JP6849013B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine provided with an operating means such as a push button that receives information input by being operated by a player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This game machine makes the player expect that the operating means will be operated by the player to shift the game state to a specific control state (a state in which a large amount of game balls are paid out) which is advantageous for the player. We are performing such expected production.
Further, in order to improve the degree of attention of the player to the game, the game machine has diversified the mode of operation of the operation means by the player. Specifically, the gaming machine executes, for example, an operation mode in which the player presses the operating means only once to execute the expected effect, or causes the player to press the operating means a plurality of times to execute the expected effect. It is provided with a plurality of operation modes such as an operation mode to be performed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-157498

However, since such a game machine independently executes the expected effects corresponding to each operation mode, there is a problem that a plurality of expected effects may be executed at the same time, which may cause confusion for the player. is there. On the other hand, if the game machine is configured so that a plurality of expected effects are not executed at the same time, the expected effects become monotonous, so that the game machine cannot improve the player's attention to the game. There's a problem.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

The gaming machine of the present invention shifts the gaming state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player by operating the operating means that accepts the input of information by the player and the operating means by the player. It is a gaming machine equipped with an expectation effect execution means for executing an expectation effect that makes the player expect that the player will do so, and does the expectation effect execution means generate a plurality of types of expectation effects having different degrees of expectation? the expected effect random means for executing each whether the plurality of the lottery, the expected effect random means results of executed lottery by generates all expected effect was elected, the expectations expected effect high expectations An expected effect generating means that is generated more prominently than a low expected effect, and an expected effect that informs the player of the result of the expected effect generated by the expected effect generating means by operating the operating means by the player. comprising a notification means, the expected effect has first and expected effect with a high degree of expectation, the second expected effect with a low degree of expectation than first expected effect, the expected effect execution means the expected effect random means results of executed lottery in a first expected effect, to display both the second expected effect, result display of the first expected effect at the expected effect notification means If, when displaying a result display and the second expected effect, result display of the second expected effect is changed, displaying results second expected effect, the result display of the first expectations, the It is characterized by including a second expectation result display having a higher expectation than the first expectation result display.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Front view of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the game board Diagram showing the display screen of the symbol display device Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine Diagram showing the contents of each counter used in the internal lottery A diagram showing a winning / failing table that stores the values of random numbers that win the jackpot. The figure which shows the distribution table which stored the value of the random number which concerns on the distribution destination of a jackpot type The figure which shows the flowchart of timer interrupt processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the winning process for a working opening The figure which shows the flowchart of a normal process Diagram showing the flowchart of the main process The figure which shows the flowchart of the game time control process The figure which shows the flowchart of the data setting process The figure which shows the flowchart of the fluctuation start processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the game state transition process The figure which shows the flowchart of the big prize opening opening and closing process The figure which shows the flowchart of the big prize opening opening process The figure which shows the flowchart of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the voice emission control device and the display control device The figure which shows the flowchart of the production decision processing Diagram showing the relationship between the game result and the game state, etc. The figure which shows the flowchart of the determination process of an effect pattern The figure which shows the operation notice part of the notice display of each expectation degree The figure which shows the notice result notification part of the notice display of high expectation degree The figure which shows the notice result notification part of the notice display of the medium expectation degree The figure which shows the notice result notification part of the notice display of low expectation degree The figure which shows the timing to generate the notice display of each expectation degree The figure which shows the flowchart of the voice light emitting side notice display execution processing The figure which shows the notice display generation processing flowchart The figure which shows the flowchart of the normal operation notice notification processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the display side notice display execution processing The figure which shows the state which the notice display of each expectation degree occurred at the same time The figure which shows the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree which notified the player by the duplicate notice result notification process. The figure which shows the flow at the time of the overlap of the notice display of a high expectation degree and a medium expectation degree The figure which shows the flow at the time of the overlap of the notice display of a high expectation degree and a low degree of expectation degree The figure which shows the flow at the time of the overlap of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree The figure which shows the flow at the time of duplication of all notice displays of each expectation degree The figure which shows the flowchart of the determination process of the effect pattern which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the flowchart of the voice light emitting side notice display execution processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the notice display generation processing The figure which shows the flowchart of the display side notice display execution processing The figure which shows the flow at the time of the overlap of the notice display of a high expectation degree and a medium expectation degree The figure which shows the flow at the time of the overlap of the notice display of a high expectation degree and a low degree of expectation degree The figure which shows the flow at the time of the overlap of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree The figure which shows the flow at the time of duplication of all notice displays of each expectation degree

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main body rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the front (front side). It has 12 and.

The game machine main body 12 is arranged in front of an inner frame (not shown) supported by an outer frame 11 so that one of the left and right side portions can be rotated as a support side, and both left and right sides. The front door frame 13 is supported by the inner frame so that one of the portions can be rotated forward with one of the portions as the support side, and the front door frame 13 is arranged behind the inner frame. It is equipped with a back pack unit (not shown) that is supported by an inner frame so that it can rotate to.

The game machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device (not shown) provided at its rotating tip. This locking device has a function of locking the game machine main body 12 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the outer frame 11, and also has a function of locking the front door frame 13 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame. Have. These locked states are released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 14 provided exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

The front door frame 13 has a substantially elliptical window portion 21 provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame, and a window panel 22 fitted in the window portion 21. In the present embodiment, the window panel 22 is made colorless and transparent by glass, but may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin or the like.
Further, the front door frame 13 has a display lamp unit 23 provided above the window unit 21 as a part of light emitting means composed of various lamp units provided around the window unit 21, and a display lamp unit. A speaker unit 24 provided on both the left and right sides of the 23 and outputting sound effects and the like according to the game situation, and an upper bulging portion 25 and a lower bulging portion 26 provided below the window portion 21 are provided. There is.

The upper bulging portion 25 and the lower bulging portion 26 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction and are provided so as to bulge forward together.
The upper bulging portion 25 has an upper plate 25a provided inside so as to open upward, and a push button 25b that receives information input by being operated by a player. The upper plate 25a temporarily stores the game balls paid out by the payout device 71 (see FIG. 4) provided in the back pack unit, and moves to the game ball launch mechanism 81 (see FIG. 4) side while arranging them in a row. It has a function to guide. The push button 25b functions as an operating means for executing an expected effect that makes the player expect that the gaming state will be shifted to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player by being operated by the player.
The lower bulging portion 26 also has a lower plate 26a provided inside so as to open upward. The lower plate 26a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 25a.

Further, the front door frame 13 includes a firing handle 27 as a launching means provided on the right side of the lower plate 26a. The launch handle 27 launches a game ball from the game ball launch mechanism 81 provided below the inner frame toward the game area provided above the inner frame by being operated by the player of the pachinko machine 10. To do. The firing handle 27 changes the firing intensity of the gaming ball to be launched toward the gaming area, that is, the firing momentum, by changing the amount of rotation operation thereof.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 31 has an inner rail portion 32 and an outer rail portion 33 attached to the surface thereof, and is mounted on the inner frame. The game area described above is formed on the game board 31 so as to be partitioned by the inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33. In this game area, substantially the entire area can be visually recognized from the front through the window portion 21.
The inner rail portion 32 and the outer rail portion 33 constitute a guide rail 34 for the game ball to the game area, and the guide rail 34 is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 81 by the player rotating the launch handle 27. Guide the played game ball to the upper part of the game area.

The guide rail 34 is formed so that its exit portion is arranged on one side of the game area and faces the upper center of the game area. Therefore, the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area is from the side of the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed to the opposite side as the amount of rotation of the launch handle 27 by the player increases. It shifts to the side of the side. In the present embodiment, the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is provided on the left side portion of the game area.

The game board 31 has a plurality of large and small openings formed so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing in the game area. Further, the game board 31 includes a general winning opening 35, an upper operating opening (first starting ball entry portion) 36, a lower operating opening (second starting ball entry portion) 37, and a variable winning device 38 provided in each opening. And has an out port 39. Further, the game board 31 includes a through gate 41 provided on each of the left side of the central portion and the right side of the central portion, a main display device 42 provided on the upper right side, a variable display unit 43 provided in the central portion, and the like. Have. Further, the game board 31 has a large number of nails 44 planted for appropriately dispersing or adjusting the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (roles) such as a windmill in the game area. ing.

Each of the general winning opening 35, the upper operating opening 36, the lower operating opening 37, and the various winning openings of the variable winning device 38 includes detection sensors 50a to 50d (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball. The detection sensors 50a to 50d are arranged on the back side of the game board 31. Specifically, the general winning opening 35 is provided with a detection sensor 50a, the upper operating port 36 is provided with a detection sensor 50b, the lower operating port 37 is provided with a detection sensor 50c, and the variable winning device 38 is a detection sensor 50d. It has. The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection results of the detection sensors 50a to 50d. The detection sensors 50a to 50d may be any type as long as they can individually detect the winning of the game ball, and for example, an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor or the like can be adopted.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 pays out 10 prize balls when a ball enters the general prize opening 35. The pachinko machine 10 pays out three prize balls when the ball enters the upper operating port 36 and when the ball enters the lower operating port 37. When a ball is entered into the variable winning device 38, the pachinko machine 10 pays out 15 prize balls. The number of these prize balls is arbitrary, and for example, the number of prize balls at the operating ports 36 and 37 may be different.

The out port 39 is provided at the bottom of the game area of the game board 31. The game balls that have not entered the various winning openings and the like are discharged from the game area through the out openings 39. Further, the out port 39 includes a detection sensor 50e for detecting the entry of a game ball, and the detection sensor 50e is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. The pachinko machine 10 does not pay out the prize balls when the balls enter the out ports 39, unlike the cases where the balls enter the various winning ports.

Each through gate 41 includes a detection sensor 50f for detecting the entry of a game ball, and the detection sensor 50f is arranged on the back side of the game board 31. The pachinko machine 10 does not pay out the prize balls when the balls enter the through gates 41, unlike the case where the balls enter the various winning openings.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. It also includes a mode in which the flow of the game area is continued without flow. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish it from the entry of the game ball into the out opening 39, the entry of the game ball into various winning openings is also referred to as a winning. Further, entering the through gate 41 means that after passing through a gate provided in the game area, the ball continues to flow down the game area without being discharged from the game area. The entry into the through gate 41 is also referred to as winning in the same manner as the entry into various winning openings.

The upper operating port 36 and the lower operating port 37 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 31. Each of the operating ports 36 and 37 opens upward together so that the game ball flowing down the game area can enter, and the upper operating port 36 is arranged above and the lower operating port 37 is arranged below. It is installed side by side in the vertical direction. The lower operating port 37 has an electric accessory 37a as a guide piece (support piece) composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The electric accessory 37a is connected to an electric accessory drive unit 37b mounted on the back side of the game board 31. The electric accessory 37a is set to either a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) or an open state (supported state or guided state) by being driven by the electric accessory driving unit 37b. The closed state is a state in which the lower operating port 37 is closed by bringing the upper ends of the electric accessory 37a close to each other in the left-right direction. The open state is a state in which the lower operating port 37 is opened by separating the upper end of the electric accessory 37a in the left-right direction.

Here, when the electric accessory 37a is set to the closed state, the distance between the upper end of the electric accessory 37a and the bottom surface of the upper operating port 36 is narrower than that of one game ball. Further, when the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state, the distance between the upper end of the electric accessory 37a and the bottom surface of the upper operating port 36 is wider than that of one game ball. Therefore, the game ball cannot win the lower operating port 37 when the electric accessory 37a is set to the closed state, and may win the lower operating port 37 when the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state. it can.

In addition, in the electric accessory 37a, instead of the closed state and the open state described above, it is difficult for the game ball to win the lower operating port 37 (unlike the closed state, the game ball can enter the ball) and the lower. The operating port 37 may be configured to switch from a state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize. Further, the lower operating port 37 may be configured such that such switching is performed not by setting the electric accessory 37a but by the displacement of the lower operating port 37. In the case of such a configuration, the lower operating port 37 may be configured. 37 does not have to be provided with the electric accessory 37a.

The variable winning device 38 drives a large winning opening 38a that opens upward so that a game ball flowing down the game area can enter, an opening / closing door 38b for opening / closing the large winning opening 38a, and an opening / closing door 38b. It is equipped with a variable winning drive unit 38c.
The player maximizes the amount of rotation of the launch handle 27, and sets the arrival position of the game ball in the upper part of the game area from the side of the side where the exit portion of the guide rail 34 is formed to the side opposite to it. By shifting to the side, the game ball can be guided to the variable winning device 38 while avoiding the variable display unit 43 and the like.

Here, the game board 31 includes a cover 381 provided so as to cover the front side of the variable winning device 38. The cover 381 is provided around a transparent (or translucent) transparent panel 381a so that the variable winning device 38 can be seen from the front side, and the transparent panel 381a, and is opaquely formed. It includes a panel 381b.
Therefore, the player can visually recognize the variable winning device 38 from the front through the transparent panel 381a and the window portion 21.

The grand prize opening 38a is provided in an opening formed in the game area so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. As described above, the large winning opening 38a includes a detection sensor 50d that detects the entry of a game ball. The pachinko machine 10 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection result.

The opening / closing door 38b is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and is provided on the game board 31 so as to close the opening of the large winning opening 38a. The opening / closing door 38b is in a closed state in which the opening of the grand prize opening 38a is closed by advancing toward the window panel 22 and protruding from the game board 31, and is retracted toward the inside of the game board 31. By burying it in 31, it has an open state in which the opening of the large winning opening 38a is opened.
The variable winning drive unit 38c sets the opening / closing door 38b to either an open state or a closed state by driving the opening / closing door 38b.

Specifically, the opening / closing door 38b is normally set in a closed state in which a game ball cannot win a prize. Then, when the shift to the open / close execution mode is won in the internal lottery and the shift to the open / close execution mode is performed, the open / close door 38b is set to the open state in which the game ball can win a prize.
The opening / closing execution mode (specific control state) is a mode in which the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state and a game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening 38a. Further, in the opening / closing execution mode, after the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state and then set to the closed state again, it is referred to as one round game.

The main display device 42 includes a main display unit 45 and a display unit 46 for accessories, and has a plurality of display devices such as a segment display device in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, a dot display device, and the like. It is arranged and configured.
The main display device 42 is provided on the game board 31 so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front side thereof. That is, the main display device 42 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 via the window panel 22. Further, the distance between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22 is narrower than that of one game ball. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling between the main display device 42 and the window panel 22. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the main display device 42.

The main display unit 45 is a first result display unit 45a for displaying the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 36, and the inside performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 37. It is provided with a second result display unit 45b for displaying the result of the lottery (see FIG. 4). The main display unit 45 may further include a round display unit for clearly indicating the number of round games in the open / close execution mode when the open / close execution mode is set (or the open / close execution mode is set). ..

The first result display unit 45a executes the variation display of the pattern triggered by the winning of the upper operating port 36, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 36. Display the result of. When the result of this internal lottery is the result corresponding to the shift to the open / close execution mode, the first result display unit 45a displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode.
The second result display unit 45b executes the variation display of the pattern triggered by the winning of the lower operating port 37, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery is performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 37. Display the result of. When the result of this internal lottery is the result corresponding to the shift to the open / close execution mode, the second result display unit 45b displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the open / close execution mode.

The accessory display unit 46 executes a variable display of the pattern triggered by winning a prize in each through gate 41, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery is performed based on the winning in each through gate 41. Display the result of. When the result of the internal lottery is the result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the accessory display unit 46 displays a predetermined stop result. After that, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the electric service open state. In this electric service open state, the electric accessory 37a provided in the lower operating port 37 is in the open state in a predetermined mode.

In the present embodiment, the main display unit 45 and the accessory display unit 46 are composed of a segment display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device, the organic EL display device, the CRT, and the like. It may be composed of other types of display devices such as a dot matrix. Further, as the pattern to be variablely displayed on the main display unit 45 and the accessory display unit 46, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, and a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed. , Or a configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be adopted.

The variable display unit 43 includes a symbol display device 51 that variablely displays (variable display or switching display) a symbol that is a type of symbol. Further, the variable display unit 43 includes a center frame 52 arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 51. The upper portion of the center frame 52 is provided so as to bulge toward the window panel 22 provided on the front surface side thereof. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 prevents the game ball from falling in front of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and does not cause the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen G is lowered due to the fall of the game ball. It is composed.

The symbol display device 51 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display. The symbol display device 51 starts the variable display of the symbol based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. That is, when the symbol display device 51 executes the variation display on the first result display unit 45a of the main display unit 45 and the variation display on the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, the symbol display device 51 may execute the variation display. The variable display is executed accordingly.
The symbol display device 51 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or another display device such as a CRT.

The center frame 52 includes a first holding lamp unit 53 provided in the lower left area of the symbol display device 51, a second holding lamp unit 54 provided in the lower right area of the symbol display device 51, and a symbol display. It includes a third holding lamp unit 55 provided in the upper area of the device 51, and a logo lamp unit 56 provided in the area on the right side of the symbol display device 51.

The first holding lamp unit 53 is a portion that displays the number of holdings of the winning game balls in the upper operating port 36, and lights up according to the number of holdings. The first holding lamp unit 53 can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the first result display unit 45a and the symbol display device 51.
The second holding lamp unit 54 is a portion that displays the number of holdings of the winning game balls in the lower operating port 37, and lights up according to the number of holdings. The second holding lamp unit 54 can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the second result display unit 45b and the symbol display device 51.
The third hold lamp unit 55 is a portion that displays the number of hold of the game balls that have won a prize in each through gate 41, and lights up according to the number of hold. The third holding lamp unit 55 can hold up to four game balls, and corresponds to the variable display of the accessory display unit 46.
The holding lamp units 53 to 55 may have other configurations such as being displayed as an image on a part of the symbol display device 51 described later.

The logo lamp unit 56 is a portion that executes an expectation effect that makes the player expect that the push button 25b is operated by the player to shift the game state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. is there. The expected production will be described in detail later.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of the symbol display device.
As shown in FIG. 3, the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 is divided into three rows of display areas, and the left symbol row Z1, the middle symbol row Z2, and the right symbol are in each display area in this order from the left. Column Z3 is displayed. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, eight types of symbols consisting of numbers "1" to "8" are arranged in ascending order from the bottom to the top, and "1" is next to "8". It is composed of. In FIG. 3, the center line of each display area is indicated by a alternate long and short dash line.

The symbol display device 51 periodically scrolls the symbols of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined direction (upward in the present embodiment) based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbol, the effect for the game round is executed on the display screen G. The effect for this game round is switched from the variable display to the stop display in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally, the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line L. It ends in the state.
That is, the game times means from the start of the variable display on the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51 to the display of a predetermined stop result based on the winning of each of the operating ports 36 and 37.

The mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 51 is not limited to this, and is arbitrary. For example, the number of columns of the symbol string, the scroll direction of each symbol string, the number of symbols of each symbol string, and the like can be changed as appropriate. Further, the symbol of each symbol string may be a mode in which a picture and a number are combined, or may be a mode of only a picture, instead of the mode of only numbers.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 60, a voice emission control device 90, and a display control device 100, and these devices are mounted on the back side of the inner frame. Further, the pachinko machine 10 includes a payout control device 70 that executes payout control that causes the above-mentioned payout device 71 to pay out the game balls, and a power supply that executes launch control that causes the above-mentioned game ball launch mechanism 81 to launch the game balls. A launch control device 80 is provided, and these devices are mounted on a back pack unit.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control (main control) of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The main control device 60 includes a board box for accommodating the main control board 61 and the like. The substrate box may be provided with a trace means that leaves a trace when it is opened, or may be provided with a trace structure that leaves a trace when it is opened. Specifically, as a trace means, a substrate box is formed by connecting a plurality of case bodies, and a connecting portion (caulking portion) that requires destruction of a predetermined portion when separating each case body is provided or peeled off. At this time, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of peeling due to the adhesive layer remaining on the bonding target is attached so as to straddle the boundary between the plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between these case bodies can be adopted.

The main control board 61 includes an MPU 62 mounted on the main control board 61, and a ROM 63 and a RAM 64 constituting the MPU 62. Here, the MPU 62 is an element in which a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, a counter circuit as a random number generator, and the like are combined into a chip in addition to the ROM 63 and the RAM 64.
In the present embodiment, the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, but they may be individually chipped. This also applies to MPUs of control devices other than the main control device 60.

The ROM 63 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require an external power supply for holding the stored information. The ROM 63 has various areas such as a pass / fail table storage area 63a and a distribution table storage area 63b. These areas will be described in detail later.
The RAM 64 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the ROM 63, and is a volatile storage means that requires an external power supply for holding the stored information. Is. The RAM 64 has various areas such as various counter areas 64a, a holding ball storage area 64b, and an electric service holding area 64c. These areas will be described in detail later.

The MPU 62 includes an input port and an output port. The input port of the MPU 62 is connected to a power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main control device 60 and a plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50f. The output port of the MPU 62 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, the payout control device 70, and the voice emission control device 90. Further, the output port of the MPU 62 includes an electric accessory drive unit 37b for opening and closing the electric accessory 37a of the lower operating port 37, a variable winning drive unit 38c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 38b of the variable winning device 38, and a main display. It is connected to the unit 45 and the accessory display unit 46.

The main control board 61 has a driver circuit. The MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and the like through this driver circuit. Specifically, in the electric service open state, the MPU 62 executes drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 37b to open and close the electric accessory drive 37a. Further, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c to open / close the large winning opening 38a. Further, in each game round, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 45 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the respective operating ports 36 and 37. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 46 and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of each through gate 41.

The power failure monitoring board 65 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply / launch control device 80 having a function of supplying operating power, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24 volts output from the power supply / launch control device 80. .. Therefore, the MPU 62 receives power via the power failure monitoring board 65.
The detection sensors 50a to 50f correspond to the general winning opening 35, the upper operating opening 36, the lower operating opening 37, various winning openings of the variable winning device 38, the out opening 39, and each through gate 41 on a one-to-one basis. It is provided. Based on the detection results of the detection sensors 50a to 50f, the MPU 62 makes a winning determination (ball entry determination) for various winning openings, out openings 39, and through gates 41. The MPU 62 executes an internal lottery based on the winning determination of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37.

The payout control device 70 executes payout control for causing the payout device 71 to pay out prize balls and rental balls (game balls to be lent to the player during a game) based on a command (control command) transmitted from the main control device 60. To do.

The power supply / launch control device 80 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a playground or the like. Then, the power supply / emission control device 80 generates the operating power required for each of the main control board 61, the payout control device 70, and the like based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, and the generated operation. Supply power. The power supply / emission control device 80 includes a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor. The power supply unit for power failure supplies power for storage and holding to the RAM 64 of the main control device 60 even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

Further, the power supply / launch control device 80 executes launch control for launching the game ball to the game ball launch mechanism 81. Here, the game ball launch mechanism 81 includes a launch rail extending toward the guide rail 34 of the game board 31, a ball feeding device that supplies the game balls stored in the upper plate 25a onto the launch rail, and a launch rail. It is provided with a solenoid, which is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied to the guide rail 34 toward the guide rail 34. When the predetermined firing conditions are satisfied, the power supply / firing control device 80 supplies a drive signal (launch permission signal) to the solenoid to launch the game ball.

<Electrical configuration for executing an internal lottery in the MPU 62 of the main control device 60>
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the contents of each counter used in the internal lottery.
As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 62 executes an internal lottery or the like by using the values (information) of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4. Specifically, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 for the lottery for generating jackpots, and uses the jackpot type counter C2 for the lottery for the jackpot type when a jackpot occurs, and draws whether to generate reach display. The reach random number counter C3 is used for. Further, the MPU 62 uses the random number initial value counter CINI for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and uses the variable type counter CS for determining the display duration in the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51. Further, the MPU 62 uses the electric accessory opening counter C4 for a lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 37a of the lower operating port 37 is set to the electric service open state. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 64a (see FIG. 4) of the RAM 64.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, the counter returns to 0. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64. Among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b (see FIG. 4) provided as the acquisition information storage means. Further, among the values stored in the lottery counter buffer, the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 is stored in the electric service holding area 64c (see FIG. 4) of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in each through gate 41. Will be done.

The holding ball storage area 64b includes a holding area Ra for the first result display unit, a holding area Rb for the second result display unit, and an execution area AE.

The first result display unit holding area Ra provided as the first acquired information storage means includes four storage areas of the first area Ra1 to the fourth area Ra4. Each area Ra1 to Ra4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing a set of values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses the set of the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as hold information in time series in each area Ra1 to Ra4 according to the winning of the game ball to the upper operating port 36. Store it. Specifically, the MPU 62 holds the hold information in the order of the first area Ra1 → the second area Ra2 → the third area Ra3 → the fourth area Ra4 when the upper operating port 36 is won a prize a plurality of times in succession. Store in chronological order.

As described above, since the holding area Ra for the first result display unit includes four storage areas, up to four winning balls for the upper operating port 36 are held. Further, the hold area Ra for the first result display unit includes a storage area for writing the number of holds stored in each of the areas Ra1 to Ra4.
The number of holdings related to the upper operating port 36 is not limited to 4, but may be any other, such as 2, 3, or 5 or more, and may be a single number. You may.

The second result display unit holding area Rb provided as the second acquired information storage means includes four storage areas of the first area Rb1 to the fourth area Rb4. Each area Rb1 to Rb4 is set to a storage capacity capable of storing a set of values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. The MPU 62 uses the set of the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 as hold information in time series in each area Rb1 to Rb4 according to the winning of the game ball to the lower operating port 37. Store it. Specifically, the MPU 62 holds information in the order of first area Rb1 → second area Rb2 → third area Rb3 → fourth area Rb4 when winning a prize in the lower operating port 37 occurs a plurality of times in succession. Store in chronological order.

As described above, since the holding area Rb for the second result display unit includes four storage areas, up to four winning balls for the lower operating port 37 are held. Further, the hold area Rb for the second result display unit includes a storage area for writing the number of holds stored in each of the areas Rb1 to Rb4.
The number of holdings related to the lower operating port 37 is not limited to 4, but may be arbitrary, may be 2, 3, or 5 or more, and may be a single number. You may.

When the execution area AE starts the variable display of the result display units 45a and 45b, the execution area AE stores the hold information stored in the storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit. It is an area for moving.

The electric service holding area 64c includes four storage areas like the holding area Ra for the first result display unit and the holding area Rb for the second result display unit. Therefore, up to four winning balls for each through gate 41 are reserved.
The number of reserved pieces related to each through gate 41 is not limited to 4, but may be arbitrary, may be 2, 3, or 5 or more, and may be a single number. You may.

<Detailed explanation of each counter>
The details of each counter will be described below.
First, the electric accessory opening counter C4 will be described. The electric accessory release counter C4 becomes a loop counter that loops in the range of 0 to 250 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 250, and then returning to 0. ing.
The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated, and the updated value is stored in the electric service holding area 64c of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins in each through gate 41. To.
Then, the MPU 62 draws a lottery (electric combination) as to whether or not the electric accessory 37a of the lower operating port 37 is set to the electric service open state based on the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 64c. Execute the open lottery).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of support modes in which the frequency of winning a game ball into the lower operating port 37 is different from each other by setting the electric accessory 37a to the open state. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has a low frequency support mode (low frequency guide state) in which the frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state is relatively low, and a frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a in the open state. It has a relatively high frequency support mode (high frequency guide state).

In the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role open state is the same (for example, both are 4/5) in the electric accessory open lottery. However, in the high-frequency support mode, as compared with the low-frequency support mode, when the electric accessory 37a is won in the open state, the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state more often, and the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state. The opening time for one time is also longer. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, the closing time for setting the electric accessory 37a to the closed state during each opening in the one-time electric service open state is shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, compared to the low-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support mode has a minimum secured time (role) that is secured as the minimum waiting time from the end of the electric accessory opening lottery to the next electric accessory opening lottery. The duration of one variable display on the physical display unit 46) is shortened.

Therefore, in the high-frequency support mode, the game ball is more likely to win the lower operating port 37 as compared with the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the game ball has a higher probability of winning the upper operating port 36 than the lower operating opening 37. Further, in the high frequency support mode, the game ball has a higher probability of winning the lower operating port 37 than the upper operating port 36.
Then, when a prize is detected in the lower operating port 37, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of game balls so much. It can be carried out.

The configuration of the low frequency support mode and the high frequency support mode is not limited to this. For example, the high-frequency support mode may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery as compared with the low-frequency support mode. Further, for example, a plurality of types of reservation times may be prepared, and the high-frequency support mode may be configured so that a shorter reservation time can be easily selected as compared with the low-frequency support mode, and the average of the selection time is selected. May be configured to be shorter. Further, by combining the conditions of the number of times the electric accessory 37a is set to the open state, the opening time, and the securing time, the high frequency support mode sets the frequency of setting the electric accessory 37a to the open state to the low frequency support mode. It may be configured to be relatively high as compared with.

Next, the jackpot random number counter C1 will be described. The jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 599 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 599, and then returning to 0. .. Further, the jackpot random number counter C1 reads the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time as an initial value every time it loops once. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 599, like the jackpot random number counter C1.

The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and the updated value is set in the reserved ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 36, and the game ball wins in the lower operating port 37. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing.
Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery for generating a big hit (win / fail lottery) based on the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a winning / failing table in which the values of random numbers that win the jackpot occurrence are stored.
Among the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the value of the random number that wins the jackpot is determined in the hit / miss table storage area 63a (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63 provided as the hit / miss information group storage means, as shown in FIG. It is stored as (win / fail information group).

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has two winning / losing lottery modes: a low-probability mode (low-probability state) in which it is difficult to win a big hit, and a high-probability mode (high-probability state) in which a big hit is easy to win. .. The pass / fail tables are the pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) shown in FIG. 6 (a) and the pass / fail table for the high probability mode (high probability pass / fail information) shown in FIG. 6 (b). Group) and.
The MPU 62 executes a lottery for generating a jackpot by comparing these hit / fail tables with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

These winning / failing tables have the results (winning / failing results) of a plurality of jackpot occurrences of "big hit winning", "special losing result", and "normal losing result".
Specifically, under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 6A, the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit winning" is two. Is.
On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 6B, the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit winning" is 21. Is. Here, the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot winning that is stored in the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is included in the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit winning" that is stored in the winning / failing table for the high probability mode.

