relatively short (shortest) variation time (for example, the variation pattern PB7), the designation regarding the execution frequency of the final effect according to the customization of the player is not reflected. On the other hand, for example, in the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern having a relatively long variation time (for example, the variation pattern PB1), the designation regarding the execution frequency of the final effect according to the customization of the player may be reflected.

[Continuous production]
In the fourth embodiment, as the continuous production, (1) RTC production, (2) stage production, (3) continuous notice production, (4) ST during production, and the like are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, in these continuous effects, the execution probability (appearance frequency) of the above-mentioned final effect is different from the case where the continuous effect is not performed.

(1) RTC effect In the fourth embodiment, at a predetermined date and time, it is possible to execute an RTC effect mode in which a special effect is performed, which is an effect performed separately from the effect performed based on the progress of the game based on the result of the lottery. It has become. When the mode is shifted to the RTC effect mode, for example, the background is changed to the dedicated background of the RTC effect mode, or a predetermined image indicating the transition to the RTC effect mode is displayed on the screen.
In the fourth embodiment, the transition to the RTC effect mode is managed based on the time measured by the timer and the time of the real-time clock (RTC) (see FIG. 3). Then, when the predetermined time for shifting to the RTC effect mode is reached, the RTC effect mode is executed. On the other hand, when the predetermined time elapses, the RTC effect mode is canceled.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, when the RTC effect is executed, the probability of executing the final effect is increased as compared with the case where the RTC effect is not executed.
In the fourth embodiment, for example, as the variation effect pattern to be executed when the jackpot game is performed, a variation effect pattern group including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed during the RTC effect (hereinafter, RTC middle pattern group) Comparing with the variation effect pattern group (hereinafter, non-RTC medium pattern group) including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed when the RTC effect is not executed, the RTC medium pattern group is the non-RTC medium pattern group. Rather, it contains many variable effect patterns that execute final effects.

Further, for example, the presence or absence of a jackpot is the same, the type of the jackpot symbol is the same, the effect time is the same, and one variable effect pattern executed during the RTC effect execution and one variable effect pattern executed during the RTC effect non-execution. The other variation effect patterns to be executed will be described. In this case, the number of final effects executed in one variable effect pattern that can be selected during the execution of the RTC effect is the final effect executed in the other variable effect patterns that can be selected when the RTC effect is not executed. It is large compared to the number of.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, in the RTC effect executed as the continuous effect, the execution probability (appearance frequency) of the final effect is higher than that in the case where the RTC effect is not performed. As a result, when the RTC effect is being executed, if the jackpot is won, the frequency with which the player sees the final effect increases, and the player can be immersed in a special mood.

As a modification, in the RTC effect executed as the continuous effect, the execution probability (appearance frequency) of the final effect may be lower than that in the case where the RTC effect is not performed. In this case, for example, when a special effect during the execution of the RTC effect, which is different from the final effect, is performed during the execution of the RTC effect, the special effect can be complemented.

(2) Special stage production In the fourth embodiment, it is possible to execute a stage production that progresses according to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol. The stage effect is an effect in which the background of the screen of the image display unit 114, the characters appearing, and the display of the hold / variable image (variable image 51 and the held image 52) are unified and displayed with a theme predetermined for each stage. The stage production of the fourth embodiment includes, for example, at least two stages, a normal stage and a special stage. The special stage is executed in a form changed from the normal stage when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the special stage counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the normal stage, and shifts from the normal stage when the number of fluctuations exceeds a predetermined number.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, when the special stage effect is executed, the probability of executing the final stage effect is increased as compared with the case where the special stage effect is not executed.
In the fourth embodiment, for example, as a variation effect pattern to be executed when a big hit game is performed, a variation effect pattern group including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed during the special stage effect (hereinafter, a pattern group during the special stage). Comparing with the variation effect pattern group including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed when the special stage effect is not executed (hereinafter, the pattern group during the non-special stage), the pattern group during the special stage is better. More variable effect patterns that execute final effects are included than the pattern group during the non-special stage.