The value and number of random numbers stored in each winning / failing table are arbitrary, and the high-probability mode may have a higher probability of winning a big hit than the low-probability mode. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit" stored in the winning / failing table for the high probability mode does not include the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit winning" stored in the winning / failing table for the low probability mode. It may also include a part of the random number values that are stored in the winning / failing table for the low probability mode and become the "big hit winning".

In addition, in each winning / losing lottery mode, except for the value of the random number that is the "big hit winning", the big hit is not won and the result is lost.
Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of deviation results, a "special deviation result (small hit result)" and a "normal deviation result". All of these out-of-order results are common in that they do not trigger a transition to the win / fail lottery mode or the support mode. However, the "special deviation result" is different in that it does not trigger the transition to the open / close execution mode, whereas the "normal deviation result" does not trigger the transition to the open / close execution mode.

Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 29 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 29, and then returning to 0. ..
The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and the updated value is set in the reserved ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 36, and the game ball wins in the lower operating port 37. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing.
Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (sorting lottery) of the jackpot type when a jackpot occurs, based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a distribution table in which the values of random numbers related to the distribution destinations of the jackpot types are stored.
As shown in FIG. 7, the random number values related to the distribution destinations of the jackpot types are distributed in the distribution table storage area 63b (see FIG. 4) of the ROM 63 provided as the distribution information group storage means. It is stored as a minute information group). The distribution table includes a first distribution table (first distribution information group) shown in FIG. 7 (a) and a second distribution table (second distribution information group) shown in FIG. 7 (b). ing.
The MPU 62 executes a lottery of the jackpot type by comparing these distribution tables with the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

The first distribution table is based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the hold area Ra for the first result display unit to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the upper operating port 36. This is a table that is referred to when a lottery of a jackpot type is performed.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the first distribution table includes "low probability result (special distribution result corresponding to low probability)" and "unspecified low probability result (high probability result corresponding to low probability)". ) ”,“ Explicit small round high probability result (high probability result corresponding to small round) ”, and“ most advantageous result (special distribution result corresponding to high probability) ”are set as the distribution destinations. Specifically, in the first distribution table, among the values "0 to 29" of the jackpot type counter C2, "0 to 9" are distributed to "low probability results", and "10 to 14" are "unspecified". "Round high-accuracy results" are assigned, "15-19" are assigned to "explicit low-round high-accuracy results", and "20-29" are assigned to "most advantageous results".

The second distribution table is based on the value of the jackpot type counter C2 shifted from the holding area Rb for the second result display unit to the execution area AE, that is, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 based on the winning of the lower operating port 37. This is a table that is referred to when a lottery of the type of jackpot is performed.
As shown in FIG. 7B, the second distribution table has two distribution results, the “low probability result” and the “most advantageous result”, as the distribution destinations. Specifically, in the second distribution table, among the values "0 to 29" of the jackpot type counter C2, "0 to 9" are distributed to "low probability results", and "10 to 29" are "most advantageous results". ".

Each distribution result has a difference in at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3).
(1) Win / fail lottery mode after the end of the open / close execution mode (2) Support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode (3) Mode of open / close control of the variable winning device 38 in the open / close execution mode

First, the difference in the winning / failing lottery mode of (1) will be described.
The "low probability result" is a distribution result in which the winning / failing lottery mode is set to the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode ends. This low-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning or losing lottery.
The "unspecified small round high probability result", "explicit small round high probability result", and "most advantageous result" have a high probability of winning / failing lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode ends. This is the distribution result set in the mode. This high-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning or losing lottery.

Next, the difference in the support mode of (2) will be described.
The “low probability result” is a distribution result in which the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode regardless of the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of game rounds reaches the end reference number of times (specifically, 100 times).

The “unspecified small round high accuracy result” is a distribution result in which the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode is maintained as it is. Here, if the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode is the high-frequency support mode, the high-frequency support mode continues until at least a "big hit win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.
The "explicit small round high accuracy result" and the "most advantageous result" are distribution results in which the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode regardless of the support mode before the end of the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning / losing lottery.

The difference in the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 38 in the opening / closing execution mode of (3) will be described in detail later.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is, for example, a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 238 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 238, and then returning to 0. ..
The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated, and the updated value is set in the reserved ball storage area 64b of the RAM 64 via the lottery counter buffer at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. Stored in. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 36, and the game ball wins in the lower operating port 37. It is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit of the RAM 64 at the timing.
Then, the MPU 62 executes a lottery (reach generation lottery) as to whether or not to generate the reach display based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

The reach display is an expected effect that occurs when the result is a "normal loss result" without being a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery.
Specifically, the MPU 62 is the value of the reach table and the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b when the result is a "normal loss result" without being a "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. By comparing with and, a lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display is executed, and when the reach display is generated in this lottery, the reach display is generated. The reach table is a table that stores the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the reach display, and is stored in the reach table storage area (not shown) of the ROM 63.

Here, when the winning / losing lottery is a "big hit" and the lottery is sorted to the "most advantageous result", the symbol display device 51 has the same odd number as the stop result. The combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line L. In addition, when the result is a "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery and the result is "low probability result" in the sorting lottery, the symbol display device 51 is a combination of symbols having the same even number as a stop result. Is stopped and displayed on the effective line L. Furthermore, when the winning / fail lottery is a "big hit" and the lottery is divided into "unspecified small round high probability result" or "explicit small round high probability result", or "big hit winning" in the winning / failing lottery. If a "special loss result" is obtained without the result, the symbol display device 51 is selected when the stop result is not a combination of symbols having the same number but a "normal loss result" in the winning / failing lottery. A combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not displayed is stopped and displayed on the effective line L.

The reach display is when the combination of symbols having the same number is finally stopped and displayed (it becomes a "big hit win" in the winning / failing lottery, and it is divided into the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result" in the distribution lottery. In the case of), it occurs regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. In addition, the reach display is when the combination of special symbols is finally stopped and displayed (“big hit winning” in the winning / failing lottery, and “unspecified small round high probability result” or “explicit small round high” in the distribution lottery. It does not occur regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the case of being sorted into the "probable result" or the case of "special loss result" without being "big hit winning" in the winning / losing lottery.

In the reach display mode, a part of the symbol rows (for example, the symbol row Z1 and the symbol row Z3) among the plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 is placed on the effective line L. By displaying the stop, the same combination of symbols is displayed to suggest the stop result, and the remaining symbol sequence (for example, symbol sequence Z2) is displayed in a variable manner in that state.
Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 becomes a "big hit winner" in the winning / losing lottery after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 51 by generating the reach display and before displaying the predetermined stop result. It is possible to make the player expect that the result is divided into "low probability result" or "most advantageous result" in the distribution lottery.

The reach display mode is not limited to this, and after stopping and displaying a part of the symbol strings, the remaining symbol strings are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image in the background. Alternatively, each symbol string may be reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like may be displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen G.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has an expected effect as a kind of variable display of the symbol display device 51. The expected effect is to make the player expect that the winning / losing lottery will be a "big hit" after the variable display is started on the symbol display device 51 and before the predetermined stop result is displayed. Refers to the production. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of expected effects, the reach display and the notice display described above.

The notice display will not be a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery if it becomes a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery, or if it becomes a "special loss result" without becoming a "big hit win" in the win / loss lottery. This is an expected production that makes it easier to generate the production than when the result is "normally out of order". This notice display may make it easier to select an effect having a low appearance rate, or may combine these, instead of making it easier to generate the effect.
The lottery for whether or not to generate the reach display was executed by the main control device 60, whereas the lottery for whether or not to generate the notice display is executed by the voice emission control device 90. ..

In the mode of the advance notice display, among the plurality of symbol rows Z1 to Z3 displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variablely displayed, or a part of the symbol rows (for example,). , The symbol string Z1) is stopped and displayed on the effective line L, and then a plurality of symbol columns (for example, the symbol columns Z2 and Z3) are displayed in a variable manner. In a situation where a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the display screen G. indicate. This notice display occurs in both the case where the reach display is generated and the case where the reach display is not generated, but it is set so that it is more likely to occur when the reach display is generated than when the reach display is not generated. Has been done.
Among these notice displays, the notice display that makes the player expect that the push button 25b is operated by the player to shift the game state to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player will be described later. This will be described in detail.
The notice display is not limited to this, and for example, the background may be changed and the notice display may be displayed by changing the form of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3.

Finally, the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is, for example, a loop counter that loops within the range of 0 to 198 by adding 1 to the previous value each time it is updated, reaching the maximum value of 198, and then returning to 0. ..
The variation type counter CS is updated at least once for each execution of the normal processing described later, and is stored in the lottery counter buffer each time the update is performed.
Then, the MPU 62 determines the display duration of the symbol on the main display unit 45 and the display duration of the symbol on the symbol display device 51 based on the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the lottery counter buffer. The display durations will be described in detail later.

<About various processes executed by the main controller 60>
The MPU 62 of the main control device 60 executes timer interrupt processing and normal processing for advancing the game, and main processing that is activated when the power is turned on. Hereinafter, timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and main processing will be described in order.
The MPU 62 executes timer interrupt processing, normal processing, and main processing, as well as NMI interrupt processing that is activated by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), but the description of this processing will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of timer interrupt processing.
In the timer interrupt process, the MPU 62 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes steps S101 to S105, as shown in FIG.

In step S101, the MPU 62 executes the reading process of the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50f. In this reading process, the MPU 62 reads the states of the plurality of detection sensors 50a to 50f, determines the states, and stores them in the RAM 64 as winning detection information. When the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensors 50a to 50d corresponding to the various winning openings have detected the winning of the game ball, the MPU 62 sets a prize ball command for instructing the payout of the prize ball, and this setting is made. The command is transmitted to the payout control device 70. For example, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50d corresponding to the variable winning device 38 has detected the winning of a game ball, the MPU 62 is a prize ball command for instructing 15 prize balls, which is a specific unit number. Is transmitted to the payout control device 70.
The payout control device 70 performs payout control for causing the payout device 71 to pay out the prize balls based on the prize ball command transmitted from the MPU 62.

In step S102, the MPU 62 updates the random number initial value counter CINI. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 updates the random number initial value counter CINI by adding 1 to the previous value, and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. To do. If the MPU 62 reaches the maximum value when 1 is added to the previous value of the random number initial value counter CINI, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI is returned to 0 and cleared.

In step S103, the MPU 62 updates the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 is updated by adding 1 to the previous values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4, respectively. The latter value is stored in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. If the MPU 62 reaches the maximum value when 1 is added to the previous values of the counters C1 to C4, the values of the counters C1 to C4 are returned to 0 and cleared.

In step S104, the MPU 62 executes a winning process for thru. In this through winning process, when the MPU 62 determines that the detection sensor 50f corresponding to each through gate 41 has detected the winning of the game ball, the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103. The value of is stored in the electric service holding area 64c. Further, the MPU 62 sets a command for lighting the third hold lamp unit 55, and transmits the set command to the voice emission control device 90.
The voice emission control device 90 turns on the third hold lamp unit 55 based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. Further, as described above, the maximum number of reserved game balls that have won the through gate 41 is four, and the third reserved lamp unit 55 lights up by the number corresponding to the reserved number.

In step S105, the MPU 62 executes a winning process for the operating port.
Hereinafter, the winning process for the operating port will be described in detail.

<Prize processing for operating port>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a winning process for the operating port.
In the winning process for the actuation port, the MPU 62 executes steps S201 to S207 as shown in FIG.

In step S201, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the detection sensor 50b corresponding to the upper operating port 36 has detected the winning of the game ball, thereby determining whether or not the game ball has won the upper operating opening 36 (starting winning). Is determined. When the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has won a prize in the upper operating port 36, in step S202, the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit, and holds the holding. The number is set as the first start hold storage number RaN in a predetermined storage area in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S205.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper operating port 36, in step S203, the detection sensor 50c corresponding to the lower operating port 37 wins the game ball. By determining whether or not the above is detected, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the lower operating port 37.
When it is determined in step S203 that the game ball has not won a prize in the lower operating port 37, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the operating port. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S203 that the game ball has won a prize in the lower operating port 37, in step S204, the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit. The reserved number is set as the second start reserved storage number RbN in a predetermined storage area in the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S205.

After executing the process of step S202 or step S204, in step S205, the start hold storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S202 or step S204 is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it exists.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the start hold storage number N is not less than the upper limit value, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the operating port. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S205 that the start hold storage number N is less than the upper limit value, the MPU 62 updates by adding 1 to the value of the start hold storage number N in step S206.

In step S207, the MPU 62 sets each value set of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt process in the free storage area of the hold area for the result display unit. It is stored as hold information in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the start hold storage number N updated in step S206.

For example, when the first start hold storage number RaN is set in step S202, the MPU 62 has each of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of the timer interrupt processing. The set of values is stored as hold information in the first storage area of the free storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start hold storage number RaN updated in step S206. For example, when the first start hold storage number RaN is set to "3" in step S202, the MPU 62 is in the storage area corresponding to "4" of the first start hold storage number RaN updated in step S206. Hold information is stored in a certain fourth area Ra4.

Further, for example, when the second start hold storage number RbN is set in step S204, the MPU 62 has a jackpot random number counter C1, a jackpot type counter C2, and a reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 of timer interrupt processing. The set of each value of is stored as hold information in the first storage area of the free storage area of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start hold storage number RbN updated in step S206. To do. For example, when the second start hold storage number RbN is set to "3" in step S204, the MPU 62 is in the storage area corresponding to "4" of the second start hold storage number RbN updated in step S206. Hold information is stored in a certain fourth area Rb4.

Further, in step S207, the MPU 62 sets a command for lighting the first hold lamp unit 53 or the second hold lamp unit 54, and transmits this set command to the voice emission control device 90. After that, the MPU 62 ends the winning process for the operating port.
The voice emission control device 90 turns on the first hold lamp unit 53 or the second hold lamp unit 54 based on the command transmitted from the MPU 62. Further, as described above, the maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37 is four, and the first holding lamp unit 53 or the second holding lamp unit 54 is the holding number. And the corresponding number of lights.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of normal processing.
The MPU 62 executes a main process, which will be described later, which is activated when the power is turned on, and then executes a normal process, which is a main process for advancing the game. In this normal process, the MPU 62 executes steps S301 to S313 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the MPU 62 periodically executes steps S301 to S308 in a cycle of 4 msec, repeatedly executes steps S307 to S310 when the remaining time occurs, and steps S311 and subsequent steps according to the determination result of step S307. Run.

In step S301, the MPU 62 executes an external output process for transmitting the timer interrupt process or the command set in the previous normal process to each control device on the sub side. In this external output processing, for example, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the prize ball command is set, and if it determines that the prize ball command is set, the MPU 62 issues the prize ball command to the payout control device 70. Send. Further, for example, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a command for the effect such as a command corresponding to the effect for the game round or a command corresponding to the effect for the open / close execution mode is set, and the command for the effect is set. If it is determined that the setting is made, a command for the effect is transmitted to the voice emission control device 90.

In step S302, the MPU 62 updates the variation type counter CS. Specifically, as described above, the MPU 62 updates the variable type counter CS by adding 1 to the previous value, and stores the updated value in the lottery counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 64. .. If the MPU 62 reaches the maximum value when 1 is added to the previous value of the variation type counter CS, the value of the variation type counter CS is returned to 0 to clear the value.

In step S303, the MPU 62 executes a game turn control process for advancing the game turn. In the game time control process, the MPU 62 executes a winning / failing lottery and a sorting lottery, determines information related to a pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 51, and finally stops and displays the pattern on the main display unit 45. Execute the determination of information related to.
In step S304, the MPU 62 executes a game state transition process for shifting the game state. In the game state transition process, the MPU 62 executes a transition process to each game state such as an open / close execution mode, a high probability mode, and a high frequency support mode.
The game turn control process in step S303 and the game state transition process in step S304 will be described in detail later.

In step S305, the MPU 62 executes an electric service support process for executing drive control of the electric accessory 37a provided in the lower operating port 37. In this electric service support process, the MPU 62 executes the electric accessory opening lottery based on the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 64c of the RAM 64, and also performs the electric accessory opening lottery. If it is won, the opening / closing process of the electric accessory 37a is executed. Further, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the accessory display unit 46 so as to display the result of the electric accessory opening lottery.

In step S306, the MPU 62 executes the game ball launch control process. In this game ball launch control process, the MPU 62 causes the power supply / launch control device 80 to execute launch control for launching the game ball based on the player rotating the launch handle 27. Specifically, the power supply / launch control device 80 causes the game ball launch mechanism 81 to launch the game ball by exciting the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 81 in a predetermined cycle (0.6 sec in the present embodiment). .. The solenoid is excited to launch the game ball with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 27. Further, the power supply / launch control device 80 supplies a drive signal to the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 81 to launch the game ball when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

In step S307, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area (not shown) of the RAM 64. This power failure flag is set in the RAM 64 by inputting a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring board 65 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 62. When the power failure monitoring board 65 confirms the occurrence of a power failure, the power failure monitoring board 65 outputs this power failure signal. The power failure flag is cleared when the next main process is executed.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 sets various flags by substituting 1 into a predetermined area such as the RAM 64, and clears various flags by substituting 0. For example, the pachinko machine 10 sets the power failure flag by substituting 1 for the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64, and clears the power failure flag by substituting 0 for the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines that the power failure flag is set in step S307, the MPU 62 executes the power failure processing after step S311 without executing the processing after step S308. Specifically, in step S311 the MPU 62 prohibits the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In step S312, the MPU 62 calculates and stores the RAM determination value (checksum of the RAM 64). In step S313, the MPU 62 prohibits access to the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 continues an infinite loop until the power supply is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S307 that the power failure flag is not set, whether or not the timing for executing the next normal process is reached in step S308, that is, the current normal process is performed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed from the start.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the timing for executing the next normal processing has not been reached, that is, when the remaining time occurs, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in step S309, and the random number initial value counter CINI is updated in step S310. In, the variation type counter CS is updated. The MPU 62 repeatedly executes steps S307 to S310 until it is determined in step S308 that the timing for executing the next normal process has been reached.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S308 that the timing for executing the next normal process has been reached, that is, when the remaining time has not occurred, the MPU 62 executes step S301 again to perform the next time. Start normal processing.

<Main processing>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main process.
In the main process, the MPU 62 executes steps S401 to S412 as shown in FIG.
In step S401, the MPU 62 executes a start-up process when the power is turned on. In this start-up process, the MPU 62 elapses a predetermined time (for example, about 500 msec) after the power is turned on in order to wait for the control board (audio emission control board 91, etc.) on the sub side to be in an operable state. Wait until you do.

In step S402, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the permission prohibition period of 1 sec has elapsed. When the MPU 62 determines in step S402 that 1 sec has not elapsed, the MPU 62 repeatedly executes the process of step S402. Further, when it is determined in step S402 that 1 sec has elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S403.

Here, the MPU 62 determines whether or not 1 sec has elapsed by counting the number of times the process of step S402 is executed. For example, when the interval for repeatedly executing the process of step S402 is 0.1 msec, the MPU 62 counts the number of times the process of step S402 is executed and determines that 1 sec has elapsed when it reaches 10,000 times. The configuration for measuring the permission / prohibition period is arbitrary, and for example, the permission / prohibition period may be measured using a real-time clock.

In step S403, the MPU 62 permits access to the RAM 64.
In step S404, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch (not shown) provided in the power supply / emission control device 80 is turned on.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is turned on, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S409.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S404 that the RAM erase switch is not turned on, the MPU 62 determines in step S405 whether or not the power failure flag is set in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64. To do.

Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S405 that the power failure flag is not set, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S409.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S405 that the power failure flag is set, the MPU 62 calculates the RAM determination value in step S406.
In step S407, the MPU 62 confirms the validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 by determining whether or not the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 is normal. Specifically, the MPU 62 compares the RAM determination value calculated in step S406 with the RAM determination value saved in step S312 (processing at the time of power interruption) of normal processing, and if they match, the RAM determination value is compared. , The RAM determination value is determined to be normal, and if they do not match, the RAM determination value is determined to be abnormal.

Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is not normal, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S409.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S407 that the RAM determination value is normal, the MPU 62 clears the power failure flag stored in the power failure flag storage area of the RAM 64 in step S408.

The validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 may be determined by a method different from the method of confirming the consistency of the RAM determination value. For example, a keyword is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 64 in the power failure processing. The validity of the data stored in the RAM 64 may be confirmed by writing and determining whether or not this keyword is normally written in the main process.

As described above, the MPU 62 determines that the RAM erase switch is turned on in step S404, determines that the power failure flag is not set in step S405, or the RAM determination value in step S407. If it is determined that is not normal, the processes after step S409 are executed.
Specifically, the MPU 62 clears the work area of the RAM 64 in step S409, and initializes the RAM 64 in step S410.

Therefore, for example, the manager of the game hall can initialize the data stored in the RAM 64 by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 while pressing the RAM erase switch at the start of business of the game hall. Further, the pachinko machine 10 initializes the data stored in the RAM 64 when the occurrence of the power failure is not confirmed on the power failure monitoring board 65 or when the RAM determination value is abnormal.

After executing the process of step S408 or step S410, the MPU 62 transmits an initial command to the control board (voice emission control board 91, etc.) on the sub side in step S411, and the timer interrupt process is generated in step S412. Is permitted, and the process proceeds to the normal processing described above.
By receiving the initial command transmitted in step S411, the control board on the sub side recognizes that communication with the main control board 61 is normally performed, and executes self-initialization. To do.

<Game times control processing>
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game time control process.
In the game times control process, the MPU 62 executes steps S501 to S509 as shown in FIG.
In step S501, the MPU 62 determines whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode. When the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the open / close execution mode is in progress, the MPU 62 ends the game times control process without executing the processes after step S502. Therefore, when it is determined that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the MPU 62 does not start the progress of the game round regardless of whether or not the winning of the game ball to each of the operating ports 36 and 37 is detected.
The MPU 62 determines whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode by referring to the open / close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64. The same applies to each of the following processes. The MPU 62 sets the open / close execution mode flag at the time of transition to the open / close execution mode, and clears the open / close execution mode flag at the end of the open / close execution mode.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S501 that the open / close execution mode is not in progress, in step S502, whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, that is, the game is in progress. Judge whether or not.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 45 is not in the variable display, the MPU 62 executes the game round start processing of steps S503 to S505.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S502 that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, the MPU 62 executes the game round progress processing of steps S506 to S509.

First, the game round start processing of steps S503 to S505 will be described.
In step S503, the MPU 62 grasps the number of holdings stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit and the number of holdings stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display unit, and these holding numbers. It is determined whether or not the total number CRN of is "0" or less. When the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the game times control process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S503 that the total number CRN is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 holds the first result display unit holding area Ra or the second result display unit holding area Ra in step S504. The data setting process for setting the hold information stored in Rb for the digestion of the game times is executed. After that, in step S505, the MPU 62 executes the variation start process for causing the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51 to start the variation display to digest the game times, and ends the game times control process.
Hereinafter, the data setting process in step S504 and the fluctuation start process in step S505 will be described in detail.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of data setting processing.
In the data setting process, the MPU 62 executes steps S601 to S611 as shown in FIG.
In step S601, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit set in step S204 of the winning process for the operating port is "0" or less. To do. When the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second start hold storage number RbN is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the data setting process for the first result display unit of steps S602 to S606, and in step S601. When it is determined that the second start hold storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S607 to S611 is executed.

As described above, the data setting process includes the data setting process for the first result display unit, which sets the hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit for digestion of the game times, and the second result display unit. It has a data setting process for a second result display unit that sets the hold information stored in the hold area Rb for digestion of game times.
Then, when the MPU 62 determines in step S601 that the second start hold storage number RbN is not "0" or less, the second result display unit does not execute the data setting process for the first result display unit. Execute the data setting process for. In other words, when the MPU 62 determines that there is hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit based on the winning of the game ball to the lower action port 37, the MPU 62 moves to the upper action port 36. Regardless of whether or not there is hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit based on the winning of the game ball, the hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is preferentially played. Set for multiple digestions.

First, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S606 will be described.
In step S602, the MPU 62 is updated by subtracting 1 from the value of the first start hold storage number RaN of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit.
In step S603, the MPU 62 moves the hold information stored in the first area Ra1 of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit to the execution area AE.
In step S604, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process for shifting the hold information stored in the storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the hold information stored in each area Ra1 to Ra4 to the first area Ra1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the hold information of the second area Ra2 to the first area Ra1, shifts the hold information of the third area Ra3 to the second area Ra2, and shifts the hold information of the fourth area Ra4 to the third area Ra4. Shift to area Ra3.

In step S605, the MPU 62 clears the second result display unit flag stored in the RAM 64. The second result display unit flag is a flag for specifying which of the first result display unit 45a and the second result display unit 45b, which of the main display unit 45, has started the variable display when the game is digested. Is. In this step S605, since the MPU 62 has cleared the second result display unit flag, the first result display unit 45a is variablely displayed based on the winning of the game ball to the upper operating port 36 at the time of digesting the game times. Indicates to start.

In step S606, the MPU 62 sets a shift time command for recognizing that the shift of the hold information has been executed, transmits the set shift time command to the voice emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command indicates that the shift of the hold information is executed for the hold information stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit based on the winning of the game ball to the upper operating port 36. It contains information for 90 to recognize.
The voice emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the first hold lamp unit 53 based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the voice emission control device 90 reduces the number of lights of the first holding lamp unit 53 as the number of holdings of the game balls winning in the upper operating port 36 decreases.

Next, the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S607 to S611 will be described.
In step S607, the MPU 62 is updated by subtracting 1 from the value of the second start hold storage number RbN of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit.
In step S608, the MPU 62 moves the hold information stored in the second area Rb1 of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit to the execution area AE.
In step S609, the MPU 62 executes a data shift process for shifting the hold information stored in the storage area of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the hold information stored in each area Rb1 to Rb4 to the first area Rb1 side. Specifically, the MPU 62 shifts the hold information of the second area Rb2 to the first area Rb1, shifts the hold information of the third area Rb3 to the second area Rb2, and shifts the hold information of the fourth area Rb4 to the third area. Shift to area Rb3.

In step S610, the MPU 62 sets the second result display unit flag in the RAM 64. In this step S610, since the MPU 62 sets the second result display unit flag, the second result display unit 45b is variablely displayed based on the winning of the game ball to the lower operating port 37 when the game round is digested. Indicates to start.

In step S611, the MPU 62 sets a shift time command for recognizing that the shift of the hold information has been executed, transmits the set shift time command to the voice emission control device 90, and ends the data setting process. This shift command indicates that the shift of the hold information is executed for the hold information stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit based on the winning of the game ball to the lower operating port 37. It contains information for 90 to recognize.
The voice emission control device 90 changes the lighting state of the second hold lamp unit 54 based on the shift command transmitted from the MPU 62. Specifically, the voice emission control device 90 reduces the number of lights of the second holding lamp unit 54 as the number of holdings of the game balls winning in the lower operating port 37 decreases.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the fluctuation start process.
In the variation start process, the MPU 62 executes steps S701 to S718 as shown in FIG.
In step S701, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / losing lottery mode is the high probability mode.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S701 that the winning / failing lottery mode is not the high-probability mode, the MPU 62 sets the winning / failing table for the low-probability mode (see FIG. 6A) from the winning / failing table storage area 63a of the ROM 63 in step S702. When it is read and the winning / failing lottery mode is determined to be the high probability mode in step S701, in step S703, the winning / failing table for the high probability mode (see FIG. 6B) is stored from the winning / failing table storage area 63a of the ROM 63. read out.

After executing the process of step S702 or step S703, the MPU 62 executes the pass / fail determination process in step S704. In this pass / fail determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE with the pass / fail table read in step S702 or step S703, thereby resulting in a win / fail lottery result (win / fail result). To judge. As described above, the winning / failing result is one of "big hit winning", "special losing result", and "normal losing result", and even if the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode, it is a high probability mode. The same is true.

In step S705, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / failing result determined in step S704 is "big hit winning". When the MPU 62 determines in step S705 that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S706, and when it determines in step S705 that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning". , Step S712 and subsequent processes are executed.

First, in step S705, a process (processing after step S706) when the winning / failing result is determined to be "big hit winning" by the MPU 62 will be described.
In step S706, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 starts variable display on the first result display unit 45a based on the winning of the game ball to the upper operating port 36. In step S707, the first distribution table (see FIG. 7A) is read from the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S706 that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the second result display unit 45b based on the winning of the game ball to the lower operating port 37 In step S708, the second distribution table (see FIG. 7B) is read from the distribution table storage area 63b of the ROM 63.

After executing the process of step S707 or step S708, the MPU 62 executes the distribution determination process in step S709. In this distribution determination process, the MPU 62 compares the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE with the distribution table read in step S707 or step S708 to obtain the result of the distribution lottery ( Sorting result) is judged.

In step S710, the MPU 62 executes a stop result setting process for the jackpot result. In the stop result setting process for the jackpot result, the MPU 62 determines in step S709 the information related to the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45. It is determined according to the distribution result, and the determined information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 has a pattern that is finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by comparing the distribution result determined in step S709 with the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in the ROM 63 in advance. Determine relevant information. The stop result table for the jackpot result defines the mode of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 for each distribution result.

In step S711, the MPU 62 sets a flag in the RAM 64 according to the distribution result determined in step S709. Specifically, when the MPU 62 identifies that the distribution result is a "low probability result", it sets a low probability result flag and specifies that it is an "unspecified low round high probability result". In that case, the implicit small round high probability result flag is set, and when it is specified that it is the "explicit small round high probability result", the explicit small round high probability result flag is set and the "most advantageous result" is set. If it is specified that is, the most advantageous result flag is set. After that, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S716.
In each of the following processes, the MPU 62 determines the distribution result by referring to these flags.

Next, in step S705, a process when the MPU 62 determines that the winning / failing result is not “big hit winning” (processing after step S712) will be described.
In step S712, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result determined in step S704 is a “special miss result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S712 that the hit / fail result is a "special miss result", the process after step S713 is executed, and when it is determined in step S712 that the hit / fail result is not a "special miss result". Is the process from step S715 onward.

In step S713, the MPU 62 executes the stop result setting process for the special deviation result. In the stop result setting process for the special deviation result, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, and the determination is made. The generated information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by referring to the stop result table for the special deviation result stored in the ROM 63 in advance. The mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the special deviation result is different from the mode of the pattern set in the stop result table for the jackpot result.
In step S714, the MPU 62 sets the special disengagement flag in the RAM 64.
In each of the following processes, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is the "special miss result" by referring to the special miss flag.

On the other hand, in step S715, the MPU 62 normally executes the stop result setting process for the outlier result. In this stop result setting process for the normal deviation result, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first result display unit 45a or the second result display unit 45b of the main display unit 45, and the determination is made. The generated information is stored in the RAM 64. Here, the MPU 62 determines the information related to the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 by referring to the stop result table for the normal deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 63. The aspect of the pattern set in the stop result table for the normal deviation result is different from the aspect of the pattern set in the stop result table for the jackpot result and the stop result table for the special deviation result.

After executing any of the processes of step S711, step S714, and step S715, the MPU 62 executes the display duration (display duration) setting process in step S716.
In the display duration setting process, the MPU 62 acquires the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the variation type counter buffer in the lottery counter buffer of the RAM 64.

Further, in the display duration setting process, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the reach display occurs on the symbol display device 51. Specifically, in the MPU 62, when the distribution result determined in step S709 is a "low probability result" or a "most advantageous result", and the pass / fail result determined in step S704 is a "normal deviation result". At the same time, if the reach generation lottery is won, it is determined that the reach display will occur. The MPU 62 executes the reach generation lottery by comparing the reach table stored in advance in the ROM 63 with the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b.

When the MPU 62 determines that the reach display occurs, the display corresponding to the value of the variation type counter CS acquired from the variation type counter buffer is displayed by referring to the reach generation display duration table stored in the ROM 63. The duration is determined, and the determined display duration is set in the display duration counter provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines that the reach display does not occur, the variation type counter acquired from the variation type counter buffer by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table stored in the ROM 63. The display duration corresponding to the value of CS is determined, and the determined display duration is set in the display duration counter provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.

Specifically, the display duration table for non-reach generation is set so that the display duration becomes shorter as the number of held items increases. Therefore, the display duration when digesting the hold information related to the upper operating port 36 is set so as to become shorter as the number of holdings related to the upper operating port 36 increases. The display duration when the hold information related to the lower operating port 37 is digested is set so as to become shorter as the number of holdings related to the lower operating port 37 increases. Further, the display duration table for non-reach is set so that the display duration is shorter when the support mode is the high frequency support mode than when the support mode is the low frequency support mode. In other words, if the number of holdings is the same, the display duration in the high frequency support mode is shorter than that in the low frequency support mode.
Further, the display duration determined by referring to the reach display duration table is different from the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-reach display duration table.

The display duration table for non-reach may be set in a relationship opposite to the above-mentioned relationship, such that the display duration becomes longer as the number of holds increases, depending on the number of holds and the support mode. It may be configured so as not to fluctuate. Further, the display duration table for reach generation and the display duration table for non-reach generation may be the same. Further, the display duration table may be set individually for each of the winning / failing result and the sorting result.

In step S717, the MPU 62 sets a variation command and a type command. The MPU 62 transmits the variation command and the type command set in step S717 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process.
The voice emission control device 90 executes a predetermined process based on the variation command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62. This process will be described in detail later.

The variable command contains information related to the display duration. In addition, the variable command does not include information on whether or not reach display occurs.
Here, as described above, the display duration determined by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table and the display duration determined by referring to the reach non-reach display duration table are mutually exclusive. It's different.
Therefore, even if the information on whether or not the reach display occurs is not included in the variable command, the reach display is displayed by the voice emission control device 90, which is the control device on the sub side, based on the information related to the display duration. It is possible to determine whether or not it occurs. In this sense, it can be said that the variable command indirectly includes information on whether or not a reach display occurs. The variable command may directly include information on whether or not reach display occurs.

The type command contains information related to the result of success or failure. In other words, the type command includes each information related to "big hit winning", "special losing result", and "normal losing result" as information related to the winning / failing result. In addition, the type command includes information related to the distribution result. In other words, the type command has information related to the distribution result, such as "low probability result", "unspecified small round high probability result", "explicit small round high probability result", and "most advantageous result". Contains information.
In the following description, the winning / failing result and the sorting result are collectively referred to as a game result. In other words, the type command contains information related to the game result.

In step S718, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, and causes the main display unit 45 to start variable display based on the determination result. After that, the MPU 62 ends the fluctuation start process.
Specifically, when the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is not set in the RAM 64, the first one is based on the winning of the game ball to the upper operating port 36 at the time of digesting the game times. Since it indicates that the result display unit 45a starts the variable display, the first result display unit 45a is made to start the variable display.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines that the second result display unit flag is set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 is second based on the winning of the game ball to the lower operating port 37 at the time of digesting the game times. Since it indicates that the result display unit 45b starts the variable display, the second result display unit 45b is made to start the variable display.

Returning to the description of the game time control process, the game time progress process of steps S506 to S509 will be described with reference to FIG.
The MPU 62 determines in step S502 whether or not the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, and if it is determined that the main display unit 45 is in the variable display, the MPU 62 is for advancing the game times in steps S506 to S509. Execute the process.

In step S506, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the display duration set in step S716 of the fluctuation start process has elapsed. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value set in the display duration counter of the RAM 64 is "0" or less. The value of this display duration counter is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display duration has not elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the variable display process in step S507. In this variation display process, the MPU 62 updates the display of the main display unit 45 during the variation display. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game times control process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S506 that the display duration has elapsed, the MPU 62 executes the variation end processing in step S508. In this variation end process, the MPU 62 stores information (main) stored in the RAM 64 in any of the processes of step S710, step S713, and step S715 of the variation start process executed when the main display unit 45 starts the variation display. Information related to the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the display unit 45) is specified. Then, at the end of the game round, the MPU 62 executes the display control of the main display unit 45 so that the pattern corresponding to the specified information is displayed on the main display unit 45 during the variable display.

Here, the pattern that is finally stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 differs depending on the type of game result. Therefore, the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm the game result by visually observing the main display unit 45 at the end of the game round. According to this, for example, the manager of the amusement park can easily confirm whether or not a fraudulent act is performed to make the pachinko machine 10 perform the same behavior as when the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit is won. Can be done
Further, the main display unit 45 has a narrower display area than the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the main display unit 45 is a symbol sequence to be stopped and displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Compared to Z1 to Z3, it is difficult for the player to recognize. Therefore, at the end of the game round, the player determines whether or not the jackpot has been won by checking the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 instead of the main display unit 45. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the screen G.

In step S509, the MPU 62 sets the variable end command. The MPU 62 transmits the variation end command set in step S509 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game times control process.
The voice emission control device 90 executes a process for ending the production of the game times based on the variable end command transmitted from the MPU 62. Here, the voice emission control device 90 may be configured to independently end the production of the game times without requiring the reception of the variable end command.

<Game state transition process>
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game state transition process.
In the game state transition process, the MPU 62 executes steps S801 to S814 as shown in FIG.
In step S801, the MPU 62 determines whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that the open / close execution mode is not in progress, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S802.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S801 that it is in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S811.

First, in step S801, a process when the MPU 62 determines that the open / close execution mode is not in progress (processes after step S802) will be described.
In step S802, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the variable display of the main display unit 45 has been completed. When it is determined in step S802 that the variation display of the main display unit 45 has not been completed, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S802 that the variable display of the main display unit 45 is completed, whether or not the result of winning or failing corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode in step S803. Is determined. Specifically, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result".

When the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the result of success or failure corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 sets the open / close execution mode flag in the RAM 64, and then executes the processes after step S804.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the winning / failing result does not correspond to the transition to the open / close execution mode (when it is determined that the winning / failing result is a "normally out of order result"), the game is played. End the state transition process.

In step S804, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a “special miss result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S804 that the hit / fail result is a "special miss result", the MPU 62 sets "2" in the open / close counter SOC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S805. This open / close counter SOC is a counter for specifying the total number of times that the large winning opening 38a of the variable winning device 38 is opened / closed by the MPU 62 when shifting to the open / close execution mode.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S804 that the winning / failing result is not the "special missed result", that is, when the winning / failing result is determined to be the "big hit winning", the sorting result is determined in step S806. Is a low-round high-accuracy result (“unspecified low-round high-accuracy result” or “explicit low-round high-accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S806 that the distribution result is a small round high accuracy result, the MPU 62 sets “2” in the round counter RC provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in step S807. Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S806 that the distribution result is not a small round high accuracy result, that is, when the distribution result is determined to be a "low accuracy result" or a "most advantageous result", the step. In S808, "15" is set in the round counter RC. This round counter RC is a counter for specifying the number of round games by the MPU 62 when shifting to the open / close execution mode.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 has a plurality of open / close execution modes in which the end conditions are different from each other. Specifically, as the opening / closing execution mode, the pachinko machine 10 has a round number regulation mode that shifts when the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" and an opening / closing number that shifts when the winning / failing result is "special loss result". It has a specified mode.

The round number regulation mode ends on condition that a predetermined number of round games have been executed. Here, the number of round games corresponds to the value set in the round counter RC.
The opening / closing number regulation mode ends on the condition that the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed a predetermined total number of times, or that a predetermined number of game balls have won the large winning opening 38a. Here, the total number of times of opening and closing of the large winning opening 38a corresponds to the value set in the opening / closing counter SOC. This open / close number regulation mode does not end on the condition that the number of times the round game is executed.

The pachinko machine 10 opens and closes the large winning opening 38a once for each round game. In addition, one round game continues until one of the following two conditions is met. In other words, the pachinko machine 10 sets the opening / closing door 38b to the open state, and then sets the opening / closing door 38b to the closed state again by satisfying one of the following two conditions.
(1) The predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) has elapsed. (2) The total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a reaches the predetermined upper limit.

After executing any of the processes of step S805, step S807, and step S808, the MPU 62 sets the timer counter T provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 as a waiting time (standby period) for opening in step S809. Set "1000". The value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Therefore, the waiting time for the opening is 2 sec. The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

As described above, when the MPU 62 determines in step S803 that the hit / fail result corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the timer counter T is set to the waiting time for opening regardless of the type of the game result. set. In other words, the waiting time for the opening is the same regardless of the type of game result.
The waiting time for the opening is not limited to this, and for example, the waiting time may be slightly different depending on the type of the game result to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Further, for example, the waiting time for the opening differs greatly between the case where the game result is the "low probability result" or the "most advantageous result" and the case where the game result is other than these. The configuration may be significantly different depending on the type of.

In step S810, the MPU 62 sets the opening command. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process. This opening command includes information on the game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode. The MPU 62 transmits the opening command set in step S810 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes the transition to the open / close execution mode based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process. This process will be described in detail later.

Next, in step S801, a process when the MPU 62 determines that the open / close execution mode is in progress (processes after step S811) will be described.
In step S811, the MPU 62 executes the large winning opening opening / closing process.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a large winning opening opening / closing process.
In the large winning opening opening / closing process, the MPU 62 executes steps S901 to S924 as shown in FIG.
In step S901, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the large winning opening 38a is open.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the large winning opening 38a is not open, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S902.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S901 that the large winning opening 38a is open, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S906.

First, in step S901, a process when the MPU 62 determines that the large winning opening 38a is not open (processes after step S902) will be described.
In step S902, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less and the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S902 that both the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are “0” or less, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S902 that at least one of the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the timer counter T is set in step S903. It is determined whether or not the value is "0" or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S903 that the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the large winning opening opening process in step S904.
Hereinafter, the process of opening the large winning opening in step S904 will be described in detail.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the large winning opening opening process.
In the large winning opening opening process, the MPU 62 executes steps S1001 to S1007 as shown in FIG.
In step S1001, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a “special miss result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the hit / fail result is a "special miss result", in step S1002, "8" is set in the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64, and the step In S1003, "85" is set in the timer counter T. As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 0.17 sec.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1001 that the hit / fail result is not a "special miss result", the MPU 62 sets "8" in the winning counter PC in step S1004, and sets the distribution result in step S1005. Is a low-round high-accuracy result (“unspecified low-round high-accuracy result” or “explicit low-round high-accuracy result”).

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1005 that the distribution result is a low-round high-accuracy result, the timer counter T is set to "85" in step S1003 described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1005 that the distribution result is not a small round high accuracy result, the timer counter T is set to "15000" in step S1006. As described above, the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Therefore, the time set in the timer counter T is 30 sec.

After executing the process of step S1003 or step S1006, the MPU 62 executes the opening execution process of the large winning opening 38a in step S1007. In this opening execution process, the MPU 62 sets the opening / closing door 38b to the open state by executing the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c. After that, the MPU 62 finishes the large winning opening opening process.

The value set in the winning counter PC in step S1002 or step S1004 defines the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a.
Further, the value set in the timer counter T in step S1003 or step S1006 defines the upper limit duration from setting the opening / closing door 38b to the open state to setting it to the closed state again. Therefore, as described above, the MPU 62 sets two types of upper limit durations having different lengths by setting the timer counter T to "85" or "15000". Specifically, the MPU 62 has a long-term mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 30 sec (long-term mode) and a short-time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 0.17 sec, which is shorter than that of the long-time mode (short-term mode). Aspect) and is set.

Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 causes the gaming ball launching mechanism 81 to launch the gaming ball by exciting the solenoid of the gaming ball launching mechanism 81 at a cycle of 0.6 sec. Further, as described above, the MPU 62 sets the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a to 8 by setting "8" in the winning counter PC.
Therefore, the upper limit duration of the long-time mode is sufficiently longer than the product of the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a and the firing cycle of the game balls, and thus the upper limit of eight game balls. Is easy to win in the large winning opening 38a.
On the other hand, the upper limit duration of the short-time mode is shorter than the product of the upper limit of the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a and the firing cycle of the game balls (more specifically, the firing of the game balls). Since it is shorter than the cycle), it is difficult to make the game ball win the big winning opening 38a. Depending on the timing, it is possible to make about one game ball win in the large winning opening 38a.

Returning to the description of the large winning opening opening / closing process, the process after step S905 will be described with reference to FIG.
The MPU 62 sets the release command in step S905 after executing the large winning opening opening process in step S904. Further, the MPU 62 transmits the release command set in step S905 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process. After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state based on the opening command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

Next, in step S901, a process when the MPU 62 determines that the large winning opening 38a is open (processes after step S906) will be described.
In step S906, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less. That is, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the upper limit duration set in the timer counter T has elapsed in step S1003 or step S1006 of the large winning opening opening process.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S907.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S906 that the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S918.

First, in step S906, processing when the value of the timer counter T is determined by the MPU 62 to be not "0" or less (processing after step S907) will be described.
In step S907, the MPU 62 determines whether or not a prize has been generated in the large winning opening 38a. The determination as to whether or not a prize has been generated in the large winning opening 38a is executed based on the detection result of the detection sensor 50d corresponding to the large winning opening 38a.

When it is determined in step S907 that the winning opening 38a has not been won, the MPU 62 ends the opening / closing process of the winning opening.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S907 that the large winning opening 38a has been won, the MPU 62 updates by subtracting 1 from the value of the winning counter PC in step S908.

In step S909, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter PC is "0" or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S909 that the value of the winning counter PC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S909 that the value of the winning counter PC is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process in step S910. In this closing execution process, the MPU 62 sets the opening / closing door 38b to the closed state by executing the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 38c.

In step S911, the MPU 62 sets the closure command. The MPU 62 transmits the closing command set in step S911 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes that the opening / closing door 38b is set to the closed state based on the closing command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

In step S912, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a “special miss result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that the result of success or failure is a "special deviation result", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S923, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S912 that the hit / fail result is not the "special miss result", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S913.
In step S913, the MPU 62 updates by subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter RC, and in step S914, determines whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S914 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 sets the value of the timer counter T to "500" in step S915. After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.

Here, the value set in the timer counter T in step S915 is an opening standby until the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state, the opening / closing door 38b is set to the closed state again, and the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state again. The time is specified. In this embodiment, the opening standby time is 1 sec. This opening standby time is the same regardless of the type and progress of the opening / closing execution mode.

On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S914 that the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S916.
In step S916, the MPU 62 sets the timer counter T to "2000" as the waiting time (waiting period) for the ending. As described above, the value set in the timer counter T is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. Therefore, the waiting time for the ending is 4 sec. The waiting time for the ending is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

The waiting time for the ending is the same as the waiting time for the opening regardless of the type of the game result. That is, the waiting time for this ending is the same regardless of the type of open / close execution mode.
The waiting time for the ending is not limited to this, and may be configured to be slightly different depending on the type of the game result to the extent that the player recognizes the same. Further, for example, the waiting time for the ending is significantly different between the case where the game result is the "low probability result" or the "most advantageous result" and the case where the game result is other than these. The configuration may be significantly different depending on the type of.

In step S917, the MPU 62 sets the ending command. The MPU 62 transmits the ending command set in step S917 to the voice emission control device 90 in step S301 of the normal process. After that, the MPU 62 ends the large winning opening opening / closing process.
The voice emission control device 90 recognizes the end of the open / close execution mode based on the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62, and executes a predetermined process.

Next, in step S906, processing when the value of the timer counter T is determined by the MPU 62 to be “0” or less (processing after step S918) will be described.
In step S918, the MPU 62 executes the closing execution process in the same manner as in step S910 described above.
In step S919, the MPU 62 sets the close command in the same manner as in step S911 described above.

In step S920, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the hit / fail result is a “special miss result”.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the winning / failing result is not a "special missed result", that is, when it is determined that the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning", the processes after step S921 are executed.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S920 that the result of success or failure is a "special deviation result", the MPU 62 executes the processes of step S923 and subsequent steps.

First, in step S920, a process (processes after step S921) when it is determined by the MPU 62 that the result of success or failure is not a “special deviation result” will be described.
In step S921, the MPU 62 updates by subtracting 1 from the value of the round counter RC.

In step S922, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0” or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S922 that the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S915 described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S922 that the value of the round counter RC is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the above-described processing after S916.

Next, in step S912 or step S920, a process (processes after step S923) when the hit / fail result is determined to be a "special deviation result" by the MPU 62 will be described.
In step S923, the MPU 62 is updated by subtracting 1 from the value of the open / close counter SOC.

In step S924, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less.
When the MPU 62 determines in step S924 that the value of the open / close counter SOC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S915 described above.
Further, when the MPU 62 determines in step S924 that the value of the open / close counter SOC is "0" or less, the MPU 62 executes the above-mentioned processes after S916.

Returning to the description of the game state transition process, the processes after step S812 will be described with reference to FIG.
After executing the large winning opening opening / closing process in step S811, the MPU 62 determines in step S812 whether the opening / closing counter SOC value is “0” or less and the round counter RC value is “0” or less. judge.

When it is determined in step S812 that at least one of the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S812 that both the value of the open / close counter SOC and the value of the round counter RC are "0" or less, the value of the timer counter T becomes "0" or less in step S813. It is determined whether or not it is 0 "or less.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S813 that the value of the timer counter T is not "0" or less, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S813 that the value of the timer counter T is "0" or less, the MPU 62 clears the open / close execution mode flag stored in the RAM 64 in step S814, and then clears the open / close execution mode flag. Executes the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. After that, the MPU 62 ends the game state transition process.
Hereinafter, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described in detail.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.
In the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 executes steps S1101 to S1112 as shown in FIG.
In step S1101, the MPU 62 determines whether the distribution result is the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result".

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1102.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1101 that the distribution result is not the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1105.

First, in step S1101, the process when the MPU 62 determines that the distribution result is the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high probability result” (processes after step S1102) will be described.
In step S1102, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high frequency support flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the high frequency support mode.

In step S1103, the MPU 62 clears the number-of-times limit flag stored in the RAM 64.
Here, the high-frequency support mode continues until the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limit flag is not set, at least until a "big hit win" is obtained in the winning / failing lottery.

In step S1104, the MPU 62 sets the high probability mode flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high probability mode flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the winning / failing lottery mode to the high probability mode. This high-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning or losing lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.

At the end of the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode, the MPU 62 sets a flag (low probability result flag, unspecified small round high probability result flag, explicit small round height) set in the RAM 64 according to the distribution result. Clear the probability result flag and the most advantageous result flag) and the special off flag. Further, in step S701 of the fluctuation start processing described above, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode by determining whether or not the high probability mode flag is set in the RAM 64. There is.

Next, in step S1101, the process when the MPU 62 determines that the distribution result is not the “most advantageous result” or the “explicit small round high probability result” (processes after step S1105) will be described.
In step S1105, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the distribution result is an “unspecified small round high probability result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1105 that the distribution result is an "unspecified small round high probability result", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1106.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1105 that the distribution result is not the “unspecified small round high probability result”, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1108.

First, in step S1105, a process (processes after step S1106) when the distribution result is determined by the MPU 62 to be an “unspecified small round high probability result” will be described.
In step S1106, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1106 that the high frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1103 described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1106 that the high-frequency support flag is not set in the RAM 64, the MPU 62 sets the high-probability mode flag in the RAM 64 in step S1107. The MPU 62 maintains the high probability mode flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the winning / failing lottery mode to the high probability mode. This high-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning or losing lottery. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.

Next, in step S1105, a process (processes after step S1108) when it is determined by the MPU 62 that the distribution result is not the “unspecified low round high accuracy result” will be described.
In step S1108, the MPU 62 determines whether or not the distribution result is a “low probability result”.

When the MPU 62 determines in step S1108 that the distribution result is not a "low probability result" (when it is determined that the hit / fail result is a "special deviation result"), the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. To do.
On the other hand, when the MPU 62 determines in step S1108 that the distribution result is a "low probability result", the MPU 62 executes the processes after step S1109.

In step S1109, the MPU 62 clears the high probability mode flag. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the winning / failing lottery mode to the low probability mode. This low-probability mode continues until at least the winning / losing lottery becomes a "big hit" and the distribution result is other than the "low probability result".

In step S1110, the MPU 62 sets the high frequency support flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the high frequency support flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the high frequency support mode.
In step S1111, the MPU 62 sets “100” to the value of the game count counter provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.
In step S1112, the MPU 62 sets the number-of-times limit flag in the RAM 64. The MPU 62 maintains the number-of-times limit flag if it has already been set in the RAM 64. After that, the MPU 62 ends the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode.

Here, in the high-frequency support mode, when the high-frequency support flag is set in the RAM 64 and the number-of-times limit flag is set, 100 games, which is the end reference number set in the game count counter, are played. Continue until the times are digested. The MPU 62 clears the high-frequency support flag and the number-of-times limit flag when 100 game times have been completed. As a result, the MPU 62 sets the support mode to the low frequency support mode.
The MPU 62 executes these processes as the electric service support process in step S305 of the normal process, but detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this way, if the winning / losing lottery results in a "big hit" and the distribution result becomes the "most advantageous result" or the "explicit small round high probability result" in the distribution lottery, the gaming state is the current state. Regardless of the game state, after the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) ends, the mode shifts to the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

In addition, when the current support mode is the high frequency support mode, if the winning / losing lottery results in a "big hit" and the distribution result becomes an "unspecified small round high probability result" in the distribution lottery, After the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) ends, the game state shifts to the high probability mode and also shifts to the high frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode continue until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

On the other hand, when the current support mode is the low frequency support mode, the winning / failing lottery results in a "big hit" and the sorting result becomes an "unspecified small round high probability result" in the sorting lottery. In the game state, after the opening / closing execution mode (that is, the round number regulation mode) ends, the game state shifts to the high probability mode and also to the low frequency support mode. The high-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode continue until at least a "big win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery.

In addition, when the winning / losing lottery results in a "big hit" and the distribution result becomes a "low probability result" in the distribution lottery, the game state is in the open / close execution mode (that is, regardless of the current game state). After the end of the round number regulation mode), the mode shifts to the low probability mode and the high frequency support mode. The low-probability mode continues until at least a "big hit" is won in the winning or losing lottery, and the high-frequency support mode is low when 100 game times are completed without becoming a "big hit winning" in the winning or losing lottery. Move to frequency support mode.

In addition, if the winning / failing lottery does not result in a "big hit", that is, if the winning / failing result becomes a "special loss result" or a "normal loss result" in the win / loss lottery, the gaming state does not shift.

<Electrical configuration of voice emission control device 90 and display control device 100>
FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the voice emission control device and the display control device.
As shown in FIG. 19, the voice emission control device 90 includes a voice emission control board 91, an MPU 92 mounted on the voice light emission control board 91, and a ROM 93 and a RAM 94 constituting the MPU 92. Here, the MPU 92 is an element in which a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip in addition to the ROM 93 and the RAM 94.

The ROM 93 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require an external power supply for holding the stored information. The ROM 93 has various areas such as a notice table storage area 93a and a notice data storage area 93b. These areas will be described in detail later.
The RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the ROM 93, and is a volatile storage means that requires an external power supply for holding the stored information. Is. The RAM 94 has various areas such as various counter areas 94a and various flag storage areas 94b. These areas will be described in detail later.

The MPU 92 includes an input port and an output port. The input port of the MPU 92 is connected to the main control device 60 as described above. Further, the input port of the MPU 92 is connected to the push button 25b. The output port of the MPU 92 is connected to various lamp units 23, 53 to 56, a speaker unit 24, and a display control device 100.
The MPU 92 executes drive control of various lamp units 23, 53 to 56 and the speaker unit 24 based on a command transmitted from the main control device 60.
Further, the MPU 92 transmits a command as a result of analyzing these commands to the display control device 100. The voice emission control device 90 is electrically connected to the display control device 100 via a connector unit (connection unit) provided with connectors at both ends of the signal line.

The display control device 100 includes a display control board 101, an MPU 102, a program ROM 103 and a work RAM 104 constituting the MPU 102, a video display processor (VDP) 105, a character ROM 106, and a video RAM 107. Here, the MPU 102 is an element in which a CPU, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are combined into a chip in addition to the program ROM 103 and the work RAM 104. The MPU 102, VDP 105, character ROM 106, and video RAM 107 are mounted on the display control board 101.

The MPU 102 analyzes a command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90, performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on this command, and executes control of the VDP 105. Specifically, the MPU 102 executes control of the VDP 105 by generating a command for the VDP 105.

The program ROM 103 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require an external power supply for holding the stored information. The program ROM 103 has various areas such as a notice table storage area 103a. These areas will be described in detail later.
The work RAM 104 is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the program ROM 103, and is volatile that requires an external power supply for holding the stored information. It is a means of memory. The work RAM 104 has various areas such as various counter areas 104a and various flag storage areas 104b. These areas will be described in detail later.

The VDP 105 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 51. Since the VDP 105 is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance can be said to be a microcomputer chip having a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 105 reads image data from the character ROM 106 based on the content of the command generated by the MPU 102, and stores the image data in the video RAM 107.

The character ROM 106 functions as an image data library for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the symbol display device 51. The character ROM 106 holds bitmap format image data of various symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.
The video RAM 107 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 51, and the display content of the symbol display device 51 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 107.

<Regarding the effect determination process executed by the voice emission control device 90>
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect determination process.
The MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the effect determination process in order to execute the effect for the game round, the effect for the open / close execution mode, and the like. In this effect determination process, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes steps S1201 to S1213, as shown in FIG.

In step S1201, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the variation command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62 have been received.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1201 that each command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1209.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that each command has been received in step S1201, the game result is "most advantageous result" or "low probability" based on the content of the type command in step S1202. It is determined whether or not it is a "result".

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1202 that the game result is the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result", the MPU 92 executes the symbol determination process corresponding to the type of the game result in step S1203. In this symbol determination process, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the "most advantageous result", it is a combination of symbols having the same odd number as the stop result that is finally stopped and displayed on the effective line L. When the information related to the above is determined and the game result is determined to be a "low probability result", the combination of symbols having the same even number as the stop result to be finally stopped and displayed on the effective line L is related. Determine the information. The odd and even numbers are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1202 that the game result is not the "most advantageous result" or the "low probability result", the game result is "in step S1204" based on the content of the type command. It is determined whether or not the result is "normally out of order".
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1204 that the game result is not the "normal deviation result", that is, the game result is the "special deviation result", the "unspecified small round high probability result", and the "explicit small round high probability result". In the case of any of the above, in step S1205, a common symbol determination process is executed. In this common symbol determination process, the MPU 92 determines information related to a special symbol combination as a stop result that is finally stopped and displayed on the effective line L. Specifically, the MPU 92 is not a combination of symbols having the same number, but a combination of special symbols having different numbers that are not selected when a "normally out-of-order result" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery (for example). "3.4.1") is decided. The combination of these special symbols is the same regardless of the type of game result.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1204 that the game result is a "normal deviation result", the MPU 92 executes a symbol determination process for normal deviation in step S1206. In this pattern determination process for normal deviation, the MPU 92 determines whether or not reach display occurs based on the content of the variable command.

When the MPU 92 determines that the reach display occurs, the MPU 92 determines the information related to the combination of the symbols of the reach display as the stop result of finally displaying the stop display on the effective line L. The combination of the reach display symbols is randomly determined by lottery or the like.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the reach display does not occur, the MPU 92 provides information related to a combination of symbols different from the combination of the above-mentioned symbols as a stop result of finally displaying the stop on the effective line L. decide. Specifically, the MPU 92 randomly determines a combination of symbols having the same number, a combination of special symbols, and a combination of symbols different from the combination of reach display symbols by lottery or the like.