Further, for example, the presence or absence of a jackpot is the same, the type of the jackpot symbol is the same, the production time is the same, and one variable production pattern executed during the execution of the special stage production and the non-execution of the special stage production. The other variation effect patterns executed in the process will be described. In this case, the number of final effects executed in one variable effect pattern that can be selected during the execution of the special stage effect is executed in another variable effect pattern that can be selected when the special stage effect is not executed. It is larger than the number of final productions.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, in the special stage effect executed as the continuous effect, the execution probability (appearance frequency) of the final effect is higher than that in the case where the special stage effect is not performed. .. As a result, when the special stage effect is being executed, if the jackpot is won, the frequency with which the player sees the final effect increases, and the player can be immersed in a special mood.

As a modification, in the special stage effect executed as the continuous effect, the execution probability (appearance frequency) of the final effect may be lower than that in the case where the special stage effect is not performed. In this case, for example, when a special effect during the execution of the special stage effect different from the final effect is performed during the execution of the special stage effect, the special effect can be complemented.

(3) Continuous notice effect In the fourth embodiment, the continuous notice effect can be executed based on, for example, a preliminary determination result. As described above, the continuous advance notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays of the special symbol.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, when the continuous advance notice effect is executed, the probability of executing the final advance notice effect is increased as compared with the case where the continuous advance notice effect is not executed.
In the fourth embodiment, for example, as a variation effect pattern to be executed when a big hit game is performed, a variation effect pattern group including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed during the continuous advance notice effect (hereinafter, a pattern group during the continuous advance notice effect). ) And the variable effect pattern group including a plurality of variable effect patterns that can be executed when the continuous advance notice effect is not executed (hereinafter, the pattern group during the non-continuous advance notice effect), the pattern group during the continuous advance notice effect There are more variable effect patterns that execute the final effect than the pattern group during the discontinuous notice effect.

Further, for example, the presence or absence of a jackpot is the same, the type of the jackpot symbol is the same, the effect time is the same, and one variable effect pattern executed during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect and the continuous advance notice effect are not executed. The other variation effect patterns executed in the process will be described. In this case, the number of final effects executed in one variable effect pattern that can be selected during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect is executed in another variable effect pattern that can be selected when the continuous advance notice effect is not executed. It is larger than the number of final productions.

As described above, in the fourth embodiment, in the continuous advance notice effect executed as the continuous effect, the execution probability (appearance frequency) of the final effect is higher than that in the case where the continuous advance notice effect is not performed. .. As a result, when the continuous advance notice effect is being executed, if the jackpot is won, the frequency of seeing the final effect is increased, and the player can be immersed in a special mood.

(4) Production during ST In the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the fourth embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot gaming state is a high-probability gaming state or a high-probability time-saving gaming state by a predetermined number of fluctuations of the special symbol ( Hereinafter, there is a type of jackpot symbol that will be in the ST state). In this type of pachinko gaming machine 100, after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is determined in a high probability state up to a predetermined number of times, and if the jackpot is not won by the time the predetermined number of hits is reached, the probability is low thereafter. Controlled to transition to a state. Then, in the ST state, a predetermined variation effect pattern is selected from a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be selected in the ST state.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, in the ST state, the probability of executing the final effect is increased as compared with the case where the ST state is not set.
In the fourth embodiment, for example, as the variation effect pattern to be executed when the jackpot game is performed, a variation effect pattern group including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed in the ST state (hereinafter, ST middle pattern group) Comparing with a variation effect pattern group (hereinafter, non-ST medium pattern group) including a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be executed when not in the ST state, the ST medium pattern group is more determined than the non-ST medium pattern group. Many variable production patterns that execute the production are included.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, for example, as the variation effect pattern to be executed when the jackpot game is performed, a definite effect is included in the variation effect pattern group composed of a plurality of variation effect patterns that can be selected during the ST state. The number of variable effect patterns to be displayed is larger than the number of variable effect patterns including the final effect among the variable effect pattern group composed of a plurality of variable effect patterns that can be selected in the non-ST state.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, if the probability that the final effect is performed is different between the first half of the predetermined number of times (hereinafter, the first half of the ST) and the second half of the predetermined number of times (hereinafter, the second half of the ST) in the ST state. I'm letting you. Specifically, the probability that the final effect is executed is higher in the first half of ST than in the latter half of ST. That is, the variable effect pattern group that can be selected in the first half of the ST includes more variable effect patterns including the final effect than the variable effect pattern group that can be selected in the latter half of the ST.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the average length of the fluctuation time of the variable pattern that can be selected in the first half of the ST is shorter than the average length of the fluctuation time of the variable pattern that can be selected in the latter half of the ST. That is, in the first half of ST, the fluctuation effect pattern of the predetermined time or less (for example, the fluctuation pattern having the shortest fluctuation time (15 seconds in the present embodiment)) is the fluctuation effect pattern of the predetermined time or more (for example, the fluctuation time). Is more likely to be selected than the longest (90 seconds in this embodiment) variation pattern).

Further, also in the fourth embodiment, as described in the first embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the variation effect pattern of the predetermined time or less is selected, and the variation effect pattern of the predetermined time or more is selected. Sometimes selected.

Then, in the fourth embodiment, when the jackpot is won, the final effect is executed when the variation effect pattern of the predetermined time or less is selected and when the variation effect pattern of the predetermined time or more is selected. The probability of being done is different. Specifically, when the jackpot is won, the fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time (15 seconds in the present embodiment) is selected, and the fluctuation time is the longest (90 seconds in the present embodiment). ) The probability that the final effect is executed differs depending on when the fluctuation pattern is selected.

In the fourth embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time (15 seconds in the present embodiment) is selected, the fluctuation time is the longest (90 in the present embodiment). Seconds) The probability that the final effect will be executed is higher than when the fluctuation pattern is selected. As a result, when a variable production with a short production time is performed, the player is notified of the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game, and the player experiences a highly entertaining production in which the jackpot is suddenly hit within a relatively short time. Will be possible.

On the other hand, when the jackpot is won and the fluctuation pattern with the longest fluctuation time (90 seconds in the present embodiment) is selected, the fluctuation time is the shortest (15 seconds in the present embodiment). The probability that the final effect is executed may be higher than when the pattern is selected. As a result, when a variable effect with a long effect time is performed, the player is notified of the confirmation of the execution of the jackpot game, and the player waits for the result with excitement until the decorative symbol 41 is finally confirmed and stopped. Players can experience the highly entertaining production of being able to do this.

In addition, for example, as in the variation effect 2 (see FIG. 35), in the variation effect performed during the variation display of the special symbol, an effect example in which the so-called promotion effect is performed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, it may be suggested that the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state during the jackpot game. More specifically, during the jackpot game, it is possible to execute a high-probability promotion fanning effect of whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high-probability gaming state. Then, in the high-probability promotion fanning effect, for example, the effect button 161 is operated or the characters compete with each other to execute an effect of success or failure. Then, when the high-probability promotion fanning effect is successful, the game state after the big hit game is changed to the high-probability state. On the other hand, if the high-probability promotion fanning effect fails, the game state after the jackpot game becomes a low-probability state.

Then, in executing the above-mentioned high-probability promotion fanning effect, the high-expectation effect is executed during the variable effect, and the high-expectation effect is not executed during the variable effect. The probability of success of the high-probability promotion fanning production may be different. For example, when a high-expectation effect is performed during a variable effect, it is easy to succeed in a high-probability promotion fanning effect during a jackpot game. On the other hand, if the high-expectation effect is not executed during the variable effect, the high-probability promotion fanning effect during the jackpot game is likely to fail.