After executing any of the processes of step S1203, step S1205, and step S1206, the MPU 92 executes the effect pattern determination process in step S1207. In this effect pattern determination process, the MPU 92 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation command and the type command by referring to the effect table stored in advance in the ROM 93. Specifically, the MPU 92 selects the production duration (production duration) and the content of the production as the production pattern. Further, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the selected effect pattern. In step S1207, the MPU 92 also executes a lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display. This notice display will be described in detail later.

In step S1208, the MPU 92 includes a stop result command including information related to the stop result determined in any of the processes of step S1203, step S1205, and step S1206, and a pattern command including the effect pattern selected in step S1207. Is transmitted to the display control device 100.

The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 reads from the program ROM 103 a data table for executing the effect for the game round on the symbol display device 51 based on the stop result command and the pattern command transmitted from the MPU 92. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the effect for the game round based on the effect pattern selected by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90, and finally puts the stop result determined by the MPU 92 on the effective line L. Stop display.

After executing the process of step S1208, or when it is determined in step S1201 that the change command and the type command have not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1209 and subsequent steps.
In step S1209, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the opening command has been received.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1209 that the opening command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1213.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the opening command has been received in step S1209, the MPU 92 determines the type of the game result in step S1210 based on the content of the opening command.

In step S1211, the MPU 92 executes the effect determination process for the open / close execution mode corresponding to the type of game result determined in step S1210. In the process of determining the effect for the open / close execution mode, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1210 that the game result is a "special deviation result" or an "unspecified small round high probability result", the MPU 92 is used for the open / close execution mode. Select production A as the production. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is an "explicit small round high probability result", the MPU 92 selects the effect B as the effect for the open / close execution mode. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is the "most advantageous result", the MPU 92 selects the effect C as the effect for the open / close execution mode. Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the game result is a "low probability result", the MPU 92 selects the effect D as the effect for the open / close execution mode.
The duration of the effect A and the effect B corresponds to the time when the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode in the opening / closing execution mode. Further, the duration of the effect C and the effect D corresponds to the time when the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed 15 times in the long-time mode in the opening / closing execution mode.

Further, in step S1211, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 based on the selection results of the effects A to D.

In step S1212, the MPU 92 transmits an open / close execution mode command including information related to the effect of the open / close execution mode selected in step S1211 to the display control device 100.
The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 reads from the program ROM 103 a data table for executing the effect for the open / close execution mode on the symbol display device 51 based on the open / close execution mode command transmitted from the MPU 92. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the effect for the open / close execution mode selected by the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90.

After executing the process of step S1212, or when it is determined in step S1209 that the opening command has not been received, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1213 and subsequent steps.
In step S1213, the MPU 92 executes other processing. In other processes, the MPU 92 executes a process for advancing the effect for the open / close execution mode based on, for example, the open command, the close command, and the ending command transmitted from the MPU 62. After that, the MPU 92 ends the effect determination process.

<Relationship between game results and game status>
Hereinafter, the relationship between the game result and the game state based on the execution of various processes will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game result and the game state and the like. Specifically, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game result excluding the “normal deviation result” and the game state, and the game results are arranged in the column direction and the game state and the like are arranged in the row direction.
As shown in FIG. 21, the pachinko machine 10 has the winning / failing results of the “big hit winning” and the “special losing result”, the “unspecified small round high probability result”, and the “explicit” as the game results excluding the “normal loss result”. It has "small round high probability result", "most advantageous result", and "low probability result" distribution result.

Here, as shown in the second column of the table in FIG. 21, the “special loss result” is a game result selected when the “big hit winning” is not achieved in the winning / losing lottery (symbol × in the figure). In addition, the distribution result is a game result selected when a "big hit win" is obtained in the winning / losing lottery (symbol ◯ in the figure).
Hereinafter, the relationship between the game result excluding the “normal deviation result” and the game state and the like will be described. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 sets the relationship between the game result and the game state as follows, but the combination of the game result and the game state, the content of the game result, and the game state, etc. The contents such as the game state are arbitrary.

In the "special deviation result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the opening / closing number regulation mode instead of the round number regulation mode, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. In addition, the winning / failing lottery mode does not shift in the "special loss result".
In the "unspecified small round high probability result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to 2 times, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. Will be done. In addition, in the "unspecified small round high probability result", the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode.
As described above, the "special deviation result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result" are different in the type of opening / closing execution mode, but are common in that the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. are doing.

Further, in the "special deviation result" and the "unspecified small round high probability result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect A. Furthermore, the support mode does not shift in the "special off result" and the "unspecified small round high accuracy result". Further, in the game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 51 does not display an image clearly indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode on the display screen G.

Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether the game result is a "special deviation result" or an "unspecified small round high probability result" by checking the stop result and the effect for the open / close execution mode. Can not. In other words, even if the distribution lottery results in an "unspecified small round high probability result" and the mode shifts to the high probability mode, the symbol display device 51 will draw a winning / failing lottery in the game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends. The mode is disguised as if it has not changed.
Therefore, the player can play the game while enjoying the prediction of whether or not the winning / losing lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode.

In the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to two times, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is executed twice in a short time mode. To. In addition, in the "explicit small round high probability result", the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode. Further, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the stop result is a combination of special symbols, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is effect B. In addition, in the "explicit small round high accuracy result", the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode. Further, in the game round after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the symbol display device 51 displays an image clearly indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode on the display screen G.
Therefore, the player can grasp that the game result is the "explicit small round high probability result" by confirming the stop result and the effect for the open / close execution mode.

In the "most advantageous result" and the "low probability result", the opening / closing execution mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to 15 times, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 38a is 15 in a long time mode. Executed times.
Here, in the "most advantageous result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number, the winning / losing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect C. It becomes.
Further, in the "low probability result", the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number, the winning / losing lottery mode shifts to the low probability mode, and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect D. Become. Further, in the "best result" and "low probability result", the support mode shifts to the high frequency support mode.

Therefore, the player has the game result as the "most advantageous result" when the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same odd number and the effect for the open / close execution mode is the effect C. Can be grasped. In addition, when the stop result is a combination of symbols having the same even number and the effect for the open / close execution mode is effect D, the player has a "low probability result". Can be grasped.

<Decision processing of production pattern>
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect pattern determination process.
As described above, the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the effect pattern determination process in step S1207 of the effect determination process. In the effect pattern determination process, as shown in FIG. 22, the MPU 92 executes a lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display by executing steps S1301 to S1308, and the content and result of the notice display. And the timing to generate the notice display.

In the present embodiment, among the notice displays for executing the lottery in the effect pattern determination process, only the notice display related to the push button 25b will be described, and the description of the other notice displays will be omitted.
In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 executes a lottery for whether or not to generate a notice display related to the push button 25b and a lottery for whether or not to generate another notice display. Only the lottery for whether or not to generate the notice display related to 25b may be executed.

Here, the notice display related to the push button 25b includes an operation notice part that suggests the operation mode of the push button 25b to the player, and the push button 25b according to the operation mode of the push button 25b suggested in the operation notice part. It is composed of two parts, a notice result notification part that notifies the player of the result of the notice display when operated.
Further, the content of the notice display related to the push button 25b is three types of the notice display of high expectation, medium expectation, and low expectation.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an operation notice part of the notice display of each expectation degree. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a notice result notification part of the notice display with a high degree of expectation. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a notice result notification part of the notice display of the medium expectation degree. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a notice result notification part of the low expectation notice display.

The high-expectation notice display suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the operation notice part, and the one-shot notice notice that notifies the player of the result of the notice display in the notice result notification part. Is.
Specifically, the high-expectation notice display suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the operation notice part. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), the symbol display device 51 The image GB1 indicating the push button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 indicating the duration of the operation notice part are displayed on the display screen G of the above, and the characters "press !!" are displayed below the image GB1.
Further, the high-expectation notice display makes the player expect that the logo lamp portion 56 emits light on the right side (near the logo lamp portion 56) of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 in the operation notice part. Display the effect EF. Here, the high-expectation notice display darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 in the operation notice part.

Then, the high-expectation notice display shifts to the notice result notification part when the push button 25b is pressed, and when the big hit occurrence is won in the notice result notification part, it is shown in FIG. 24 (A). As described above, the result of the notice display is notified to the player by causing the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light. Further, the high-expectation notice display is the result of the notice display by not causing the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), when the jackpot occurrence is not won in the notice result notification part. Is notified to the player.

In the present embodiment, the high-expectation notice display notifies the player of the result of the notice display depending on whether or not the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light in the notice result notification part. On the other hand, in the notice display of high expectation, the result of the notice display is notified to the player by driving the logo lamp unit 56 when the big hit is won in the notice result notification part, and the big hit occurs. The result of the notice display may be notified to the player by not driving the logo lamp unit 56 when the player is not elected. Further, in the notice result notification part of high expectation, the result of the notice display is notified to the player by causing the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light and drive when the big hit is won, and the big hit occurs. The result of the notice display may be notified to the player by not emitting light and driving the logo lamp unit 56 when the winner is not won.

In this way, the high-expectation notice display is a notice display that notifies the player of the result by pressing the push button 25b only once, and is a notice display that is highly relevant to the result of the winning / losing lottery. Is. In other words, the high-expectation notice display is a notice display with high expectations of the player.

The notice display of the medium expectation degree is a button repeated hit notice that suggests to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit in the operation notice part, and notifies the player of the result of the notice display in the notice result notification part.
Specifically, the notice display of the medium expectation degree suggests to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly pressed in the operation notice part, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the display screen of the symbol display device 51. The image GB1 indicating the push button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 indicating the duration of the operation notice part are displayed on G, and the characters "Strike repeatedly !!" are displayed below the image GB1. Here, the notice display of the medium expectation degree darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 in the operation notice part.
Further, in the notice display of the medium expectation degree, the gauge GG is displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 in the operation notice part, and the gauge GG is raised according to the number of times the push button 25b is pressed.

Then, the notice display of the medium expectation shifts to the notice result notification part when the number of times the push button 25b is pressed exceeds the specified number of times, and when the notice result notification part wins the big hit, or the big hit. If the result is a special deviation without winning the occurrence, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the result of the notice display is given to the player by bursting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG. Notify. In addition, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG as shown in FIG. 25 (B) when the result is normally out of order without winning the jackpot occurrence in the notice result notification part. By not bursting the balloon, the player is notified of the result of the notice display.

In the present embodiment, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a button repeated hit notice that suggests to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit in the operation notice part. On the other hand, in the operation notice part, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a button long press notice that suggests to the player to press and hold the push button 25b, and the push button 25b is pressed a plurality of times in accordance with a predetermined rhythm. It may be a rhythm push notice that suggests to the player to push over.

Further, in the present embodiment, the notice display of the medium expectation degree notifies the player of the result of the notice display depending on whether or not the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst in the notice result notification part. .. On the other hand, the notice display of the medium expectation degree fills the gauge GG when the big hit occurrence is won in the notice result notification part, or when the special loss result is obtained without winning the big hit occurrence. By making it possible, the result of the notice display is notified to the player, and the result of the notice display is made so that the gauge GG cannot be filled when the result is normally out of order without winning the jackpot occurrence. May be notified to the player. Here, to make the gauge GG full means to make it full when the number of times the push button 25b is pressed exceeds the specified number of times, and to prevent the gauge GG from being full is to make it full. Even if the number of times the push button 25b is pressed exceeds the specified number of times, the push button 25b is prevented from becoming full.

As described above, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a notice display that notifies the player of the result by pressing the push button 25b in a special manner, and has a moderate relevance to the result of the winning / losing lottery. It is a notice display of. In other words, the notice display with a medium expectation is a notice display with a medium expectation of the player.

The low expectation notice display is a dialogue notice that suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once, and notifies the player of the result of the notice display in the notice result notification part.
Specifically, the low expectation notice display suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the operation notice part. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the symbol display device 51 The image GB1 indicating the push button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 indicating the duration of the operation notice part are displayed on the display screen G of the above, and the characters "press !!" are displayed below the image GB1.
Further, in the low expectation notice display, the character GC is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 in the operation notice part.

Then, the low-expectation notice display shifts to the notice result notification part when the push button 25b is pressed, and in the notice result notification part, if the big hit is won, or without winning the big hit, it is special. If the result is off, as shown in Fig. 26 (A), the character GC's line "It's a chance!" That makes the player expect that it was a "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. Is displayed to notify the player of the result of the notice display. In addition, if the low-expectation notice display does not win the big hit in the notice result notification part and the result is usually out of order, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the "big hit win" is shown in the winning / losing lottery. The result of the notice display is notified to the player by displaying the character GC's line "It is still in the future!" That does not make the player expect that it has become.

In the present embodiment, the low expectation notice display is a line notice that displays the character's lines in the notice result notification part. On the other hand, the low-expectation notice display may be a step-up notice in which a window displaying a character or the like appears in the notice result notification part and the size is gradually increased.

As described above, the low expectation notice display is a notice display that notifies the player of the result by pressing the push button 25b only once, and is a notice display having low relevance to the result of the winning / losing lottery. Is. In other words, the low expectation notice display is a notice display with a low expectation of the player.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a timing for generating a notice display of each expectation degree.
As shown in FIG. 27, the notice display of each expectation degree occurs at various timings from the start to the end of the game round. For example, the advance notice display of each expectation degree is performed after the timing TM1 from the start of the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 51 to the generation of the reach display or after the reach display is generated on the symbol display device 51. Timing TM2 until the reach display (super reach) with a display duration longer than the normal reach display (normal reach) is generated, and after the super reach is generated by the symbol display device 51, the fluctuation display of the symbol is stopped. Timing up to TM3 occurs at various timings.

In addition, the notice display of each expectation degree occurs at the same time at the various timings described above. For example, in the timing TM1, as shown by the characters high (high expectation notice display), medium (medium expectation notice display), and low (low expectation notice display) in the circle in FIG. 27. A high-expectation notice display and a low-expectation notice display occur at the same time, or a high-expectation notice display and a medium-expectation notice display occur at the same time at timing TM2, or at timing TM3. The notice display of each expectation degree will be generated at the same time.
Further, the notice display of each expectation degree is generated a plurality of times at the timing from the start to the end of the game round. For example, the notice display of the medium expectation degree occurs at the timing TM2 and then at the timing TM3.

In the present embodiment, only the case where the notice display of each expectation degree occurs in the timing TM1 will be described, and the description of the case where the notice display of each expectation degree occurs at other timings will be omitted.
In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation degree at the timing TM1 and other timings, but the notice display of each expectation degree may be generated only at the timing TM1. ..

Returning to the description of the effect pattern determination process, the processes after step S1301 will be described with reference to FIG. 22.
In step S1301, the MPU 92 executes the notice display lottery process. In this notice display lottery process, the MPU 92 executes a lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display of each expectation degree of high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree.
The MPU 92 is a lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree by using the values of the notice display counters of the high expectation degree notice display counter, the medium expectation degree notice display counter, and the low expectation degree notice display counter. To execute. Each notice display counter is provided in various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94.

Each notice display counter is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each notice display counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a notice display counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.
Then, the MPU 92 executes a lottery (notice display lottery) as to whether or not to generate the notice display based on the value of each notice display counter stored in the buffer for the notice display counter.

Specifically, the MPU 92 obtains the value of the high expectation notice display counter stored in the buffer for the notice display counter, and compares this value with the table for the high expectation notice display to obtain a high expectation. Execute a lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display. Then, when the high expectation notice display is generated in this lottery, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for the area indicating the high expectation notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. By doing so, the high expectation notice display winning flag is set.

Here, the high expectation notice display winning flag is a flag for specifying that the high expectation notice display is generated. In other words, the MPU 92 determines whether or not to generate the high expectation notice display by referring to the area indicating the high expectation notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Then, when the MPU 92 notifies the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree, 0 is substituted into the area indicating the high expectation degree advance notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, so that the high expectation is high. Clear the notice display winning flag. The high expectation notice display table is a table that stores the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the high expectation notice display, and is stored in the notice table storage area 93a of the ROM 93.

Further, the MPU 92 acquires the value of the medium expectation notice display counter stored in the buffer for the notice display counter, and compares this value with the table for the medium expectation notice display to display the notice of the medium expectation degree. Execute a lottery as to whether or not to generate. Then, in this lottery, when the notice display of the medium expectation degree is to be generated, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for the area indicating the middle expectation degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. By doing so, the medium expectation notice display winning flag is set.

Here, the medium expectation notice display winning flag is a flag for specifying that the notice display of the medium expectation is generated. In other words, the MPU 92 determines whether or not to generate the medium expectation notice display by referring to the area indicating the medium expectation notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Then, when the MPU 92 notifies the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree, 0 is substituted into the area indicating the medium expectation degree advance notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, thereby causing the medium expectation. Clear the notice display winning flag. The medium expectation notice display table is a table that stores the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the medium expectation notice display, and is stored in the notice table storage area 93a of the ROM 93.

Further, the MPU 92 acquires the value of the low expectation notice display counter stored in the buffer for the notice display counter, and compares this value with the table for the low expectation notice display to display the low expectation notice. Execute a lottery as to whether or not to generate. Then, when the low expectation notice display is generated in this lottery, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for the area indicating the low expectation notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. By doing so, the low expectation notice display winning flag is set.

Here, the low expectation notice display winning flag is a flag for specifying that the low expectation notice display is generated. In other words, the MPU 92 determines whether or not to generate the low expectation notice display by referring to the area indicating the low expectation notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Then, when the MPU 92 notifies the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree, 0 is substituted into the area indicating the low expectation degree advance notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, so that the low expectation is low. Clear the notice display winning flag. The low expectation notice display table is a table that stores the value of a random number related to the occurrence of the low expectation notice display, and is stored in the notice table storage area 93a of the ROM 93.

In this way, the MPU 92 independently executes a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display of each expectation degree of high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice display lottery process of the MPU 92 is an expected effect lottery unit that independently executes a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a plurality of types of expected effects (notice displays) having different expectations. Function.
In the present embodiment, the occurrence rate of the notice display of each expectation is inversely proportional to the high expectation, the occurrence rate of the notice display of high expectation is low, and the occurrence rate of the notice display of low expectation is high. However, the occurrence rate of the notice display of each expectation degree is arbitrary.

In step S1302, the MPU 92 executes the notice display setting process. In this notice display setting process, when the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation of high expectation, medium expectation, and low expectation, the result of the notice display and the notice display thereof. And set the timing to generate. As described above, the MPU 92 determines whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree by referring to the area indicating each expectation degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. judge.

Here, the MPU 92 sets the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree so as to have a relation with the result of the winning / failing lottery. Specifically, the MPU 92 specifies the display duration and the information related to the pass / fail result based on the contents of the change command and the type command transmitted from the MPU 62. Then, the MPU 92 sets the result of the notice display of each expectation degree based on the specified information and the information stored in the notice data storage area 93b of the ROM 93.

Specifically, the MPU 92 is set to emit light from the logo lamp unit 56 when it is determined that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" based on the information related to the winning / failing result, and the winning / failing result is "big hit winning". If it is determined that the information is not, the result of the high expectation notice display is set by setting the logo lamp unit 56 so as not to emit light.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 is set to emit light from the logo lamp unit 56 when it is determined that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning", and when it is determined that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning". Is set so that the logo lamp portion 56 does not emit light.
On the other hand, for example, when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning", the probability of setting the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light is increased, and the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning". If it is determined, the probability of setting the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light may be lowered, and the result of the high expectation notice display may be determined by drawing lots based on this probability.

In addition, the MPU 92 will burst the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG when it determines that the win / fail result is a "big hit win" or a "special miss result" based on the information related to the win / fail result. If the result is determined to be a "normally off result", the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is set by setting so that the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG does not burst.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 is set to burst the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG when it is determined that the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result". When it is determined that the result is a "normal deviation result", the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is set not to burst.
On the other hand, for example, the MPU 92 sets the probability of setting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG to burst when it is determined that the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result". At the same time, the probability of setting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG so as not to burst may be lowered, and the result of the notice display of the medium expectation may be determined by drawing lots based on this probability.
Further, for example, the MPU 92 lowers the probability of setting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG to burst when it is determined that the hit / fail result is a "normally off result", and also lowers the probability of setting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG to burst. The probability of setting the balloon displayed in is not to burst may be increased, and the result of the notice display of the medium expectation may be determined by drawing lots based on this probability.

Further, when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result" based on the information related to the winning / failing result, the character GC's line "Chance!" Is displayed. If it is determined that the result of success or failure is "normal result", the character GC's line "Still in the future!" Is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 is set to display the character GC's line "Chance!" When it is determined that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" or "special losing result". When it is determined that the result is a "normally out of order result", the character GC's line "It's still in the future!" Is set to be displayed.
On the other hand, for example, the MPU 92 sets the probability of setting to display the character GC's line "Chance!" When it is determined that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning" or "special losing result". In addition to increasing the value, the probability of setting the character GC to display the line "Still in the future!" May be decreased, and the result of the low expectation notice display may be determined by drawing lots based on this probability.
Further, for example, the MPU 92 lowers the probability of setting to display the character GC line "Chance!" When it is determined that the pass / fail result is a "normally wrong result", and also lowers the probability of setting the character GC line. The probability of setting to display "still in the future!" May be increased, and the result of the low expectation notice display may be determined by drawing lots based on this probability.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 sets the result of the notice display of each expectation degree based on the information related to the result of success or failure and the information stored in the notice data storage area 93b of the ROM 93. On the other hand, the MPU 92 may set the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree based on other information such as the display duration. In short, the MPU 92 may set the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree so as to have a relation with the result of the winning / failing lottery.

Specifically, the MPU 92 has a display duration to the extent that a reach display is generated based on the information related to the display duration and the player is expected to be a "big hit winner" in the winning / losing lottery. If it is determined that it is long (for example, when super reach occurs), the logo lamp unit 56 may be set to emit light, and if it is determined that it is not long, the logo lamp unit 56 may be set not to emit light. Good.

Further, the MPU 92 determines that the reach display is generated based on the information related to the display duration, and the display duration is long enough to make the player expect that the player may have won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. If it is (for example, when super reach occurs), the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is set to burst, and if it is judged that it is not long, the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is set. May be set so as not to burst.

Further, the MPU 92 determines that the reach display is generated based on the information related to the display duration, and the display duration is long enough to make the player expect that the player has won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. If you do (for example, when super reach occurs), set to display the character GC line "Chance!", And if it is judged that it is not long, the character GC line "Still yet!" May be set to be displayed.

Next, in step S1302, the MPU 92 corresponds to the timing at which the timing counter TMB provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 generates the advance notice display of each expectation degree as the standby time (standby period) for the advance notice display occurrence timing. Set the value. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets "200" as a value corresponding to the time from the start of the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 51 to the timing TM1. The value set in the timing counter TMB is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. In this timer interrupt process, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes a predetermined process, so that the waiting time for the advance notice display occurrence timing is 1 sec. The waiting time for the advance notice display occurrence timing is not limited to this and is arbitrary.

In step S1303, the MPU 92 executes the confirmation process of the notice display number PN. In the confirmation process of the notice display number PN, the MPU 92 takes the sum of the values stored in the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, thereby displaying the notice display number. Check the PN. Therefore, the notice display number PN indicates the number (0 to 3) that causes the notice display of each of the high expectation degree, the medium expectation degree, and the low expectation degree. For example, in step S1301, the MPU 92 sets the high expectation notice display winning flag and the low expectation notice display winning flag, and if the medium expectation notice display winning flag is not set, various flags of the RAM 94 are set. Substitute 1 for the area indicating the high expectation notice display winning flag provided in the storage area 94b, substitute 0 for the area indicating the medium expectation notice display winning flag, and assign 0 to the area indicating the low expectation notice display winning flag. Since 1 is substituted, "2", which is the sum of these values, is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 as the advance notice display number PN.

In step S1304, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303 is “1” or more.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1304 that the notice display number PN is not "1" or more (in a lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation of high expectation, medium expectation, and low expectation). If all of them are not won), the process of determining the effect pattern is completed without executing the processes of step S1305 and subsequent steps.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1304 that the notice display number PN is "1" or more (high expectation, medium expectation, and low expectation, each expectation display is generated. If at least one of the lottery is won), it is determined in step S1305 whether or not the medium expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. To do.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1305 that the medium expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, in step S1306, the high expectation notice is given to the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Determines whether the display winning flag is set.
Then, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1306 that the high expectation notice display winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the special operation notice determination process in step S1307.
In other words, the MPU 92 wins the lottery whether or not to generate the notice display of the medium expectation, and if it does not win the lottery whether or not to generate the notice display of the high expectation, the low expectation Regardless of the result of the lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display, the special operation notice determination process is executed in step S1307.

On the other hand, the MPU 92 determines in step S1305 that the medium expectation notice display winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, or in step S1306 in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. If it is determined that the high expectation notice display winning flag is set, the normal operation notice determination process is executed in step S1308.
In other words, if the MPU 92 does not win the lottery whether or not to generate the notice display of medium expectation, or if it wins the lottery whether or not to generate the notice display of high expectation, Regardless of the result of the lottery as to whether or not to generate the low expectation notice display, the normal operation notice determination process is executed in step S1308.
Then, after executing the special operation notice determination process or the normal operation notice determination process, the MPU 92 ends the effect pattern determination process.

In the special operation notice determination process in step S1307, the MPU 92 sets the special operation flag by substituting 1 for the area indicating the special operation flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. This special operation flag is a flag for specifying that the player is suggested to repeatedly hit the push button 25b in the operation notice part described above. In other words, whether or not the MPU 92 suggests to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit in the operation notice part by referring to the area indicating the special operation flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Is determined.

In the normal operation notice determination process of step S1308, the MPU 92 sets the normal operation flag by substituting 1 for the area indicating the normal operation flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. This normal operation flag is a flag for specifying that the player is suggested to press the push button 25b only once in the above-mentioned operation notice part. In other words, the MPU 92 suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the operation notice part by referring to the area indicating the normal operation flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Determine whether or not to do so.

As described above, the MPU 92 has an operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the notice display of the high expectation degree and the low expectation degree (the push button 25b is pressed only once), and the push button corresponding to the notice display of the medium expectation degree. It is determined to be one of the operation modes of 25b (the push button 25b is repeatedly hit).
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special operation advance notice determination process and the normal operation advance notice determination process of the MPU 92 are the push button 25b corresponding to the expected effect (notice display) won as a result of the lottery executed in the advance notice display lottery process. It functions as an operation mode determining unit that determines one of the operation modes.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special operation notice determination process and the normal operation notice determination process of the MPU 92 are push buttons corresponding to the expected effects (notice display) won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process of step S1301. Among the operation modes of the button 25b, the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the expected effect having the highest degree of expectation is determined. In other words, in the present embodiment, the priority order for determining the operation mode of the push button 25b is set in descending order of the degree of expectation of the expected effect.

In the present embodiment, the priority order for determining the operation mode of the push button 25b is set in the order of the highest expectation of the expected effect, but it may be set in the order of the lowest expectation of the expected effect. , It may be set based on a standard different from the expected degree of the expected production. In short, the MPU 92 may be determined to be one of the operation modes of the push button 25b corresponding to the winning expected effect (notice display) as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process.

Specifically, for example, the MPU 92 is expected to have the lowest expectation among the operation modes of the push button 25b corresponding to the winning expected effect (notice display) as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. The operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the effect may be determined. Further, for example, the MPU 92 operates the push button 25b having the longest operation time among the operation modes of the push button 25b corresponding to the expected effect (notice display) won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. The mode may be determined.

<About the audio emission side notice display execution process executed by the audio emission control device 90>
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the voice emitting side notice display execution process.
The MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the voice emission side notice display execution process in order to execute the notice display of each expectation degree determined in the effect pattern determination process. In this voice emitting side notice display execution process, as shown in FIG. 28, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes steps S1401 to S1414.

In step S1401, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303 is “1” or more.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1401 that the notice display number PN is not "1" or more (in a lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation of high expectation, medium expectation, and low expectation). If all are not won), the sound emitting side notice display execution process is terminated without executing the processes after step S1402.

On the other hand, the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation degree of high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree when it is determined in step S1401 that the notice display number PN is "1" or more. If at least one of the lottery is won), it is determined in step S1402 whether or not the notice display is occurring.
The MPU 92 determines whether or not the advance notice display is being generated by referring to the area indicating the advance notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. The MPU 92 sets the notice display occurrence flag by substituting 1 for the area indicating the notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 when generating the notice display of each expectation degree, and sets each of the notice display occurrence flags. The notice display occurrence flag is cleared by substituting 0 for the area indicating the notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 when the result of the notice display of the expectation degree is notified.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1402 that the notice display is being generated, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1405.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the notice display is not occurring in step S1402, the MPU 92 reaches the timing of generating the notice display of each expectation degree set in step S1302 in step S1403, that is, the timing TM1. Determine if it is.

Here, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1302 that the value of the timing counter TMB set in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is "0" or less, the MPU 92 determines that the timing TM1 has been reached, and determines that the timing counter TMB has reached the timing counter TMB. When it is determined that the value is not "0" or less, it is determined that the timing TM1 has not been reached.
In other words, when the MPU 92 determines that the waiting time (1 sec in the present embodiment) for the advance notice display occurrence timing has elapsed after starting the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 51, the timing TM1 is set. When it is determined that the timing has been reached and the waiting time for the advance notice display occurrence timing has not elapsed, it is determined that the timing TM1 has not been reached.

When the MPU 92 determines that the timing TM1 for generating the notice display of each expectation degree set in step S1302 has not been reached, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S1404. To do.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the timing TM1 for generating the notice display of each expectation degree set in step S1302 has been reached, the MPU 92 executes the notice display generation process in step S1404.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the notice display generation process.
In the notice display generation process, the MPU 92 executes steps S1501 to S1510 as shown in FIG. 29. In this notice display generation process, the MPU 92 allows duplication and generates a notice display of each expectation degree by referring to the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. At the same time, the above-mentioned notice display generating flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

In step S1501, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the high expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.
When the MPU 92 determines that the high expectation advance notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1503 and subsequent steps without executing the process of step S1502.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the high expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the high expectation notice display generation process is executed in step S1502.
In the high expectation notice display generation process, the MPU 92 generates a high expectation notice display. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the logo lamp unit 56 corresponding to the high-expectation notice display, and also executes voice control of the speaker unit 24.