◆ [Button production]
The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a symbol when the determination means determines to execute the special game. Based on the fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting either the first fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation pattern or the second fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time defined by the first fluctuation pattern, and the determination result by the determination means. Further, when the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the operation means includes an effect control means for producing the effect by a predetermined effect means and an operation means for receiving the operation of the player. This is a gaming machine in which the execution rate of the operation effect that accepts the player's operation is smaller than that in the case where the first variation pattern is selected.
Then, this game machine can be characterized in that the operation effect is not executed when the second variation pattern is selected.
Further, in this game machine, when the first variation pattern is selected, the time from the start of variation of the symbol to the operation effect is shorter than that when the second variation pattern is selected. Can be characterized.
Further, in this game machine, when the second variation pattern is selected, the time from the start of variation of the symbol to the operation effect is shorter than that when the second variation pattern is selected. Can be characterized.
Further, in this game machine, when the second variation pattern is selected, the time from the operation effect to the stop of the variation of the symbol is longer than that when the first variation pattern is selected. Can be characterized.
Further, in this game machine, when the second variation pattern is selected, the time from the operation effect to the stop of the variation of the symbol is shorter than that when the first variation pattern is selected. Can be characterized.

◆ [Fan production]
The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a symbol when the determination means determines to execute the special game. Based on the fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting either the first fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation pattern or the second fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time defined by the first fluctuation pattern, and the determination result by the determination means. Further, when the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, it is determined that the special game is executed by the determination means. This is a gaming machine in which the execution rate of the expected effect is smaller than that in the case where the first variation pattern is selected.
Then, in this game machine, the expected effect includes a definite effect that announces the confirmation of the execution of the special game, and the execution rate of the definite effect is selected from the second variation pattern rather than the first variation pattern. It can be characterized in that the case is higher.
In addition, this game machine indicates that the variable display of the symbol is performed, and the execution ratio of the effect of displaying the variable image displayed in the display mode according to the degree of expectation in the display mode having the highest degree of expectation. Can be characterized in that it is lower when the second variation pattern is selected than when the first variation pattern is selected.

◆ [Promotion production]
The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a determination for varying a predetermined effect symbol based on the determination result by the determination means. A first variation pattern or a first variation pattern that determines the variation time of the effect symbol when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the effect control means capable of executing the effect including the effect and the determination means. The effect control means includes the variation pattern selection means for selecting any of the second variation patterns that determine the variation time shorter than the variation time, and the effect control means selects the first variation pattern by the variation pattern selection means. Then, after temporarily stopping the hit effect symbol that suggests that the special gaming state is reached, a re-variation effect that definitely stops another hit effect symbol different from the hit effect symbol is executed, and the variation pattern is selected. When the second variation pattern is selected by the means, the gaming machine determines and stops the hit effect symbol without executing the re-variation effect.
Then, in this game machine, when the second variation pattern is selected, the time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the final stop of the hit effect symbol is when the first variation pattern is selected. It can be characterized in that it is shorter than the time from the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol to the temporary stop of the hit effect symbol.
Further, in this game machine, when the first variation pattern is selected, the effect symbol is temporarily difficult to see, and when the second variation pattern is selected, the visibility is not difficult to see. Can be a feature.
Further, this gaming machine has an operating means for accepting the operation of the player, and when the first variation pattern is selected, the operating means accepts the operation of the player after the temporary stop of the hit effect symbol. When there is an operation effect and the second variation pattern is selected, the operation effect is not executed after the temporary stop of the hit effect symbol.

◆ [Resurrection production]
The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a determination for varying a predetermined effect symbol based on the determination result by the determination means. A first variation pattern or a first variation pattern that determines the variation time of the effect symbol when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the effect control means capable of executing the effect including the effect and the determination means. The effect control means includes the variation pattern selection means for selecting any of the second variation patterns that determine the variation time shorter than the variation time, and the effect control means selects the first variation pattern by the variation pattern selection means. After temporarily stopping the out-of-order effect symbol that suggests that the special game state is not executed, the hit effect symbol that suggests that the special game state is to be entered is stopped, and the second variation pattern selection means is used. When the variation pattern is selected, the game machine stops the hit effect symbol without temporarily stopping the off effect symbol.
Then, in this game machine, when the second variation pattern is selected, the time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the final stop of the hit effect symbol is when the first variation pattern is selected. It can be characterized in that it is shorter than the time from the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol to the temporary stop of the detached effect symbol.
Further, in this game machine, when the first variation pattern is selected, the effect symbol is temporarily difficult to see, and when the second variation pattern is selected, the visibility is not difficult to see. Can be a feature.
Further, this gaming machine has an operating means for accepting the operation of the player, and when the first variation pattern is selected, the operating means accepts the operation of the player after the temporary stop of the detached effect symbol. When the operation effect is executed and the second variation pattern is selected, the operation effect is not executed after the temporary stop of the hit effect symbol.
Further, in this game machine, when the first variation pattern is selected, the time from the operation effect to the stop of the hit effect symbol is shorter than that when the second variation pattern is selected. It can be characterized by that.