After executing the high expectation notice display generation process in step S1502, or when it is determined in step S1501 that the high expectation notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 steps. The processing after S1503 is executed.
In step S1503, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the medium expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.
When the MPU 92 determines that the medium expectation advance notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1505 and subsequent steps without executing the process of step S1504.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the medium expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the medium expectation notice display generation process is executed in step S1504.
In the medium expectation notice display generation process, the MPU 92 generates a medium expectation notice display. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 corresponding to the notice display of the medium expectation degree, and also executes voice control of the speaker unit 24. Here, the MPU 92 clears the value of the push button counter PBN provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 when generating the notice display of the medium expectation degree. The push button counter PBN indicates the number of times that the push button 25b is detected after the notice display of the medium expectation degree is generated.

The MPU 92 determines that the medium expectation notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 after executing the medium expectation notice display generation process in step S1504, or when it is determined in step S1503 that the medium expectation notice winning flag is not set. The processing after S1505 is executed.
In step S1505, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the low expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.
When the MPU 92 determines that the low expectation advance notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1507 and subsequent steps without executing the process of step S1506.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the low expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the low expectation notice display generation process is executed in step S1506.
In the low expectation notice display generation process, the MPU 92 generates a low expectation notice display. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 corresponding to the low expectation notice display, and also executes voice control of the speaker unit 24.

Here, the voice emission control corresponding to the notice display of each expectation degree (the light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the logo lamp unit 56, and the voice control of the speaker unit 24) is the voice light emission control corresponding to the notice display with high expectation degree. Is generated more prominently than the voice emission control corresponding to the low-expectation notice display.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice display generation process of the MPU 92 generates the winning expected effect (notice display) as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process, and expects the expected effect with a high degree of expectation. It functions as an expected production generator that is generated more prominently than the low expected production.

After executing the low expectation notice display generation process in step S1506, or when it is determined in step S1505 that the low expectation notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 steps. The processing after S1507 is executed.
In step S1507, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the special operation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

When the MPU 92 determines that the special operation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the special operation notice generation process in step S1508.
In the special operation notice generation process, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 so as to suggest to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly pressed in the operation notice part. Run.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the special operation flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 (when the normal operation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94), the MPU 92 determines. In step S1509, the normal operation notice generation process is executed.
In the normal operation notice generation process, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and the speaker unit 24 so as to suggest to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the operation notice part. Perform voice control.

As described above, in step S1301, the MPU 92 independently executes a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display of each expectation degree of high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree, and in step S1404, In the advance notice display generation process, by referring to the area indicating each expected degree advance notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, duplication is allowed and the advance notice display of each expected degree is generated. Therefore, as described above, the MPU 92 may simultaneously generate the advance notice display of each expectation degree at the timing TM1.

In such a case, the notice display of high expectation and low expectation suggests that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the operation notice part, and the notice display of medium expectation is in the operation notice part. , Since it is suggested that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit, the player cannot determine how to operate the push button 25b and is confused.

Therefore, for example, the MPU 92 mutually monitors the lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree, so that any one of the high-priority notice displays is generated without allowing duplication. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused. However, in this way, the MPU 92 must mutually monitor the lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree, so that the process of the lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree is performed. Has the problem of becoming complicated.
Further, for example, the MPU 92 can prevent the player from being confused by using only one type of notice display related to the push button 25b. However, in this way, since there is only one type of notice display related to the push button 25b, there is a problem that the notice display becomes monotonous and the player's attention to the game is lowered.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the MPU 92 independently draws a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a notice display of each expectation degree of high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree in step S1301. Since it is executed, the lottery process of whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree can be simplified.
Further, in the present embodiment, the MPU 92 allows duplication by referring to the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 in the notice display generation process in step S1404. Since the notice display of each expectation degree is generated, the notice display related to the push button 25b can be diversified, and thus the player's attention to the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the MPU 92 sets the operation mode of the push button 25b based on the special operation flag or the normal operation flag set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 in the advance notice display generation process in step S1404. Suggest to. In other words, the MPU 92 is expected to have the highest degree of expectation among the operation modes of the push button 25b corresponding to the winning expected effect (notice display) as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process in step S1301. Since the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the effect is suggested to the player, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

After executing the special operation advance notice generation process in step S1508 or the normal operation advance notice generation process in step S1509, the MPU 92 sets the above-mentioned advance notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 in step S1510.

Further, in step S1510, the MPU 92 sets "1000" as the standby time (standby period) for the push button in the timer counter TB provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94. The standby time for the push button defines the duration (duration) of the operation notice part from the generation of the notice display of each expectation degree to the end of the operation notice part. The value set in the timer counter TB is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. In this timer interrupt process, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes a predetermined process, so that the standby time for the push button is 5 sec. The waiting time for the push button is not limited to this and is arbitrary. Further, in the present embodiment, the waiting time for the push button is set to be the same in the notice display of each expectation degree, but may be different in the notice display of each expectation degree. For example, the waiting time for the push button corresponding to the notice display of the medium expectation may be set longer than the waiting time for the push button corresponding to the notice display of the high expectation and the low expectation.

Further, in step S1510, the MPU 92 transmits a notice display generation command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the notice display generation process has been executed. The notice display generation command includes information related to the content and result of the notice display of each expectation degree generated in this notice display generation process. Further, the notice display generation command includes information related to each expectation degree notice display winning flag, each operation flag, and the timer counter TB.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the notice display generation command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

Returning to the description of the voice emitting side notice display execution process, the processes after step S1405 will be described with reference to FIG. 28.
After executing the notice display generation process in step S1404, or when it is determined in step S1402 that the notice display is being generated, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1405.
In step S1405, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is "0" or less. In other words, the MPU 92 determines whether or not 5 sec, which is the waiting time for the push button, has elapsed after generating the advance notice display of each expectation degree.

When the MPU 92 determines that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is not "0" or less, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1406.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is "0" or less, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1414.

First, in step S1405, processing when it is determined by the MPU 92 that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is not "0" or less (processing after step S1406) will be described. ..
In step S1406, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the push button 25b has been detected.

When the MPU 92 determines that the push button 25b has not been pressed, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S1407.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the push button 25b has been pressed, it determines in step S1407 whether or not the special operation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1407 that a special operation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 (when suggesting to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly pressed in the operation notice part), the MPU 92 determines. , Step S1408 and subsequent processes are executed.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1407 that the special operation flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 (in the operation notice part, it is suggested that the push button 25b is pressed only once. In the case of), the processes after step S1415 are executed.

First, in step S1407, processing when it is determined by the MPU 92 that the special operation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 (processing after step S1408) will be described.
In step S1408, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the low expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.
When the MPU 92 determines that the low expectation advance notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1410.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the low expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the low expectation notice result notification process in step S1409. In this low expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the low expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the low expectation notice display. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a low expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the low expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the low expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

After executing the low expectation notice result notification process in step S1409, or when it is determined in step S1408 that the low expectation notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 steps. The processing after S1410 is executed.
In step S1410, the MPU 92 is updated by adding 1 to the value of the push button counter PBN provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94, and the push button for recognizing that the value of the push button counter PBN has been updated. The counter update command is transmitted to the display control device 100. The push button counter PBN indicates the number of times the push button 25b is pressed after generating the notice display of the medium expectation degree. The pushbutton counter update command includes information related to the pushbutton counter PBN.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the pushbutton counter update command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

In step S1411, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is equal to or greater than the specified number of times. Here, this specified number of times defines the number of times the push button 25b is pressed, which is required to notify the player of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree. The specified number of times is set to the number of times that the player can complete the operation within 5 sec, which is the waiting time for the push button.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1411 that the value of the push button counter PBN is not equal to or greater than the specified number of times, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S1412.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1411 that the value of the push button counter PBN is equal to or greater than the specified number of times, the MPU 92 executes the medium expectation notice result notification process in step S1412. In this medium expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process.

Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a medium expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the medium expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the medium expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

In step S1413, the MPU 92 clears the various flags set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Specifically, the MPU 92 assigns 0 to the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag, each operation flag, and the notice display generating flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, thereby causing various flags. Clear. After that, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process.

Next, in step S1405, processing when it is determined by the MPU 92 that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is “0” or less (processing after step S1414) will be described.
In step S1414, the MPU 92 executes the advance notice failure notification process. In this advance notice failure notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified. After that, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1413 described above.

Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and controls the light emission of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified. Perform voice control. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a notice failure notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the notice failure notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

Next, in step S1407, processing when it is determined by the MPU 92 that the special operation flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 (processing after step S1415) will be described.
In step S1415, the MPU 92 executes the normal operation advance notice notification process. After that, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1413 described above.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a normal operation advance notice notification process.
In the normal operation advance notice notification process, the MPU 92 executes steps S1601 to S1609 as shown in FIG.
In step S1601, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303 is “2” or more.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1303 that the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 is not "2" or more (a lottery for whether to generate a notice display of high expectation and low expectation). If any one of the lottery is won), the processes after step S1602 are executed.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1303 that the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 is "2" or more (whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree). If you win all the lottery, if you win both the lottery whether to generate the notice display of high expectation and medium expectation, or if you win the lottery whether to generate the notice display of high expectation and low expectation If both are won), the processes after step S1606 are executed.
First, in step S1601, a process (processing after step S1602) when it is determined that the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 is not “2” or more will be described.

In step S1602, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the high expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.
When the MPU 92 determines that the high expectation advance notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes of step S1604 and subsequent steps without executing the process of step S1603.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the high expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the high expectation notice result notification process in step S1603.
In the high expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the high expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the logo lamp unit 56 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the high expectation notice display. .. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a high expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the high expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the high expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

If the MPU 92 executes the high expectation notice result notification process in step S1603, or determines in step S1602 that the high expectation notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the step The processing after S1604 is executed.
In step S1604, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the low expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.
When the MPU 92 determines that the low expectation notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 ends the normal operation notice notification process without executing the process of step S1605.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the low expectation notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the low expectation notice result notification process in step S1605.
In the low expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the low expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the low expectation notice display. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a low expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the low expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the low expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

Next, in step S1601, a process (processes after step S1606) when it is determined that the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 is “2” or more will be described.
In step S1606, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player. Specifically, when the MPU 92 is set to emit light of the logo lamp unit 56 in step S1302 (when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning"), a notice of high expectation is given. When it is determined that the display result is a good result for the player (success) and the logo lamp unit 56 is set not to emit light (when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning"). It is determined that the result of the notice display with a high degree of expectation is not a good result for the player (failure).

When the MPU 92 determines that the result of the high-expectation notice display is a good result for the player (success), the MPU 92 executes the success notice result change process in step S1607. In this success notice result change process, the MPU 92 changes the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process, and stores the result in the notice data storage area 93b of the ROM 93. Based on the information obtained, the result is reset so that the player is expected to have won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. Specifically, the MPU 92 resets the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree by setting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG to burst. The MPU 92 resets the result of the low expectation notice display by setting the character GC to display the line "Congratulations!". Further, the MPU 92 transmits a success notice result change command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the success notice result change process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the success notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player (failure), the MPU 92 executes the failure notice result change process in step S1608. To do. In this failure notice result change process, the MPU 92 changes the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process, and stores the result in the notice data storage area 93b of the ROM 93. Based on the information obtained, the result is reset so that the player does not expect the player to have won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. Specifically, the MPU 92 resets the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree by setting the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG so as not to burst. The MPU 92 resets the result of the low expectation notice display by setting to display the character GC's line "Still in the future!". Further, the MPU 92 transmits a failure notice result change command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the failure notice result change process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the failure notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

After executing the process of step S1607 or step S1608, the MPU 92 executes the duplicate notice result notification process in step S1609. In this duplicate notice result notification process, the MPU 92 has the result of the high expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process, and the medium expectation and low expectations reset in step S1607 or step S1608. Notify the player of the result of the notice display.
Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the logo lamp unit 56 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the high expectation notice display. .. The MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a duplicate notice result notification command for recognizing that the duplicate notice result notification process has been executed to the display control device 100.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the duplicate notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, each notice result notification process of the MPU 92 (low expectation notice result notification process, medium expectation notice result notification process, high expectation notice result notification process, and duplicate notice result notification process) is a special operation. The expected effect (notice display) generated in the notice display generation process by the player operating the push button 25b according to the operation mode of the push button 25b determined in the notice determination process or the normal operation notice decision process. ) Functions as an expected effect notification unit that notifies the player of the result.
Further, in the present embodiment, the MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 functions as an expected effect executing means including an expected effect lottery unit, an expected effect generating unit, and an expected effect notification unit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the success notice result change process and the failure notice result change process of the MPU 92 are the first expected effects having a high degree of expectation as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. If both the high expectation notice display) and the second expected effect (medium expectation and low expectation notice display) having a lower expectation than the first expected effect are won, the duplicate notice result It functions as an effect result changing unit that changes the result of the second expected effect before notifying the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect in the notification process.
Specifically, the success notice result change process and the failure notice result change process of the MPU 92 have a medium expectation level when the result of the notice display with a high expectation level is a good result for the player. And change the result of the low expectation notice display to be a good result, and if the result of the high expectation notice display is not good for the player, the medium expectation and the low expectation Change the result of the notice display so that the result is not good.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 displays the notice of medium expectation and low expectation so as to correlate the result of the notice of high expectation and the result of the notice of medium expectation and low expectation with each other. Although the results have been changed, the results of the medium and low expectations notices are displayed without associating the results of the high expectations and the results of the medium and low expectations notices with each other. You may change it.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the MPU 92 wins both the high expectation notice display and the medium expectation and low expectation notice display, the high expectation notice display is performed by the duplicate notice result notification process. Before notifying the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation is changed, but the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation is changed. It is not necessary to change the result of the notice display.

<Regarding the display side notice display execution process executed by the display control device 100>
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display side notice display execution process.
The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 executes the display side notice display execution process in order to execute the notice display of each expectation degree determined in the effect pattern determination process of the voice emission control device 90. In this display-side notice display execution process, as shown in FIG. 31, the MPU 102 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes steps S1701 to S1714.

In step S1701, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the advance notice display generation command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received.
When the MPU 102 determines in step S1701 that the warning display generation command has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1703.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1701 that the MPU 102 has received the notice display generation command, the MPU 102 executes the notice display generation process in step S1702.

In this advance notice display generation process, the MPU 102 identifies the content and result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree based on the content of the advance notice display generation command, and together with the timer counter TB provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 described above. Correspondingly, the standby time (standby period) for the push button is set in the timer counter TB provided in the various counter areas 104a of the work RAM 104. In addition, the MPU 102 wins each expectation notice display in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 so as to correspond to each expectation notice display winning flag and each operation flag set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 described above. Set the flags and each operation flag.

Further, in the notice display generation process of step S1702, the MPU 102 generates a notice display of each expectation degree by referring to an area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag provided in various flag storage areas of the work RAM 102. Judge whether or not. Then, when the MPU 102 determines that the advance notice display of each expectation degree is generated, the advance notice display of each expectation degree is generated, and the advance notice display generating flag provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 is set. By substituting 1 for the indicated area, the warning display occurrence flag is set.
The MPU 102 determines whether or not the advance notice display is being generated by referring to the area indicating the advance notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. The MPU 102 clears the notice display occurrence flag by substituting 0 for the area indicating the notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 when the result of the notice display of each expectation degree is notified. To do.

Specifically, the MPU 102 generates a high expectation notice display when the high expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the notice display generation command. .. Further, the MPU 102 generates a notice display of the medium expectation degree when the medium expectation degree notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the notice display generation command. Further, the MPU 102 generates a low expectation notice display when the low expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the notice display generation command.

Further, when the MPU 102 sets a special operation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the notice display generation command, the player is informed that the push button 25b is repeatedly pressed in the operation notice part. Suggest. When the MPU 102 sets the normal operation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the notice display generation command, the player presses the push button 25b only once in the operation notice part. Suggest to.

Then, the MPU 102 creates a data table for executing the occurrence of the notice display of each expectation degree and the suggestion for causing the player to operate the push button 25b on the symbol display device 51 from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. read out. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the generation of the advance notice display of each expectation degree and the suggestion for causing the player to operate the push button 25b.

Specifically, when the MPU 102 generates a high expectation notice display (when the high expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104), FIG. 23 in the operation notice part. As shown in (A), it is suggested to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once, and in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 24, a notice is given depending on whether or not the logo lamp portion 56 is made to emit light. Generates a one-shot notification notice that notifies the player of the display result.

Further, when the MPU 102 generates a notice display of the medium expectation degree (when the medium expectation degree notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104), FIG. 23 (B) is shown in the operation notice part. As shown in FIG. 25, it is suggested to the player to repeatedly hit the push button 25b, and in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 25, a notice is given depending on whether or not the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst. Generates a button repeated hit notice that notifies the player of the display result.

Further, when the MPU 102 generates a low expectation notice display (when the low expectation notice display winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104), FIG. 23 (C) is shown in the operation notice part. As shown in FIG. 26, it is suggested to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once, and in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. Character GC's line that makes people expect "It's a chance!" Or Character GC's line that doesn't make the player expect that it was a "big hit win" in the winning / losing lottery "It's still in the future!" By displaying "", a dialogue notice is generated to notify the player of the result of the notice display.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a state in which the notice display of each expectation degree is generated at the same time. Specifically, FIG. 32 (A) is a diagram showing an operation notice part when the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree occurs at the same time, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the operation notice part when all occur at the same time.
The notice display of each expectation degree is more conspicuous as the notice display of higher expectation degree is not confused even if they occur at the same time.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the notice display of the medium expectation degree is made difficult to see by darkening the images other than the image related to the notice display of the medium expectation degree such as gauge GG and balloons. When the medium expectation notice display and the low expectation notice display occur at the same time, the low expectation notice display (character GC displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51, etc.) Is obscured by this darkening.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the notice display of the high expectation degree is made to be difficult to see by darkening the entire display screen G of the symbol display device 51, and the notice display of each expectation degree is all displayed at the same time. When it occurs, a notice display of medium expectation (gauge GG, balloons, etc. displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51) and a notice display of low expectation (display screen G of the symbol display device 51) The character GC displayed on the lower right side) is obscured by this darkening.

Returning to the description of the display-side notice display execution process, the processes after step S1703 will be described with reference to FIG. 31.
After executing the notice display generation process in step S1702, or when it is determined in step S1701 that the notice display generation command has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1703.

In step S1703, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the notice display is being generated. Here, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the advance notice display is being generated by referring to the area indicating the advance notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S1703 that the notice display is not occurring, the MPU 102 ends the display side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S1704.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1703 that the notice display is being generated, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the pushbutton counter update command transmitted from the MPU 92 is received in step S1704.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S1704 that the pushbutton counter update command has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1706.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines that the pushbutton counter update command has been received in step S1704, the MPU 102 executes the gauge update process in step S1705. In this gauge update process, the MPU 102 raises the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 based on the content of the pushbutton counter update command.
The amount of increase in the gauge GG corresponds to the value of the pushbutton counter PBN. Specifically, the amount of increase in the gauge GG is set to be "0" when the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is "0", and is set to be maximum when the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is larger than the specified number of times. Has been done.

After executing the gauge update process in step S1705, or when it is determined in step S1704 that the pushbutton counter update command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 is transmitted from the MPU 92 in step S1706. Determines whether or not the advance notice failure notification command has been received.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S1706 that the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received, the MPU 102 executes the advance notice failure notification process in step S1707. In this advance notice failure notification process, the MPU 102 notifies the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified based on the content of the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. The data table for executing the effect on the symbol display device 51 is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 notifies the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified.

In step S1708, the MPU 102 clears various flags set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. Specifically, the MPU 102 is various by substituting 0 into the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag, each operation flag, and the notice display generating flag provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. Clear the flag. After that, the MPU 102 ends the display side notice display execution process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S1706 that the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 receives the duplicate advance notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 in step S1709. Judge whether or not it is.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S1709 that the duplicate notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1710.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S1709 that the duplicate notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1711.

First, in step S1709, a process (processes after step S1710) when it is determined that the duplicate notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received will be described.
In step S1710, the MPU 102 executes the duplicate notice result notification process. In this duplicate notice result notification process, the MPU 102 gives the symbol display device 51 an effect for notifying the player of the result of the notice display of each expectation degree based on the content of the duplicate notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. The data table for execution is read from the advance notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 notifies the player of the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree. After that, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1708 described above.

Here, when the MPU 102 receives the success notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process. Is changed, and after resetting the result that makes the player expect that the "big hit" was won in the winning / losing lottery, the player is notified of the result of the notice display of each expectation degree.
Further, when the MPU 102 receives the failure notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 displays the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process. After changing and resetting the result so that the player does not expect the player to have won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery, the player is notified of the result of the notice display of each expectation degree.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the result of the notice display of each expectation degree notified to the player by the duplicate notice result notification process. Specifically, FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a notice result notification part when all the notice displays of each expectation degree occur at the same time.
When the MPU 102 determines that the duplicate notice result notification command has been received in step S1709 and has received the success notice result change command, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), the logo lamp unit 56 An image (not shown) corresponding to the case of emitting light is displayed on the symbol display device 51 (result of a notice display with a high degree of expectation). At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light. Further, the MPU 102 bursts the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 (result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree). Further, the MPU 102 displays a character GC line "Congratulations!" That makes the player expect that the "big hit" was won in the winning / losing lottery (result of the low expectation notice display). Here, the results of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree are reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1709 that the MPU 102 has received the duplicate advance notice result notification command and has received the failure advance notice result change command, as shown in FIG. 33 (B). In addition, the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. (Result of high expectation notice display). At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Further, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 from bursting (result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree). In addition, the MPU 102 displays a character GC line "Still in the future!" That does not make the player expect that the player may have won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery (notice of low expectation). result). Here, the results of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree are reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

Returning to the description of the display side notice display execution process, the processes after step S1711 will be described with reference to FIG. 31.
Next, in step S1709, a process when it is determined that the duplicate notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received (processes after step S1711) will be described.
In step S1711, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the single advance notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received. Here, the single advance notice result notification command is one of a high expectation degree advance notice result notification command, a medium expectation degree advance notice result notification command, and a low expectation degree advance notice result notification command.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S1711 that it has received the independent advance notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 executes the independent advance notice result notification process in step S1712. In this single notice result notification process, the MPU 102 gives the symbol display device 51 an effect for notifying the player of the result of the notice display of each expectation degree based on the content of the single notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. The data table for execution is read from the advance notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 notifies the player of the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree.

Specifically, when the MPU 102 determines that the high expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711, the player displays the result of the high expectation notice display in the single notice result notification process in step S1712. The data table for executing the effect for notifying to the symbol display device 51 is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103.

When the MPU 102 determines that the high expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711 and identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player ( When the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning"), an image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 emits light as shown in FIG. 24 (A) in the notice result notification part (illustrated). (Omitted) is displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light.

On the other hand, the MPU 102 determines that the high expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711, and the result of the high expectation notice display in step S1702 is not a good result for the player. When it is specified (when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), it corresponds to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 emits light. The image is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56.

Further, when the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711, the player is notified of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree in the independent notice result notification process of step S1712. The data table for executing the effect for executing the effect on the symbol display device 51 is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103.

When the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711 and identifies in step S1702 that the result of the medium expectation notice display is a good result for the player ( When the winning / failing result is determined by the MPU 92 to be a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the display screen of the symbol display device 51. The balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the G is burst.

On the other hand, the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711, and the result of the medium expectation notice display in step S1702 is not a good result for the player. (When the MPU 92 determines that the result is "normally out of order"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the display screen of the symbol display device 51. Prevent the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the G from bursting.

Further, when the MPU 102 determines that the low expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711, the player is notified of the result of the low expectation notice display in the independent notice result notification process of step S1712. The data table for executing the effect for executing the effect on the symbol display device 51 is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103.

When the MPU 102 determines that the low expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711 and identifies in step S1702 that the result of the low expectation notice display is a good result for the player ( If the MPU92 determines that the winning / failing result is a "big hit" or "special loss result"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the "big hit" is selected in the winning / failing lottery. The line "Chance!" Of the character GC that makes the player expect that it has become is displayed.

On the other hand, the MPU 102 determines that the low expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S1711, and the result of the low expectation notice display in step S1702 is not a good result for the player. If it is specified (when the MPU 92 determines that the result is "normally wrong result"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), "big hit winning" in the winning / losing lottery. The character GC's line "It's still in the future!" Is displayed so that the player does not expect it to be.

In step S1713, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the low expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received. In other words, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the single advance notice result notification command determined to have been received in step S1711 is a low expectation notice result notification command.
When the MPU 102 determines in step S1713 that the low expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S1708 described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S1711 that it has received the low expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92, in step S1714, the MPU 102 is in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. It is determined whether or not the expectation notice winning flag is set.

When the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation advance notice winning flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 102 executes the processes of step S1708 and subsequent steps described above.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation advance notice winning flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the display side advance notice does not execute the process after step S1708 described above. End the display execution process. In other words, the MPU 102 is provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 after notifying the player of the result of the low expectation notice display when the low expectation notice display and the medium expectation notice display overlap. Do not clear each expectation notice display winning flag, each operation flag, and the notice display occurrence flag. In this case, the MPU 102 receives the advance notice failure notification command or the medium expectation degree advance notice result notification command, and each expectation degree advance notice display winning flag and each operation flag provided in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. , And the flag that the warning display is occurring will be cleared.

<About the flow when the notice display of high expectation and medium expectation overlaps>
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a flow at the time of overlapping of the notice displays of the high expectation degree and the medium expectation degree. Specifically, FIGS. 34 (A) and 34 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 34 (C) to 34 (E) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 34 (C) and 34 (D) correspond to the duplicate notice result notification process, and FIG. 34 (E) corresponds to the notice failure notification process.

When the high-expectation and medium-expectation notice displays are duplicated, the MPU 102 sets the high-expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), the player is expected that the logo lamp portion 56 emits light on the right side (near the logo lamp portion 56) of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Display the effect EF. Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Further, since the MPU 102 sets the medium expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, the gauge GG is on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Is displayed. Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. At this time, as described above, the notice display of the medium expectation (gauge GG, balloons, etc. displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51) becomes difficult to see due to the darkening of the notice display of the high expectation. There is.

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the normal operation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 has the image GB1 showing the push button 25b. , The timer gauge GB2 indicating the waiting time for the push button is displayed, and the player is suggested to press the push button 25b only once.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S1702. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

When the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation, before 5 sec has elapsed. In addition, when the player presses the push button 25b, as shown in FIG. 34 (C), an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp portion 56 is made to emit light is displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light. Then, the MPU 102 bursts the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Here, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 34 (D), the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. To do. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 from bursting. Here, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

As described above, when the notice display of the high expectation degree and the notice display of the medium expectation degree is generated in duplicate, the MPU 102 is pushed by the player after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated and before 5 sec elapses. When the button 25b is pressed, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is displayed in the same manner as when the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times.

In the present embodiment, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a button repeated hit notice that suggests to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit in the operation notice part, and in the MPU 92, the player presses the push button 25b. At that time, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is displayed in the same manner as when the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times.
On the other hand, in the operation notice part, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a button long press notice that suggests to the player to press and hold the push button 25b, and the push button 25b is pressed a plurality of times in accordance with a predetermined rhythm. It may be a rhythm push notice that suggests to the player to push over.

Specifically, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a button long press notice that suggests to the player that the push button 25b is long pressed in the operation notice part, and the MPU 92 is a button long press notice that the player presses the push button 25b. At that time, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree may be displayed in the same manner as when the time when the player presses and holds the push button 25b exceeds the specified time.
Further, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a rhythm push notice that suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed a plurality of times in accordance with a predetermined rhythm in the operation notice part, and the MPU 92 is pushed by the player. When the button 25b is pressed, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation may be displayed in the same manner as when the player can press the push button 25b a plurality of times in accordance with a predetermined rhythm.

Further, the MPU 102 has a logo lamp unit as shown in FIG. 34 (E) when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. The image corresponding to the case where the 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 from bursting.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice display (expected effect) has a high degree of expectation, and the notice display (high expectation effect) has a high degree of expectation to notify the result by having the player press the push button 25b only once. ), Which has a lower expectation than the high-expectation notice display, and is used by the player in a special mode (continuous hitting in this embodiment) different from the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the high-expectation notice display. It has a notice display of a medium expectation degree (medium expectation effect) for notifying the result by pressing the push button 25b.

Further, when the MPU 92 wins both the high expectation notice display and the medium expectation notice display as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process, in the normal operation notice determination process of step S1308. , The operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the high expectation notice display is determined.
Then, the MPU 92 plays the result of the notice display of the high expectation degree and the medium expectation degree by operating the push button 25b by the player according to the operation mode determined in the normal operation notice determination process of step S1308. Notify the person (duplicate notice result notification processing in step S1710).

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 gives notice of high expectation and medium expectation by operating the push button 25b by the player according to the operation mode determined in the normal operation notice determination process of step S1308. The result of the display is notified to the player.
On the other hand, for example, the MPU 92 produces a result of a high expectation notice display by the player operating the push button 25b according to the operation mode determined in the normal operation notice determination process in step S1308. After notifying the player, the player is made to press the push button 25b in a special mode (for example, repeated hits) different from the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the high expectation notice display, thereby giving a notice of the medium expectation. The display result may be notified to the player. Specifically, the MPU 92 sets the remaining time when the logo lamp unit 56 is not emitted as a result of the player pressing the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. By having the player press the push button 25b in a special mode (for example, repeated hits) different from the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the high expectation notice display, the result of the medium expectation notice display is given to the player. It may be notified.

According to such a pachinko machine 10, in the normal operation notice determination process, as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process, both the high expectation notice display and the medium expectation notice display were won. In this case, the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the high-expectation notice display is determined, and in each notice result notification process, the push button 25b is set by the player according to the operation mode determined in the normal operation notice determination process. The result of the notice display with a high degree of expectation is notified to the player by being operated by. Further, in each notice result notification process, after notifying the player of the result of the notice display of the high expectation degree, the push button 25b is operated by the player in a special manner, so that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is displayed. Is notified to the player. Therefore, according to such a pachinko machine 10, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

<About the flow when the notice display of high expectation and low expectation overlaps>
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a flow when the notice displays of the high expectation degree and the low expectation degree are overlapped. Specifically, FIGS. 35 (A) and 35 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 35 (C) to 35 (E) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 35 (C) and 35 (D) correspond to the duplicate notice result notification process, and FIG. 35 (E) corresponds to the notice failure notification process.

When the high-expectation and low-expectation notice displays are duplicated, the MPU 102 sets the high-expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the player is expected that the logo lamp portion 56 emits light on the right side (near the logo lamp portion 56) of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Display the effect EF. Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Further, since the MPU 102 sets the low expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, it is on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Display the character GC. At this time, as described above, the low expectation notice display (such as the character GC displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51) becomes difficult to see due to the darkening of the high expectation notice display. There is.

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the normal operation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 has the image GB1 showing the push button 25b. , The timer gauge GB2 indicating the waiting time for the push button is displayed, and the player is suggested to press the push button 25b only once.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S1702. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

When the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation, before 5 sec has elapsed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), when the player presses the push button 25b, the symbol display device 51 displays an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp portion 56 emits light. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light. Then, the MPU 102 displays a line "Congratulations!" Of the character GC that makes the player expect that the "big hit" was won in the winning / losing lottery. Here, the result of the low expectation notice display is reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. To do. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 displays the character GC's line "Still in the future!" That does not make the player expect that the player has won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. Here, the result of the low expectation notice display is reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

Further, the MPU 102 has a logo lamp unit as shown in FIG. 35 (E) when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. The image corresponding to the case where the 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 hides the dialogue of the character GC.

<About the flow when the notice display of medium expectation and low expectation overlaps>
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a flow at the time of overlapping of the notice displays of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree. Specifically, FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 36 (C) to 36 (F) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 36 (C) to 36 (E) correspond to a single notice result notification process, and FIGS. 36 (F) correspond to a notice failure notification process.

When the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree are generated in duplicate, the MPU 102 sets the medium expectation degree notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process of step S1702. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), the gauge GG is displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Further, since the MPU 102 sets the low expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, it is on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Display the character GC. At this time, as described above, the low expectation notice display (such as the character GC displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51) becomes difficult to see due to the darkening of the medium expectation notice display. There is.

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the special operation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 has the image GB1 showing the push button 25b. , The timer gauge GB2 indicating the waiting time for the push button is displayed, and the player is suggested to repeatedly hit the push button 25b.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36B, the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S1702. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

When the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the low expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation, before 5 sec has elapsed. In addition, when the player presses the push button 25b, as shown in FIG. 36C, the character GC's dialogue "Chance!" Is displayed.
Further, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the low expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, 5 seconds have passed after generating the notice display of each expectation. When the player presses the push button 25b, the character GC's line "Still in the future!" Is displayed (not shown).

Then, the MPU 102 displays the notice of the medium expectation degree when the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the predetermined number of times before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. Display the result. In other words, the MPU 102 displays the result of the medium expectation notice display when the medium expectation notice result notification command is received after receiving the low expectation notice result notification command.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a good result for the player, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), the gauge GG Burst the balloon displayed above. On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is not a good result for the player, the gauge GG is shown in FIG. 36 (E). Do not let the balloon displayed on the upper side of.

The MPU 102 is displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG if the number of times the player presses the push button 25b does not exceed the specified number of times before 5 seconds have elapsed after displaying the dialogue of the character GC. Do not let the balloon burst. In other words, the MPU 102 is displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG when the low expectation notice result notification command is received and then the notice failure notification command is received without receiving the medium expectation notice result notification command. Avoid bursting balloons.

Further, the MPU 102 has a gauge GG as shown in FIG. 36 (F) when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. Prevent the balloons displayed above from bursting. Then, the MPU 102 hides the dialogue of the character GC.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice display (expected effect) has a low expectation level, and the low expectation level notice display (low expectation effect) that notifies the result by having the player press the push button 25b only once. ) And a special mode (continuous hits in this embodiment) different from the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the low expectation notice display while having a higher expectation than the low expectation notice display. It has a notice display of a medium expectation degree (medium expectation effect) for notifying the result by pressing the push button 25b.

Further, when the MPU 92 wins both the low expectation notice display and the medium expectation notice display as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process, in the special operation notice determination process of step S1307. , The operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the notice display of the medium expectation degree is determined.
Then, the MPU 92 plays the result of the notice display of the low expectation degree and the medium expectation degree by operating the push button 25b by the player according to the operation mode determined in the special operation notice determination process of step S1307. Notify the person (independent notice result notification process in step S1710).
Here, the MPU 92 displays the result of the low expectation notice display by the first operation when the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined in the special operation notice determination process in step S1307. Notify the player.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 gives a low expectation notice by the first operation when the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined in the special operation notice determination process in step S1307. Although the display result is notified to the player, for example, the result of the low expectation notice display may be notified to the player by the final operation. Further, for example, the MPU 92 displays a low expectation notice according to the progress when the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined in the special operation notice determination process in step S1307. The result may be changed stepwise to the player (for example, the result of the low expectation notice display changes to a good result for the player as the push button 25b is operated by the player).
According to such a pachinko machine 10, each notice result notification process is performed according to the progress when the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined by the special operation notice determination process. Since the result of the low expectation notice display is gradually changed and notified to the player, it is possible to further improve the player's attention to the game.

<About the flow when all notice displays of each expectation are duplicated>
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a flow at the time of duplication of all the notice displays of each expectation degree. Specifically, FIGS. 37 (A) and 37 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 37 (C) to 37 (E) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 37 (C) and 37 (D) correspond to the duplicate notice result notification process, and FIG. 37 (E) corresponds to the notice failure notification process.

When all the notice displays of each expectation degree are duplicated, the MPU 102 sets the high expectation degree notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process of step S1702. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), the effect EF that makes the player expect that the logo lamp portion 56 emits light on the right side (near the logo lamp portion 56) of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Is displayed. Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Further, since the MPU 102 sets the medium expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, the gauge GG is on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Is displayed. Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Further, in the notice display generation process of step S1702, the MPU 102 sets the low expectation notice display winning flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, so that the MPU 102 is on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Display the character GC. At this time, as described above, the notice display of the medium expectation degree (gauge GG, balloons, etc. displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51) and the notice display of the low expectation degree (display of the symbol display device 51) The character GC displayed on the lower right side of the screen G) is difficult to see due to the darkening of the notice display with a high degree of expectation.

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the normal operation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S1702, the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 has the image GB1 showing the push button 25b. , The timer gauge GB2 indicating the waiting time for the push button is displayed, and the player is suggested to press the push button 25b only once.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S1702. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

When the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation, before 5 sec has elapsed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), when the player presses the push button 25b, the symbol display device 51 displays an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp portion 56 emits light. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light. Further, the MPU 102 bursts the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Further, the MPU 102 displays a line "Congratulations!" Of the character GC that makes the player expect that the "big hit" was won in the winning / losing lottery. Here, the results of the notice display of the low expectation degree and the medium expectation degree are reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S1702 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. To do. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Further, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 from bursting. Further, the MPU 102 displays the character GC's line "Still in the future!" That does not make the player expect that the player has won the "big hit" in the winning / losing lottery. Here, the results of the notice display of the low expectation degree and the medium expectation degree are reset in the MPU 102 as described above.

Further, the MPU 102 has a logo lamp unit as shown in FIG. 37 (E) when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. The image corresponding to the case where the 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 from bursting. In addition, the MPU 102 hides the lines of the character GC.

According to such an embodiment, the following actions and effects can be obtained.
(1) The voice emission control device 90 includes a notice display lottery process for independently executing a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a plurality of types of notice displays having different expectations. According to this, since the voice emission control device 90 can independently execute a plurality of types of notice displays, it is possible to simplify the lottery process of whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree. it can.

(2) The voice emission control device 90 generates all the winning notice displays as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process, and the notice display with high expectation is more conspicuous than the notice display with low expectation. The notice display generation process generated in this way and each notice result notification process for notifying the player of the result of the notice display generated in the notice display generation process by operating the push button 25b by the player. I have. According to this, the voice emission control device 90 can execute a plurality of notice displays at the same time, and the notice display is not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.

(3) The voice emission control device 90 is a special operation that determines one of the operation modes of the push button 25b corresponding to the winning notice display as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. The advance notice determination process and the normal operation advance notice determination process are provided, and in each advance notice result notification process, the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined in the special operation advance notice determination process and the normal operation advance notice determination process. As a result, the result of the notice display generated in the notice display generation process is notified to the player, so that even if a plurality of types of notice displays having different operation modes are simultaneously executed, one operation mode is determined. be able to.

(4) Since the special operation advance notice determination process and the normal operation advance notice determination process determine the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the advance notice display having the highest expectation, the player can use the push button 25b without causing confusion. It is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game.
(5) When the voice emission control device 90 wins both the high expectation notice display and the medium expectation and low expectation notice display, the high expectation notice display is performed in each notice result notification process. Before notifying the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation is changed. It has a result change process. Therefore, the voice emission control device 90 causes the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation so as to correlate the result of the notice display of the high expectation and the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation with each other. By changing the above, it is possible to eliminate the contradiction caused by the result of the notice display of high expectation and the result of the notice display of medium expectation and low expectation not being associated with each other.

(6) The success notice result change process and the failure notice result change process are medium so as to correlate the result of the notice display with high expectation and the result of the notice display with medium expectation and low expectation. Because the results of the high-expectation and low-expectation notices are changed, the result of the high-expectation notice and the results of the medium-expectation and low-expectation notices are not related to each other. The contradiction that has occurred can be resolved.
(7) The normal operation notice determination process is performed when both the high-expectation notice display and the medium-expectation notice display are won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. The operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the notice display is determined, and each notice result notification process is performed by the player operating the push button 25b according to the operation mode determined in the normal operation notice determination process. Notify the player of the result of the notice display of the high expectation degree and the medium expectation degree. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

(8) The special operation notice determination process is performed when both the low expectation notice display and the medium expectation notice display are won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. The operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the notice display is determined, and each notice result notification process is performed by the player operating the push button 25b according to the operation mode determined in the special operation notice determination process. Notify the player of the result of the notice display of the low expectation degree and the medium expectation degree. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player. In addition, each notice result notification process displays the result of the low expectation notice display by the first operation when the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined in the special operation notice determination process. Since the player is notified, the result of the low expectation notice display can be notified to the player at an early stage. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 execute a process different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the present embodiment, each process of the effect pattern determination process, the sound emitting side advance notice display execution process, and the display side advance notice display execution process is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the contents of each process in the present embodiment will be described step by step.
In the following description, the parts already described will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an effect pattern determination process according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
In the effect pattern determination process, as shown in FIG. 38, the MPU 92 executes the processes of steps S1301 to S1303 in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and does not execute the processes after step S1304 in the first embodiment. ..
In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, among the notice displays for executing the lottery in the effect pattern determination process, only the notice display related to the push button 25b will be described, and the other notice displays will be described. Is omitted.
In the present embodiment, the MPU 92 executes a lottery for whether or not to generate a notice display related to the push button 25b and a lottery for whether or not to generate another notice display. Only the lottery for whether or not to generate the notice display related to 25b may be executed.

<About the audio emission side notice display execution process executed by the audio emission control device 90>
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the voice emitting side notice display execution process.
The MPU 92 of the voice emission control device 90 executes the voice emission side notice display execution process in order to execute the notice display of each expectation degree determined in the effect pattern determination process. In this voice emitting side notice display execution process, as shown in FIG. 39, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes steps S1801 to S1819.

In step S1801, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303 is “1” or more.
When the MPU 92 determines in step S1401 that the notice display number PN is not "1" or more (for a lottery as to whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation of high expectation, medium expectation, and low expectation). If all are not won), the sound emitting side notice display execution process is terminated without executing the processes after step S1802.

On the other hand, the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation degree of high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree when it is determined in step S1801 that the notice display number PN is "1" or more (high expectation degree, medium expectation degree, and low expectation degree). If at least one of the lottery is won), it is determined in step S1802 whether or not the notice display is being generated.
The MPU 92 determines whether or not the advance notice display is being generated by referring to the area indicating the advance notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. The MPU 92 sets the notice display occurrence flag by substituting 1 for the area indicating the notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 when generating the notice display of each expectation degree, and sets each of the notice display occurrence flags. The notice display occurrence flag is cleared by substituting 0 for the area indicating the notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 when the result of the notice display of the expectation degree is notified.

Here, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the notice display generating flag is composed of two types, a normal notice display generating flag and a special notice display generating flag. In addition, a flag for generating a normal notice display and a flag for generating a special notice display are provided for each degree of expectation. Therefore, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 or 0 for the area indicating the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Set or clear the normal notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree. The timing of setting or resetting these flags will be described in detail later.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1802 that the notice display is being generated, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1805.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the notice display is not occurring in step S1802, the MPU 92 reaches the timing of generating the notice display of each expectation degree set in step S1802 in step S1803, that is, the timing TM1. Determine if it is.

Here, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1802 that the value of the timing counter TMB set in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is "0" or less, the MPU 92 determines that the timing TM1 has been reached, and determines that the timing counter TMB has reached the timing counter TMB. When it is determined that the value is not "0" or less, it is determined that the timing TM1 has not been reached.
In other words, when the MPU 92 determines that the waiting time (1 sec in the present embodiment) for the advance notice display occurrence timing has elapsed after starting the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 51, the timing TM1 is set. When it is determined that the timing has been reached and the waiting time for the advance notice display occurrence timing has not elapsed, it is determined that the timing TM1 has not been reached.

When the MPU 92 determines that the timing TM1 for generating the notice display of each expectation degree set in step S1802 has not been reached, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S1804. To do.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the timing TM1 for generating the notice display of each expectation degree set in step S1802 has been reached, the MPU 92 executes the notice display generation process in step S1804.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the notice display generation process.
In the notice display generation process, the MPU 92 executes steps S1901 to S1908 as shown in FIG. 40. In this notice display generation process, the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation degree by referring to the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, and at the same time, the RAM 94 A normal notice display occurrence flag or a special notice display occurrence flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b.

In step S1901, the MPU 92 clears the value of the notice display selection counter LN provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94. The notice display selection counter LN indicates the number of loops of the notice display generation processing.

In step S1902, the MPU 92 executes a notice display selection process. In this notice display selection process, the MPU 92 selects one of the notice displays of each expected degree that was won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process of step S1301. Specifically, the MPU 92 selects the notice display by referring to the area indicating each expected degree notice display winning flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. For example, in step S1301, the MPU 92 sets the high expectation notice display winning flag and the low expectation notice display winning flag, and if the medium expectation notice display winning flag is not set, the high expectation or the high expectation or Select the low expectation notice display. Here, the order in which the notice display is selected may be any order.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice display selection process selects any one of the expected effects (notice display) that was won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. It functions as an expected production selection unit.

Further, in the advance notice display selection process in step S1902, the MPU 92 has not been in the advance notice display selection process up to the previous time by referring to the area indicating each expected degree selected flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b. Select the selection notice display. Here, each expectation degree selected flag is a flag for specifying the selected notice display in the selection process of the notice display up to the previous time. When the notice display is selected in the notice display selection process in step S1902, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for each area indicating each expected degree selected flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Set the expectation selected flag. The MPU 92 has selected each expectation degree by substituting 0 into the area indicating each expectation degree selected flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 when the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree is notified. Clear the flag.

Specifically, the MPU 92 is an area indicating a high expectation selected flag provided in various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 when the high expectation notice display is selected in the notice display selection process in step S1902. By substituting 1 for, the high expectation selected flag is set. When the notice display of the medium expectation degree is selected in the notice display selection process of step S1902, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for the area indicating the medium expectation degree selected flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. By doing so, the medium expectation selected flag is set. When the low expectation notice display is selected in the notice display selection process in step S1902, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for the area indicating the low expectation selected flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. By doing so, the low expectation selected flag is set.

In step S1903, the MPU 92 is updated by adding 1 to the value of the notice display selection counter LN provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94.
In step S1904, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the warning display generating flag related to the notice display having a higher expectation than the notice display of each expectation selected in step S1902 is set (upper notice display). Determination process).

Here, as described above, the notice display generating flag is composed of two types, a normal notice display generating flag and a special notice display generating flag. In step S1903, the MPU 92 is set with the notice display generating flag related to the notice display having a higher expectation level than the notice display of each expectation degree selected in step S1902, regardless of the type of the notice display generating flag. Determine if it is.
For example, when the MPU 92 selects the notice display of the medium expectation level in step S1902, the normal notice display related to the notice display having a higher expectation level than the notice display (high expectation level notice display) is being generated. It is determined whether or not the flag or the flag during the special notice display is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1904 that the warning display generating flag related to the notice display having a higher expectation is set, the MPU 92 does not generate the notice display of each expectation selected in step S1902. (Cancellation of notice display), and the processing of step S1908 and subsequent steps is executed.
Specifically, when the MPU 92 selects the notice display of the medium expectation degree in step S1902, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1908 without generating the notice display of the medium expectation degree. Further, when the low expectation notice display is selected in step S1902, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1908 without generating the low expectation notice display. Since it is unlikely that the flag indicating that the notice display is occurring, which is related to the notice display having a higher expectation than the notice display having a high expectation, is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 is set in step S1902. When the high expectation notice display is selected, the processing after step S1908 is not executed without generating the high expectation notice display.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper notice display determination process in step S1904 has already generated an expected effect (notice display) having a higher expectation level than the expected effect (notice display) selected in the notice display selection process. It functions as a high-level expectation effect judgment unit that determines whether or not it is set, and it is determined that the advance notice display cancellation process generates an expected effect (notice display) having a high degree of expectation in the high-level advance notice display determination process. In this case, it functions as an expected effect canceling unit that cancels the expected effect (notice display) selected in the advance notice display selection process without generating it.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1904 that the flag indicating the advance notice display having a higher expectation is not set, each of the flags selected in step S1902 in step S1905. It is determined whether or not the warning display generating flag related to the notice display having an expectation lower than the notice display of the expectation degree is set (lower notice display determination process).

Here, as described above, the notice display generating flag is composed of two types, a normal notice display generating flag and a special notice display generating flag. In step S1905, the MPU 92 is set with the notice display generating flag related to the notice display having an expectation level lower than the notice display of each expectation degree selected in step S1902, regardless of the type of the notice display generating flag. Determine if it is.
For example, when the MPU 92 selects the notice display of the medium expectation degree in step S1902, the normal notice display related to the notice display having the lower expectation degree than the notice display (the notice display of the low expectation degree) is being generated. It is determined whether or not the flag or the flag during the special notice display is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lower notice display determination process in step S1905 has already generated an expected effect (notice display) having a lower expectation level than the expected effect (notice display) selected in the notice display selection process. It functions as a lower-level expectation effect determination unit that determines whether or not the operation is performed.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1905 that the flag indicating the advance notice display having a lower expectation is not set, the MPU 92 is selected in step S1902 in the normal advance notice display generation process in step S1906. A notice display of each expectation degree is generated, and a flag for generating a normal notice display related to this notice display is set in various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Here, the normal notice display generating flag is a flag for specifying that the notice display of each expectation degree is generated in the normal mode. When the MPU 92 generates the notice display of each expectation degree in the normal mode, the MPU 92 substitutes 1 for the area indicating the normal notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. , Set the flag during normal notice display for each expectation. When the MPU 92 notifies the result of the notice display of each expectation degree, 0 is substituted into the area indicating the normal notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Clear the flag during normal notice display of expectation.

Specifically, when the high expectation notice display is selected in step S1902, the MPU 92 generates the high expectation notice display in the normal mode of the normal notice display generation process in step S1906, and also generates the high expectation notice display in a normal manner. By substituting 1 into the area indicating the high-expectation normal notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the high-expectation normal notice display occurrence flag is set. Further, when the MPU 92 selects the notice display of the medium expectation in step S1902, the MPU 92 generates the notice display of the medium expectation in the normal mode in the normal notice display generation process of step S1906, and various types of the RAM 94. By substituting 1 for the area indicating the normal notice display occurrence flag of the medium expectation degree provided in the flag storage area 94b, the notice display occurrence flag of the medium expectation degree is set. Here, the MPU 92 clears the value of the push button counter PBN provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 when generating the notice display of the medium expectation degree. The push button counter PBN indicates the number of times that the push button 25b is detected after the notice display of the medium expectation degree is generated. Further, when the low expectation notice display is selected in step S1902, the MPU 92 generates the low expectation notice display in a normal mode in the normal notice display generation process of step S1906, and various types of RAM 94. By substituting 1 into the area indicating the low expectation normal notice display occurrence flag provided in the flag storage area 94b, the low expectation normal notice display occurrence flag is set.

Here, the mode of the notice display of each expectation degree generated in the normal notice display generation process of step S1906 is the same as that of the first embodiment. Specifically, when the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the logo lamp unit 56 corresponding to the notice display of each expectation degree, and also causes the speaker unit 24 to emit light. Perform voice control.
Therefore, the normal notice display generation process of step S1906 is selected in the notice display selection process when it is determined in the lower notice display determination process that the expected effect (notice display) having a lower expectation is not generated. It functions as a normal expected effect generating unit that generates the expected effect (notice display) in a normal manner.

Further, the MPU 92 suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed when the notice display of each expectation degree is generated in the normal notice display generation process of step S1906. Specifically, the MPU 92 suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once in the above-mentioned operation notice part when the notice display of the high expectation degree or the low expectation degree is generated. , The light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 is executed, and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 is executed. Further, when the MPU 92 generates a notice display of a medium expectation degree, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 so as to suggest to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit in the operation notice part. , The voice control of the speaker unit 24 is executed.

Then, when the MPU 92 generates a notice display of each expectation degree in the normal notice display generation process of step S1906, the MPU 92 waits for a push button on the timer counter TB provided in various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94. Set "1000" as the period). The standby time for the push button defines the duration (duration) of the operation notice part from the generation of the notice display of each expectation degree to the end of the operation notice part. The value set in the timer counter TB is updated by subtracting 1 from the previous value each time the timer interrupt process is executed. In this timer interrupt process, the MPU 92 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes a predetermined process, so that the standby time for the push button is 5 sec. The waiting time for the push button is not limited to this and is arbitrary. Further, in the present embodiment, the waiting time for the push button is set to be the same in the notice display of each expectation degree, but may be different in the notice display of each expectation degree. For example, the waiting time for the push button corresponding to the notice display of the medium expectation may be set longer than the waiting time for the push button corresponding to the notice display of the high expectation and the low expectation.

Further, when the MPU 92 generates the notice display of each expectation degree in the normal notice display generation process in step S1906, the MPU 92 transmits a normal notice display generation command to the display control device 100. The normal notice display generation command includes information related to the content and result of the notice display of each expectation degree in which the normal notice display generation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. In addition, the normal notice display generation command includes information related to the normal notice display generation flag and the timer counter TB of each expectation degree.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the normal advance notice display generation command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1905 that the warning display generating flag related to the notice display having a lower expectation is set, in the special notice display generation process of step S1907, the step A notice display of each expectation degree selected in S1902 is generated, and a special notice display generating flag related to this notice display is set in various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Here, the special notice display generating flag is a flag for specifying that the notice display of each expectation degree is generated in a special mode. When the MPU 92 generates the notice display of each expectation degree in a special mode, 1 is substituted into the area indicating the special notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. , Set the flag that the special notice display of each expectation is occurring. When the MPU 92 notifies the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree, 0 is substituted into the area indicating the special advance notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Clear the flag during the special notice display of the expectation level.

Specifically, when the high expectation notice display is selected in step S1902, the MPU 92 generates the high expectation notice display in a special mode in the special notice display generation process of step S1907, and also generates the high expectation notice display in a special mode. By substituting 1 into the area indicating the high expectation special notice display occurrence flag provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the high expectation special notice display occurrence flag is set. Further, when the MPU 92 selects the notice display of the medium expectation degree in step S1902, the MPU 92 generates the notice display of the medium expectation degree in a special mode in the special notice display generation process of step S1907, and various types of the RAM 94. By substituting 1 for the area indicating the special notice display occurrence flag of the medium expectation degree provided in the flag storage area 94b, the special notice display occurrence flag of the medium expectation degree is set. Here, the MPU 92 clears the value of the push button counter PBN provided in the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 when generating the notice display of the medium expectation degree. Since it is unlikely that the flag indicating that the notice display is occurring, which is related to the notice display having a lower expectation than the low expectation notice display, is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 is set in step S1902. When the low expectation notice display is selected, the low expectation notice display is not generated in a special mode in the special notice display generation process of step S1907.

Here, when the notice display of each expectation degree is generated in the special notice display generation process of step S1907, the mode of the notice display of each expectation degree is the normal notice display generation process of step S1906 for each expectation degree. It is different from the case where the notice display is generated. Specifically, when the MPU 92 generates a high expectation notice display in the special notice display generation process in step S1907, the display lamp unit corresponding to the high expectation notice display in the above-mentioned operation notice part. The light emission control of the 23 and the logo lamp unit 56 is not executed, and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 is not executed. Further, when the MPU 92 generates the notice display of the medium expectation degree in the special notice display generation process of step S1907, the light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 corresponding to the notice display of the medium expectation degree is performed in the operation notice part. It is not executed, and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 is not executed.

Therefore, the special notice display generation process of step S1907 is selected in the notice display selection process when it is determined in the lower notice display determination process that an expected effect (notice display) having a lower expectation is generated. It functions as a special expectation effect generation unit that generates the expected effect (notice display) in a special manner.
Further, the special notice display generation process in step S1907 is a process for selecting the notice display when it is determined in the lower notice display determination process in step S1905 that an expected effect (notice display) having a lower expectation is generated. The expected effect (notice display) selected in is generated in a special mode that is less noticeable than the normal mode.

Further, the MPU 92 transmits a special notice display generation command to the display control device 100 when generating a notice display of each expectation degree in the special notice display generation process in step S1907. The special notice display generation command includes information related to the content and result of the notice display of each expectation degree in which the special notice display generation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. In addition, the special notice display generation command includes information related to the special notice display generation flag of each expectation degree.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the special notice display generation command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

After executing any of the processes of step S1906 and step S1907, or when the MPU 92 determines in step S1904 that the notice display generating flag related to the notice display having a higher expectation is set, the MPU 92 determines that the flag is set. The processing after step S1908 is executed.
In step S1908, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the value of the notice display selection counter LN is equal to or greater than the value of the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303.

When the MPU 92 determines that the value of the notice display selection counter LN is equal to or greater than the value of the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303, the MPU 92 ends the notice display generation process.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the value of the notice display selection counter LN is not equal to or more than the notice display number PN set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 in step S1303, the process after step S1902 described above is performed. Run again. Here, in the next step S1902 notice display selection process, the MPU 92 selects a notice display that has not yet been selected based on each expectation degree selected flag. As a result, the MPU 92 can select all the expected degree notice display winning flags stored in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 in the notice display selection process in step S1902.

Returning to the description of the voice emitting side notice display execution process, the processes after step S1805 will be described with reference to FIG. 39.
In step S1805, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is "0" or less. In other words, the MPU 92 determines whether or not 5 sec, which is the waiting time for the push button, has elapsed after generating the advance notice display of each expectation degree.

When the MPU 92 determines that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is not "0" or less, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1806.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is "0" or less, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1819.

First, in step S1805, processing when it is determined by the MPU 92 that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is not "0" or less (processing after step S1806) will be described. ..
In step S1806, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the push button 25b has been detected.

When the MPU 92 determines that the push button 25b has not been pressed, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S1807.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the push button 25b has been pressed, in step S1807, the high expectation normal notice display occurrence flag or the high expectation flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. It is determined whether or not the special notice display generating flag is set.

When the MPU 92 determines that the high-expectation normal notice display generating flag or the high-expectation special notice display-generating flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the processes after step S1809 are performed. Run.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the high-expectation normal notice display generating flag or the high-expectation special notice display-generating flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the step is taken. In S1808, the high expectation notice result notification process is executed. In this high expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the high expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process, and is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Clear the high-expectation normal notice display occurrence flag or the high-expectation special notice display occurrence flag. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the display lamp unit 23 and the logo lamp unit 56 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the high expectation notice display. .. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a high expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the high expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the high expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

In the high expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player. Specifically, when the MPU 92 is set to emit light of the logo lamp unit 56 in step S1302 (when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning"), a notice of high expectation is given. When it is determined that the display result is a good result for the player (success) and the logo lamp unit 56 is set not to emit light (when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning"). It is determined that the result of the notice display with a high degree of expectation is not a good result for the player (failure).

Then, when the MPU 92 determines that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, the medium expectation and the low expectation set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 are set. Clears the normal notice display occurrence flag and the special notice display occurrence flag of medium expectation. In other words, when the MPU 92 determines that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, the medium expectation notice result notification process and the low expectation notice result notification process, which will be described later, are performed. Do not execute.

After executing the high expectation notice result notification process in step S1808, or in step S1807, the MPU 92 generates a high expectation normal notice display occurrence flag or a high expectation special notice display in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. If it is determined that the middle flag is not set, the processes after step S1809 are executed.
In step S1809, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the low expectation normal advance notice display generating flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

When the MPU 92 determines that the low expectation normal advance notice display occurrence flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1813.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the low expectation normal notice display generating flag is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, in step S1810, the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 are set. It is determined whether or not the flag during the occurrence of the special notice display of the medium expectation degree is set.