◆ [Design size]
The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This game machine is determined by a predetermined image display unit based on a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition and a determination result by the determination means. A first variation pattern or a first variation pattern that determines the variation time of the effect symbol when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the effect control means capable of executing the effect including the determination effect of changing the effect symbol of The effect control means includes the variation pattern selection means for selecting any of the second variation patterns that determine the variation time shorter than the variation time defined by the first variation pattern, and the effect control means is the first variation pattern selection means. When one variation pattern is selected, the effect symbol of the first size is displayed on the image display unit, and then the effect symbol is displayed in a second size smaller than the first size, and then the special game. When the hit effect symbol suggesting that the state is reached is stopped or temporarily stopped and the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the effect symbol of the first size is displayed on the image display unit. However, it is a gaming machine that stops or temporarily stops the hit effect symbol that suggests that the special gaming state is reached while maintaining the first size.
Then, in this game machine, when the second variation pattern is selected, the first variation pattern is selected for the time from the start of variation of the effect symbol to the stop or temporary stop of the hit effect symbol. In some cases, it can be characterized in that it is shorter than the time from the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol to the time when the effect symbol reaches the second size.
Further, this gaming machine is characterized in that, when the first variation pattern is selected, when the effect symbol becomes the second size, the decorativeness is lower than that of the first size effect symbol. be able to.
Further, this gaming machine is characterized in that, when the first variation pattern is selected and the effect symbol becomes the second size, the effect symbol moves from the display position of the first size. be able to.
Further, this gaming machine is characterized in that, when the first variation pattern is selected, when the effect symbol becomes the second size, it becomes more difficult to visually recognize than the effect symbol of the first size. be able to.

◆ [Big hit design production]
This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a symbol when the determination means determines to execute the special game. A variation pattern selection means for selecting either a first variation pattern that determines the variation time of the above or a second variation pattern that determines a variation time shorter than the variation time defined by the first variation pattern, among the special games. The probability that the special game that is most advantageous to the player is performed is higher when the second variation pattern is selected than when the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means.
Here, when the second variation pattern is selected, the effect control means capable of executing the final effect, which is the effect of notifying the confirmation of the execution of the special game, is provided.
Then, the probability that the second special game, which is the most disadvantageous to the player among the special games, is performed is such that the second variation pattern is selected more than when the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means. It is lower when
Further, when the second variation pattern is selected, the second special game is always executed.
Further, the effect control means is specific when the determination means determines that the first special game is to be executed and the pattern selection means selects the first variation pattern. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the determination means determines that the first special game is to be executed, and the pattern selection means selects the second variation pattern, a symbol other than the specific symbol is displayed. The symbol may be stopped and displayed.
Further, when the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the probability of stopping and displaying at a specific symbol having the highest expectation of the player is higher than the probability of stopping at a symbol other than the special symbol. high.

◆ [Continuous production]
This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and a notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying the determination result by the determination means. And a continuous effect control means for executing a continuous effect that can be continued over a plurality of the notification effects executed by the notification effect executing means, and is an effect for notifying the confirmation of the execution of the special game. The execution probability of the effect differs between when the continuous effect is executed and when the continuous effect is not executed.
Here, the execution probability of the final effect is higher when the continuous effect is executed than when the continuous effect is not executed.
Then, when it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be executed, the first fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time of the symbol or the second fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time defined by the first fluctuation pattern. A variable pattern selection means for selecting any of the above is provided.
Further, the continuous effect control means executes the first continuous effect provided in the first half of the period constituting the continuous effect in the continuous effect and the second continuous effect provided in the latter half of the period, and the first continuous effect is executed. When the continuous effect is executed, the probability that the second variation pattern is selected is higher than that of the first variation pattern.
Further, the probability that the finalized effect is executed differs between the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect.
Further, the probability that the final effect is executed differs depending on whether the second variation pattern is selected or the first variation pattern is selected.