When the MPU 92 determines that the flag for generating the special notice display of the medium expectation degree is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1812.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the flag for generating the special notice display of the medium expectation degree is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the low expectation degree notice result change process is executed in step S1811. In this low expectation notice result change process, the MPU 92 changes the result of the low expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process, and is based on the information stored in the notice data storage area 93b of the ROM 93. Then, the result of notifying the player that the notice display of the medium expectation is being generated is reset. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a low expectation notice result change command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the low expectation notice result change process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the low expectation notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

When the MPU 92 executes the low expectation notice result change process in step S1811, or determines in step S1810 that the flag for generating the special notice display of medium expectation is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Is the process from step S1812 onward.
In step S1812, the MPU 92 executes the low expectation notice result notification process. In this low expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 resets the result of the low expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process or the low expectation notice result change process of step S1811. The result of the notice display of the expectation degree is notified to the player, and the low expectation normal notice display occurrence flag set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 is cleared. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the low expectation notice display. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a low expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the low expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the low expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

Further, in the low expectation notice result notification process of step S1812, when the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the low expectation notice display reset in the low expectation notice result change process of step S1811, the player is notified. The notice display of the medium expectation degree that was generated in a special mode is generated in a normal mode. Then, the MPU 92 executes the light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and the voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player that the notice display of the medium expectation degree has been generated.

When the MPU 92 executes the low expectation notice result notification process in step S1812, or determines in step S1809 that the low expectation normal notice display generating flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Is the process from step S1813 onward.
In step S1813, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the flag for generating the normal notice display of the medium expectation degree or the flag for generating the special notice display of the medium expectation degree is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94.

When the MPU 92 determines that the medium expectation normal notice display generating flag or the medium expectation special notice display generating flag is not set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94, the processes after step S1817 are performed. Run.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines that the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 are set with the flag for generating the normal notice display of the medium expectation degree or the flag for generating the special notice display of the medium expectation degree, the step is taken. In S1814, a pushbutton counter update command for adding 1 to the value of the pushbutton counter PBN provided in various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 to update the value and recognizing that the value of the pushbutton counter PBN has been updated is provided. It is transmitted to the display control device 100. This pushbutton counter update command includes information relating to the pushbutton counter PBN.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the pushbutton counter update command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

In step S1815, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is equal to or greater than the specified number of times. Here, this specified number of times defines the number of times the push button 25b is pressed, which is required to notify the player of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree. The specified number of times is set to the number of times that the player can complete the operation within 5 sec, which is the waiting time for the push button.

When the MPU 92 determines in step S1815 that the value of the push button counter PBN is not equal to or greater than the specified number of times, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1817.
On the other hand, when the MPU 92 determines in step S1815 that the value of the push button counter PBN is equal to or greater than the specified number of times, the MPU 92 executes the medium expectation notice result notification process in step S1816. In this medium expectation notice result notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player of the result of the medium expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process, and is set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Clear the normal notice display occurrence flag of medium expectation or the special notice display occurrence flag of medium expectation. Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and voice control of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player of the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a medium expectation notice result notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the medium expectation notice result notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the medium expectation notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

After executing the medium expectation notice result notification process in step S1816, the MPU 92 is generating the medium expectation normal notice display generating flag or the medium expectation special notice display in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 in step S1813. If it is determined that the flag is not set, or if it is determined in step S1815 that the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is not equal to or greater than the specified number of times, the processes after step S1817 are executed.
In step S1817, the MPU 92 determines whether or not the total number of the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree is "0" or less. In other words, the MPU 92 determines whether or not all the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree have been cleared.

When the MPU 92 determines that the total number of the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree is not "0" or less, the MPU 92 executes the processing after step S1818. Without doing so, the sound emitting side notice display execution process is terminated.
On the other hand, in the MPU 92, the total number of the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree stored in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 is "0" or less. If it is determined that the flag has been set, the various flags set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 are cleared in step S1818. Specifically, the MPU 92 has a winning flag for each expectation display, a selected flag for each expectation, a flag for generating a normal warning display for each expectation, and a flag for each expectation provided in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94. Various flags are cleared by substituting 0 for the area indicating the flag indicating the special notice display occurrence flag. After that, the MPU 92 ends the sound emitting side notice display execution process.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, each notice result notification process of the MPU 92 (low expectation notice result notification process, medium expectation notice result notification process, and high expectation notice result notification process) is the normal notice display generation process in step S1906. When the push button 25b is operated by the player according to the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the expected effect (notice display) generated in step S1906, the normal notice display generation process in step S1906 and the special notice in step S1907 are performed. It functions as an expected effect notification unit that notifies the player of the result of the expected effect (notice display) generated in the display generation process.

Next, in step S1805, processing when it is determined by the MPU 92 that the value set in the timer counter TB of the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 is “0” or less (processing after step S1819) will be described.
In step S1819, the MPU 92 executes the advance notice failure notification process. In this advance notice failure notification process, the MPU 92 notifies the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified. After that, the MPU 92 executes the processes after step S1818 described above.

Specifically, the MPU 92 executes light emission control of the indicator lamp unit 23 and controls the light emission of the speaker unit 24 in order to notify the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified. Perform voice control. Further, the MPU 92 transmits a notice failure notification command to the display control device 100 to recognize that the notice failure notification process has been executed.
The display control device 100 executes a predetermined process based on the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. This process will be described in detail later.

<Regarding the display side notice display execution process executed by the display control device 100>
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the display side notice display execution process.
The MPU 102 of the display control device 100 executes the display side notice display execution process in order to execute the notice display of each expectation degree determined in the effect pattern determination process of the voice emission control device 90. In this display-side notice display execution process, as shown in FIG. 41, the MPU 102 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec) executes steps S2001 to S2010.

In step S2001, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the normal advance notice display generation command or the special advance notice display generation command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received.
When the MPU 102 determines in step S2001 that the normal notice display generation command or the special notice display generation command has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S2003.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S2001 that the normal notice display generation command or the special notice display generation command is received, the MPU 102 executes the notice display generation process in step S2002.

In this notice display generation process, the MPU 102 identifies the content and result of the notice display of each expectation degree based on the contents of the normal notice display generation command or the special notice display generation command, and enters the various counter areas 94a of the RAM 94 described above. A standby time (standby period) for a push button is set in the timer counter TB provided in various counter areas 104a of the work RAM 104 so as to correspond to the provided timer counter TB. Further, the MPU 102 has various flags of the work RAM 104 so as to correspond to the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree set in the various flag storage areas 94b of the RAM 94 described above. The normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree are set in the storage area 104b.

Further, in the advance notice display generation process in step S2002, the MPU 102 sets an area for indicating the normal advance notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree and the special advance notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree provided in the various flag storage areas of the work RAM 102. By referring to it, it is determined whether or not to generate a notice display of each expectation degree. Then, when the MPU 102 determines that the advance notice display of each expectation degree is generated, the advance notice display of each expectation degree is generated.

Specifically, the MPU 102 gives a high expectation notice when a high expectation normal notice display occurrence flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the normal notice display generation command. The display is generated in the usual manner. Further, when the MPU 102 sets the medium expectation normal notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the normal notice display generation command, the MPU 102 normally displays the medium expectation notice. It is generated in the mode of. Further, the MPU 102 normally displays a low expectation notice display when a low expectation normal notice display generating flag is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the normal notice display generation command. It is generated in the mode of.

Further, when the MPU 102 sets the high expectation degree or low expectation degree normal notice display generation flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the normal notice display generation command, the operation notice part , Suggests to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once. Based on the content of the normal notice display generation command, the MPU 102 repeatedly hits the push button 25b when the normal notice display generation flag of medium expectation is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. Suggest to.

Then, the MPU 102 is data for executing the generation of the notice display of each expectation degree and the suggestion for causing the player to operate the push button 25b on the symbol display device 51 based on the content of the normal notice display generation command. The table is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the generation of the advance notice display of each expectation degree and the suggestion for causing the player to operate the push button 25b.
It should be noted that the generation of the advance notice display of each expectation degree executed by the symbol display device 51 and the suggestion for causing the player to operate the push button 25b are the same as those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 23).

Further, when the MPU 102 sets the high expectation special notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 based on the content of the special notice display generation command, the high expectation notice display is special. It is generated in various manners. Further, when the MPU 102 sets the flag for generating the special notice display of the medium expectation degree in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, the notice display of the medium expectation degree is generated in a special mode.
Here, in the mode of the advance notice display of each expectation degree generated when the special advance notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, the normal advance notice display occurrence flag of each expectation degree is set. It is different from the mode of the notice display of each expectation degree generated when it is set. Specifically, when the MPU 102 sets the high expectation special notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, the MPU 102 does not execute the operation notice part of the high expectation notice display. .. Further, when the MPU 102 sets the flag for generating the special notice display of the medium expectation degree in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, the MPU 102 does not execute the operation notice part of the notice display of the medium expectation degree.

After executing the notice display generation process in step S2002, or when it is determined in step S2001 that the normal notice display generation command or the special notice display generation command has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S2003. To do.
In step S2003, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the notice display is being generated. Here, the MPU 102 generates a notice display by referring to an area provided in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 104 that indicates a normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and a special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree. It is judged whether or not it is inside. Specifically, in the MPU 102, one of the normal notice display generating flag of each expectation degree and the special notice display generating flag of each expectation degree is set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. If so, it is determined that the advance notice display is occurring, and if all the flags are not set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, it is determined that the advance notice display is not occurring.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S2003 that the notice display is not occurring, the MPU 102 ends the display side notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S2004.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2003 that the notice display is being generated, the MPU 102 determines whether or not the pushbutton counter update command transmitted from the MPU 92 is received in step S2004.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S2004 that the pushbutton counter update command has not been received, the MPU 102 executes the processes after step S2006.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S2004 that the pushbutton counter update command has been received, the MPU 102 executes the gauge update process in step S2005. In this gauge update process, the MPU 102 raises the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 based on the content of the pushbutton counter update command.
The amount of increase in the gauge GG corresponds to the value of the pushbutton counter PBN. Specifically, the amount of increase in the gauge GG is set to be "0" when the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is "0", and is set to be maximum when the value of the pushbutton counter PBN is larger than the specified number of times. Has been done.

After executing the gauge update process in step S2005, or when it is determined in step S2004 that the pushbutton counter update command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 is transmitted from the MPU 92 in step S2006. Determines whether or not the advance notice failure notification command has been received.

If the MPU 102 determines in step S2006 that it has received the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 executes the advance notice failure notification process in step S2007. In this advance notice failure notification process, the MPU 102 notifies the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified based on the content of the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. The data table for executing the effect on the symbol display device 51 is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 notifies the player that the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree could not be notified.

In step S2008, the MPU 102 clears various flags stored in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. Specifically, the MPU 102 includes a winning flag for each expected degree notice display stored in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104, a normal notice display occurrence flag for each expectation degree, and a special notice display occurrence flag for each expectation degree. Clear. After that, the MPU 102 ends the display side notice display execution process.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S2006 that the advance notice failure notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 receives the advance notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 in step S2009. Judge whether or not. Here, the advance notice result notification command is one of a high expectation degree advance notice result notification command, a medium expectation degree advance notice result notification command, and a low expectation degree advance notice result notification command.

When the MPU 102 determines in step S2009 that the advance notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has not been received, the MPU 102 ends the display side advance notice display execution process without executing the processes after step S2010.
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 determines in step S2009 that the advance notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92 has been received, the MPU 102 executes the advance notice result notification process in step S2010. In this notice result notification process, the MPU 102 executes an effect for notifying the player of the result of the notice display of each expectation degree on the symbol display device 51 based on the content of the notice result notification command transmitted from the MPU 92. The data table for this purpose is read from the advance notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Then, the MPU 102 outputs a command to the VDP 105 based on this data table every time the predetermined image update timing (for example, 20 msec cycle) is reached. As a result, the symbol display device 51 notifies the player of the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree.

Specifically, when the MPU 102 determines that the high expectation notice result notification command has been received, the symbol display device 51 executes an effect for notifying the player of the result of the high expectation notice display. Along with reading the data table for this from the advance notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103, the high expectation normal advance notice display generating flag or the high expectation special advance notice display generated in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 is generated. Clear the medium flag.

When the MPU 102 determines that the high expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S2009 and identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player ( When the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is "big hit winning"), the symbol display device 51 displays an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 emits light in the notice result notification part. .. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light.

On the other hand, the MPU 102 determines that the high expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S2009, and the result of the high expectation notice display in step S2002 is not a good result for the player. When it is specified (when the MPU 92 determines that the winning / failing result is not "big hit winning"), the symbol display device 51 does not display the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 emits light in the notice result notification part. To do so. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56.

Further, when the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation notice result notification command has been received, the symbol display device 51 executes an effect for notifying the player of the result of the medium expectation notice display. The data table is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103, and the normal notice display occurrence flag of the medium expectation degree or the special notice display occurrence flag of the medium expectation degree set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 is set. clear.

When the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S2009 and identifies in step S2002 that the result of the medium expectation notice display is a good result for the player ( When the winning / failing result is determined by the MPU 92 to be a "big hit winning" or a "special losing result"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the display screen of the symbol display device 51. The balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the G is burst.
On the other hand, the MPU 102 determines that the medium expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S2009, and the result of the medium expectation notice display in step S2002 is not a good result for the player. (When the MPU 92 determines that the result is "normally out of order"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the display screen of the symbol display device 51. Prevent the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the G from bursting.

Further, when the MPU 102 determines that the low expectation notice result notification command has been received, the symbol display device 51 executes an effect for notifying the player of the result of the low expectation notice display. The data table is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103, and the low expectation normal notice display occurrence flag set in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 is cleared.

When the MPU 102 determines that the low expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S2009 and identifies in step S2002 that the result of the low expectation notice display is a good result for the player ( If the MPU92 determines that the winning / failing result is a "big hit" or "special loss result"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the "big hit" is selected in the winning / failing lottery. The line "Chance!" Of the character GC that makes the player expect that it has become is displayed.

On the other hand, the MPU 102 determines that the low expectation notice result notification command has been received in step S2009, and the result of the low expectation notice display in step S2002 is not a good result for the player. If it is specified (when the MPU 92 determines that the result is "normally wrong result"), in the notice result notification part, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), "big hit winning" in the winning / losing lottery. The character GC's line "It's still in the future!" Is displayed so that the player does not expect it to be.

Here, when the MPU 102 receives the low expectation notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 changes the result of the low expectation notice display set in step S1302 of the effect pattern determination process. The data table for executing the effect for notifying the player that the notice display of the medium expectation degree is being generated by the symbol display device 51 is read from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. Further, when the MPU 102 receives the low expectation notice result change command transmitted from the MPU 92, the MPU 102 reads the data table for generating the notice display of the medium expectation degree from the notice data storage area 103a of the program ROM 103. .. As a result, the symbol display device 51 executes the generation of the notice display of the medium expectation degree.

<About the flow when the notice display of high expectation and medium expectation overlaps>
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a flow at the time of overlapping of the notice displays of the high expectation degree and the medium expectation degree. Specifically, FIGS. 42 (A) and 42 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 42 (C) to 42 (G) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 42 (C) to 42 (F) correspond to the advance notice result notification process, and FIGS. 42 (G) correspond to the advance notice failure notification process.

When the high-expectation and medium-expectation notice displays are duplicated, the MPU 102 is generating the medium-expectation normal notice display in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002. Since the flag is set, the gauge GG is displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 as shown in FIG. 42 (A). Then, the MPU 102 darkens the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. Since the MPU 102 sets the high-expectation special notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002, the design is different from the first embodiment. The effect EF (see FIG. 23) that makes the player expect the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light is not displayed on the right side of the display screen G of the display device 51 (near the logo lamp unit 56).

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the normal notice display generating flag of medium expectation degree in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process of step S2002, it is pressed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. The image GB1 showing the button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 showing the waiting time for the push button are displayed to suggest to the player that the push button 25b is repeatedly hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42B, the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S2002. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

The MPU 102 displays the result of the high expectation notice display when the player presses the push button 25b before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display of each expectation degree. As shown in FIG. 42 (C), when the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp portion 56 is made to emit light is displayed on the symbol display device 51. Display it. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light.

Here, the MPU 92 does not execute the medium expectation notice result notification process and the low expectation notice result notification process when it is determined that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player. Therefore, the MPU 102 does not display the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 102 does not display the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree, but may display the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree. Further, in this case, the MPU 102 may change the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree so as to relate the result of the notice display of the high degree of expectation and the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree to each other. Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high-expectation notice display is a good result for the player, the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst. When the result of the notice display of the medium expectation is changed and it is specified in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the high expectation is not a good result for the player, it is displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG. You may change the result of the notice display of medium expectation so as not to burst the balloon.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 42 (D), the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. To do. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56.

Then, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the high expectation degree is not a good result for the player, 5 sec has passed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is displayed.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, after When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before the elapse of 5 seconds, the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst as shown in FIG. 42 (E).
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 specifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 42 (F), the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG should not be burst. To do.

Further, the MPU 102 has a logo lamp unit as shown in FIG. 42 (G) when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. The image corresponding to the case where the 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG provided on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 from bursting.

<About the flow when the notice display of high expectation and low expectation overlaps>
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a flow when the notice displays of the high expectation degree and the low expectation degree are overlapped. Specifically, FIGS. 43 (A) and 43 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 43 (C) to 43 (E) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 43 (C) and 43 (D) correspond to the advance notice result notification process, and FIG. 43 (E) corresponds to the advance notice failure notification process.

When the high-expectation and low-expectation notice displays are duplicated, the MPU 102 is generating the low-expectation normal notice display in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002. Since the flag is set, the character GC is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 as shown in FIG. 43 (A). Since the MPU 102 sets the high-expectation special notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002, the design is different from the first embodiment. The effect EF (see FIG. 23) that makes the player expect the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light is not displayed on the right side of the display screen G of the display device 51 (near the logo lamp unit 56).

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the low expectation normal notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002, it is pressed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. The image GB1 showing the button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 showing the waiting time for the push button are displayed to suggest to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43B, the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S2002. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

The MPU 102 displays the result of the high expectation notice display when the player presses the push button 25b before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. As shown in FIG. 43 (C), when the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp portion 56 is made to emit light is displayed on the symbol display device 51. Display it. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light.

Here, the MPU 92 does not execute the medium expectation notice result notification process and the low expectation notice result notification process when it is determined that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player. Therefore, the MPU 102 does not display the result of the low expectation notice display.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 102 does not display the result of the low expectation notice display, but may display the result of the low expectation notice display. Further, in this case, the MPU 102 may change the result of the low expectation notice display so as to relate the result of the high expectation notice display and the result of the low expectation notice display to each other. Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high-expectation notice display is a good result for the player, the character GC's line "Congratulations!" Is displayed. If the result of the low expectation notice display is changed to and it is specified in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, the character GC's line "Still in the future" You may change the result of the low expectation notice display so that "It is!" Is displayed.

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. To do. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56.

Then, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the high expectation degree is not a good result for the player, 5 sec has passed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. When the player presses the push button 25b, the result of the low expectation notice display is displayed. In other words, the MPU 102 simultaneously displays the results of the high-expectation and low-expectation notice displays.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the low expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), the line “Chance!” Of the character GC is displayed.
Further, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the low expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, 5 seconds have passed after generating the notice display of each expectation. When the player presses the push button 25b, the character GC's line "Still in the future!" Is displayed (not shown).

Further, the MPU 102 has a logo lamp unit as shown in FIG. 43 (E) when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. The image corresponding to the case where the 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56. Then, the MPU 102 hides the dialogue of the character GC.

<About the flow when the notice display of medium expectation and low expectation overlaps>
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a flow at the time of overlapping of the notice displays of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree. Specifically, FIGS. 44 (A) and 44 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 44 (C) to 44 (F) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 44 (C) to 44 (E) correspond to the advance notice result notification process, and FIGS. 44 (F) correspond to the advance notice failure notification process.

When the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation are generated in duplicate, the MPU 102 is generating the normal notice display of the low expectation in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process of step S2002. Since the flag is set, the character GC is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 as shown in FIG. 44 (A). Since the MPU 102 sets the special notice display generating flag of the medium expectation degree in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process of step S2002, the design is different from the first embodiment. The gauge GG (see FIG. 35) is not displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the display device 51.

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the low expectation normal notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002, it is pressed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. The image GB1 indicating the button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 indicating the standby time for the push button are displayed, and by pressing the push button 25b only once, the result of the advance notice display of each expectation degree is notified to the player. Suggest that to the player.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S2002. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

The MPU 102 displays the result of the low expectation notice display when the player presses the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation, and also displays the result of the low expectation notice display and the medium expectation. Generate a notice display of.
Specifically, the MPU 102 takes steps as shown in FIG. 44 (C) when the player presses the push button 25b after 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the advance notice display of each expectation degree. In the process of changing the low expectation notice result of S1811, the line of the character GC reset by the MPU 92, "Yeah! Repeatedly hit!" Is displayed, and the gauge GG is displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. indicate.

Then, the MPU 102 displays the notice of the medium expectation degree when the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the predetermined number of times before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. Display the result.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, after When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before the elapse of 5 seconds, the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst as shown in FIG. 44 (D).
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 specifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG should not be burst. To do.

The MPU 102 is displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG if the number of times the player presses the push button 25b does not exceed the specified number of times before 5 seconds have elapsed after displaying the dialogue of the character GC. Do not let the balloon burst. In other words, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG from bursting when the notice failure notification command is received after receiving the low expectation notice result notification command.

Further, in the MPU 102, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the character GC Hide the lines of. Then, the MPU 102 hides the dialogue of the character GC.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expected effect (notice display) has a low expectation degree, and the low expectation degree notice display (low expectation effect) that notifies the result by having the player press the push button 25b only once. ), And having the player press the push button 25b in a special mode different from the operation mode of the push button 25b corresponding to the low expectation notice display. It has a notice display of the medium expectation degree (medium expectation production) that notifies the result by.
Further, the voice emission control device 90 generates a low expectation notice display in a normal mode in the normal notice display generation process, and generates a medium expectation notice display in a special mode in the special notice display generation process. In this case, the player is notified that the notice display of the medium expectation is being generated before the result of the notice display of the low expectation is notified by the low expectation notice result notification process.

<About the flow when all notice displays of each expectation are duplicated>
FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flow at the time of duplication of all notice displays of each expectation degree. Specifically, FIGS. 45 (A) and 45 (B) are diagrams showing an operation notice part, and FIGS. 45 (C) to 45 (G) are diagrams showing a notice result notification part. Further, FIGS. 45 (C) to 45 (F) correspond to the advance notice result notification process, and FIGS. 45 (G) correspond to the advance notice failure notification process.

When all the notice displays of each low expectation are generated in duplicate, the MPU 102 sets the low expectation normal notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process of step S2002. Is set, so that the character GC is displayed on the lower right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 as shown in FIG. 45 (A). In the advance notice display generation process in step S2002, the MPU 102 sets the high-expectation and medium-expectation special notice display generation flags in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104. On the right side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51 (near the logo lamp unit 56), it is possible to display an effect EF (see FIG. 23) that makes the player expect the logo lamp unit 56 to emit light. Therefore, the gauge GG (see FIG. 23) is not displayed on the left side of the display screen G of the symbol display device 51.

Further, since the MPU 102 sets the low expectation normal notice display generating flag in the various flag storage areas 104b of the work RAM 104 in the notice display generation process in step S2002, it is pressed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 51. The image GB1 showing the button 25b and the timer gauge GB2 showing the waiting time for the push button are displayed to suggest to the player that the push button 25b is pressed only once.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the MPU 102 reduces the timer gauge GB2 in accordance with the value of the timer counter TB set in the notice display generation process in step S2002. Since the standby time (standby period) for the push button set in the timer counter TB is 5 sec, the value of the timer counter TB becomes 0 when 5 sec has passed after the notice display of each expectation degree is generated. , This timer gauge is also 0.

The MPU 102 displays the result of the high expectation notice display when the player presses the push button 25b before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display of each expectation degree. As shown in FIG. 45 (C), when the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, an image (not shown) corresponding to the case where the logo lamp portion 56 is made to emit light is displayed on the symbol display device 51. Display it. At this time, the MPU 92 causes the logo lamp portion 56 to emit light.

Here, the MPU 92 does not execute the medium expectation notice result notification process and the low expectation notice result notification process when it is determined that the result of the high expectation notice display is a good result for the player. Therefore, the MPU 102 does not display the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 102 does not display the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree, but the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree and the low expectation degree may be displayed. Good. Further, in this case, the MPU 102 displays the notice of medium expectation and low expectation so as to correlate the result of the notice of high expectation and the result of the notice of medium expectation and low expectation with each other. You may change the result. Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high-expectation notice display is a good result for the player, the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst. In addition to changing the result of the notice display of medium expectation, the result of the notice display of low expectation is changed so as to display the line "Congratulations!" Of the character GC, and the notice display of high expectation is displayed in step S2002. If it is specified that the result of is not good for the player, the result of the notice display of the medium expectation is changed so as not to burst the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG, and the character GC You may change the result of the low-expectation notice display to display the line "Still in the future!".

On the other hand, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the high expectation notice display is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the MPU 102 generates the notice display. When the player presses the push button 25b before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 45 (D), the image corresponding to the case where the logo lamp unit 56 is made to emit light is not displayed on the symbol display device 51. To do. At this time, the MPU 92 does not emit light from the logo lamp unit 56.
Then, the MPU 102 displays the result of the low expectation notice display when the player presses the push button 25b before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, and also displays the result of the low expectation notice display. Generate a notice display of the degree of expectation.
Specifically, the MPU 102 displays the character GC line "Done! Repeatedly hit!" Reset in the MPU 92 in the low expectation notice result change process in step S1811, and also displays the symbol display device 51. The gauge GG is displayed on the left side of the display screen G.

Further, the MPU 102 displays the notice of the medium expectation degree when the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before 5 sec elapses after generating the notice display of each expectation degree. Display the result.
Specifically, when the MPU 102 identifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, after When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before the elapse of 5 seconds, the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG is burst as shown in FIG. 45 (E).
On the other hand, when the MPU 102 specifies in step S2002 that the result of the notice display of the medium expectation degree is not a good result for the player, after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, When the number of times the player presses the push button 25b exceeds the specified number of times before the elapse of 5 seconds, as shown in FIG. 45 (F), the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG should not be burst. To do.

The MPU 102 is shown in FIG. 45 (F) when the number of times the player presses the push button 25b does not exceed the specified number of times before 5 seconds have elapsed after displaying the dialogue of the character GC. Also, prevent the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG from bursting. In other words, the MPU 102 prevents the balloon displayed on the upper side of the gauge GG from bursting when the notice failure notification command is received after receiving the low expectation notice result notification command.

Further, in the MPU 102, as shown in FIG. 45 (G), when the player does not press the push button 25b before 5 seconds have elapsed after generating the notice display of each expectation degree, the character GC Hide the lines of.

According to such an embodiment, the following actions and effects can be obtained.
(1) The voice emission control device 90 includes a notice display lottery process for independently executing a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a plurality of types of notice displays having different expectations. According to this, since the voice emission control device 90 can independently execute a plurality of types of notice displays, it is possible to simplify the lottery process of whether or not to generate the notice display of each expectation degree. it can. Further, the voice emission control device 90 includes a notice display selection process for selecting any one of the notice displays won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. According to this, the voice emission control device 90 can select one notice display even when a plurality of notice displays are won as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. Then, the voice emission control device 90 determines whether or not a notice display having a lower expectation level than the notice display selected in the notice display selection process has already been generated, and the voice emission control device 90 has a lower expectation level. When it is determined that the display is not generated, the notice display selected in the notice display selection process is generated in the normal manner, so that the player can be prevented from being confused.

(2) The voice emission control device 90 determines whether or not a notice display having a lower expectation level than the notice display selected in the notice display selection process has already been generated, and has a lower expectation level. When it is determined that the notice display is generated, the notice display selected in the notice display selection process is generated in a special manner. Therefore, for example, the notice display selected in the notice display selection process is usually used. By generating it in a special mode that is less conspicuous than the mode of, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. According to this, the voice emission control device 90 can execute a plurality of notice displays at the same time, and the notice display is not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.

(3) The special notice display generation process generates the notice display selected in the notice display selection process in a special mode that is less noticeable than the normal mode. According to this, the voice emission control device 90 can execute a plurality of notice displays at the same time, and the notice display is not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.
(4) The voice emission control device 90 determines whether or not a notice display having a higher expectation level than the notice display selected in the notice display selection process has already been generated, and has a higher expectation level. When it is determined that the notice display is generated, the notice display selected in the notice display selection process is canceled without being generated, so that the player can be prevented from being confused.

(5) The voice emission control device 90 generates a low expectation notice display in a normal mode in the normal notice display generation process, and generates a medium expectation notice display in a special mode in the special notice display generation process. When it is generated, the player is notified that the notice display of the medium expectation is being generated before the result of the notice display of the low expectation is notified by the low expectation notice result notification process. According to this, the voice emission control device 90 can execute a plurality of notice displays at the same time, and the notice display is not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, the notice display includes a high-expectation notice display having a high expectation, and a medium-expectation and a low-expectation notice display having a lower expectation than the high-expectation notice display. Was. Then, when the voice emission control device 90 wins both the notice display with high expectation and the notice display with medium expectation and low expectation as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process, the voice emission control device 90 is medium. The results of the notice display of the degree of expectation and the degree of low expectation were left as they were.
On the other hand, for example, the voice emission control device 90 wins both the high expectation notice display and the medium expectation and low expectation notice display as a result of the lottery executed in the notice display lottery process. In that case, before notifying the result of the notice display of high expectation and the result of the notice display of medium expectation and low expectation in each notice result notification process, the notice display of medium expectation and low expectation is displayed. It may be provided with the effect result changing part which changes the result of.

According to this, when the voice emission control device 90 wins both the high expectation notice display and the medium expectation and low expectation notice displays, the voice emission control device 90 has a high expectation in each notice result notification process. It is provided with an effect result changing unit that changes the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation before notifying the result of the notice display and the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation. Therefore, the voice emission control device 90 causes the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation so as to correlate the result of the notice display of the high expectation and the result of the notice display of the medium expectation and the low expectation with each other. By changing the above, it is possible to eliminate the contradiction caused by the result of the notice display of high expectation and the result of the notice display of medium expectation and low expectation not being associated with each other.

[Variation example of each embodiment]
The present invention is not limited to each of the above-described embodiments, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention.
(1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 opens and closes the large winning opening 38a once for each round game. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may open and close the large winning opening 38a a plurality of times in one round game.
(2) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the pachinko machine 10, after the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state, a predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses, or a game to the large winning opening 38a. When the total number of winning balls reaches a predetermined upper limit, the opening / closing door 38b is set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the upper limit number may be changed according to the upper limit duration, and the condition for setting the opening / closing door 38b to the closed state again is arbitrary.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the pachinko machine 10, after the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state, the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a reaches eight, which is a predetermined upper limit. As a result, the opening / closing door 38b was set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko machine 10, the upper limit number may be set to any number other than eight. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may be set with a different upper limit number depending on the distribution result. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may be set with a different upper limit number for each round in one opening / closing execution mode.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 opens and closes when the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening 38a reaches a predetermined upper limit after the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state. The door 38b was set to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an end trigger for setting the opening / closing door 38b to the closed state when the game ball enters, and this end occurs when a predetermined time elapses. It may be configured to allow entry into the trigger.
(5) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the opening / closing door 38b in the open state, and then the opening / closing door 38b is closed again after a predetermined upper limit duration (upper limit duration) elapses. Was set to. On the other hand, for example, in the pachinko machine 10, after the opening / closing door 38b is set to the open state, a predetermined time elapses from the time when a prize is generated in the large winning opening 38a, so that the opening / closing door 38b is opened. It may be set to the closed state again.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 sets the opening / closing door 38b to the open state and then sets the opening / closing door 38b to the closed state again. On the other hand, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may shift to the next round game without setting the opening / closing door 38b to the closed state again after setting the opening / closing door 38b to the open state.
(7) In each of the above-described embodiments, the upper limit duration of the short-time mode is set shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. On the other hand, for example, the upper limit duration of the short-time mode is a time equal to or longer than the firing cycle of the game ball and is n times or less (any of n = 1, 2, 3) of the firing cycle of the game ball. It may be set to time.

(8) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of opening / closing execution modes. Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 has an open / close execution mode in which the round game is executed twice in the upper limit duration of the short-time mode and an open / close execution mode in which the round game is executed 15 times in the upper limit duration of the long-term mode. Had had. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may have an opening / closing execution mode different from these in terms of the mode of the upper limit duration and the number of times the round game is executed. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is different in the mode of the upper limit duration, and instead of the configuration in which a plurality of types of opening / closing execution modes are set, the degree of opening of the opening / closing door 38b is different such as half-open or full-open. , A configuration in which a plurality of types of open / close execution modes are set may be used. Further, the mode of the upper limit duration may be set so that the exact upper limit duration is different although it looks the same to the player.

(9) In each of the above-described embodiments, the game result and the effect for the open / close execution mode are set in advance so as to have a one-to-one correspondence. On the other hand, for example, the effect for the open / close execution mode may be randomly selected and set from a plurality of types of effects without corresponding to the game result, and may be selected from a plurality of types of effects by lottery or the like. And the selection rate may be different depending on the game result.

(10) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 92 is effective when the game result is one of "special deviation result", "unspecified small round high probability result", and "explicit small round high probability result". The information related to the special symbol combination was determined as the stop result to be finally displayed on the line L, and the special symbol combination was the same regardless of the type of the game result. On the other hand, the MPU 92 may randomly determine the information related to the stop result so that it is difficult for the player to grasp which game result is.

(11) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 62 uses the jackpot random number counter C1 for the lottery for generating jackpots, and uses the jackpot type counter C2 for the lottery for the jackpot type when the jackpot occurs. On the other hand, the MPU 62 may use the jackpot random number counter C1 for the lottery of the jackpot type when the jackpot occurs. In this case, the jackpot type counter C2 may not be provided in the various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64.

(12) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has two types of deviation results, a "special deviation result" and a "normal deviation result", and the MPU 62 stores the value of a random number that wins the jackpot occurrence. By comparing the winning / failing table with the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball storage area 64b, the lottery for generating jackpots was executed. In other words, the MPU 62 executed the lottery related to the "special deviation result" by using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1. On the other hand, the MPU 62 uses a new counter different from the jackpot random number counter C1 provided in various counter areas 64a of the RAM 64 in order to execute the lottery related to the "special deviation result", thereby causing the "special deviation". A lottery related to "result" may be executed.

(13) In each of the above-described embodiments, the value of the random number that becomes the "special loss result" is two under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to in the lottery for the occurrence of the jackpot, and the jackpot occurs. Under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the value of the random number that becomes the "special deviation result" is one. In other words, the probability of a "special out-of-order result" was set to be higher in the low-probability mode than in the high-probability mode. On the other hand, the probability of "special deviation result" may be set to be lower in the low probability mode than in the high probability mode, and is set to be the same in the low probability mode and the high probability mode. It may have been done. Further, the probability of becoming a "special deviation result" may be set to be 0 in at least one of the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

(14) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 creates a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player by setting the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode. By setting the state, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player may be created. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player by changing the number of game times in which the high-frequency support mode is continued after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, depending on whether or not the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the high-frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may create a gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player by changing the number of game times in which the high-probability mode is continued after the opening / closing execution mode ends. ..

(15) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 stores the hold information related to the upper operating port 36 in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit, and stores the holding information related to the lower operating port 37 in the second result display unit. By storing in the holding area Rb, the holding information related to the upper operating port 36 and the holding information related to the lower operating port 37 were stored separately. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 10 may store the hold information related to the upper operating port 36 and the holding information related to the lower operating port 37 together.
(16) In each of the above-described embodiments, the MPU 62 preferentially sets the hold information related to the lower operating port 37 for digestion of the game times regardless of whether or not there is holding information related to the upper operating port 36. .. On the other hand, the MPU 62 may set the hold information related to the upper operating port 36 and the holding information related to the lower operating port 37 for digesting the game times in the order of winning the respective hold information.

(17) In each of the above embodiments, the main control device 60 transmits a command to the voice emission control device 90, and the voice emission control device 90 transmits a command as a result of analyzing the command to the display control device 100. Control of the display control device 100 was being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 60 transmits a command to the display control device 100, and the display control device 100 transmits a command as a result of analyzing the command to the voice emission control device 90 to control the voice emission control. Control of device 90 may be performed. The command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the voice emission control device 90 and the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 90 to the display control device 100 are not limited to the commands described in the above embodiments and are arbitrary. ..
(18) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 60, a voice emission control device 90, and a display control device 100 as separate control devices. On the other hand, for example, the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 may be provided as the same control device, and at least one of the voice emission control device 90 and the display control device 100 is mainly used. It may be provided as the same control device as the control device 60.

(19) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 51 periodically scrolls the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined direction based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbol, the effect for playing the game was executed on the display screen G. On the other hand, the effect for the game round is not limited to the effect described in each of the above-described embodiments, and is arbitrary. For example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute an effect for game rotation by operating a movable decorative member provided on the game board 31. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game rotation by causing the light emitting means provided on the game board 31 to emit light. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 may execute the effect for game rotation by operating the symbol display device 51 in combination with these decorative members and the light emitting means.

(20) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 executes an internal lottery (win / fail lottery and distribution lottery) based on winning a prize in the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37, and then the main display unit 45. And the symbol display device 51 executes the variation display and displays the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operation port 36 or the lower operation port 37 as the stop result of the variation display. On the other hand, for example, the main display unit 45 and the symbol display device 51 start the variable display before executing the internal lottery, and as a result of stopping the variable display, the internal lottery performed after the variable display is started. The result of may be displayed. In this case, after the variable display is started and before the variable display is stopped, the internal lottery may be executed and the stop result and the like may be set.

(21) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main display unit 45, and the main display unit 45 executes a variable display of a pattern and displays the result of an internal lottery as a stop result of the variable display. Was. On the other hand, for example, the main display unit 45 may display the same stop result regardless of the result of the internal lottery as the stop result of the variable display, and by displaying the stop result at random, the inside The result of the lottery may not be identifiable. Further, for example, the pachinko machine 10 does not have to include the main display unit 45.

(22) In each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display device 51 periodically scrolls the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in a predetermined direction based on the winning of the upper operating port 36 or the lower operating port 37. By starting the variable display of the symbol, the effect for playing the game was executed on the display screen G. On the other hand, the symbol display device 51 may execute the effect for the game round on the display screen G by displaying the symbol (design) that clearly indicates the result of the internal lottery.

For example, the symbol display device 51 sets a predetermined region in at least one of a region narrower than the region for displaying the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the peripheral region of the region for displaying the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. When the variable display of the symbols in the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is stopped, a symbol that clearly shows the result of the internal lottery may be displayed in this predetermined area. The symbols to be displayed in the predetermined area may be displayed in a variable manner or may be hidden during the variable display of the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3.

Here, as the pattern to be displayed in the predetermined area, characters, colors, and patterns that are difficult for the player to identify may be adopted, or a combination thereof may be adopted. Further, it may be difficult for the player to identify by adopting characters, colors, or patterns that are not easily identified by the player but are similar to each other or a combination thereof. According to this, for example, at the end of the game round, the manager of the pachinko / pachislot machine may win the lottery for the occurrence of a big hit by visually observing the symbol display device 51 without visually observing the main display unit 45. It is possible to easily confirm whether or not a fraudulent act is performed to cause the pachinko machine 10 to perform the above behavior.

(23) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to operate independently, but may be configured to transmit and receive information by interlocking with an external device such as a mobile phone. .. For example, the game machine is configured so that the player can output the optical code by operating a button or the like provided on the game machine, and the information of the optical code is transmitted to the camera provided on the mobile phone or the like. The game machine may be configured so that the information of the game machine can be transmitted to the web server by capturing the image, reading the image, and accessing the website. In addition, the game machine is configured so that the information of the web server can be received by the player entering the password issued by accessing the website into the game machine by operating the buttons provided on the game machine. You may.

(24) In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko machine 10 has been illustrated and described as the gaming machine of the present invention. On the other hand, the gaming machine of the present invention may be another type of pachinko machine different from the pachinko machine 10. For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when a gaming ball enters a specific area, It may be a pachinko machine that opens an electric accessory a predetermined number of times, or a pachinko machine that generates a jackpot right when a game ball enters a specific area. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be an arrangement ball machine or another type of gaming machine such as a sparrow ball.

[Invention group extracted from each embodiment]
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments will be described. Among the features of the present invention group, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are shown in parentheses, but the features of the present invention group are not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and the features of the present invention group are characterized. Deformations, improvements, etc. within the range in which the object can be achieved, and combinations of each feature are included in the features of the present invention group.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1.
When the player operates the operating means (push button 25b) that accepts the input of information, and the operating means is operated by the player, the gaming state shifts to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. It is a gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) equipped with an expected effect executing means (voice emission control device 90) that executes an expected effect (notice display) that makes the player expect it.
The expected production execution means is
An expectation production lottery section (notice display lottery process) that independently executes a plurality of lottery to determine whether or not to generate a plurality of types of the expected effects having different expectations.
As a result of the lottery executed by the expected production lottery section, all the winning expected effects are generated, and the expected effects with high expectations are generated more prominently than the expected effects with low expectations. Production generation part (notice display generation processing) and
It is provided with an expected effect notification unit (each advance notice result notification process) that notifies the player of the result of the expected effect generated by the expected effect generation unit when the operating means is operated by the player. A featured game machine.

According to the feature A1 of the present invention group, the expected effect executing means includes an expected effect lottery unit that independently executes a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a plurality of types of expected effects having different expectations. .. According to this, since the expected effect executing means can independently execute a plurality of types of expected effects, it is possible to simplify the lottery process for whether or not to generate the expected effects of each degree of expectation. ..
In addition, the expected production execution means generates all the expected productions that have been won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected production lottery section, and makes the expected productions with high expectations stand out more than the expected productions with low expectations. It is provided with an expected effect generating unit for generating the expected effect, and an expected effect notification unit for notifying the player of the result of the expected effect generated by the expected effect generating unit when the operating means is operated by the player. According to this, the expected effect executing means can execute a plurality of expected effects at the same time, and the expected effects are not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.
Therefore, according to the feature A1 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature A2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A1 of the present invention group,
The expected production execution means is
As a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, the operation mode determination unit (special operation notice determination process) determines any one of the operation modes of the operation means corresponding to the winning expected effect. And normal operation notice decision processing)
The expected effect notification unit is generated by the expected effect generation unit when the operating means is operated by the player according to the operation mode of the operating means determined by the operation mode determining unit. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the player of the result of the expected production.

According to the feature A2 of the present invention group, the expected effect executing means is any one of the operation modes of the operating means corresponding to the winning expected effect as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit. The expected effect notification unit is generated by the expected effect generating unit when the operating means is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit. Since the result of the expected effect is notified to the player, it is possible to determine one operation mode even when a plurality of types of expected effects having different operation modes are simultaneously executed.
Therefore, according to the feature A2 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature A3.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 of the present invention group,
The operation mode determining unit corresponds to the expected effect having the highest degree of expectation among the operation modes of the operation means corresponding to the expected effect that was won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit. A gaming machine characterized in that the operation mode of the operation means is determined.

According to the feature A3 of the present invention group, the operation mode determining unit determines the operation mode of the operation means corresponding to the expected effect having the highest expectation, so that the player's game can be played without causing confusion to the player. It is possible to improve the degree of attention to.

Feature A4.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features A1 to A2 of the present invention group.
The expected production is
The first expected production with high expectations (notice display of high expectations),
It has a second expected effect (medium expectation and low expectation notice display) having a lower expectation than the first expected effect.
The expected production execution means is
As a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, when both the first expected effect and the second expected effect are won, the expected effect notification unit performs the first expected effect. The effect result changing unit that changes the result of the second expected effect before notifying the result of the second expected effect and the result of the second expected effect (successful notice result change process and failure notice result change process). ) Is provided.

Here, since the first expected effect has a higher degree of expectation than the second expected effect, for example, the first expected effect is a good result and the result of the second expected effect is not good. After making the result, when the expected effect notification unit notifies the player of the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect, the result of the first expected effect with high expectation is good. On the other hand, the result of the second expected production, which has a low degree of expectation, is not good, which is a contradictory result. In other words, the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect are not associated with each other, which may cause confusion for the player.

According to the feature A4 of the present invention group, when the expected effect executing means wins both the first expected effect and the second expected effect, the expected effect notification unit results in the first expected effect. And, before notifying the result of the second expected effect, the effect result changing unit for changing the result of the second expected effect is provided. Therefore, the expected effect executing means changes the result of the second expected effect so as to relate the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect to each other, thereby causing the first expected effect. It is possible to resolve the contradiction caused by the result and the result of the second expected effect not being associated with each other.

Feature A5.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A4 of the present invention group,
The production result changing part
When the result of the first expected effect is a good result for the player, the result of the second expected effect is changed so as to be a good result, and the result of the first expected effect is obtained. Is not a good result for the player, the gaming machine is characterized in that the result of the second expected effect is changed so as to be a bad result.

According to the feature A5 of the present invention group, the effect changing unit changes the result of the second expected effect so as to associate the result of the first expected effect with the result of the second expected effect. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the contradiction caused by the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect not being associated with each other.

Feature A6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 of the present invention group,
The expected production is
A high-expectation effect (high-expectation notice display) that notifies the result by having the player press the operation means only once while having a high expectation.
It has a lower expectation than the high expectation effect, and is expected to notify the result by having the player press the operation means in a special mode different from the operation mode of the operation means corresponding to the high expectation effect. Has a production (notice display of medium expectations),
When both the high-expected effect and the medium-expected effect are won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, the operation mode determining unit corresponds to the high-expected effect. (Normal operation notice determination process),
The expected effect notification unit delivers the results of the high expected effect and the medium expected effect to the player by operating the operating means by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit. A gaming machine characterized by notifying (duplicate notice result notification processing).

According to the feature A6 of the present invention group, when the operation mode determining unit wins both the high expectation effect and the medium expectation effect as a result of the lottery executed by the expectation effect lottery unit, the operation mode determination unit becomes a high expectation effect. The operation mode of the corresponding operation means is determined, and the expected effect notification unit performs the high expectation effect and the medium expectation effect by operating the operation means by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit. Notify the player of the result of. Therefore, according to the feature A6 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature A7.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 of the present invention group,
The expected production is
A high-expectation effect (high-expectation notice display) that notifies the result by having the player press the operation means only once while having a high expectation.
It has a lower expectation than the high expectation effect, and is expected to notify the result by having the player press the operation means in a special mode different from the operation mode of the operation means corresponding to the high expectation effect. Has a production (notice display of medium expectations),
When both the high-expected effect and the medium-expected effect are won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, the operation mode determining unit corresponds to the high-expected effect. (Normal operation notice determination process),
The expected effect notification unit notifies the player of the result of the high expected effect by operating the operation means by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit, and then the expected effect notification unit. A gaming machine characterized in that the operating means is operated by a player in a special manner to notify the player of the result of the medium-expected effect.

According to the feature A7 of the present invention group, when the operation mode determining unit wins both the high expectation effect and the medium expectation effect as a result of the lottery executed by the expectation effect lottery unit, the operation mode determination unit becomes a high expectation effect. The operation mode of the corresponding operation means is determined, and the expected effect notification unit produces the result of the high expectation effect by operating the operation means by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit. Notify the person. Further, the expectation effect notification unit notifies the player of the result of the high expectation effect, and then notifies the player of the result of the medium expectation effect by operating the operation means by the player in a special manner. Therefore, according to the feature A7 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature A8.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A2 of the present invention group,
The expected production is
A low expectation effect (low expectation notice display) that notifies the result by having the player press the operation means only once while having a low expectation degree, and
It has a higher degree of expectation than the low-expectation effect, and is expected to notify the result by having the player press the operation means in a special mode different from the operation mode of the operation means corresponding to the low-expectation effect. Has a production (notice display of medium expectations),
When both the low expected effect and the medium expected effect are won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, the operation mode determining unit corresponds to the medium expected effect. (Special operation notice determination process),
The expected effect notification unit delivers the results of the low expected effect and the medium expected effect to the player by operating the operating means by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit. A gaming machine characterized by notifying (independent notice result notification processing).

According to the feature A8 of the present invention group, when the operation mode determining unit wins both the low expectation effect and the medium expectation effect as a result of the lottery executed by the expectation effect lottery unit, the operation mode determination unit becomes the medium expectation effect. The operation mode of the corresponding operation means is determined, and the expected effect notification unit performs the low expectation effect and the medium expectation effect by operating the operation means by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit. Notify the player of the result of. Therefore, according to the feature A8 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature A9.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A8 of the present invention group,
The expected effect notification unit notifies the player of the result of the low expected effect by the first operation when the operating means is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit. A game machine characterized by doing.

According to the feature A9 of the present invention group, the expected effect notification unit produces a low expected effect by the first operation when the operating means is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determining unit. Since the result is notified to the player, the result of the low expectation effect can be notified to the player at an early stage. Therefore, according to the feature A9 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature A10.
In the gaming machine described in the feature A8 of the present invention group,
The expected effect notification unit gives the player the result of the low expected effect according to the progress when the operation means is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit. A game machine characterized in that it is changed stepwise and notified.

According to the feature A10 of the present invention group, the expectation effect notification unit has a low expectation effect according to the progress when the operation means is operated by the player according to the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit. Since the result of the above is changed stepwise and notified to the player, the degree of attention of the player to the game can be further improved.

According to the feature A group of the present invention as described above, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player, so that the following problems can be solved.

Conventionally, a gaming machine provided with an operating means such as a push button that receives information input by being operated by a player is known. This game machine makes the player expect that the operating means will be operated by the player to shift the game state to a specific control state (a state in which a large amount of game balls are paid out) which is advantageous for the player. We are performing such expected production.
Further, in order to improve the degree of attention of the player to the game, the game machine has diversified the mode of operation of the operation means by the player. Specifically, the gaming machine executes, for example, an operation mode in which the player presses the operating means only once to execute the expected effect, or causes the player to press the operating means a plurality of times to execute the expected effect. It is provided with a plurality of operation modes such as an operation mode to be performed.

However, since such a game machine independently executes the expected effects corresponding to each operation mode, there is a problem that a plurality of expected effects may be executed at the same time, which may cause confusion for the player. is there. On the other hand, if the game machine is configured so that a plurality of expected effects are not executed at the same time, the expected effects become monotonous, so that the game machine cannot improve the player's attention to the game. There's a problem.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1.
When the player operates the operating means (push button 25b) that accepts the input of information, and the operating means is operated by the player, the gaming state shifts to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. It is a gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) equipped with an expected effect executing means (voice emission control device 90) that executes an expected effect (notice display) that makes the player expect it.
The expected production execution means is
An expectation production lottery section (notice display lottery process) that independently executes a plurality of lottery to determine whether or not to generate a plurality of types of the expected effects having different expectations.
As a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, the expected effect selection unit (selection process of the notice display) that selects any one of the expected effects that was won,
A lower expectation effect determination unit (lower notice display determination process) that determines whether or not the expected effect having a lower expectation level than the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit has already been generated.
When the lower expected effect determining unit determines that the expected effect having a lower expected degree is not generated, the normal expectation that the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit is generated in a normal manner. The production generation section (normal notice display generation processing) and
A special expectation that generates the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit in a special manner when the lower expected effect determining unit determines that the expected effect having a lower expected degree is generated. Production generator (special notice display generation processing) and
When the operating means is operated by the player according to the operation mode of the operating means corresponding to the expected effect generated by the normal expected effect generating unit, the normal effect generating unit and the special expected effect are generated. A gaming machine including an expected effect notification unit (each advance notice result notification process) that notifies the player of the result of the expected effect generated by the unit.

According to the feature B1 of the present invention group, the expected effect executing means includes an expected effect lottery unit that independently executes a plurality of lottery as to whether or not to generate a plurality of types of expected effects having different expectations. .. According to this, since the expected effect executing means can independently execute a plurality of types of expected effects, it is possible to simplify the lottery process for whether or not to generate the expected effects of each degree of expectation. ..
Further, the expected effect executing means includes an expected effect selection unit that selects any one of the expected effects that was won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit. According to this, the expected effect executing means can select one expected effect even when a plurality of expected effects are won as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit. Then, the expected effect executing means determines whether or not an expected effect having a lower expectation level than the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit has already been generated, and the expected effect having a lower expected degree is generated. When it is determined that the expected effect is not generated, the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit is generated in a normal manner, so that the player can be prevented from being confused.
Further, the expected effect executing means determines whether or not an expected effect having a lower expectation level than the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit has already been generated, and the expected effect having a lower expectation level is generated. When it is determined that the expected effect is generated, the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit is generated in a special mode. Therefore, for example, the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit is more conspicuous than the normal mode. By generating it in a special manner, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. According to this, the expected effect executing means can execute a plurality of expected effects at the same time, and the expected effects are not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.
Therefore, according to the feature B1 of the present invention group, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player.

Feature B2.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B1 of the present invention group,
When the special expectation effect generation unit determines that the lower expectation effect determination unit is generating the expectation effect having a lower expectation level, the special expectation effect generation unit produces the expectation effect selected by the expectation effect selection unit. A gaming machine characterized in that it is generated in a special mode that is less noticeable than a normal mode.

According to the feature B2 of the present invention group, the special expected effect generating unit generates the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit in a special mode that is less noticeable than the normal mode. According to this, the expected effect executing means can execute a plurality of expected effects at the same time, and the expected effects are not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.

Feature B3.
In the gaming machine described in feature B1 or feature B2 of the present invention group
The expected production execution means is
A higher expectation effect determination unit (upper notice display determination process) that determines whether or not the expected effect having a higher expectation level than the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit has already been generated.
When the upper expectation effect determination unit determines that the expectation effect having a higher expectation is generated, the expectation effect cancellation selected by the expectation effect selection unit is canceled without generating the expectation effect. A game machine characterized by having a unit (notice display cancellation process).

According to the feature B3 of the present invention group, the expected effect executing means determines whether or not an expected effect having a higher expectation level than the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit has already been generated, and determines whether or not the expected effect has a higher degree of expectation. When it is determined that the expected effect having the expected degree of is generated, the expected effect selected by the expected effect selection unit is canceled without being generated, so that the player is not confused. Can be done.

Feature B4.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features B1 to B3 of the present invention group.
The expected production is
A low expectation effect (low expectation notice display) that notifies the result by having the player press the operation means only once while having a low expectation degree, and
It has a higher degree of expectation than the low-expectation effect, and is expected to notify the result by having the player press the operation means in a special mode different from the operation mode of the operation means corresponding to the low-expectation effect. Has a production (notice display of medium expectations),
The expected production execution means is
When the low expectation effect generation unit generates the low expectation effect in a normal mode and the special expectation effect generation unit generates the medium expectation effect in a special mode, the expectation effect notification unit is used. A gaming machine characterized in that the player is notified that the medium-expected effect is being generated before the result of the low-expected effect is notified.

According to the feature B4 of the present invention group, the expectation effect executing means generates a low expectation effect in a normal mode in a normal expectation effect generation unit and a medium expectation effect in a special mode in a special expectation effect generation unit. When it is generated, the player is notified that the medium expectation effect is being generated before the expected effect notification unit notifies the result of the low expectation effect. According to this, the expected effect executing means can execute a plurality of expected effects at the same time, and the expected effects are not monotonous, so that the player's attention can be improved.

Feature B5.
In the gaming machine described in any of the features B1 to B4 of the present invention group.
The expected production is
The first expected production with high expectations (notice display of high expectations),
It has a second expected effect (medium expectation and low expectation notice display) having a lower expectation than the first expected effect.
The expected production execution means is
As a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery unit, when both the first expected effect and the second expected effect are won, the expected effect notification unit performs the first expected effect. The gaming machine is characterized by comprising an effect result changing unit that changes the result of the second expected effect before notifying the result of the second expected effect and the result of the second expected effect.

Here, since the first expected effect has a higher degree of expectation than the second expected effect, for example, the first expected effect is a good result and the result of the second expected effect is not good. After making the result, when the expected production notification unit notifies the player of the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect, the result of the first expected effect with high expectation was good. On the other hand, the result of the second expected production, which has a low degree of expectation, is not good, which is a contradictory result. In other words, the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect are not associated with each other, which may cause confusion for the player.

According to the feature B5 of the present invention group, when the expected effect executing means wins both the first expected effect and the second expected effect, the expected effect notification unit results in the first expected effect. Since it is provided with an effect result changing unit that changes the result of the second expected effect before notifying the result of the second expected effect and the result of the second expected effect, the result of the first expected effect and the second expected effect are provided. By changing the result of the second expected effect so as to correlate with the result of, the contradiction caused by the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect not being associated with each other. Can be resolved.

Feature B6.
In the gaming machine described in the feature B5 of the present invention group,
The production result changing part
When the result of the first expected effect is a good result for the player, the result of the second expected effect is changed so as to be a good result, and the result of the first expected effect is obtained. Is not a good result for the player, the gaming machine is characterized in that the result of the second expected effect is changed so as to be a bad result.

According to the feature B6 of the present invention group, the effect changing unit changes the result of the second expected effect so as to relate the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect to each other. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the contradiction caused by the result of the first expected effect and the result of the second expected effect not being associated with each other.

According to the feature B group of the present invention as described above, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game without causing confusion to the player, so that the following problems can be solved.

Conventionally, a gaming machine provided with an operating means such as a push button that receives information input by being operated by a player is known. This game machine makes the player expect that the operating means will be operated by the player to shift the game state to a specific control state (a state in which a large amount of game balls are paid out) which is advantageous for the player. We are performing such expected production.
Further, in order to improve the degree of attention of the player to the game, the game machine has diversified the mode of operation of the operation means by the player. Specifically, the gaming machine executes, for example, an operation mode in which the player presses the operating means only once to execute the expected effect, or causes the player to press the operating means a plurality of times to execute the expected effect. It is provided with a plurality of operation modes such as an operation mode to be performed.

However, since such a game machine independently executes the expected effects corresponding to each operation mode, there is a problem that a plurality of expected effects may be executed at the same time, which may cause confusion for the player. is there. On the other hand, if the game machine is configured so that a plurality of expected effects are not executed at the same time, the expected effects become monotonous, so that the game machine cannot improve the player's attention to the game. There's a problem.

As described above, the present invention can be suitably used for gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 25b ... Push button, 35 ... General winning opening, 36 ... Upper operating port, 37 ... Lower operating port, 38 ... Variable winning device, 38a ... Large winning opening, 38b ... Opening and closing door, 38c ... Variable winning drive Unit, 39 ... Out port, 51 ... Design display device, 60 ... Main control device, 62 ... MPU, 90 ... Voice emission control device, 92 ... MPU, 100 ... Display control device.

Claims (1)

By being operated by the player, an operating means that accepts the input of information, and by being operated by the player, the gaming state may be shifted to a specific control state that is advantageous to the player. It is a game machine equipped with an expectation effect execution means for executing an expectation effect that makes people expect.
The expected production execution means is
The expected effect random means, each for executing a plurality of lottery whether to generate the expected effect of different kinds each of expectations,
As a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery means , all the winning expected effects are generated, and the expected effects with high expectations are generated more prominently than the expected effects with low expectations. The means of producing the production and
By the operation means is operated to the player, and an expected effect informing means for informing the player of the result of the caused the expected effect by the expected effect generating means,
The expected production is
The first expected production with high expectations and
It has a second expected effect having a lower expectation than the first expected effect , and has.
The expected production execution means is
When both the first expected effect and the second expected effect are displayed as a result of the lottery executed by the expected effect lottery means , the first expected effect is displayed by the expected effect notification means . to display result display and a result display and the second expected effect of the result display of the second expected effect is changed, the result display of the second expected effect, the first expectations The game machine is characterized by comprising the result display of the first expectation degree and the result display of the second expectation degree having a higher expectation degree than the result display of the first expectation degree.

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