◆ [Reach development fanning production]
This game machine has a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition, and a symbol when the determination means determines to execute the special game. Based on the fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting either the first fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time of the above or the second fluctuation pattern for determining the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time defined by the first fluctuation pattern, and the determination result by the determination means. The effect control means is provided with an effect control means for producing the effect by a predetermined effect means, and the effect control means can execute the first effect and the second effect that constitutes a series of effects together with the first effect. Then, when the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, a fanning effect for inciting whether or not the second effect is executed after the first effect, and a second effect after the fanning effect. It is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the effect is executed, and when the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the fanning effect and the second effect after the fanning effect are performed. Is not executed, and it is possible to execute a confirmation effect that notifies the confirmation of the execution of the special game.
Then, the execution probability of the effect that becomes a big hit after the suggestion effect is performed corresponding to the first variation pattern, and the effect that becomes a big hit after the final effect is executed corresponding to the second variation pattern. Execution probabilities are different from each other.
Further, the fanning effect is an effect relating to whether a predetermined thing succeeds or fails.

Although various effects of the pachinko gaming machine 100 have been described above, it is possible to apply or combine all or part of the described contents to other effects, controls, etc., even if there is no particular mention. In addition, although various embodiments and modifications have been mentioned, it is possible to apply or combine the contents of the embodiments and modifications to other productions, etc., even if this document is not mentioned. Is. In addition, it is possible to combine various embodiments and modifications, or to replace some of them, even if not mentioned in this document.

100 ... Pachinko game machine (an example of a game machine)
114 ... Image display unit 161 ... Production button (example of operation means)
234 ... Special symbol determination unit (an example of determination means)
235 ... Fluctuation pattern selection unit (example of variation pattern selection means)
300 ... Production control unit (an example of production control means)

Claims (1)

Judgment means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the starting condition,
A game state control means that can be controlled between the first game state and the second game state that is more advantageous than the first game state.
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game different from the first special game.
The game state control means can be controlled in the second game state after the second special game.
An effect control means capable of executing an effect including a determination effect of varying a predetermined effect symbol on a predetermined image display unit based on a determination result by the determination means.
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be executed, the first fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time of the effect symbol or the second fluctuation pattern that determines the fluctuation time shorter than the fluctuation time defined by the first fluctuation pattern. Fluctuation pattern selection means that can select at least one of
An operation means that accepts operations from the player,
With
The effect control means
When the special game is executed, it is possible to execute a notice effect that makes the special game expected to be executed during the fluctuation of the effect symbol that is performed in response to the determination by the determination means.
As the advance notice effect, a first advance notice effect executed in a predetermined period according to an operation on the operation means, a second advance notice effect executed in a period different from the predetermined period, and confirmation of execution of the special game are determined. It is possible to execute the third notice effect, which is an effect to notify.
When the first variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means and the first notice effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed on the image display unit in the first aspect, and then the first aspect. It is possible to display in a second mode different from
When the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means and the second notice effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed on the image display unit in the first aspect, but in the second aspect, the effect symbol is displayed on the image display unit. It is possible to execute the second notice effect without displaying it.
The ratio of executing the first notice effect in the first variation pattern and the ratio of executing the second notice effect in the second variation pattern are different.
Wherein when the first special game is executed, the third informational display is not performed, when the second special game is executed, the third prediction effect is Ri executable der,
When the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the third notice effect can be executed.
Based on the determination result by the determination means, it is determined whether or not to perform an effect accompanied by a specific effect.
The game machine in which the fluctuation time of the second fluctuation pattern is shorter than the fluctuation time when the effect accompanied by the specific effect is performed based on the determination result that the special game is not executed .

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